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Vance County United Way Grant Applications Due June 10
The United Way of Vance County’s 2024 grant application period is now open. Deadline for submission is close of business on Monday, June 10, 2024, and grants are planned to be awarded by the end of June. According to information from Grants Committee Chairperson Sheri Jones, the turnaround time is quick, but the application is...
Warren Residents Invited To May 30 S-Line Mobility Hub Meeting
Warren County Community and Economic Development, the N.C. Department of Transportation Integrated Mobility Division and project engineers will be at the Warren County Recreation Complex on May 30 for a community engagement event to talk about the future of the S-Line as part of the project’s mobility hub feasibility study. NCDOT is working with communities...
Franklin Commissioners Considering $180 Million Total Budget; Public Hearing June 3
Franklin County commissioners are considering a total budget of more than $180 million, which includes adding more than a dozen new county employees, calling for new fees and increases in others, and setting the property tax rate at .505 per $100 valuation. Franklin County Manager Kim Denton’s May 20 budget presentation calls for just slightly...
VCS Begins Graduations; 202 Graduate from VCHS, Early College At 6 PM
-information courtesy of VCS Chief Communication Officer Aarika Sandlin Graduation season is officially underway in Vance County Schools, as Vance County High School awarded 202 students with their high school diplomas on Friday, May 24, 2024, in the Vance County High School stadium. The ceremony began at 9 a.m. Posting of Colors was presented by...
Chamber Member Spotlight: Kerr Lake Country Club
– This post sponsored by the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Kerr Lake Country Club is celebrating 60 years! Since the mid-1960’s, this semi-private club has been a destination for families and individuals who want to enjoy a round of golf, a game of tennis or who just want to relax poolside. Located at 600 Hedrick...
Vance County Schools Earns National Beta District Of Distinction Honor
Vance County Schools has been named a 2023-2024 National District of Distinction by the National Beta organization, the largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization in America. According to information from VCS Chief Communication Officer Aarika Sandlin, the local school district is the only district in the state to receive the award, and one of only 64 districts...
TownTalk: Around Old Granville: A Day At The Lake
Kerr Lake will be the destination for many boaters and campers over the long holiday weekend, but the area surrounding – and under – the man-made lake has been attracting people for literally hundreds of years. Stately homes sitting on impressive tracts of land belonging to families with names like Hargrove and Henderson, made way...
The Local Skinny! Pop The Hood: Bug And Tar Removal
For our sponsor, Advance Auto Parts, as part of a paid radio sponsorship on WIZS. As the weather heats up heading into summertime conditions, it’s a good time to give a little extra attention to your vehicle’s exterior. That sunshine that feels so good can really do a number on your car’s paint, especially if...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 05-23-24 Noon
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VCMS Top Bots Takes Second Place At State BrickEd Competition
The Vance County Middle School Top Bots won second place in a statewide competition held over the weekend in Salisbury. The Top Bots were one of six RoboVance teams to showcase their talents at the BrickEd competition, according to information from Grace Herndon, with VCS Communication & Innovative Support. After competing at the district level...
