Entries by WIZS Staff

Acting U.S. Attorney G. Norman Acker, III Recognizes Police Week 2021

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In honor of National Police Week, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina G. Norman Acker, III recognizes the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement. This year, the week is observed Sunday, May 9 through Saturday, May 15, 2021. “This week is a time to honor our […]

Henderson-Vance Rec and Parks Arthritis Exercise Class Tues & Thurs

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WIZS has been asked to announce: Arthritis Exercise Class – The Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department will be having Arthritis Exercise Class on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:30pm-3:30pm. This is a FREE low-impact, joint safe program developed for people with arthritis. This class has been proven to decrease pain and stiffness while increasing flexibility and range […]

Henderson-Vance Rec and Parks Welcomes Curry Hall

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— From the Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department Curry Hall is the newest member of the Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department. Curry is from Burlington, NC, and has worked in local government for over five years. He worked as a police officer in Burlington and Hillsborough before switching to the parks and recreation career field […]

The Local Skinny! Annual Spring Cleanout Granville

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GRANVILLE COUNTY GOVERNMENT PRESS RELEASE: The Annual Spring Clean Out is scheduled for 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 15 at the Granville County Expo and Convention Center. This event provides an opportunity for residents to recycle and/or properly dispose of unwanted household items during spring cleaning. On-site vendors will be accepting scrap […]

The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance for May 4

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In partnership with the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce…Jobs in Vance on WIZS…The Chamber compiles and provides the information, and it is presented here and on the radio. Fred’s Towing and Transport – Job Openings for: Rollback driver, Second Shift Dispatcher, Service Mechanic and Service  Tech.–  Apply in person to Karrie Fogg, owner, at Fred’s Towing, 340 […]

New Process to Get “Work Permit” in NC

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— press release courtesy NCDOL NCDOL today announces the rollout of a new process for obtaining youth employment certificates that aims to streamline the process and better ensure youths are working in safe jobs. After a soft launch in April, the new process takes effect today, May 3. The NCDOL Wage and Hour Bureau administers […]

3 Vance Deputies Indicted, Accused of Embezzlement, Extortion, Conspiracy

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A Vance County grand jury has returned bills of indictment against three Vance County deputies involving an incident in 2020 surrounding a 2007 White Cadillac STS. Vance Sheriff Curtis Brame issued a statement on Tuesday, April 27 acknowledging the indictments. “All three deputies have been suspended from duty with the sheriff’s office pending resolution of […]

The Local Skinny! April 27 Jobs In Vance

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In partnership with the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce…Jobs in Vance on WIZS…The Chamber compiles and provides the information, and it is presented here and on the radio.   The First Baptist Church of Henderson is seeking a highly qualified and motivated person to fill a part-time position as Administrative Support Coordinator. This position provides administrative […]