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Don’t Miss WIZS’ Town Talk on Monday: Q&A With Vance Co. Sheriff Candidates
WIZS Henderson will present a special edition of Town Talk on Monday, October 15.
During the 30-minute show, which will begin promptly at 11 a.m., all three candidates for Sheriff of Vance County will be heard. They will each answer the same set of questions in an effort to help better inform the public on their viewpoints.
Please tune in at 1450 AM or 100.1 FM or online at www.wizs.com and click on “Listen Live.”
Reminder: Vance Co. Sheriff Candidates’ Forum is This Sun., Oct. 14
WIZS 1450 AM / 100.1 FM, The Daily Dispatch and the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce will host a public forum for Sheriff of Vance County candidates on Sunday, October 14, 2018.
The forum will take place at the old courthouse on Young Street in the County Commissioners Meeting Room, and it will begin at 3 p.m. and last for approximately two hours.
WIZS 1450 AM / 100.1 FM will broadcast the forum in its entirety on a slight delay to accommodate the completion of the Carolina Panthers at Washington Redskins football game. The first half of the forum will begin airing via “tape” delay at 4 p.m. and it will simply continue on uninterrupted on the air.
The goal is to help citizens discern the differences among the candidates prior to the start of early voting in Vance County.
The Vance County Board of Elections web page says, “One-Stop Early Voting starts: Wednesday, October 17, 2018, and ends on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Locations and time will be announced as soon as the one-stop plan is approved.”
Mailed absentee ballots are already underway and continue until October 30, 2018, at 5 p.m.
Election day is Tuesday, November 6, 2018. All polling sites will be open from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. WIZS will provide live election results starting at 7:30 p.m. when the polls close.
Voter registration is available online by clicking here. Once you have filled the form out, send it to the Vance County Board of Elections Office at 300 S. Garnett Street, Henderson, NC. 27536 – if you are a resident of Vance County.
The public is strongly encouraged to attend the forum.
Each candidate will have an opportunity to make an opening statement followed by a question and answer session from representatives of The Chamber, The Dispatch and WIZS. Each candidate will also be given the opportunity to make a two-minute closing statement.
The public will be given an opportunity to suggest the questions that will be asked at the forum. Those questions should be submitted to john@hendersonvance.org. Prior to the forum, a panel represented by the media and the Chamber’s governmental affairs committee will select the order of questions.
The public will also be given the chance to submit questions to the panel on the day of the forum. For more information, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 438-8414 or sandra@hendersonvance.org.
‘Look, Listen & Learn’ Fire Prevention Day Canceled
-Information courtesy Sandra Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce
The Henderson Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Day that was scheduled for Saturday, October 13 has been canceled.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the local Fire Departments, Law Enforcement, Duke Energy, 911 Operators and all first responders for all they did last night and continue to do today due to the storm. Our local media, WIZS, 98.3 and The Daily Dispatch are all working to keep everyone informed of closing and delays. Be safe everyone!
Vance Co. Fire Commission to Discuss Restructuring – Wed., Oct. 17
-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Clerk to Board/Executive Asst., County of Vance
Please be informed that the Vance County Fire Commission is scheduled to meet Wednesday, October 17 at 4 p.m. in the administrative conference room. The commission will discuss a proposal to restructure fire services in Vance County.
New Sandy Creek Baptist to Hold Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat
-Information courtesy Jackie Ayscue, New Sandy Creek Baptist Church
Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat will be held Wednesday, October 24, 2018, from 6 – 8 p.m. at New Sandy Creek Baptist Church, 1699 Weldon’s Mill Road, Henderson.
There will be games, a cake walk, face painting, a bonfire, children’s area, photo room, snacks, popcorn and drinks and a whole lot of fun!
‘Unashamed’ to Perform at Joy In The Lord Baptist Church
-Information courtesy Rev. L.T. Harris, Joy In The Lord Baptist Church
A gospel singing featuring the group “UNASHAMED” will be held at Joy In The Lord Baptist Church, 1238 Debnam Ave., Henderson on Saturday, October 27, 2018, at 6 p.m.
Everyone is welcome.
2018 Henderson Christmas Parade to be Held Sat., Dec. 1
-Information courtesy Henderson’s Downtown Development website
The Henderson, NC Christmas Parade will be held Saturday, December 1, 2018. The parade begins at 5 p.m.
Floats, fire trucks, and vehicles with trailers line-up on the Dabney Drive Extension (enter from Raleigh Road ONLY) at 4:15 p.m.
Bring your own float, or you can rent a professional float. For float rentals, please contact Mark Harris at Triangle Floats (919) 410-5543.
Deadline for entries and fees is Friday, November 23, 2018. Registration forms may be viewed on the Downtown Development website or by clicking here.
Reminder: ‘Look, Listen & Learn’ Fire Prevention Day on Breckenridge St. This Sat.
-Information and flyer courtesy Sandra Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce
A reminder that the Henderson Fire Department will hold a “Look. Listen and Learn” Fire Prevention Day on Saturday, October 13, 2018.
The event will be held on Breckenridge Street in downtown Henderson from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Activities include fire truck tours, a smoke safety house, water house spraying, Sparky, cooking fire demo and bounce house.
Free hot dogs, pizza and refreshments provided.
