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Perry Memorial Library’s Bookmobile Ready To Cruise
City and local officials joined library staff and others from the community on Thursday to officially launch the Perry Memorial Library Bookmobile, a state-of-the-art library – on wheels! WIZS’s Scout Hughes got a quick tour from Youth Services Librarian Melody Peters after the ribbon-cutting ceremony. There are shelves filled with books for browsing, and a...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 09-12-25 Noon
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The Local Skinny! Middleburg Baptist Church BBQ Plate Fundraiser September 20th
The Middleburg Baptist Church Brotherhood is having a barbecue plate fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 20. Justin Simmons, a member of the men’s group that is organizing the event, said plates will be ready for pick up beginning at 12 noon. The cost is $15 and includes baked beans, potato salad, slaw, bread and homemade desserts...
TownTalk: Henderson-Vance Black Leadership Caucus Offers Endorsements
The Henderson-Vance Black Leadership caucus met Saturday, Sept. 6 to hear from candidates in the upcoming municipal elections and then offer endorsements. There are four seats on the Henderson City Council up for grabs in the Oct. 7 election. Early voting in one week, Thursday, Sept. 18. The at-large seats in Ward 1 and Ward...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 09-11-25 Noon
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TownTalk: Vance County Annual Opioid Update Meeting Now Set For Sept. 22
Vance County’s annual meeting to discuss the state of opioid and substance use is scheduled for Monday, September 22 beginning at 4 p.m. in the county administration building. The meeting date was changed from September 16 to September 22. Participants will hear a progress report concerning Vance County’s share of the opioid settlement funds –...
Juvenile’s Self-Inflicted Gun Shot Wound Leads to Two Arrests and Juvenile Petitions
On September 8, 2025, at approximately 5:34 p.m., officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to the 1600 block of North Garnett Street regarding a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers observed signs that an individual had been injured. A sixteen-year-old juvenile was located and treated by EMS at the scene for a non-life-threatening...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 09-10-25 Noon
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TownTalk: Candidate Participation in the Upcoming Election
As part of its continuing effort to keep listeners and readers up-to-date on local issues, WIZS Radio has sent candidates a list of questions in an effort to gather responses to be included in a special elections project that will be published and aired before the early voting period begins. Click Play! WIZS Radio ·...
TownTalk: Henderson City Council Meeting 9-8-25
The Henderson City Council voted Monday to accept the resignation of City Manager/Attorney Hassan T. Kingsberry – effective immediately – and appointed Paylor Spruill as interim city manager. The Council also voted 6-1 to censure Council Member Geraldine Champion for violation of the city’s social media policy. The regular monthly meeting had gone on for...
