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Chris Vick of Vance County Animal Services has received the 2021 award for outstanding service from the Henderson Optimist Club. Optimist Club President Tommy Farmer presented the award to Vick on Wednesday at the Animal Services Building on Brodie Road. Farmer told WIZS News that the COVID-19 pandemic, created the need for the club’s annual […]
The Warren County Library is promoting several upcoming events as part of its Black History Month celebration. On Thursday, Feb. 24, the library has scheduled a virtual meeting featuring celebrated historian Dr. Carlton Wilson. Wilson is dean of the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities at N.C. Central University. The event begins at 3 […]
Petco, a nationally known pet supply retailer, is building a new store in Henderson. Land was purchased on US 158 beside Superior Chrysler from Ruin Creek Properites, and the Henderson Board of Adjustment approved a special-use permit request at its meeting Tuesday, Feb. 1. No word on when construction will be completed, but Ruxton Bobbitt, […]
– Story courtesy of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services North Carolina’s updated forest action plan has been approved by the USDA Forest Service and is now ready to be implemented by forestry stakeholders across the state. The plan is a thorough review of the state’s forestland, focusing on changes and […]
The Granville County Board of Education will meet for a regular board meeting on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022 at 6 p.m. at the Mary Potter Center of Education, 200 Taylor Street, Oxford, NC 27565. Members of the public are invited to view via livestream. Join the livestream meeting here: https://live.myvrspot.com/st?cid=MDhkZj. The board will also meet in […]
Shoppers who visit retailers in downtown Henderson have a chance to get a little something extra, just for shopping local, thanks to a campaign sponsored by the Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Committee’s promotions committee. Amanda Ellis, chair of the downtown development board, said the idea is to increase foot traffic in the downtown area – “get […]
Tomorrow – Friday, Feb. 4 – is National Wear Red Day to promote awareness of heart health. Join the employees at Maria Parham Health by wearing red to support awareness of women and heart disease. Donna Young, MPH marketing and communication coordinator said local businesses that participate have a chance to win a free quarter-page […]
North Carolina Homeowners Financially Impacted by Pandemic May Be Eligible for Housing-Related Help — press release The NC Homeowner Assistance Fund is now accepting applications from North Carolina homeowners whose finances were impacted by the pandemic and who need assistance with housing-related expenses. Established through the 2021 American Rescue Plan to prevent mortgage delinquencies, defaults, […]
Breakfast…most of us start off the day with some type of breakfast. It is said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. If that’s truly the case, then perhaps we should all eat breakfast more often! Breakfast for supper? Sure, why not or, as Trey Snide found out today on The Local […]
February is American Heart Month and Maria Parham cardiologist Dr. Mohammad Akhter has a question to ask: “Do you know how healthy your heart is?” The heart is one of the hardest working parts of the body, Akhter said in an article sent to WIZS as part of American Heart Month. Knowing some key […]
