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Attend May 2 ‘Food Farmacy’ To Learn How Wellness, Food Choices Affect Health
We’ve all heard the saying, “you are what you eat,” and we know we should make healthy food choices — at least most of the time – to be our healthiest selves. But did you know that our food choices could play a role in helping us combat chronic illnesses and reduce health disparities within...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 04-04-25 Noon
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TownTalk: Around Old Granville – Vance County Historical Markers
Placing historical markers along prominent roadways is one way to make sure that they’ll be seen by lots of people driving by, but it also means that they run the risk of being struck by a wayward vehicle or even by the occasional grass mowing crews keeping the shoulders tidy. Vance County has 16 historical...
Granville Names Charla Duncan Economic Development Director
Charla Duncan has been selected to be Granville County’s Economic Development director. Duncan returns to Granville County government with more than 10 years of experience in economic development and local government administration. She is set to begin in the new role May 1. In her new role, Duncan will lead the county’s economic development recruitment and...
Mobile Home Owners Will Pay More For Fire, Casualty Insurance Beginning Sept. 1
The N.C. Department of Insurance has ended its legal dispute with the North Carolina Rate Bureau over a proposed rate increase for two types of insurance policies for mobile home owners. The two policies are Mobile Home Fire and Mobile Home Casualty, and the settlement calls for a statewide average increase of 11 percent per...
Upcoming Community Resource Festival Shaping Up To Be Largest Yet
With more than 100 vendors already registered, the Community Resource Festival 2025 is shaping up to be the largest resource gathering in two counties, and organizers are eager to provide the community with valuable information and a fun day of networking. The third annual event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 04-03-25 Noon
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A Chase, 30 Shots Fired, and Manhunt Ends in Under 24 Hours
UPDATE April 3: On April 1, 2025, at approximately 11:30pm, deputies from the Vance County Sheriff’s Office assisted officers from the Henderson Police Department in their attempt to apprehend a fleeing suspect from a traffic stop. The suspect, identified as Markus Hilliard, fled officers from the Henderson Police Department during a traffic stop. Deputies assisted...
Local DMV Offices To Open At 7 A.M. Beginning Monday, Apr. 7
–information courtesy of N.C. Dept. of Transportation The N.C Division of Motor Vehicles is set to again extend service hours at its driver license offices beginning next week. On April 7, 42 offices – including the DMV offices in Henderson, Oxford and Louisburg – will join 50 others that will be opening an hour early...
Henderson Family YMCA Willard Haithcock Membership Scholarship Applications Due Apr. 20
The Henderson Family YMCA is accepting applications for the Willard Haithcock Membership Scholarships, established by his family to honor his legacy. The scholarships support individuals and families who demonstrate a need for YMCA membership and can benefit from its mission to build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all, according to information from the...
