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IRS Reminds It’s Time To Get Organized
— press release courtesy of the IRS WASHINGTON —The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers that organizing tax records is an important first step for getting ready to prepare and file their 2020 tax return. Taxpayers should keep all necessary records, such as W-2s, 1099s, receipts, canceled checks and other documents that support an item...
WIZS Local News Audio 1-22-21 Noon
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Kerr Lake Regional Water System Immediate Need and Planned Upgrades
The Henderson City Council at its Jan. 11 meeting approved a request from the Kerr Lake Regional Water System to accept a revised project cost of $57 million for regional water system upgrades. This action, along with approval to purchase a new pump, is the latest in a years-long effort to supply water to the...
Zelodis Jay 2021 Recipient of the Robert Blackwell Award
Granville County Commissioner Zelodis Jay was named the 2021 recipient of the Robert Blackwell Award by the county’s Human Relations Commission. The announcement was made during the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. breakfast event, held virtually on Jan. 18. Fellow commissioner David T. Smith presented the award to Jay and called Jay an “advocate for...
COVID-19 Vaccinations Update: Appointments Filled for Current Supply
The Warren County Health Department has filled the COVID-19 appointment schedules based on current available supply of the vaccine. The public is asked to call the Warren County Health Department at 252-257-1185 after February 8, 2021 to check on the vaccine availability in Warren County at the Health Department. If you already have an appointment...
Volunteers Needed for Vance County Teen Court
Teen Court Club Volunteers – Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department’s Youth Services Unit is looking for adult volunteers and youth volunteers ages 14-18 for Teen Court Club. Teen Court Club is a group of youth volunteers that are trained under adult supervision to perform several duties during the Teen Court process. Youth volunteers serve as...
Wheeler honored for leadership at VGCC
Cecilia Wheeler, the Dean of Arts and Sciences at Vance-Granville Community College, recently received the President’s Excellence in Leadership Award, presented by the college president, Dr. Rachel Desmarais. This honor is one of VGCC’s three Glen Raven Excellence in Teaching and Leadership Awards. Glen Raven, Inc., the custom fabrics manufacturer with a facility in Warren...
WIZS Local News Audio 1-21-21 Noon
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Fire Safety; Fire Budget; New Henderson Fire Station
The airwaves these days may be filled with news of COVID-19 vaccinations, politics and the economy, which means more mundane topics such as fire safety can get pushed out of the spotlight. But Henderson City Fire Chief Steve Cordell urges everyone to continue to be mindful of potential fire hazards, especially during the cold winter...
Facts That Say A Lot From Health Director Lisa Harrison
Of the many wonderful tasks that Granville Vance District Health Director Lisa Harrison has worked towards in recent months, one of them has been solid communication. For example, an email January 19th from Harrison that contained bullet points that tell a story about what is going on right now. There are 15 super-dedicated nurses working...
