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Vance Board of Elections to Demonstrate/Purchase New Voting Equipment
Vance County elections officials are preparing to purchase new voting equipment and will hold a public meeting next week as part of the decision-making process, according to Elections Director Faye Gill. The meeting is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, April 19, 2021 at Perry Memorial Library in the Farm Bureau Room. During the meeting, a...
Smart Start Children’s Services Information Drive Thru Wednesday
Garry Daeke, development coordinator, FGV Smart Start informs WIZS News the organization is holding a children’s services and information drive thru. He said in an email, “Parents with young children can easily and safely access information by driving by our tents. Car seat installation/appointments will also be provided on site.” And it’s right away, Wednesday...
TownTalk 4-13-21 NC Medicaid Open Enrollment
Vance County residents enrolled in Medicaid have until May 14 to choose from one of six managed health plans that best suit their needs, and the local Department of Social Services is sponsoring a couple of drive-thru informational events to help in the decision-making. The first event is scheduled for Friday, April 30, with a...
WIZS Local News Audio 4-13-21 Noon
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The Local Skinny! April 13: Jobs In Vance
Jobs In Vance – Week of April 13, 2021 The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce compiles the job listings each week and, in partnership with WIZS, provides the information for publication here and on the radio. Charles Boyd Chevrolet Charles Boyd Chevrolet is in immediate need for Sales Consultants and Automotive Technicians. Go by the dealership...
Joe Toler Oak Hill School Building Sold
Granville County Public Schools announced the sale of the former Joe Toler Oak Hill School today (Monday). The brief written statement said the buyer, Tae Joo Rim, paid $305,000 for the property, which was closed at the end of the 2018-19 school year. It has been vacant since then, although the board entertained the idea...
TownTalk 04-12-21; Capt. Derrick Smith, Henderson Salvation Army Service Events
The local Salvation Army is the site for several upcoming activities to benefit the community, from medicine giveaways to summer camp, as well as a donation event Saturday to collect food and personal hygiene items. The Henderson Rotary Club is partnering with the Salvation Army for the April 17 event as part of its Day...
WIZS Local News Audio 04-12-21 Noon
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Donate Old, Functioning Laptops to HTI
HUBZone Technology Initiative (HTI) is collecting working laptop computers to convert to Chromebooks. There are several drop-off sites in Henderson and the surrounding area that will be accepting donations through April 22. Drop-off sites in Henderson include: HTI office – 208 N. Garnett St, Suite F, Wed-Fri 10 a.m. to noon Restoring Bodies and Minds...
Shiloh Vaccination Clinic New Date Apr 16
On Friday, April 16, 2021, Shiloh Baptist Church is hosting a Community COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic with free food and PPE distributions. The community is invited to come get their vaccines from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 635 S. College Street in Henderson. The vaccine clinic will be conducted through drive-up or walk-up service, with...
