Entries by WIZS Staff

Meet Maria Parham’s Surgical Robot Nov. 4

Maria Parham Health welcomes the newest addition to its surgical team – the da Vinci Surgical Robot, a groundbreaking advancement in surgical technology. To celebrate, the hospital invites the Henderson/Vance County community to attend the “Meet the Robot!” event on Monday, Nov. 4 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. This special event will provide attendees with an […]

Home And Garden Show

On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.  Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open on Saturdays 8am-1pm. 4-County 4H Poultry Show and Sell Event will be this Saturday, October 26, the sell will start at 3:45pm and the auction will start around 6:30pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. Vermiculture […]

TownTalk: County Tax Rate Discussion

In a follow-up to recent criticism aimed at the recent tax-rate increase adopted by Vance County by a concerned citizens group, Manager C. Renee Perry told WIZS News Wednesday that she is working with County Attorney Jonathan Care to determine next steps. Representatives of the Concerned Citizens of Vance County addressed the board of commissioners […]

TownTalk: Masonic Home For Children Homecoming Recap

The Masonic Home for Children at Oxford welcomed throngs of visitors to its campus last weekend for annual Homecoming festivities, which included activities for the kids, live music, food and tours of some of the facilities. And don’t forget the parade, said MHCO Administrator Kevin Otis. “The weather cooperated and a lot of people seemed […]

KVA Marks 50 Years Of Accreditation With Latest External Review

Kerr-Vance Academy Head of School Matthew McLaughlin has announced that the school has achieved 50 years of accreditation from Cognia, a nonprofit improvement organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education service providers. “It is an honor and a privilege to stand with Kerr-Vance Academy today as we reach this milestone,” McLaughlin […]

TownTalk: The Evolution of 4-H

Most anybody who has participated in 4-H at one time or another can probably remember what the four H’s stand for. If you came up with Head, Heart, Hands, Health, give yourself a pat on the back. And although its roots are based in agriculture-related programs, today’s 4-H clubs are pivoting to embrace the growing […]

TownTalk: Concerned Citizens Group Vocal On Tax Rate, Budget Process

A group of concerned citizens has been gaining momentum and voicing their disapproval of the process used by city and county elected officials to approve the 2024-25 budget, including the jump in property tax bills brought on by the recently completed revaluation. During the public comment period at recent council and commissioners’ meetings, representatives of […]