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Maria Parham Health Awarded Hospital Accreditation From the Joint Commission
-Press Release, Maria Parham Health Maria Parham Health announced it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care. Maria Parham Health […]
City’s Remodeled Fire Station, New Engine to be on Display at Open House
From the City of Henderson Fire Department’s Facebook page: All of us at the City of Henderson Fire Department would like to extend this invitation to all of our followers and supporters. Over the past year, we have been very fortunate, as we have been able to have our historic (est. 1908) downtown Station completely […]
Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers to Hold Annual Awards Banquet
-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers Facebook page The 2018 Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers Annual Awards Banquet will be held Thursday, September 20 at Vance-Granville Community College’s Civic Center at 6:30 p.m. Speaker for the occasion will be Lt. Governor of NC Dan Forest. Tickets for the banquet are $12 and include eat in only. (This […]
September’s ‘Gathering of Gardeners’ Workshop Canceled
-Information courtesy Paul McKenzie, Agricultural Extension Agent, Vance/Warren Counties, NC Cooperative Extension The Saturday, September 22, 2018, “Gathering of Gardeners” workshop which was to be held at Buck Spring Park in Warren County has been canceled. Any questions may be directed to Paul McKenzie at NC Cooperative Extension, Warren County at [email protected] or by phone at 252-257-3640. […]
Aycock Rec. Center’s Fall Festival to Offer Family Fun
-Information and flyer courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks presents their 2018 Fall Festival to be held at the Aycock Rec. Center, 307 Carey Chapel Rd., on Thursday, October 18 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring the family for an evening of games, rides and a haunted […]
Vance Co. Tornado Not Confirmed by Local Officials; No Damage Reported
Sunday at 6:06 p.m., WIZS received a tornado warning for Vance County from the National Weather Service. At one point, the radar-indicated tornado was forecast to pass very near downtown Henderson. On Monday, Brian Short, director of Henderson-Vance County Emergency Operations, told WIZS News that there was no confirmed touchdown of a tornado or any […]
Television Show ‘Fishing University’ to Feature Kerr Lake, Vance Co. Attractions
-Press Release, Fishing University Internationally televised, Emmy award-winning television show, Fishing University, will soon make Vance County home, filming an episode to air in 2019 and featuring not only Kerr Lake but local dining, activities and attractions. The film crew, along with hosts/fishing legends Charlie Ingram and Ray Brazier, will arrive on September 24, to […]
Hurricane Florence Updates – Sept. 14
Updated Friday, Sept. 14 at 4 p.m. WIZS will be bringing you updates on Hurricane Florence as new information is received. Please check the WIZS website, Facebook page and listen live to WIZS 1450 AM and 100.1 FM for updates. The latest briefing from the National Weather Service can be found by clicking here. -Information courtesy Brian K. Short, Director […]
