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H-V Rec and Parks Offers Beginner Yoga Class On Thursday Evenings Starting Jan. 5
Start 2024 off right with a beginner yoga class at Aycock Rec Center. Classes will be offered on Thursday evenings from 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. beginning Jan. 5, 2024. According to information from the Henderson Vance Recreation and Parks Department, instructor Beryle Lewis will focus on basic yoga techniques to inspire physical, mental and...
Local Ophthalmologist Daniel Bernstein Passed Away Dec. 23
Local ophthalmologist Dr. Daniel Bernstein died Saturday, Dec. 23. Bernstein, 81, retired in 2022 and relocated to Virginia to be closer to family. Bernstein was initially appointed to the Maria Parham Health medical staff in 1975, according to a social media post from Maria Parham Health, which included condolences to his family, friends and patients...
Jan. 6 “I Survived The Battle” Service To Benefit Domestic Violence Victims
The public is invited to a musical event on Saturday, Jan. 6 to raise money to help victims of domestic violence. Dorothy Wimbush, one of the event’s organizers, said the “I Survived The Battle” program includes numerous musical performances. Minister Brenda Hunt Moore will be the emcee. The program will be held at Vance-Granville Community...
Students: Submit Entries To N.C. Aviation Art Contest By Jan. 17
Break out your art supplies and let your creativity take flight! The N.C. Department of Transportation is now accepting entries for its 2023 North Carolina Aviation Art Contest from students across the state. This year’s theme is “Air Sports for a Peaceful World.” All North Carolina students born between Jan. 1, 2006, and Dec. 31, 2017, are...
Henderson Residents Can Pile Loose Leaves, Pine Straw Curbside For Collection Through Jan. 26
Henderson residents have a few more weeks to pile their leaves and pine straw curbside for collection by the Public Works Department. The designated collection period ends on Jan. 26, however – an important deadline to remember. Any leaves or pine straw piled curbside after the deadline will result in a $78 charge added to...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 12-29-23 Noon
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Outdoor Learning Centers Provide Different Classroom Environment For Elementary Students
Ten elementary schools now have outdoor learning centers to provide teachers and students a breath of fresh air when it comes to teaching and learning. It may be a little chilly when students return on Jan. 3, but the learning centers can expect increased use when the weather warms. Vance County Schools leaders, along with...
Granville Animal Shelter Short-Staffed By Illness, Resulting In Limited Services
Information courtesy of Granville County Public Information Officer Terry Hobgood Due to illnesses among many staff members, Granville County Animal Shelter will have limited public services available over the coming days. The shelter will be open from 12 noon to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28 through Saturday, Dec. 30 for adoptions, return to owners and rescue pulls. Existing...
TownTalk: Around Old Granville: Gen. Thomas Person
Thomas Person of North Carolina has several things in common with George Washington, the first president of the United States of America: Both were generals in the Revolutionary War, both were surveyors, both were involved in politics of the day and both rose from humble beginnings to become wealthy landowners. We only...
The Local Skinny! Pop The Hood: Brake Fluid
For our sponsor, Advance Auto Parts, as part of a paid radio sponsorship on WIZS. Engine oil, antifreeze, windshield wiper fluid – even the most novice vehicle owner can probably figure out where to look under the hood to check for proper levels of these key fluids, vital for proper functioning of any car...
