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The Local Skinny! Home and Garden Show
A special announcement included in today’s show for June 2, 2021 is the new Vance County Regional Farmers Market Manager has been selected. Each Wednesday on WIZS at 11:30 a.m., you’ll hear The Local Skinny! Home and Garden Show with Paul McKenzie and Wayne Rowland of the Vance County Cooperative Extension Center. WIZS Radio ·...
WIZS Local News Audio 6-2-21 Noon
Thank you for listening to WIZS Radio, Your Community Voice! WIZS Radio · WIZS Local News Audio 06-02-21 Noon...
Gilchrist and Kelley Arrested After Community Complaints
– HPD Press Release – On May 28, 2021 the Henderson Police Department served a search warrant on the residence of 673 Highland Avenue in response to community complaints that resulted in an investigation of that location. 37 year old, Lakeshia Gilchrist of 673 Highland Avenue Henderson NC was arrested and charged with Felony Possession...
Municipal Elections Could Be Postponed If Senate Bill Passes
Henderson officials are waiting to learn results of a meeting today in Raleigh that could change the date of the 2021 municipal elections from the current date of Tuesday, Oct. 5. Senate Bill 722 hasn’t passed into law yet, but it proposes that municipalities must consider data from the 2020 U.S. Census to before scheduling...
Farmers Market Opens For Wednesday Sales June 2
Whether it’s the cabbage or kale, beets or bok choy you’ve had a hankering for, the wait is over – find those items and more at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market as it kicks off its mid-week market tomorrow, Wednesday, June 2. In addition to a wide variety of fresh produce and other local...
Oxford City Hall Set To Reopen To Public June 1
The City of Oxford will be re-opening its office facilities to the public on June 1, 2021. Visitors to Oxford City Hall can once again pay utility bills in person at a kiosk just inside the entrance, according to a press release to WIZS News. A city staff member will be stationed at the front...
WIZS Local News Audio 06-01-21 Noon
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Area Extension Offices To Offer Pesticide Recertification Opportunities In June
Warren, Vance and Granville counties are hosting a couple of virtual pesticide recertification sessions in June. The first session is scheduled for 10 a.m. on June 10 and the second is scheduled for 6 p.m. on June 14, according to information from Matthew Place, with Warren County Cooperative Extension. The meetings will be held via...
The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance
The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for June 1, 2021. 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 christa@hendersonvance.org to be included. Legacy Human Services Director of Mental Health Services – This part-time...
TownTalk: Camping; Fireworks; Medicaid
WIZS, Your Community Voice. TownTalk for June 1, 2021. Hosts John C. Rose and Bill Harris discussed camping, local fireworks shows and Medicaid. For complete details and audio click play. WIZS Radio · TownTalk 06-01-21 Camping; Fireworks; Medicaid The fireworks display and gathering that typically takes place on Kerr Lake July 4th weekend has been...