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West End Baptist Church To Host 3-Day Yard Sale May 18-20
The Baptist Men’s group of West End Baptist Church is hosting a huge three-day yard sale this week. Jerry Parrish invites the community to come join the fun and check out all the items for sale on Wednesday through Friday, May 18-20. The yard sale will be held at the church, located at 619 Dabney...
Tri-County Shrine Club Fish Fry Wednesday in Henderson
The local Shriners Fish Fry is this Wednesday, May 18. This is the 58th fish fry and local Shriner Donald C. Seifert spoke with WIZS about how the event has evolved over those almost six decades as it continues to raise money for local causes as well as for Shriner’s Children’s Hospitals. The annual event...
Local COVID-19 Cases On The Rise
COVID-19 cases are on the rise across much of North Carolina, and Vance and Granville counties are no exception. According to information extracted from the COVID-19 dashboard Granville-Vance Public Health website, the number of new weekly positive cases is on the uptick in both counties. The most recent numbers are for May 7, with 42...
National Police Week Observed May 11-17
In honor of National Police Week, U.S. Attorney Michael Easley recognized the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers at the local, state and national levels. The annual observance began May 11 and continues through Tuesday, May 17. “In taking an oath to preserve and protect, law enforcement officers put their lives on the line...
Online Meeting May 19 To Talk About Business Recovery Grants
The N.C. Department of Revenue has scheduled an online information session next week to help businesses adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic apply for Business Recovery Grant money. The session will be held Thursday, May 19 from 11 a.m. to noon and is open to anyone interested in learning more about the grant’s Phase 2...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 05-13-22 Noon
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Mail Carriers’ ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ Event May 14
Postal carriers deliver all sorts of mail to boxes near and far every day. But there’s a special-delivery postcard that found its way into area mailboxes recently to promote the “Stamp Out Hunger” campaign, which takes place the second Saturday in May. That day is THIS Saturday, May 14. The request is simple: Leave healthy...
The Local Skinny! The Doctor Is In! Free Medical Event This Weekend
The Vance Charter School parking lot transforms into a large waiting room this weekend as a pop-up medical clinic comes to town. All services are free of charge, and organizers say the only thing folks need to bring may be an umbrella, as rain is forecast for the weekend. The parking lot will open at...
TownTalk: Step Back In Time Event To Be Held At Hudson Manor
Looking for a fun family activity this weekend? The Hudson Manor in Franklin County is the site for a daylong event called Step Back in Time that has something for everyone – but especially for local history enthusiasts. The stately home, with its sprawling grounds, has been a wedding venue for the past 18 years...
Friends Of Perry Library Meeting Monday, May 16
The Friends of the Perry Memorial invites you to attend the annual meeting on Monday, May 16 at 7 p.m. The group exists to support the library in its mission to provide the best collection, programs and service to the community in and around Henderson. Among the agenda items are planning for summer and fall...
