Entries by WIZS Staff

Warren County Veterans Services Relocates to Warren County Armory

— Warren County Government Public Information Release Warren County, North Carolina – Warren County Veterans Services has relocated to the Warren County Armory from its previous location at the Warren County Courthouse Complex. The Armory is located at 501 US Hwy 158 Bus E, Warrenton, NC. In addition to the larger office spaces, the new location […]

High Transmission

Information from Granville-Vance Public Health as of Friday. In the past 7 days, there have been 108 new cases in Vance County, a 235% increase from the previous 7 days. The percent positivity rate in Vance County is 6.4%. According to the CDC COVID Data Tracker, there is high community transmission in Vance County. In […]

Warren County announces key staffing hires in Emergency Services and Public Utilities

— press release courtesy of Warren County Warren County, North Carolina – Effective September 1, 2021, Warren County will name Joel Bartholomew of Warrenton as the new Emergency Services Director. Bartholomew joins Warren County from the City of Henderson, with over 15 years of experience; six (6) years were served as a Battalion Chief. Bartholomew […]

The Local Skinny: Jobs In Vance

Local Skinny Jobs in Vance The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for August 10th, 2021. The Chamber compiles the information, and it is presented here and on the radio. Contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce at 438-8414 or email christa@hendersonvance.org to be included. JOB OPENINGS IN VANCE […]

Foul Play Suspected As Unresponsive Man Dies

— Press release information from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame — On August 6, 2021 shortly before 8:00 a.m., the Vance County 911 Center received a call for service regarding a subject possibly passed out. The caller stated that a male subject was located in the front yard of a residence located at 1609 Nicholas […]

The Local Skinny: Covid Data for Vance and Granville Counties

— Info Courtesy of Granville Vance Public Health — Covid Local Data Update previous 7 days ending Saturday, August 7th In the past 7 days, there have been 42 new cases in Vance County, a 16.67% increase from the week before. The percent positivity rate in Vance County is 6.03%. According to the CDC COVID […]

Warren County Seeks New Local Management Entity/Managed Care Organization

– press release – Warren County is now included in the group of counties that have made a decision to move to a new Local Management Entity/Managed Care Organization (LME/MCO).   These organizations are responsible for providing behavioral healthcare services in North Carolina.  Warren County is currently served in the Cardinal Innovations Healthcare catchment area, which […]

HOPE Program now accepting tenant referrals from landlords, increasing assistance

— press release courtesy North Carolina Department of Public Safety The Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) Program has announced program changes to accept referrals of tenants from landlords and increase financial awards to North Carolina households that apply for pandemic-related rent and utility assistance. The new guidelines aim to help even more renters get back […]