Entries by WIZS Staff

Butterfield, Thompson Reintroduce Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Therapy Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, U.S. Representatives G. K. Butterfield (D-NC) and Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA) reintroduced legislation that would direct the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to cover physician-prescribed recreational therapy services. H.R. 626, the Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Therapy Act of 2017, would amend the Social Security Act to include recreational […]

NCSWIA awards Oxford $10 Million in Water and Sewer Infrastructure Funds

For Immediate Release In February of 2016 City Engineer Amy Ratliff recommended that the City apply for NC Connect, North Carolina State funds. Faced with aging water and sewer infrastructure that in places dates back to 1907, the Commissioners approved the recommendation and ordered a plan to proceed.   In September of 2016, The Board […]

Vance County Schools awarded Grant from Golden Leaf

Dr. Anthony Jackson, superintendent of Vance County Schools, announced at the Vance County Board of Education meeting January 18, that the school system has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the Golden Leaf Foundation for its “We Inspire” technology project. The three-year grant will be used to fund training for educators throughout the school system. […]

2017 Meeting Schedule for the Vance County Regional Farmers Market Advisory Board

2017 Meeting Schedule Vance County Regional Farmers Market Advisory Board Paul McKenzie, Agricultural Extension Agent for Vance and Warren Counties, indicates the board will meet at 2 p.m. on the following dates: February 2nd May 4th August 3rd November 2nd All meetings will be held at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market, 210 Southpark Dr. […]

Henderson Land Planning Committee to meet Thursday

The Henderson City Council’s Land Planning Committee will meet on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue.  The purpose of this meeting is to discuss policy, ordinances and penalties associated with property within  the City, along with issues associated with City owned properties. Other […]

American Legion Post 99 News Release

The American Legion Post 99 and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 99 meets every 2nd Monday of the Month at Post 99 located at 1034 Mallard Lane Halifax, Va. Auxiliary starts at 6:30 p.m. and the Legion begins at 7:00 p.m. We welcome eligible men and women desiring to assist veterans and/or their families. Call […]

Kerr-Vance Academy Students watch Presidential Inauguration

The fifth and sixth grades at Kerr-Vance Academy took time out today from their regular classes to watch the television broadcast of the Presidential Oath of Office and the Inaugural Address. Language Arts teacher Anne Almand planned the lesson and said,  “This is the first Inauguration that our students have been old enough to experience […]

VGCC Vanguards upset JV Tar Heels with 106-100 victory

The Vance-Granville Community College Vanguards men’s basketball team achieved one of the most stunning upsets in program history on Jan. 18, defeating the University of North Carolina junior varsity team by a score of 106-100 at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill. This was VGCC’s second trip to Chapel Hill and the team’s […]

Warren County DUI Case

WARRENTON, NC— A session of Warren County Criminal Superior Trial Court was held during the week of January 17, 2017, and presided over by the Honorable Michael O’Foghludha. During the week long session the District Attorney’s Office presented the case of State vs. Harold Jay Whitney. Mr. Whitney was represented by attorney Mitch Styers. Mr. […]