Entries by John C. Rose

West End Baptist Fish Fry Fundraiser Monday at 220 Seafood 4pm to 7pm

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Who: The Baptist Men of West End Baptist Church What: Fish Fry Fundraiser When: Monday, March 10th, from 4pm-7pm Where: 220 Seafood Restaurant, 1812 N Garnett St, Henderson, NC 27536 Why: All proceeds will be used to support our Local Ministries which include ACTS, Lifeline Ministries, GRACE Ministries, Rebuilding Hope and many others. Fee: $10 […]

Single Gunshot Wound Killed Child

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— press release from Henderson Chief of Police Marcus Barrow 2/28/25 This morning at approximately 9:30, first responders were dispatched to a residence on Gary Street in the City of Henderson following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered a minor with a single gunshot wound. EMTs and other first responders provided medical assistance, […]

Henderson Driver License Office Closed Until At Least 2 P.M. Friday

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UPDATE: The Henderson Driver License office has reopened as of 1:50 p.m. Friday Original Update: WIZS News learned at 7:30 a.m. Friday that the Henderson Driver License Office is expected to be closed until at least 2 p.m. Friday. A spokesperson with DMV and NCDOT told WIZS, “The Driver License office in Henderson will be […]

Short Term, Depopulate; Long Term, What Does Architect Firm Think

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At a Vance County Board of Commissioners special called meeting Monday afternoon at 4 o’clock, a motion was voted on and passed 4 to 2 in favor of moving forward with an existing request for quote (RFQ) between the county and Mosley Architects for work at the existing jail as well as building a new […]

TownTalk: MLK, Inauguration

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Click Play to enjoy our TownTalk radio broadcast from 1-20-25, MLK Day and Inauguration Day. WIZS Radio · 01-20-25 WIZS TownTalk – Local Skinny – News – Inauguration – MLK

Hassan Kingsberry To Fill Dual Roles; City Manager and Part-Time City Attorney

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Monday at noon the Henderson City Council met for a special called meeting and entered into closed session for a personnel matter. When the council returned to council chambers at City Hall, Mayor Melissa Elliott seemed to indicate the council would hear two motions. Hassan Kingsberry, who became interim city attorney after Rix Edwards resigned […]