Entries by WIZS Staff

Vance County United Way Grant Applications Due June 10

The United Way of Vance County’s 2024 grant application period is now open. Deadline for submission is close of business on Monday, June 10, 2024, and grants are planned to be awarded by the end of June. According to information from Grants Committee Chairperson Sheri Jones, the turnaround time is quick, but the application is […]

Warren Residents Invited To May 30 S-Line Mobility Hub Meeting

Warren County Community and Economic Development, the N.C. Department of Transportation Integrated Mobility Division and project engineers will be at the Warren County Recreation Complex on May 30 for a community engagement event to talk about the future of the S-Line as part of the project’s mobility hub feasibility study. NCDOT is working with communities […]

Franklin Commissioners Considering $180 Million Total Budget; Public Hearing June 3

Franklin County commissioners are considering a total budget of more than $180 million, which includes adding more than a dozen new county employees, calling for new fees and increases in others, and setting the property tax rate at .505 per $100 valuation. Franklin County Manager Kim Denton’s May 20 budget presentation calls for just slightly […]

VCS Begins Graduations; 202 Graduate from VCHS, Early College At 6 PM

-information courtesy of VCS Chief Communication Officer Aarika Sandlin Graduation season is officially underway in Vance County Schools, as Vance County High School awarded 202 students with their high school diplomas on Friday, May 24, 2024, in the Vance County High School stadium. The ceremony began at 9 a.m. Posting of Colors was presented by […]

Chamber Member Spotlight: Kerr Lake Country Club

– This post sponsored by the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce  Kerr Lake Country Club is celebrating 60 years! Since the mid-1960’s, this semi-private club has been a destination for families and individuals who want to enjoy a round of golf, a game of tennis or who just want to relax poolside. Located at 600 Hedrick […]

Vance County Schools Earns National Beta District Of Distinction Honor

Vance County Schools has been named a 2023-2024 National District of Distinction by the National Beta organization, the largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization in America. According to information from VCS Chief Communication Officer Aarika Sandlin, the local school district is the only district in the state to receive the award, and one of only 64 districts […]

MPH Celebrates Hospital Week With A Variety Of Activities, Fun And Food

Information courtesy of MPH Marketing & Communications Coordinator Donna Young Maria Parham Health proudly celebrated Hospital Week from May 12 to May 18, honoring and appreciating the exceptional dedication and hard work of its hospital team.  Throughout the week, MPH organized a series of engaging activities and events to foster team spirit and camaraderie among its staff members. […]

American Legion Post 60 Memorial Day Service

The Henderson American Legion Post 60 will host a Memorial Day event on Monday, May 27, beginning at 10 a.m. at the post building, located at the corner of Garnett and Spring streets in downtown Henderson. Jeremy Hetrick, incoming Commander, will be the speaker. As part of the holiday observance, the names of all individuals […]