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Butner Inmate Sentenced After Assaulting, Injuring Officer
Information courtesy of the U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of North Carolina An inmate at FMC Butner was sentenced to 114 months in prison for assaulting a federal law enforcement officer at the Federal Medical Center in Butner. The inmate had pled guilty to the charge earlier this year. According to court documents, Michael Anthony Mata...
Home And Garden Show 06-22-22
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. If plants are showing signs of disease take those plants out of the garden contact Cooperative Extension for ID of the disease or insect and we can recommend control measures Conserve water through summer dry periods. Tall fescue can survive 2 weeks without...
SportsTalk: 7 On 7 Football Makes Positive Impact On Local Youth
In 2007 both Marcus Henderson and Theo Perry graduated from Southern Vance High School and Perry was a part of the Southern Vance Football team that went to the state championship game. While the Raiders were unable to cap off that season with a state title, both Henderson and Perry have continued to work in...
South Henderson Ball Park Site of Fight with Shots Fired
– HPD Press Release – On Monday, June 20th of 2022, Officers responded to 1105 Victory Street (South Henderson Ball Park), in reference to a “Fight with weapons.” Initial officers arriving encountered a large crowd and multiple shots being fired. One subject was observed attempting to charge his weapon (manipulate the slide), and then ran...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 06-21-22 Noon
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The Local Skinny! Acquest Group Partners With City On Garnett St. Property
In the spirit of true public-private collaboration, a portion of South Garnett Street is getting a new lease on life. Alex Green, vice president and director of operations with Acquest Group is set to close on the purchase of property at 411 S. Garnett St. The city has purchased a lot next door, and, together...
TownTalk: Stay Safe This Summer
– compiled courtesy of N.C. Dept. of Insurance and American Red Cross As the weather heats up this summer, folks around here may head out to enjoy Kerr Lake or area swimming pools. It’s fun to cool off with water activities like swimming and boating, but it’s important to keep safety in mind. According to...
The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 06-20-22
The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for June 21, 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. •••••••••••••••••••• Business Name – Benchmark Community Bank Job Opening...
BBQ Plates 11am – Until Friday
This Friday – June 24, 2022 – Watkins Volunteer Fire Department will serve you a homemade, take-out, family style BBQ plate. As it was explained to WIZS, each plate will feed three or four people. That’s enough for a family meal or food for one or two people with leftovers. $25 includes 2.5 pounds of...
Franklin County Cancels Independence Day Fireworks Event
– press release – Louisburg, N.C. – Because of unforeseen events, Franklin County is issuing the below statement in regard to the annual Independence Day fireworks: “Franklin County is saddened by the loss of life from the fire in Lenoir County last week which resulted in several injuries to firefighters fighting a fire which also...
