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SportsTalk 05-13-21 George Hoyle, Kerr Vance Academy
For the fourth time consecutively the Kerr-Vance Academy baseball team finds itself in the running for another state championship. This weekend Kerr-Vance will take on Grace Christian in Sanford. Kerr-Vance has posted an 11-7 record so far this year while Grace Christian is undefeated at 20-0. As with most school atletics programs, Kerr-Vance faced challenges...
“Quittin’ Time” On Thursday Afternoons in Downtown Oxford
Looking for something a little different to do after work on Thursdays in May and June? Check out Oxford’s “Quittin’ Time” from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. It’s a time to wind down, stroll through downtown and sample small-plate fare and libations from a variety of restaurants. Participating downtown establishments are Uptown 101, Milano’s, Oasis...
City of Henderson FY21-22 Proposed Budget Public Hearing
Budget Hearing Information Courtesy of The City of Henderson — The Henderson City Council FY21-22 Proposed Budget Public Hearing will be held on Monday, May 17, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 134 Rose Avenue. The public is invited to attend, submit written comments, make oral comments and/or ask questions about the budget, in...
May Is Mental Health Month; Cardinal Innovations Healthcare Links Community To Services
TownTalk; 11am; M-F; WIZS Radio — If you, a family member or friend is struggling with mental health issues – especially during the COVID-19 pandemic – a phone call to Cardinal Innovations Healthcare may be the first step to finding help. May is Mental Health Month, and Thursday’s Town Talk guests discussed a variety of...
The Local Skinny! Get Vaccinated May 20 Outside Courthouse
On Thursday, May 20th here in Vance County, the courthouse will serve as a site to get a covid vaccine. The Hon. Henry L. Gupton, clerk of court in Vance County, said Granville Vance Public Health would be on site at the courthouse starting at 9 a.m. to provide the vaccine. He said Lisa Harrison...
WIZS Local News Audio 05-13-21 Noon
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HVRPD Has Openings for Summer Camp Counselors – Apply Now!
The Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department has job openings for a seasonal, part-time camp counselor and junior counselor and applications are being accepted now. The counselors are needed between mid-June through mid-August. The summer programs will be at Aycock Recreation Center, with walking field trips to Fox Pond Park. Applications are at http://ci.henderson.nc.us. The position...
Vance United Way Grant Proposals Due By June 11
The United Way of Vance County grant application process for 2021 is now open. Local non-profit agencies that seek to provide assistance to disadvantaged citizens in Vance and Warren counties in the areas of basic needs, health and education are invited to submit applications, according to United Way board member Desiree Brooks. The application deadline...
Oxford Preparatory School Inducts 12 Into Order of the Griffins
Oxford Preparatory School inducted 12 new members into its Order of the Griffins society on Monday, May 10. Membership is based on a student’s academic performance and their demonstration of meeting the school’s mission of commitment to service, appreciation of the arts and call to leadership, according to Upper School Director Victoria Bradsher. Rising 7th...
Traffic Stop Results in Drug Charges for Tevin L. Daye
Press Release — On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at approximately 4:15 p.m., the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Narcotics Divisions conducted a vehicle stop that resulted in the collection of approximately 250 dosage units of suspected Heroin. The suspect Tevin L. Daye, B/M, Age 29, was charged with the following charges: Trafficking Heroin; 1 count...
