Entries by WIZS Staff

Henderson City Council Regular August Meeting Monday, Aug. 19

Public Notice The Henderson City Council changed the Regular Meeting schedule at a Special Called meeting on July 15, 2024. The August 12, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting is canceled and rescheduled for Monday, August 19, 2024. Tracey Kimbrell City Clerk City of Henderson

New Warden At Granville Correctional Institution

– Information courtesy of N.C. Department of Adult Correction   Secretary of Adult Correction Todd Ishee has named Isaac Rogers as warden of Granville Correctional Institution in Butner. Rogers previously served as warden of Dan River Prison Work Farm. “Warden Rogers is a veteran leader with 27 years of experience in North Carolina corrections,” Ishee […]

Fallen Tree Forces Several Road Closures In Oxford

From the City of Oxford at 3 p.m.   Several city streets are closed because of a fallen tree, and city officials urge drivers to follow posted detour signs to avoid the affected area. Currently, Forest Avenue is closed from College Street to Lanier Street; New College Street is also closed from Lee Street to […]

TownTalk: Duke Energy Progress

As the wind and rain from Tropical Storm Debby continued to pelt the entire WIZS listening area Thursday morning, Duke Energy officials said power outages were limited at that time around Henderson and Vance County. Duke Spokesman Garrett Poorman reminded customers to think Safety First. There are several ways to report a power outage in […]

The Local Skinny! Granville Vance Publilc Health Updates Social Media

Granville Vance Public Health Director Lisa Harrison and her team maintain a laser focus on community health and providing services that improve residents’ well-being. But there’s a newly formed team within the health department that has the task of tweaking the ways that people in the community learn about the wide scope of services available […]