Entries by WIZS Staff

Pool Side Pests Can Be Nonnative and Invasive and Wreak Havoc

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Now that Memorial Day has passed, many homeowners with in-ground or above-ground backyard pools have turned their attention to getting conditions right for summertime water fun. N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler is encouraging pool owners to conduct a little “citizen science” to help identify certain invasive, nonnative pests that can wreak havoc on agricultural systems […]

Maria Parham Practice Opens Second OB-GYN Office In Henderson

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Maria Parham Physician Practices opened a second office in Henderson for women’s care on Thursday, June 3. The new clinic, Maria Parham Women’s Care, is located at 568 Ruin Creek Road, Suite 001. The other office is located in Oxford, and CEO Bert Beard said the new clinic expands the medical group’s footprint for OB-GYN […]

The Local Skinny! City Council Public Hearing Lynne Avenue at Dabney Drive

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A notice from the City of Henderson has gone out indicating the City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 14, 2021 at 6 p.m. regarding the much-discussed area, the Lynne Avenue at Dabney Drive intersection. The notice indicates a recommendation to build a cul-de-sac on the east side of Lynne Avenue in […]

Mako Medical Contributes $5K to Vance Co. Public School Foundation

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– VCS Press Release – The Vance County Public School Foundation is pleased to announce MAKO Medical, a national reference laboratory and leader in COVID-19 testing, has matched the Foundation’s initial funding of $5,000 for Learning that Extends Actual Performances (LEAP) Grants to double the amount available to Vance County educators. The Foundation initially committed […]

Gilchrist and Kelley Arrested After Community Complaints

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– HPD Press Release – On May 28, 2021 the Henderson Police Department served a search warrant on the residence of 673 Highland Avenue in response to community complaints that resulted in an investigation of that location. 37 year old, Lakeshia Gilchrist of 673 Highland Avenue Henderson NC was arrested and charged with Felony Possession […]

TownTalk: Camping; Fireworks; Medicaid

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WIZS, Your Community Voice. TownTalk for June 1, 2021. Hosts John C. Rose and Bill Harris discussed camping, local fireworks shows and Medicaid. For complete details and audio click play. WIZS Radio · TownTalk 06-01-21 Camping; Fireworks; Medicaid The fireworks display and gathering that typically takes place on Kerr Lake July 4th weekend has been […]

The Local Skinny! Vance Co. Schools 1 of 24 in Nation

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May 27 – The Local Skinny! – VCS Press Release – Vance County Schools Named National Beta District of Distinction Henderson, North Carolina – National Beta is proud to announce Vance County Schools as a 2020-2021 National District of Distinction for the third consecutive year. This award is given to those deserving districts who offer […]

Two Dead From Car Wreck Tuesday on Andrews Avenue, Driver Injured

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– HPD Press Release – On Tuesday around 5:50PM, Officer Hunter of the Henderson Police Department was travelling West on Andrews Avenue when a vehicle in the opposing lane veered into his lane of travel, crossing both oncoming lanes, and exited the roadway in the 500 block of W. Andrews Avenue. The vehicle collided with […]

Maria Parham Health Urges Patients to Schedule Cancer Screening

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– MPH press release – Maria Parham Health has joined a nationwide effort to encourage patients to resume appropriate cancer screening to prevent excess deaths. Maria Parham Health is urging people across the country to talk with their health care provider to resume regular primary care checkup and recommended cancer screening. This has the potential […]