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You’ve probably walked right past an AED and never even noticed it – they are small devices, usually mounted on a wall, that can literally save the life of someone in cardiac arrest. Warren County Emergency Services is getting 10 AEDs – automated external defibrillators – on Wednesday, Nov. 16. A team from Duke University’s […]
The dust of last week’s midterm elections have settled locally, although several key races across the nation have yet to be called. Here in Vance County, however, races have been decided, with Democrats and Republicans each taking its share of wins. Sheriff Curtis Brame defeated Republican challenger Patrick Bailey to gain a second term in […]
Vance County Commissioners have approved bumping up the pay for some county employees whose jobs require permanent night shifts, which could put more than $3,800 in the paychecks of 911 dispatchers and detention officers. County Manager Jordan McMillen said the commissioners approved the $20 extra per night shift worked at the Nov. 7 meeting. The […]
To show its appreciation for service to their country, the N.C. Forest Service is offering a 25 percent discount on tree seedling orders placed by active, honorably discharged or retired military personnel during the month of November. “North Carolina is home to many veterans and current military members, many of whom are forestland owners,” Agriculture Commissioner Steve […]
Granville County is chock full of events happening in November, and Angela Allen shared some of what’s going on with John C. Rose on Thursday’s segment of The Local Skinny! Cedar Creek Gallery just outside Creedmoor is having its annual holiday open house this weekend. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, […]
No doubt, some folks already are planning the menu for their Thanksgiving meal. Whether that’s the case at your house or not, the Vance County Regional Farmers Market’s annual Handcrafted Holiday Market coming up Nov. 19 can check off many items needed to create dishes sure to delight all those around the holiday table. Manager […]
He didn’t win in his home county, but political newcomer Frank Sossamon unseated incumbent Terry Garrison to win the District 32 seat in the N.C. House. And shortly after learning of his victory Tuesday evening, Sossamon told WIZS News that his election was a grassroots effort. “The people realized it was time for a change,” […]
Ariel or Sebastian or Flounder or King Triton may not have said it in so many words, but Victoria Huggins did: The story of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” is about pursuing your dreams, no matter what. And in a way, that’s exactly what a stalwart group of local leaders did to make McGregor Hall a […]
Henderson police are investigating separate incidents that occurred on Saturday, Nov. 5 which sent two men to the hospital – one the result of a hit-and-run and the second the result of a physical altercation. A pedestrian was struck by a car about 7 p.m. Saturday evening while he was walking along US 1 between […]
Tune in to WIZS radio Tuesday evening for a local perspective on tomorrow’s mid-term election results. Brandon Boyd joins John C. Rose live on the air through the evening, commenting on state and national races, overall voter turnout and trends – all while keeping a keen eye on local races that affect Vance County and […]
