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Local Economic Development into the New Year
Local Economic Development will continue to be a topic of conversation and action into the new year. From news of a new Henderson-Vance Economic Development Commission director, to Henderson Mayor Eddie Ellington saying on TownTalk recently that economic development was key, to Mako Medical Laboratories and their continued growth, to incentive programs, it all adds...
Chick-fil-A Henderson Reopening Postponed to January
THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY -Information courtesy Chick-fil-A Henderson Chick-fil-A Henderson announced via its Facebook page that the restaurant’s reopening date has been pushed back to early January 2021. The restaurant has been closed since October 15 for remodeling. (Click here for more on the remodeling project.) The update reads: If you...
Henderson’s Sanitation Schedule for Christmas, New Year’s Holiday
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy the City of Henderson Henderson’s sanitation schedule for the upcoming Christmas and New Year holiday will be as follows: Green For Life (GFL), formerly Waste Industries, will be CLOSED Friday, December 25, and will collect Friday customers on Saturday...
New Visitor Restrictions at Maria Parham
THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY New visitor restrictions at Maria Parham Health go into effect Monday, December 14, 2020. No visitor policies will be in place. The policies, along with what is allowed, are outlined below...
Chief Justice Announces Postponement of Many Court Proceedings for 30 Days
First, the local news WIZS has learned from the Clerk of Court in Vance County, the Hon. Henry L. Gupton. This information from Gupton replaces all other local information for Vance County you may have read or heard. Updated 12-11-2020 at 4:45pm. Gupton said, “After talking with our judges per notification we have received from...
Noon News 12-11-20 Disposition Court Cancelled; Vance Co. Mgr. Award; New EDC Director; Toy Drive
Stories include: – Vance and Granville Co. Disposition Court cancelled – Vance Co. Manager receives award from Kerr Tar COG – Lockemy named Henderson-Vance Economic Development Director – Toy drive at Roses For Full Details and audio click play. WIZS Radio · Noon News 12-11-20 Disposition Court Cancelled; Vance Co. Mgr. Award; New EDC Director;...
Reminder: Miss North Carolina Virtual Christmas Spectacular This Weekend!
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center Welcome in the holiday season with McGregor Hall and the Miss North Carolina Scholarship Organization! McGregor Hall is thrilled to be the host venue and streaming sponsor for a Virtual Christmas Spectacular Show on Saturday...
City Council to Amend Zoning Ordinances, Reject Beckford Dr. Widening
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy the City of Henderson The Henderson City Council will meet on Monday, December 14, 2020, at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave. in Henderson, NC. Due to COVID-19 health mandates issued by Governor Cooper...
Youngsville Christmas Parade Press Generates $11K for Needy Children
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Press Release, Town of Youngsville At the end of a year that found too many Americans isolated and dejected due to a wide variety of challenges, the annual Christmas parade in Youngsville, North Carolina helped encourage warm-hearted people from across the...
Vance County Manager Jordan McMillan Named Kerr-Tar Manager of the Year
Vance County Manager Jordan McMillen was recently named county manager of the year. The Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Goverments presented the award to McMillen last week. Vance County Commissioner Tommy Hester nominated McMillen and told WIZS News the county manager is exceptional and someone who goes beyond the call of duty. Hester said, “He puts...
