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WIZS Radio Local News Audio 08-23-23 Noon
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Henderson Mayoral Race Remains A 4-Way Race Following Hearing
The Vance County Board of Elections ruled Tuesday afternoon that Henderson mayoral candidate Greg Etheridge may remain on the October ballot. Etheridge’s residency was called into question, but the board ruled in his favor during a hearing that began at 4 p.m. Both Etheridge and challenger Sara Coffey, also a candidate for mayor, were present...
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...
N.C. Rep. Frank Sossamon Plans Sept. 16 Meeting To Discuss Future Of Broadband Internet In Granville
N.C. Rep. Frank Sossamon will be in Oxford on Saturday, Sept. 16 to have a dialogue about broadband internet access – how to improve it, why it’s important and its future role in daily life. The town hall-style meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Granville County Expo Center, 4185 U.S. 15 South, Oxford...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 08-22-23 Noon
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“Fight For Misty” BBQ Fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 26 At Kerr Lake Country Club
Come out to Kerr Lake Country Club Saturday, pick up some barbecue plates and let everyone know that you’re supporting the “Fight for Misty” fundraiser. Pick up barbecue plates, complete with slaw, boiled potatoes, bread and dessert for $12. No ticket in hand? No problem – you can purchase on site, at 600 Hedrick Drive...
Police Arrest 24-Year-Old On Drug Charges
From Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow Officers of the Henderson Police Department arrested a 24-year-old Monday as a result of two search warrants carried out simultaneously at two homes in the city. Taken during the searches were 1,500 dosage units of heroin, 3.5 pills of a Schedule II substance and more than $37,000 in U.S...
Henderson Man Gets 15+ Years For Trafficking Fentanyl, Heroin, Oxycodone
A Henderson man was sentenced in New Bern Friday to 188 months in prison for trafficking fentanyl and heroin. On May 4, 2023, Tyren Omarious Hargrove, 23, pled guilty to possession with the intent to distribute a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of heroin and fentanyl. According to court documents and other information presented in...
TownTalk: Remembering Dr. Marion Lark
Colleagues and community members are remembering their beloved friend and pastor, Dr. Marion D. Lark, who died late Saturday, Aug. 19. Lark came to The First Baptist Church in Henderson in 1973 and was minister there for 29 years. “It’s a sad day for First Baptist Church and for our community,” remarked Senior Minister Ron...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 08-21-23 Noon
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