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The Local Skinny! Latest On S Line Rail Service
Plans for the proposed S-Line are chugging along, and Vance County commissioners got an encouraging update from NC DOT officials at their meeting earlier this week. If all goes the way it’s supposed to, Henderson and Norlina will be stops along a yet-to-be completed passenger rail line that will connect the Washington, D.C. and the...
TownTalk: Spring Events In Granville County
Anyone who attempts to keep up with Granville Tourism Director Angela Allen better be wearing a good pair of sneakers. Or better yet, roller skates. Between now and the end of April, she’ll be putting a lot of miles on her car to attend all the events scheduled for Granville County. “We’ve got tons of...
SportsTalk: Downey Losing Eight Seniors From 2022-23 Team
Even though Vance Charter’s boy’s basketball team didn’t win a state championship, Coach Taron Downey is proud of the team’s achievement of going to the state playoffs for the last two consecutive years. It’s also nice to be recognized for the hard work! Downey was voted as Coach of the Year for the Triangle North...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 03-09-23 Noon
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TownTalk: Jail To Close For Repairs
The 50-plus inmates of the Vance County Detention Center could find themselves in a different jail soon – at least temporarily – while contractors replace old doors to provide better security. The Vance County Commissioners approved spending up to $90,000 to pay for the inmates’ stays at other facilities, but there’s one condition: Vance County...
Downtown’s ‘Shamrocks On Breckenridge’ Offers Free Family Fun!
This is a sponsored post. Let’s turn downtown Henderson all shades of green for St. Patrick’s Day during the Shamrocks on Breckenridge next Friday evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be plenty of music, entertainment, vendors and activities for the whole family, according to Amanda Walker Ellis, vice-chair of the Henderson Vance...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 03-08-23 Noon
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TownTalk: Pink With Passion Focus On Cancer Survivors
The second “Pink With A Passion” cancer walk planned for Saturday, April 15 in Warren County grew out of one woman’s desire to pay it forward. Amena Wilson is president of the nonprofit group, which she founded after a 2017 breast cancer diagnosis – thus, the color in the organization’s name. But Wilson told John...
Vance County Recognizes Carl James, 2022 Employee of the Year
Carl James of the maintenance department for Vance County is the County’s first employee of the year. James was recognized in May of 2022 as the employee of the month. “He’s always willing to help anyone and give advice and always has a positive attitude,” said Frankie Nobles, lead of the Employee Engagement Team for...
Rabid Bat Discovered in the 2100s Block of Warrenton Road
Vance County Animal Services sent off a bat for testing March 6, and the test came back positive for rabies. Frankie Nobles, chief of Vance County Animal Services, said his team responded to the call in the 2100s block of Warrenton Road. In a press release, Nobles said, “At this time, animal services is asking...
