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Town Talk 04/07/20: Edmonds, VGCC Focus on ‘Hire Education’
THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY Jerry E. Edmonds, III, vice president of Workforce Development and Community Engagement at Vance-Granville Community College, appeared on WIZS Town Talk Tuesday at 11 a.m. Serving in this new position since the fall, Edmonds supports economic development for the region and oversees training programs that respond to...
Granville Vance Public Health Hosts COVID-19 ‘Virtual Town Hall’
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL Granville Vance Public Health hosted a “Virtual Town Hall” session live via its Facebook page today at 11 a.m. Public Health Director Lisa Harrison, Henderson Mayor Eddie Ellington, Maria Parham Health (MPH) CEO Bert Beard, and Major Stephen Staton with the...
Second Thursday No Charge Food Distribution Not Possible In April
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL The Second Thursday No Charge Food Distribution will not be possible this week. It is normally held at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market, off Beckford Drive in Henderson, on the second Thursday of the month, but the facility is not...
Warren County Commissioners Enact a Curfew Beginning Thurs., April 9
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Press Release, Warren County Government At the April 6, 2020, Warren County Board of Commissioners meeting, officials unanimously voted to amend the March 15 State of Emergency declaration to include a curfew for Warren County residents, as well as the towns...
First Baptist Church to Hold Maundy Thursday Vespers & Home Communion
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy First Baptist Church First Baptist Church of Henderson will hold a Maundy Thursday Vespers and Home Communion on Thursday, April 9, 2020, beginning at 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday commemorates the events of the evening of Jesus’s life, including his...
Oxford Board of Commissioners’ April 14 Meeting Canceled
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford Notice is hereby given that the monthly regular meeting for the Oxford Board of Commissioners that was scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2020, has been canceled. If you have any questions, please...
NC Cooperative Extension to Offer Backyard Agriculture 101 Online Workshop Series
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy Paul McKenzie, Agricultural Extension Agent, NC Cooperative Extension Want to learn more about raising your own food, or about taking care of your small farm? NC Cooperative Extension will offer Backyard Ag 101, an eight-part online course to show...
Town Talk 04/06/20: NC811 Director Reminds Public to ‘Call Before You Dig’
THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY Louis Panzer, executive director of North Carolina 811, appeared on WIZS Town Talk Monday at 11 a.m. Known for its “Call Before You Dig” slogan, NC811 has provided the public with a communications link between local utility providers since 1978. With April being recognized as Safe Digging...
Henderson’s Sewer Collection System Bypasses 10,800 Gallons of Untreated Water
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Press Release, City of Henderson The City of Henderson’s Sewer Collection System bypassed approximately 10,800 gallons of untreated water on April 5, 2020, due to debris being placed in the sewer manhole. The overflow occurred in the Fox Pond outfall. Approximately...
Warren County Confirms Third Case of COVID-19
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Press Release, Warren County Government A third case of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in Warren County. The Warren County Health Department received confirmation of a positive COVID-19 test result on Monday, April 6, 2020. Residents should be diligent about complying with...
