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SportsTalk 5-11-21 Scottie Richardson, Crossroads Christian
“It’s a great day to be a Colt!” said Scottie Richardson, athletic director at Crossroads Christian after the school’s golf program won the state 1A championship by two strokes on Monday at Bryan Park-Players Course in Greensboro. The championship is the first athletic championship of any type ever won by the school. Two years ago...
WIZS Local News Audio 05-11-21 Noon
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TownTalk 5-11-21; KARTS Provides Key Service To Rural Residents
Irene Johnson, executive director of KARTS discusses the transportation services offered by the agency, the effects of Covid-19 and the need for drivers. Johnson stressed Kerr Area Rural Transportation Authority operates with a “safety first” approach to everything. For Broadcast Audio Click Play. Written story below. WIZS Radio · TownTalk 5-11-21 Irene Johnson, KARTS ...
The Local Skinny! May 11 Jobs in Vance
In partnership with the Henderson-Vance Chamber of CommerceJobs in Vance on WIZSThe Chamber compiles and provides the information, and it is presented here and on the radio. The Vance County Detention Center currently has vacancies for the position of Detention Officer. To apply, go to the website www.vancecountysheriff.org, click on the EMPLOYMENT TAB. Follow directions for...
Huntstone Pool/Club House Destroyed by Fire
West of Henderson along U.S. 158 Business near Old Watkins Road, the Huntstone subdivision saw its swimming pool clubhouse destroyed Monday by fire. Vance County Fire Chief Chris Wright said late Monday, still on the scene, that the fire call came at 4:54 a.m. He said Watkins Volunteer Fire Department, Bearpond Volunteer Fire Department and...
Timberlake Wins Art Contest With Tree Theme To Spotlight Arbor Day
An artist with ties to the area has won a juried art contest in Chase City, VA, held in conjunction with Arbor Day. Frank Timberlake’s “Persimmon Tree Branch” took top honors in the adult division of the art contest, held at MacCallum More Museum & Gardens to spotlight community support for trees and the town’s...
WIZS Local News Audio 5-10-21 Noon
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TownTalk 05-10-21 Economics, Jobs, Inflation
Host John C. Rose discusses economics, employment and inflation including the effect stimulus payments have had, how the lack of employees has effected the shipping of goods and concerns about inflation. For complete details and audio click play. WIZS Radio · TownTalk 05-10-21 Economics, Jobs, Inflation ...
Acting U.S. Attorney G. Norman Acker, III Recognizes Police Week 2021
In honor of National Police Week, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina G. Norman Acker, III recognizes the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement. This year, the week is observed Sunday, May 9 through Saturday, May 15, 2021. “This week is a time to honor our...
Local Business Transportation Survey Respondents Needed
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is surely one vehicle that almost no one will ever be afforded the opportunity to drive to work. There is a special program for that. All fun aside, there is presently special transportation survey information out from the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce. According to Chamber President Michele Burgess, the Chamber’s Governmental...
