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Coach Dan Sandlin submitted the text and photos. Today marks a monumental day for the Vance Charter Lacrosse team. Lucas Satterwhite, a four year varsity starter and a three year captain of the team, signed his letter of intent to play lacrosse at the collegiate level. In the fall, Lucas will be attending Guilford College […]
Registration is now open for the next “Women in Business” session. Vance County Economic Development Director McKinley Perkinson will be the speaker for the second in a series titled “Local Ladies in Leadership.” Perkinson will bring updates and information about local trends in economic development. The lunch and learn will begin at 12 noon on […]
Warren County Parks and Recreation is offering multiple sports camps this summer. Fees below are the regular registration fees. Summer sports camp offerings include: Girls Basketball Camp ($25): June 26-29, Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; ages 8-14 (Registration deadline is June 10) Co-Ed Volleyball Camp ($25): June 26-29, Monday-Thursday; 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; ages 8-14 […]
The United Way of Vance County is preparing for its 2023 funds allocation. Deadline for submitting an application for funding is Friday, May 26, according to Jane P. Haithcock, secretary/treasurer of the organization. Non-profit agencies or those with an IRS tax-exempt status are eligible to submit applications, which can be found at unitedwayvance.org. Completed applications […]
— For our sponsor, Advance Auto Parts, as part of a paid radio sponsorship on WIZS. Nobody wants to get stuck on the side of the road with an overheated engine. With just a little maintenance – and an abundance of caution – vehicle owners can make sure all is well under the hood. Michael […]
N.C. Sen. Mary Wills Bode visited the campus of Granville Early College High School as part of the inaugural Bring Your Legislator to School Day. Bode was elected to represent District 18, which includes part of Granville County, in November. During her visit, Bode toured the school with Principal Jackie Harris, Superintendent Dr. Alisa McLean […]
The Granville County Board of Education has named Dr. Stan Winborne as the new superintendent of Granville County Public Schools, effective July 1. Winborne will succeed Dr. Alisa McLean, who is retiring after 30 years as an educator in North Carolina. “I am honored and humbled by our Board of Education’s decision to name me […]
— Information courtesy of Donna Young, Maria Parham Health’s Marketing & Communication Coordinator Maria Parham Health recently announced that Anna Williams, CNA, is the 2023 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of Lifepoint Health’s facilities who profoundly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values on […]
Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame provided the following information to WIZS. On Saturday, May 13, 2023 around 7:58 p.m., the Vance County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the area of 148 North Shank Street in reference to a report of a subject being shot inside a vehicle. It was determined that a male subject, later […]
Parents who may be looking for some engaging activities for their children this summer need look no further than the program listings at the Henderson Vance Recreation and Parks Department. A daylong summer camp begins June 12 and continues through Aug. 11, and HVRPD facilities supervisor said Alisha Shaw said the camp will include field […]
