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Aaron Elliott Announced as the Vance County High School Head Football Coach
— press release courtesy of Vance County Schools Vance County Schools welcomes Jacob “Aaron” Elliott, a native of Vance County, as the Head Football Coach at Vance County High School. A graduate of Southern Vance High School, Elliott went on to attend Liberty University. He began his career in public safety, serving in both Emergency...
3 Charged In W. Andrews Ave. Gunfire Exchange
Three individuals are in custody in connection with the exchange of gunfire that occurred last weekend outside a West Andrews Avenue convenience store. According to Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow, Jordan Turnage, Charles Green and one juvenile all surrendered themselves to authorities. Turnage, 21, of Creedmoor, is charged with assault with a deadly weapon with...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 06-01-22 Noon
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TownTalk: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Is June 15
State law requires that residents report suspected cases of elder abuse to the local Department of Social Services. But what, exactly, constitutes elder abuse? Learn more about this subject on June 15 at the Vance County Senior Center. The Kerr-Tar Council of Government’s Agency on Aging is hosting an event to mark Elder Abuse Awareness...
Blackwell Named 2022 Mercy Award Winner
-information courtesy of Maria Parham Health Maria Parham Health’s Kelly Blackwell has been recognized as the facility’s 2022 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of LifePoint Health’s facilities who “profoundly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values on which the company was founded,” according to a press statement...
TownTalk: Chief Barrow Discusses Weekend Shootout
Henderson police are searching for four suspects in connection with an exchange of gunfire outside a convenience store on West Andrews Avenue Saturday afternoon. Police Chief Marcus Barrow spoke with John C. Rose on Tuesday’s Town Talk and provided an update on the weekend incident that took place over the course of about one minute...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 05-31-22 Noon
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The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 05-31-22
The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for May 31, 2022. The Chamber compiles the information, and it is presented here and on the radio. Contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce at 438-8414 or email Michele@hendersonvance.org to be included. Name of the Company:Huff Consulting, LLC Jobs Available: Position...
Red Cross Offers Safety Tips for Memorial Day, Summertime Activities
Red Cross officials have some safety suggestions for people as they prepare for the Memorial Day holiday – and don’t forget pets as we head into the warmer summer months. “Summer is a great time of year to get outside and have fun with your friends and loved ones,” said Barry Porter, Regional CEO of...
Business Owners: Still Time To Apply For NCDOR Recovery Grant
There’s still time to apply for the Business Recovery Grant Program through the N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR). This second phase of applications has approximately $200 million left in funding for eligible businesses. While there is a June 1 deadline, all applications will be considered after June 1, according to information from the local Chambers of...
