Entries by WIZS Staff

Warren County Film About Toxic Landfill Protest

Area residents who may have missed an earlier screening of a documentary film about events that happened 40 years ago in Warren County have another opportunity to see it next week. The film, “Our Movement Starts Here,” chronicles protests against the state of North Carolina’s plan to build a toxic waste landfill in the county, […]

Cooperative Extension With Michael Ellington: Upcoming Snow

Cooperative Extension Today’s show discusses upcoming snow in the forecast and why it might be just what you need for this season’s garden. Also shared were dates and registration information for events like market vendor trainings, backyard chicken workshops, and an opportunity to serve the community by gardening! Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 […]

Warren County Health Dept. Hosts “Healthy Hearts” Workshop At Perfecting Praise Ministries Saturday, Feb. 22

– information courtesy of Warren County government The Warren County Health Department will host a second workshop in celebration of February Heart Health Month. The agency will partner with Perfecting Praise Ministries to conduct a “Healthy Hearts” Community Event on Saturday, Feb. 22, at the church located at 1216 US Highway 158 Business West, Norlina […]

Granville Soil & Water Office To Sponsor 2 Students For June Workshop At N.C. State

Granville County Soil and Water Office will sponsor two local students to attend the annual conservation workshop at N.C. State University, scheduled for June 15-20. The Resource Conservation Workshop is a weeklong intensive study and hands-on conservation workshop that includes a wide range of conservation topics. The workshop is intended to engage students to learn about natural […]

Henderson Lands $8M Syntec Precision Technology Production, Warehouse Facility

Gov. Josh Stein announced high-precision manufacturer Syntec Precision Technology Corporation will create 34 new jobs in Vance County. The company will invest $8 million to establish its first North American production and warehouse facility in the city of Henderson. “Syntec has made a great decision to make its North American home in our state,” Stein […]

Cooperative Extension With Wayne Rowland: Consulting Forester

Cooperative Extension Today on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report, Wayne Rowland talks about Improving your forest by hiring a Consulting Forester. Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs. Click Play! WIZS Radio · Cooperative Extension With Wayne Rowland: Consulting […]

City Council Chambers To Get Extra Screening Devices To Improve Security

The city of Henderson is installing advanced screening devices at the entrance of the Council meeting chambers, adding one more layer of protection to all who attend Council meetings. Public Information Officer Salonia Saxton did not indicate when the devices would be in place, but she said they are designed to improve security by detecting […]

Council Approves Parental Leave Policy; Includes Paternal Leave For New Dads

The Henderson City Council Monday unanimously approved a parental leave policy that will provide parents time with the newest additions to their families. According to the resolution that Council members approved, parental leave policies are a standard offering for all companies, municipalities, and private firms in the country, and having a policy in place emphasizes […]

Chamber Member Spotlight: Sams Furniture And Mattress Center

— Part of a paid ad by Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Representatives of the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce stopped in this week at Sams Furniture and Mattress Center for a Member Spotlight presentation. Britt Sams and staff offered a warm welcome to Chamber staff and board members. Sams Furniture and Mattress Center is a family-owned […]