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Community Leaders Visit Vance Co. Public Schools During ‘Community to Schools’ Event
-Press Release, Vance County Schools Vance County Schools hosted another “Community to Schools” event on Friday, December 7, with community leaders visiting four of our local public schools to learn more about what educators and students are working on during a typical school day. Superintendent Anthony Jackson and other key school system leaders escorted the...
Duke Energy Down to Fewer Than 30 Outages in Aftermath of Winter Storm Diego
-Information courtesy Tanya Evans, District Manager, Duke Energy The sun is shining (finally!) in NC, and that means this should be a great day for MELTING SNOW and ICE! We are wrapping up the few remaining outages in our region. At this time, we are down to fewer than 30 outages affecting 250 customers across...
Reverse Raffle Raises $6,000 for ‘Shop With A Cop’ Event
-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Thanks to the support of the local community and area businesses, it’s time to “Shop With A Cop!” A total of $6,000 was raised during a Reverse Raffle held at Henderson Country Club in November. Over the next two weeks, area law enforcement officers will take several underprivileged children shopping...
Watkins Volunteer Fire Depart.’s Pancake Dinner to Benefit Raegan Owen
-Information and flyer courtesy the Watkins Volunteer Fire Department’s Facebook Page The Watkins Volunteer Fire Department will be holding an All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Dinner on Friday, December 14, 2018, from 6 to 8 p.m. Cost for the meal is $7. All proceeds benefit Raegan (Rae Rae) Owen. Raegan is the 10-year-old daughter of Randy and Debbie...
Gospel Singing & Free Giveaways at Victory Road Baptist’s Pre-Christmas Celebration
-Information courtesy Victory Road Baptist Church Victory Road Baptist Church will be having its annual pre-Christmas celebration on Saturday, December 15, 2018, at 4 p.m. The Christland Singers and Mr. Willie B. & The Gospel Messengers will be rendering the music. Gift bags and toys will be given away. The food pantry and coat closet...
Winter Storm Update & Cancellations
Remember to tune in to WIZS Radio at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM with a regular radio. You can Listen Live online by clicking here. Click here for the LATEST BRIEFING FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE. You may report weather delays and cancellations by email to news@wizs.com or by text at 432-0774. Delays and cancellations...
Maria Parham Inclement Weather Plan In Effect
FROM MARIA PARHAM HEALTH: Maria Parham closings and delays update as of Monday afternoon: All outpatient services and physician practices remained closed for Monday, December 10. The following services and physician practices will operate on a two-hour delay for Tuesday, December 11. Maria Parham Advanced Wound Center – Opening at 10...
Perry Memorial Library Adding New Programs to Winter Youth Lineup
-Information courtesy the Perry Memorial Library website Winter youth programs will begin at Perry Memorial Library, 205 Breckenridge St., Henderson, on January 2, 2019, and run through April 30, 2019. December is a youth program planning month. Youth activities for January – April include: Mother Goose Storytime (ages 2-5) – Mondays at 11 a.m. *NEW*...
Grace Ministries Now Accepting New & Gently Used Items for Toy Drive
Grace Ministries is holding their Second Annual Toy Drive now through Friday, December 21. Please donate new or gently used toys at 1501 Raleigh Rd. in Henderson. The toy giveaway will be held at Rebuilding Hope, Inc., located at 414 Raleigh Rd., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 22. For additional information...
