Entries by WIZS Staff

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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— 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 […]

Maria Parham Feb. 27 Lunch And Learn Focuses On Heart Health

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Maria Parham Health Hosts is kicking off the 2025 Lunch and Learn series this month with a focus on heart health. February is Heart Health month and on Thursday, Feb. 28 at 12 noon, two interventional cardiologists are scheduled to present information with a focus on prevention, early detection and cardiac care. Dr. Araba Ofosu-Somuah, […]

Chamber Spotlight: Sunrock Industries, Inc.

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– This post sponsored by the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Representatives of the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce visited Chamber Member Sunrock Industries, Inc. last week to recognize the company with a well-deserved Member Spotlight honor. The company, with headquarters in Raleigh, recently celebrated 75 years in business and have been located in North Carolina for […]