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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...
New Voting Equipment to be Tested and Displayed
Granville County elections officials are preparing to upgrade voting equipment and will hold a public meeting on Thursday, April 15 at the Granville County Expo & Convention Center as part of the decision-making process. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. During the meeting, a simulated election and test of the new voting system and ballot-marking...
From Covid Ashes Rises a Phoenix of Brotherly Love and Support
— submitted by Sheriff Curtis Brame If anything positive can be said about COVID in Vance and the surrounding counties, it is how this pandemic has brought groups of people together and true brotherhood has come shining through. Henderson lost two beloved officers due to complications from COVID. Captain Mike Davis of the Henderson Police...
