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TownTalk: Commissioners Take Up Fire Services At Board Meeting
Thanks to the wonders of technology, Vance County Board of Commissioners meetings are recorded for the public to play – and, in some cases, replay. WIZS replayed a portion of the July 10 regular monthly meeting during Tuesday’s TownTalk segment, during which the contentious topic of a fire study was discussed. At its July meeting...
The Local Skinny! Brick Power Team Lifts The Spirit Through Weights
The Brick is sponsoring the Henderson Open Championships later this summer, and winners qualify to participate in the World Championships, scheduled for mid-November in Virginia Beach. The Brick is a weight-lifting ministry affiliated with – and located beside – Freedom Life Church of God on Martin Creek Road. Part of the group’s ministry, according to...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 07-18-23 Noon
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Henderson Police Arrest Two After Gunshots Fired
-information courtesy of Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow Henderson police arrested two men in connection with a shooting incident that occurred last week. According to information received Monday from Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow, officers were dispatched to the 200 block of E. Rockspring Street at 4:49 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12 in reference to...
Warren Meeting To Discuss Use Of Opioid Settlement Funding Set For July 31
Warren County leaders and others from the local area are invited to attend a community meeting later this month to learn more about how best to spend the opioid settlement funding the county will receive. In addition to county leaders, leaders from the towns of Warrenton, Norlina and Macon are amond those expected to attend...
TownTalk: Events In Granville County
With the heat of summer in full swing, Granville County Tourism Director Angela Allen has some options for indoor activities to keep folks cool. The National Teapot Festival continues at Cedar Creek Gallery through September 10, and Allen said a trip to this Creedmoor gem won’t disappoint. Part working studio, part art gallery, Cedar Creek...
The Local Skinny! Vance County Schools Preps For Opening
(This script features a correction from its first version specically about the open house event. The Viper Nation Fall Open House will be held for all high school students on August 3rd at 5 p.m.) That day that everyone knew was coming, but hoped it wouldn’t be here quite so fast, is suddenly knocking on...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 07-17-23 Noon
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Mayor Ellington Will Not Run For A Third Term
Henderson Mayor Eddie Ellington will not seek another term in the upcoming municipal elections. On Friday, Ellington called his decision “bittersweet” but said after two terms as mayor, he looks to a new chapter in life. “Holding on for too long leads to entrenched leaders, which diminishes new ideas and creative thinking,” Ellington said. He...
Upcoming Blood Drives Help Fill A Huge Need
The American Red Cross is concerned about the drop in blood donations. If you can help by signing up at a local blood drive, you can help provide a life-saving donation that is desperately needed. The Red Cross has collected about 50,000 fewer blood donations than needed over the last two months. Donors are asked...
