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TownTalk: Business Spotlight – Vanco Crawl Space
Will Bumgarner said the work his team at Vanco Crawlspace and Restoration does isn’t glamorous or fancy. In fact, he described it as dirty, nasty work. But it’s good, honest work, he said. And when homeowners or business owners need professionals to take care of problems under their homes or businesses, Vanco is the one...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 07-14-25 Noon
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Estate Sale To Benefit American Cancer Society In Full Swing Through Saturday, July 19
To some, she’s Sally Garrett. Others call her Frances. And sometimes it seems like she’s doing the work of two people – or more. But whatever name she answers to, rest assured that she’ll tell you right quick why she enjoys raising money for the American Cancer Society. Garrett is a five-time cancer survivor, she...
July 24 Workshop To Discuss Land Ownership, Preservation And Heirs’ Property
The N.C. Cooperative Extension, in partnership with faculty and staff at N.C. State University, N.C. A&T State University, the Eva Clayton Rural Food Institute and other entities, will host a workshop about land ownership rights, heirs’ property and land preservation. The daylong workshop is free – includes lunch – and is scheduled to take place...
Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Native Plants
Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: Planting native plants can improve your landscape while helping the environment. 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 Rowland: Native Plants...
NCDMV Offers 2-Year Extension For Driver License Renewals
— information courtesy of the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles North Carolina drivers have two extra years to renew their driver licenses, thanks to Senate Bill 391 and efforts by the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles reduce wait times and long lines at DMV offices across the state. The new law went into effect July...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 07-11-25 Noon
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MHCO Gala Features UNC Basketball Legend Phil Ford
The 3rd annual charity gala for the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford was a success by all accounts. Attendees enjoyed fellowship over the course of the evening, and the live and silent auctions proved a fun way to raise money to support the children and families that MHCO serves. But credit long-time Mason Gene...
The Local Skinny! Vance Co. Tourism Reports Record Attendance For Independence Day Celebration At Satterwhite Point
— information courtesy of Vance County Tourism Satterwhite Point Park was THE place to be over the Independence Day holiday, and tourism and park officials said the daylong celebration on Saturday, July 5 brought out thousands of people to enjoy lakeside activities. Pam Hester with Vance County Tourism called it “an unprecedented turnout,” which featured...
Public Safety Committee, Fire Commission Plan Joint Meeting July 29 To Discuss Fire Study, Future Of Rescue Squad
The county’s Public Safety Committee and the Vance County Fire Commission have scheduled a joint meeting on Tuesday, July 29 at 4 p.m. to discuss the fire study. The public safety committee consists of Commissioners Dan Brummitt, Valencia Perry and Board Chair Carolyn Faines. At Monday’s regular monthly meeting, commissioners discussed the pros and cons...
