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Vance Charter FFA Students Attend AgFest, Set Goals For Future
Members of Vance Charter School’s Future Farmers of America were among the more than 1,800 FFA and 4-H’ers who attended the 8th annual AgFest recently at the University of Mount Olive in Wayne County. The club’s advisor, Kelly Dixon, said Vance Charter is one of only four charter schools in the state with an FFA chapter...
SportsTalk: Highland Games Coming To Oxford Saturday
Kilts and haggis and all things Scottish will descend on Oxford’s Central Children’s Home this Saturday for the Premier Highland Games. Buck Buchanan, a board member of the Central Children’s Home, Organizer of the games and Scottish Descendent is expecting a big turnout for the event. “Last year we raised $10,000 in our first year...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 04-26-23 Noon
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The Local Skinny! COVID Has Not Gone Away
There aren’t as many people still following the CDC guidelines that call for mask-wearing in public, but there remain some for whom “COVID fatigue” has not affected. Schools, hospitals, doctors’ offices and other places that once required temperature checks and masks before entering have loosened those protocols. Dr. Tracei Ball, a spokesperson for NC Department...
TownTalk: VGCC Concert Band To Perform Monday Night
Join the VGCC Community Band for its spring concert at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 1 at McGregor Hall. Director Brian “Doc” Miller says the 40-plus member band will perform in the style of a good, old-fashioned band concert. And if you look closely, you may see an unusual percussion instrument that Miller himself will...
VCS Honors Middleburg United Methodist Church As District Partner Of The Year
Middleburg United Methodist Church was awarded the 2022-2023 District Partnership of the Year by Vance County Schools for its support of E.O. Young Elementary School. The announcement was made on April 19 during a partner recognition ceremony to thank all 15 community organizations who have made commitments to schools in the district. Middleburg United...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 04-25-23 Noon
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The Local Skinny! Maria Parham Unveils Oasis Room Art
The staff at Maria Parham Health have enjoyed the amenities of their Oasis room for about a year – the massage chairs, a TV, soothing music, beverages and snacks are just a few of the perks that filled the space. The blank wall was a perfect candidate for some artwork, and thanks to high school...
TownTalk: Remote Area Medical Returns To Henderson
For the second year, Duke Remote Area Medical is bringing a pop-up clinic to Henderson to provide free medical, dental and vision care. RAM is partnering again with Vance Charter School, which is hosting the two-day clinic on Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21. The school is located at 2090 Ross Mill Rd. The...
The Local Skinny! Leadership Positions Open In the City of Henderson
Vance County and the City of Henderson face several key leadership positions – the openings are the result of different circumstances, and local governments are coping with the vacancies as they continue to look for qualified applicants to fill the jobs. It was announced last week that Jordan McMillen would be leaving his post as...
