Listen Live at 8 a.m., 12 Noon and 5 p.m. M-F
News Archives
Latest News
2025 Duke RAM Clinic Provides 305 Patients With Free Dental, Vision, Medical Care
This year’s Duke Remote Area Medical pop-up clinic served 305 patients in what amounts to more than $200,000 in free dental, medical and vision care. This is the fourth year for the clinic, which set up shop most recently on Mar. 1-2 at Vance Charter School. Over the course of two days, Duke RAM Co-Presidents...
TownTalk: Spring Activities Are Bustin’ Out All Over Granville County
Granville County is cultivating a variety of springtime activities, with some first-time events sprinkled in amongst others that have become perennial favorites. County Tourism Director Angela Allen said that, once again, there’s something for everyone in the offerings over the next few weeks and beyond. Allen shared details about some of the events but recommended...
The Local Skinny! Community Listening Event Analysis from Jayden Watkins
Among the more than 175 folks who came to Monday’s “Breaking the Cycle” community listening session sponsored by the Pathways to Peace Coalition for Vance County was Jayden Watkins. Watkins wears a lot of hats – he’s an author, a pastor, an entrepreneur, a leader of the Empowered youth group, among other things. His comments...
Vance County Animal Services Provides Assistance To Residents For More Than Strays
Suppose you’ve seen a couple of unfamiliar dogs roaming in your neighborhood. They’ve been hanging around for a few days, no collars, looking kind of skinny. If you pick up the phone and dial 252.492.3136 to reach Animal Services, you’ve made the right call. William Coker, Animal Services director, and his staff are available to...
TownTalk: N.C. District 32 Rep. Bryan Cohn Introduces HB 269
Just a couple of months into his term in the N.C. House representing District 32, Bryan Cohn has introduced a bill and co-sponsored another. In between crafting bills and acclimating himself to the workings of state government, Cohn has been crisscrossing the district to talk with constituents. House Bill 269 is called the Workforce Freedom...
Home and Garden Show: VCRFM Gardens
The beautiful memorial garden that greets visitors as they drive into the parking area at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market once was a triangular plot of grass. Eileen Novak, president of the Vance Warren Master Gardeners said it not only serves to beautify the farmers market campus, but it also is a place for...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 03-19-25 Noon
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 03-19-25 Noon...
“Breaking The Cycle” Listening Session Draws Community Together To Find Solutions To Violence
Participants in Monday’s “Breaking the Cycle” community listening session hosted by Pathways to Peace Coalition for Vance County!” got a chance to create a storyboard that reflects concerns, challenges, hopes and a vision for Vance County as a place known for something gun violence and crime. Charles Turrentine, Jr. is one of the event organizers...
TownTalk: Maria Parham Health Wall Breaking Ceremony and Staff Recognition
Maria Parham Health has embarked on a construction project that will make trips to the Emergency Department safer and more efficient, especially for individuals with behavioral health challenges or substance abuse issues. The project to transform the ED area will take months to complete, but the hospital can’t just shut down while construction is going...
The Local Skinny! Author Talks About Writing Books At Next Kids Connect Program
A published author with local ties is visiting Perry Memorial Library to share her book and what it takes to be a writer at the upcoming Kids Connect program, Tuesday, Mar. 25 at 4 p.m. The Kids Connect program is geared to children in elementary school – grades K-5, and Youth Services Librarian Melody Peters...
