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The Local Skinny! Local Filing Period Now Open
The filing period is now open for the 2024 elections. Vance County voters will elect four members of the county commissioners and four members of the board of education. So far, neither incumbents nor challengers have filed. The filing period opened Monday, Dec. 4 at 12 noon and will close on Friday, Dec. 15 at...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 12-05-23 Noon
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Elevated Lead In County Water Most Likely Isolated Cases, Manager Explains
Vance County commissioners and staff recently became aware of a couple of elevated lead values in water samples in the Vance County Water District, Phase 1A. The two locations – one on Warrenton Road and one on Vicksboro Road – showed twice the allowable levels of lead at .030 MG/L. The threshold is .015 MG/L...
TownTalk: Fire Safety Tips For Your Home
Batalion Chief Lee Edmonds with the Henderson Fire Department reminds residents of several safety measures to preserve property and protect lives as December ushers in colder weather. Anyone who uses a portable space heater as a supplemental heat source should make sure that it is positioned at least 3 feet from things like furniture and...
The Local Skinny! Christmas Pop Up Shop To Support Domestic Violence Victims
A local nonprofit organization that assists victims of domestic violence and sexual assault is sponsoring a Christmas Bazaar on Sunday, Dec. 10 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Kearah’s Place, located at 946 W. Andrews Ave., Suite O, is hosting the pop-up fundraiser which includes pictures with Santa, a silent auction and a number of...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 12-04-23 Noon
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MPH Cancer Center Angel Fund Gets $19K Boost From Henderson Firefighters
Flanked by a dozen or so fire department colleagues, Henderson Battalion Chief Lee Edmonds presented a check for more than $19,000 to members of the Maria Parham Health Oncology Department on Thursday afternoon. The money – $19,070.06 to be exact – will be deposited into the cancer center’s Angel Fund, which helps cancer patients in...
Optimist Club Essay Contest Open; Deadline Feb. 2, 2024
The Optimist Club of Henderson’s essay contest is now open! The deadline to submit entries is Feb. 2, 2024. This year’s theme is “Optimism: How It Connects Us,” and Diane Barberio said the contest is open to any Vance County resident who is a student in primary or secondary school under the age of 19...
Franklin County DSS Gets $2,500 From Food Lion To Address Food Insecurity
– Information courtesy of Franklin County Public Information Officer James Hicks Franklin County Department of Social Services has received a $2,500 gift from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to address food insecurity needs across the county. “We are excited to receive the funds provided by the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation as it will...
Granville Youth Leadership Council Gives Teens A Voice In Decision-Making
-information courtesy of Granville County Public Information Officer Terry Hobgood The Granville County Youth Leadership Council provides high school students a voice in local government’s decision-making processes while promoting civic engagement and responsibility. The Council is a platform that empowers young minds to actively participate in decision-making processes, fostering a sense of responsibility and commitment to community...