Entries by WIZS Staff

TownTalk: The Future of McGregor Hall

CLICK PLAY! WIZS Radio · TownTalk: The Future Of McGregor Hall ************************************* In six short years, Henderson’s McGregor Hall has earned a reputation across the area – and region – as a quality venue for hosting concerts, performances and competitions. Executive Director Mark Hopper booked perhaps the venue’s most important act last month, however, when […]

The Local Skinny! Making Things Happen Downtown

The Henderson City Council Monday approved a tax incentive program to encourage downtown business owners to make improvements to the overall appearance of downtown without adding to their tax bill. Downtown Development Coordinator Tracy Madigan explained on Tuesday’s segment of The Local Skinny! that the tax incentives would occur over a five-year period. The idea […]

Warren County Offers Safety Workshop For Spanish Speaking Farmworkers

The Warren County Extension Service is sponsoring a safety workshop for farmworkers who are Spanish speakers. The workshop, Spanish Safety Training for Farmworkers, will take place Tuesday, May 28 at 1 p.m. at the Warren County Extension Center 158 Rafters Lane, Warrenton. The workshop is open to all; workers don’t have to work just in […]

The Local Skinny: Granville Vance Public Health Receives Recognition

The Care Management High Risk Pregnancy Program at Granville Vance Public Health has received the “Friend of WIC” award by the NC Dept. of Health and Human Community Nutrition Service section for its commitment to providing quality services and advocating for its participants. The award follows the nomination of GVPH Care Manager and social worker, […]

Granville County Hazardous Household Material Collection Event Saturday, May 18

Granville County residents can start collecting all those half-used jugs of household chemicals, paint and other materials that may be stored on garage shelves and storage sheds in preparation for the Saturday, May 18 household hazardous waste collection event. Load up all those unwanted items and come out to the Granville County Convention and Expo […]

One Man Arrested On Drug Charges; Cocaine, Heroin, Fentanyl And Guns Seized

-information courtesy of Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow On May 09, 2024 the Henderson Police Department and Vance County Sheriff’s Office served two narcotic search warrants at 561 McBorn St. and 394 South Lake Lodge Rd., Lot 3. During the service of both warrants, approximately 192 grams of cocaine, 63 grams of heroin, 101 grams […]

Granville County Veterans Services Hosting Breakfast on May 20

Granville County Veterans Services will host a Veterans breakfast on Monday, May 20 at 8:00 a.m. at Family Diner (1213 Goshen Street D) in Oxford. This event is made possible by the Joel Fund, Brynn Marr Hospital, Holly Hill Hospital and Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services. Veterans will be able to enjoy a breakfast and […]