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WIZS Radio Local News Audio 08-24-23 Noon
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The Local Skinny! Pop The Hood
— For our sponsor, Advance Auto Parts, as part of a paid radio sponsorship on WIZS. It’s time to wash your ride – maybe past time – and you’ve found a few minutes in an otherwise busy day to put some soap in a bucket and get to work. But before you pull out an...
Franklin Commissioners Approve 5 Percent Pay Bump for Emergency Medical Services Staff
-information courtesy of Franklin County Public Information Officer James Hicks Salaries for Franklin County’s Emergency Medical Services staff got a 5 percent bump from county commissioners recently, all part of an effort to boost retention and recruitment. The board Commissioners approved recommendations from County Manager Kim Denton to increase the pay. “Franklin County EMS...
Enjoy Fresh Produce And More From Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market Vendors
The Vance County Regional Farmers Market will be open one more Wednesday this season before it drops back to Saturday-only hours. Wednesday, Aug. 30 marks the unofficial end to summertime at the Farmers Market, but Market Manager Pat Ayscue says vendors still have lots of produce as summer transitions to fall. The vine-ripe tomatoes just...
TownTalk: VGCC Community Engagement Sessions Begin Sept. 7
A slight turn of phrase can provide a whole different perspective on things, and Vance-Granville Community College President Dr. Rachel Desmarais is looking forward to hearing from the wider community as plans for the future develop. Take the phrase “community college” for example. Change that to “community’s college,” and you gain some insight into plans...
Arrest Made In Early-Morning Robbery At Sheetz
-information courtesy of Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow A Vance County man was arrested early Wednesday by officers of the Henderson Police Department following the report of a robbery at the Sheetz on Ruin Creek Road. Police officers responded to the call about 1:15 a.m., according to information from Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow. Barrow...
Dr. Marion Lark Funeral Viewing Options
The First Baptist Church of Henderson, NC issued a viewing link and options for Dr. Marion Lark’s funeral service. “The funeral for Dr. Lark will be Wednesday, August 23 at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church. For those who are unable to attend, the funeral will be livestreamed via Vimeo and on the First Baptist...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 08-23-23 Noon
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Henderson Mayoral Race Remains A 4-Way Race Following Hearing
The Vance County Board of Elections ruled Tuesday afternoon that Henderson mayoral candidate Greg Etheridge may remain on the October ballot. Etheridge’s residency was called into question, but the board ruled in his favor during a hearing that began at 4 p.m. Both Etheridge and challenger Sara Coffey, also a candidate for mayor, were present...
The Local Skinny! Daeke On City Opportunities, New Faces On Council
Garry Daeke isn’t up for re-election this year. But the Ward 3 representative on the Henderson City Council said the upcoming municipal election is shaping up to put some new people in leadership roles. And there will be plenty of issues for him and his fellow council members to consider, from housing to downtown revitalization...
