Entries by WIZS Staff

The Local Skinny! Wildfire Season is Upon Us

A brush fire on Edwards Road in Vance County burned about 10 acres of land, and firefighters and forestry service crews were able to get things under control to prevent the fire from spreading further. “We did have a busy weekend, both locally and statewide,” said N.C. Forestry Service Ranger Rob Montague, whose territory includes […]

Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Tree Care Professionals

On Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Protecting your trees by hiring the correct Tree Care Professional. Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs. Click Play! WIZS Radio · Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Tree Care Professionals

TownTalk: Kerr-Tar Senior Games Coming Up

Registration continues through Friday, Mar. 7 for the upcoming Senior Games and Silver Arts, giving area seniors a chance to participate in a variety of sports as well as photography, crafts, handiwork and literary compositions. The events will take place between Mar. 21 and May 16 throughout the five counties that make up the Kerr-Tar […]

Maintenance At Dozens Of CSX RR Crossings In March; Drivers, Expect Detours

Drivers in Vance County who typically cross the CSX railroad tracks, the one that goes right through downtown Henderson, may encounter a detour or two starting March 3 and continuing until March 28th. Perhaps you’ve already seen the piles of crossties along the line. Maintenance work is scheduled, with some closures lasting from 2-to-5 days. […]

Maria Parham Health Welcomes Dr. Leslie S. Anewenah To Surgical Staff

— information courtesy of Maria Parham Health  Maria Parham Health has announced that Dr. Leslie S. Anewenah has joined the medical team as a general surgeon. Anewenah brings experience in general and colorectal surgery and most recently was chief of surgery at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, Ill. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. […]

Jennifer Williams Appointed As County Tax Administrator

Jennifer Williams has been appointed to the position of Vance County Tax Administrator, according to County Manager C. Renee Perry. Williams, who most recently served as deputy tax assessor in the Vance County Tax Office, began her new duties on Monday, Feb. 24, succeeding Porcha Brooks, who is retiring. “We are thrilled to have Jennifer […]

Catawba Sheriff’s Office Looking For More Possible Fraud Victims In Multi-County Conspiracy Case

From the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Investigators with the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division are asking for the public’s help in identifying additional persons who may have been victimized in a multi-county fraud conspiracy. Virgil Garrett, 64, and his son Noah Garrett, 27, have been charged with obtaining property by false pretense and […]

The Local Skinny! Farmers Market Vendor Courses

This is the time of year when local gardeners are perusing seed catalogs or checking in with local nurseries about when the vegetable slips will be ready to purchase.  The April 15 frost date seems a long way off, but gardeners are planning now in order to reap the benefits – literally – when spinach, […]