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TownTalk 02-24-21; VGCC Personal Enrichment
Vance-Granville Community College is again offering a variety of personal enrichment classes beginning in early March at several of its campuses. Whether you’d like to brush up on your motorcycle-driving skills or want to learn how to create a TED Talk, there is a class for you, according to Cherrelle Lawrence, VGCC dean of the...
WIZS Local News Audio 02-24-21 Noon
WIZS Your Community Voice — 100.1 FM / 1450 AM Click Play for today’s Local News Audio. PRESENTED IN PART BY OUR SPONSOR DRAKE DENTISTRY Local News Airs on WIZS M-F at 8 a.m., 12 Noon and 5 p.m. “TownTalk” Airs on WIZS M-F at 11 a.m. “The Local Skinny!” Airs on WIZS Mon-Thurs at...
Spring 2021 Equine Program Series Warren County Center
Area horse owners are invited to participate in the Spring Equine Program Series at the Warren County Center. The three-part series begins on Tuesday, Mar. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Shannon Pratt-Phillips, DVM, will discuss proper nutrition and feed resources. The second program is set for Tuesday, Mar. 30 at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Katie Sheets...
Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks News for March; Lots To Do
The Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department is gearing up for a busy spring with activities for the young and not-so-young residents in the community. Below is a listing of activities, some centered around upcoming holidays: Thursday, Mar. 11 – St. Patrick’s Day Crafty Kids is for children ages 4-8. This event will begin at 6...
TownTalk 02-23-21 Dr. Anthony Jackson, In-Person Learning
UPDATE 2-24-21 TO ORIGINAL STORY: COURTESY OF VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS – As we continue preparing for our return to face-to-face interactions with students, Vance County Schools is working diligently to ensure we are providing all of the necessary safety protocols for the health and wellness of our everyone, prior to student re-entry. On Friday, March...
WIZS Local News 02-23-21 Noon
WIZS Your Community Voice — 100.1 FM / 1450 AM Click Play for today’s Local News Audio. PRESENTED IN PART BY OUR SPONSOR DRAKE DENTISTRY Local News Airs on WIZS M-F at 8 a.m., 12 Noon and 5 p.m. “TownTalk” Airs on WIZS M-F at 11 a.m. “The Local Skinny!” Airs on WIZS Mon-Thurs at...
SportsTalk 2-22-21 Joe Sharrow
Hosts Trey Snide and Doc Ayscue spoke with Vance County High School Athletic Director Joe Sharrow Monday on SportsTalk. Sharrow spoke about the season opening football game for Vance County as they take on Chapel Hill Thursday evening in Henderson. “I’m really excited,” Sharrow said. “The offense is in a rebuild mode. The defense will...
NCDOT Resurfacing Project Awarded for Granville County
— press release courtesy of NCDOT Thanks to a new contract awarded by the N.C. Department of Transportation, nearly 12 miles of area roadway will be resurfaced. Under a $643,000 contract, Boxley Materials Company of Roanoke, Va., will mill and resurface pavement on sections of five state-maintained roads in eastern Granville County. The roads to...
Following Up on a Shooting in Henderson Last Week
WIZS News is following up with this posting on a shooting that occurred in Henderson last week. The shooting was mentioned briefly on air but with few details. It is only now being published here online. From Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow, “On 2/17/2021, at approximately 8 p.m., 25-year-old William Noble was heading west on...
TownTalk 02-22-21 Dr. Jennifer Rymer (Covid and Your Heart)
People with existing or underlying heart conditions could experience worse symptoms if they are diagnosed with COVID-19, and a local cardiologist wants to get the word out to the community to seek medical treatment if symptoms persist. Dr. Jennifer Rymer, an interventional cardiologist at Maria Parham Health, often sees patients who are having heart attacks...