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Town Talk: Police Chief Barrow Discusses Trends In Gun-Related Violence
The headlines in newspapers and online news sources across the nation seem to proclaim daily the latest incidents of a shooting or other gun-related crime; and the city of Henderson, unfortunately, is not bucking that trend. Guns and gun violence are hot topics of conversation these days, from the locals at the barbershop to politicians...
WIZS Local News Audio 6-29-21 Noon
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The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance
The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for June 29th, 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. JOB OPENINGS IN VANCE COUNTY – Week of June...
Henderson Municipal Elections Delayed; Kittrell and Middleburg Not
The City of Henderson, non-partisan municipal elections will be delayed until March 8, 2022. NC Senate Bill 722 became law today. Henderson is one of more than 30 municipalities across North Carolina that will delay elections originally scheduled for later this year. Mayor Eddie Ellington told WIZS News the City Council passed a resolution in...
WIZS Local News Audio 06-28-21 Noon
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The Local Skinny! Baskervilles Create VGCC Scholarship
– press release – Randolph and Sarah Baskerville of Henderson have established a new scholarship at Vance-Granville Community College. Sarah Baskerville retired after a 30-year career in education, the last 15 as a counselor at Southern Vance High School. She has served for many years on the board of directors for the VGCC Foundation. Randolph...
TownTalk: July 4th Safety Tips
From grilling to swimming, these tips will help keep you safe for the 4th of July weekend. Please keep this information in mind. Disclaimer – This is not advice. Click play or read below. WIZS Radio · TownTalk: July 4th Safety Tips – Press Release Courtesy of the State of North Carolina – As the...
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Looking for Bradley Morris Hines – UPDATED
UPDATE TO ORIGINAL STORY AT 2:40 P.M. SUNDAY — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office reports, “Bradley Hines has been captured in Jefferson County, Missouri after a brief vehicular and foot pursuit by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect was taken into custody without injuries to deputies or the suspect.” ——————- – press release –...
Maria Parham Women’s Care Clinic Provides Quality Care To Women In Community, Region
A host of local officials and medical professionals were on hand for Thursday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the official opening of the second location of Maria Parham Women’s Care clinic in Henderson. Bert Beard, Maria Parham Health CEO, welcomed those gathered and said that Dr. Weldon Hampton has had a long, successful practice in the area...
SportsTalk: Duke athletics has a long and distinguished history
Granville County author and historian Lewis Bowling knows a thing or two about Duke University’s rich athletic history. Not only has he been a fan of the Blue Devils all of his life, he has also written two books, Wallace Wade: Championship Years at Alabama and Duke in 2012 and Duke Basketball: A Pictorial History in 2014...
