Entries by WIZS Staff

Gilchrist and Kelley Arrested After Community Complaints

– 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

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

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

– 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

– 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 […]

Vance County Schools Graduation Day 2021

(WIZS Radio, Your Community Voice, broadcast all four VCS graduations.) – Vance County Schools Press Release – Graduation is an important milestone; one that commemorates and honors the hard work of students over the course of 13 years, as well as their families. Vance County Schools held the Class of 2021 Commencement Exercises, in-person, for […]

Vance County Schools Superintendent Resigning July 2 For New Job

– Vance County Schools Press Release –  Vance County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Anthony Jackson, has announced his resignation, after six years of service to the district. Jackson describes his time in Vance County Schools as “the most amazing and professionally fulfilling of my entire career.” During Jackson’s time with VCS, the district has improved student […]

Checkpoint Stops Drugs; Suspect Arrested

— Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame Press Release On Monday, May 17, 2021 at approximately 11 p.m., a driver’s license checkpoint was conducted by The North Carolina State Highway Patrol with the assistance of The Vance County Sheriff’s Office. During that checkpoint, law enforcement was able to intercept what was believed to be a delivery […]

The Local Skinny! Retha White MPH May Employee Of Month

Thank you for listening to WIZS Radio, Your Community Voice! Retha White represents the mission and vision of Maria Parham Health according to CEO Bert Beard.  And he says he’s proud to see White honored for her daily commitment. He said, “She always come to work and uplifts those around her and does the same […]