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TownTalk: Around Old Granville – Henderson Cotton Mill Strike Pt.2
The Henderson cotton mill strike of 1958 began as a relatively peaceful protest when workers and company leaders couldn’t agree about how to settle disagreements – for years, both sides had agreed to use arbitration as a way to settle disputes about a variety of grievances, said local historian Mark Pace. And, Pace said, it...
N.C. State Fair Offers Online Discount Ticket Purchase Before Gates Open On Oct. 16
If you’re planning a trip to the N.C. State Fair when the gates open in a couple of months, you’ll save a few bucks by purchasing discount advance tickets online now through Oct. 16. Tickets can also be purchased daily at the Dorton Arena kiosk beginning Oct. 3 and walk-up tickets will be available at...
The Local Skinny! Henderson Downtown Status Upgraded to a Full-Fledged Community Program
Downtown Development Coordinator Tracy Madigan brought news to the Henderson City Council Monday that the city’s Main Street status has officially been upgraded from an affiliate program to a full-fledged community program. Madigan explained that administration of the Main Street program is one of the major roles of the position she holds, and she will...
TownTalk: Business Spotlight – Ballet Arts
Since 1991, Ballet Arts has provided instruction to thousands of young people to learn about different genres of dance and experience the beauty of an art form that teaches life lessons in addition to dance moves. In Wednesday’s Business Spotlight, Phil LaKernick said registration is now underway for the upcoming season of dance, which includes...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 08-13-25 Noon
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 08-13-25 Noon...
Ellis Boyle Sworn In As U.S. Attorney For The Eastern District Of NC
W. Ellis Boyle has taken the oath of office to become the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina. The oath was administered by his father, U.S. District Judge Terrence W. Boyle at the Terry Sanford Courthouse in Raleigh. Attorney General Pamela Bondi appointed Boyle as the interim U.S. attorney on Aug...
Chamber Members, Join The Aug. 19 “Cheer Line” To Welcome School Staffs To Convocation Kick-Off At McGregor Hall
The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce invites Chamber members to turn out on Tuesday, Aug. 19 to help welcome back teachers and staff at the Vance County Schools Convocation Kick-Off at McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center. Chamber President Sandra Wilkerson says to be in place by 8 a.m. with pompoms, company signs and your business mascot...
The Local Skinny! Henderson City Manager/City Attorney Hassan Kingsberry Resigns
Henderson City Manager/City Attorney Hassan T. Kingsberry tendered his resignation Monday. Kingsberry has held the dual roles of city manager and city attorney for less than a year. About 10 minutes into Monday’s regular monthly City Council meeting, Kingsberry distributed sheets of paper to members of the Council and to Mayor Melissa Elliott. Kingsberry shared...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 08-12-25 Noon
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 08-12-25 Noon...
Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: What’s Happening in the Sky
Michael Ellington, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: This week’s show is focused on observations of what’s happening in the sky above us. It ends with a reminder of the Great Southeast pollinator census on August 22nd and 23rd. Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com...
