Entries by WIZS Staff

Fall Bazaar, Country Breakfast Saturday At First United Methodist Church

The United Women in Faith will host their Fabulous Fall Bazaar, Country Sausage Breakfast and Tag Sale this Saturday, Nov. 5 at First United Methodist Church, 114 Church St. Breakfast will be served from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., but that’s just the tip of the iceberg for the event. The bazaar and tag sale […]

The Local Skinny! COVID-19 Update

    There aren’t as many people routinely wearing face masks as there were this time last year, which is one indication that things are improving on the COVID-19 front. Or, perhaps people are just plain tired of wearing masks. But public health professionals study and analyze the public’s health from a variety of perspectives […]

Warren County Getting Slice Of $17.5M Grant To Establish High-Speed Internet Connections

Warren County residents are going to reap the benefits of part of $17.5 million in grant funding to create high-speed internet connections for thousands of its residents. The U.S. Department of Agriculture released information Thursday stating that AccessOn Networks Inc. is getting the money to connect residents, businesses, farms and educational facilities in Warren and […]

Folwell Announces One-Month “Bump” In State Employees’ Retirement Benefits

School systems across the state are offering bonuses of all sorts to attract and retain educators. The Social Security Administration recently announced a bump of more than 8 percent in the amount it pays to folks who receive benefits. And today, there’s some good news from State Treasurer Dale Folwell that should put smiles on […]

Maria Parham Ranked Among Best For Maternity Care

 – Information courtesy of Donna Young, Maria Parham Health coordinator of marketing & communication   Maria Parham Health has been named to Money Magazine and The Leapfrog Group’s inaugural list of Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. The rankings are intended to help expecting parents make educated decisions about which hospitals consistently deliver the safest, highest value […]

Henderson City Clerk Retiring After 12 Years

Henderson City Clerk Esther McCrackin is retiring effective Monday, Oct. 31 after 12 years of service to the city in that role. Mayor Eddie Ellington called her a “mother figure” to all who work at City Hall who, with “grit and grace” showed her passion for the city. She kept everyone on the right track, […]

FLVF Candlelight Vigil Oct. 27 To Remember Victims, Survivors Of Domestic Violence

Families Living Violence Free presents a domestic violence candlelight vigil on Thursday, Oct. 27 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The community is invited to participate in the vigil, as FLVF honors those who have lost their lives to domestic violence as well as those survivors in the community, according to information from FLVF Executive Director Peggy […]

Granville Animal Shelter’s Schedule Changing To Better Meet Needs Of Public

– information courtesy of Granville County  The Granville County Animal Shelter will transition to a new schedule beginning Tuesday, Nov. 1 to better serve the public during the highly in-demand weekend hours and allow additional time for animal care, cleaning and training during the week. The new public operating hours will be Tuesday through Saturday from 12 […]

Discolored Water? Simple Fix For City Customers

 – Courtesy of the City of Henderson: City crews have repaired a water leak on Ruin Creek Road which may result in some households and businesses experiencing a discoloration of water from taps and spigots. According to information Monday from the City of Henderson, simply allowing the water to run for a period should clear […]