Watkins Fire Dept. BBQ/Chicken Plate Sale May 2nd

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EVENT WAS HUGE SUCCESS. SOLD OUT!

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Stop by the Watkins Fire Department Friday, May 2 for lunch or supper – or both!

The spring BBQ and Chicken fundraiser will take place at the fire department, 1590 Horseshoe Bend Rd., and Chief Brandon Link said he always looks forward to seeing the community come out and support the department’s efforts.

For a donation of $12, you get a choice of barbecue OR half a chicken, along with sides of potatoes and slaw, bread and dessert.

Get a combo plate – chicken and barbecue – for $15. And barbecue will sell for $10 a pound.

Link said the volunteer fire departments rely on fundraisers like this one to help get supplies and equipment.

Firefighters and volunteers will prepare 900 chicken halves, 450 pounds of Boston butt and gallons of homemade coleslaw. Sales begin at 11 a.m. and they’ll sell until it’s sold out, he said.

The Vance County Firefighters Association has started a Facebook page that will advertise upcoming fundraisers by the various volunteer departments.

“It’s not just about Watkins district,” Link said, adding that the county’s different departments are only happy to help provide mutual aid – whether it’s on a fire call or a fundraiser.

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(THIS POST WAS ORIGINAL ON APRIL 30, 2025 BUT WAS MOVED WHEN THE EVENT SOLD OUT)
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West End Baptist Fish Fry Fundraiser Monday at 220 Seafood 4pm to 7pm

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Who: The Baptist Men of West End Baptist Church

What: Fish Fry Fundraiser

When: Monday, March 10th, from 4pm-7pm

Where: 220 Seafood Restaurant, 1812 N Garnett St, Henderson, NC 27536

Why: All proceeds will be used to support our Local Ministries which include ACTS, Lifeline Ministries, GRACE Ministries, Rebuilding Hope and many others.

Fee: $10 per plate

How: Just Drive Up and Pay or Present Your Ticket

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“Purple Heart Community” Ceremony Friday, Mar. 7 In Henderson

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The City of Henderson will host a ceremony Friday, Mar. 7 to designate the region as a “Purple Heart Community.”

The program will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the Henderson Police Department, 200 Breckenridge St.

Purple Heart recipients, their families and all veterans are cordially invited to attend.

This designation is intended to express gratitude to members of the military from the community who were either wounded in combat or who were killed in combat.

There are more than 900 Purple Heart locations across the United States honoring the 1.6 million Purple Heart recipients.

WIZS Weather-Related Radio Announcements

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1450 AM / 100.1 FM Radio Announcements

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Henderson Driver License Office Closed Until At Least 2 P.M. Friday

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UPDATE: The Henderson Driver License office has reopened as of 1:50 p.m. Friday

Original Update:

WIZS News learned at 7:30 a.m. Friday that the Henderson Driver License Office is expected to be closed until at least 2 p.m. Friday.

A spokesperson with DMV and NCDOT told WIZS, “The Driver License office in Henderson will be closed this morning to allow for necessary facilities maintenance and office upgrades. Customers with appointments this morning are being serviced at the Oxford Driver License office or have been rescheduled.”

The Henderson office is scheduled to reopen around 2:00 p.m.

More details may be available later in the day.

In mid-January there was a closure for scheduled office upgrades such as the installation of new workstations for examiners, new wiring for computers, computer upgrades, and new furniture in the customer waiting area.

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Deadline Jan. 24 To Apply For District 3 Seat On Vance County Board Of Commissioners

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The process to appoint a replacement for the District 3 seat on the Vance County Board of Commissioners continues, with the application now posted on the county’s webpage for interested individuals to complete and return.

Interested individuals have until Friday, Jan. 24  to submit their completed applications.

The application can be found here.

Submit completed applications to Kelly Grissom, clerk to the board, to the address listed on the application. Eligibility will be verified with the Vance County Board of Elections.

To be considered, applicants must be of legal voting age, reside in District 3 and be a member of the Democratic party.

The board has until Mar. 1 to appoint a replacement for former commissioner Sean Alston, who resigned effective Jan. 1 to accept a position as a magistrate in Warren County.

Visit www.vancecounty.org to learn more.

Vance County Schools Will Dismiss Early On Friday, Jan. 10

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WIZS has been asked to announce the following:
From Vance County Schools: Due to the forecast of inclement weather, Vance County Schools will dismiss students on Friday, January 10 at 2 pm. All afterschool activities will be canceled. Stay up-to-date with the latest information by visiting our website at www.vcs.k12.nc.us.

Delays/Closings for 1-8-25

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WIZS has been asked to announce:

From Victory Christian School – “Two-hour delay for Victory Christian School Wednesday, January 8th.”

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VGCC Campuses Opening at 11 a.m., Mon., Jan. 6

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Due to inclement weather, Vance-Granville Community College campuses will be opening at 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 6.

Vance County Courts on 2-Hour Delay 1-6-25

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From Vance County Clerk of Court Hon. Henry Gupton:

Clerk’s Office opening at 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 6, 2025. District court starts at 11 a.m. Superior Court and Grand Jury report at 10:30 a.m. Small Claims start at 11 a.m.