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Tuesday’s Storm Causes Overflow Of Untreated Water At City Pump Stations, Manholes
Information courtesy of the City of Henderson The City of Henderson’s Sewer Collection System bypassed approximately 226,800 gallons of untreated water on Jan. 9, 2024 due to inflow/infiltration from heavy rain. The overflows occurred at two pump stations – Sandy Creek and Julia Avenue – and numerous manholes, according to the notice sent to WIZS...
Vance Charter Lottery Window Open Jan. 22-Feb. 29
Lottery applications for Vance Charter School will be accepted beginning on Jan. 22, 2024 through Feb. 29, 2024. Applications can be accessed at vancecharter.org. The lottery will be held on Mar. 2, 2024, according to John Sossamon, a member of the school’s board of directors. Parent information sessions will be held at Vance Charter School on...
TownTalk: Contacting NC DOT To Resolve Roadway Issues
If the heavy rains and high winds earlier this week have created problems along state-maintained roadways, it’s important to let the N.C. Dept. of Transportation folks know about them so proper repairs can be made. In days gone by, a quick look in the phone book could have produced a local number to call, but...
The Local Skinny! Pop The Hood: Flat Tires, Spare Tires
For our sponsor, Advance Auto Parts, as part of a paid radio sponsorship on WIZS. OK, you consider yourself a good car owner – you keep the oil changed, make sure the filters get replaced when they need replacing and you even have a litter bag stashed in the backseat to help keep the interior...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 01-11-24 Noon
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Vance County Schools Adds Two To District Leadership Roles
Vance County Schools has added to its leadership staff with the recent hiring of a Career and Technical Education director as well as a Safety Coordinator. Dr. Aretha Garr is the new CTE director, according to information from VCS spokesperson Aarika Sandlin. Milton Thomas is the district’s new safety coordinator. Garr brings to her new...
Maria Parham Steps Up Visitor Restrictions To Combat Spread Of Respiratory Viruses
Maria Parham Health has announced additional restrictions are being implemented for hospital visitors, effective immediately, in response to an elevated level of respiratory virus and illness. These restrictions were put in place to protect the health and safety of patients and employees, according to information released by the hospital earlier Wednesday. At this time, the...
TownTalk: Coker Takes Over As Chief Of Animal Services
The vast majority of pet owners do the right thing and provide everything their animals need to live healthy, happy lives as furry members of the family. And while Vance County’s new Animal Services Chief William Coker acknowledges this to be the case, he said that for those pet owners who don’t, there are county...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 01-10-24 Noon
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Vance County Names Sherry Moss New Planning Director
Vance County has named Sherry Moss as its new planning director. Moss, currently the planning director for the town of Nashville, NC, will begin her new job on Feb. 12. Moss is no stranger to the area, having held positions in county government in Vance and Granville counties, as well as the city of Henderson...
