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Henderson Man Shot, Killed in 800s Block E. Andrews Ave; Suspect Arrested at the Scene
– from Henderson Police On August 25, 2025, at approximately 9:58 a.m., officers from the Henderson Police Department responded to a reported shooting in the 800 block of East Andrews Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located Peter Anthony Davis, 60, of Henderson, who had sustained injuries consistent with gunshot wounds. Emergency personnel pronounced Davis deceased at...
The Local Skinny! Hassan Kingsberry Rescinds Letter of Resignation from City Manager/City Attorney
The Henderson City Council voted 6-2 to allow City Manager/City Attorney Hassan T. Kingsberry to continue in his role through Dec. 31. Kingsberry requested that the Council rescind his resignation so he can attend a program at the UNC School of Government. Kingsberry tendered his resignation at the regular monthly meeting of the City Council...
TownTalk: Sheriff Brame Pleads for Higher Pay for New Officers
The Vance County Sheriff’s Office is between a rock and a hard place, it seems, as it faces a 20 percent vacancy rate – 12 sworn officers – who have recently left to take higher paying jobs in other counties. Sheriff Curtis Brame took his plea to county commissioners during their Aug. 18 work...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 08-25-25 Noon
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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Wildlife and Forest Stewardship
Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: Wildlife and Forest Stewardship can increase your timber yields and promote wildlife on your property. Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs. Click Play! WIZS Radio · Cooperative Extension with Wayne...
TownTalk: Henderson City Council Special Called Meeting Friday, Aug. 22 At 3 PM
UPDATE: Friday, Aug. 22 at 5:03 p.m. The Henderson City Council voted 6-2 to allow City Manager/City Attorney Hassan T. Kingsberry to continue in his role through Dec. 31. Kingsberry requested that the Council rescind his resignation so he can attend a program at the UNC School of Government. Kingsberry tendered his resignation at the...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 08-22-25 Noon
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The Local Skinny! Boot Drive Aug. 29 To Support Steve Falkner Family
The Henderson Fire Department is having a special boot drive Friday, Aug. 29 to show support for a longtime member of the city’s firefighter family. Steve Falkner has been with the department for more than 40 years, and Fire Chief Tim Twisdale said this boot drive was organized to help Falkner’s infant grandson, who has...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 08-21-25 Noon
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VCSO Maj. William Mitchell Named Director Of State Sheriffs’ Training And Standards Division At N.C. Dept. Of Justice
N.C. State Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced Wednesday that Major William L. Mitchell will serve as the new director of the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Training and Standards Division at the Department of Justice. He replaces interim Director Robin Pendergraft, who took on the role after Richard Squires retired earlier this year. Vance County Sheriff Curtis...
