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Dr. Marion Lark Funeral Viewing Options
The First Baptist Church of Henderson, NC issued a viewing link and options for Dr. Marion Lark’s funeral service. “The funeral for Dr. Lark will be Wednesday, August 23 at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church. For those who are unable to attend, the funeral will be livestreamed via Vimeo and on the First Baptist...
The Local Skinny! Daeke On City Opportunities, New Faces On Council
Garry Daeke isn’t up for re-election this year. But the Ward 3 representative on the Henderson City Council said the upcoming municipal election is shaping up to put some new people in leadership roles. And there will be plenty of issues for him and his fellow council members to consider, from housing to downtown revitalization...
Fire at Former J.P. Taylor Company Location on J.P. Taylor Road
Revised and posted at 2:15 p.m. Friday About 10:30 this morning, a fire broke out on J.P. Taylor Rd. at the location that was once J.P. Taylor Company. The vicinity of 800 J.P. Taylor Road is now a scrap or salvage yard. The Rev. Ricky Easter of Victory Baptist Church was across the street, and...
Interim County Manager Explains Details Of Fire Study Process
Vance County Interim County Manager Scott Elliott has a unique vantage point as plans for the county’s fire services study makes their way from start to finish. In his role as county manager, he’s responsible for providing guidance and support to county commissioners – the board voted to conduct the study – while making sure...
Home and Garden Show
The Home and Garden Show for Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Click play below for the audio, brought to you by Satterwhite Point Marina. The Home and Garden Show airs each week on WIZS on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. WIZS Radio · The Local Skinny! Home And Garden Show 08-16-23...
Alan Gill Steps In As Interim Director Of Vance County Board Of Elections
Alan Gill has been named to serve as interim Vance County Board of Elections director following the recent announcement that Melody Vaughan is stepping down from that position. Gill told WIZS News Monday that he began today and he and Vaughan will have a couple of weeks to have some overlap before she leaves on...
The Local Skinny! Granville Humane Society To Hold Fund Raising Event
The Granville County Humane Society is sponsoring Paws for Granville next month as a fun way for the community to help dogs and cats in the area. Paws for Granville is a free event that will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Granville County Expo Center on US Hwy 15 just south of...
The Local Skinny! Pop The Hood: Air Filters
— For our sponsor, Advance Auto Parts, as part of a paid radio sponsorship on WIZS. Air filters play a vital role in preventing dirt, grit and other impurities from fouling vehicle engines. In the old days, the air filter casing was pretty easy to spot: it was round like a donut and sat...
Local Elections Office Ready To Provide Voter ID Cards For Those Who Need One
UPDATED Aug. 10 – 12:30 p.m. Registered voters who do not have an acceptable identification for voting in NC can now go to their county board of elections office to get a free photo ID. Vance County Board of Elections Director Melody Vaughan said Wednesday afternoon that her office is ready to help voters who...
Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. Check house plants if they have become root bound and replant them in larger containers. If you haven’t checked the oil on your mower lately, do it before the next use. Take out vegetables that have slowed production use the space for fall vegetables...
