Entries by WIZS Staff

TownTalk: Henderson City Council Meeting Information

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Although city revenue collections are lagging behind projected rates at this time in the fiscal year, Finance Director Joey Fuqua told the Henderson City Council on Monday that work on the recommended FY 2025-26 budget is coming along and should be ready for to present to Council at its May 12 meeting. Roughly 28 percent […]

Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: A Special Message for Farmers

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On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Michael Ellington: Today’s recording is full of helpful reminders and contains a special message for farmers about the NCDA&CS disaster relief program. NCDA&CS Agricultural Disaster Relief Program https://www.ncagr.gov/agdisaster Average last and first frost dates – Map https://gardening.ces.ncsu.edu/weather-2-2/average-first-and-last-frost-dates/ Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or […]

County Board Special Called Meeting To Discuss Lingering Jail Issues

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Update 4-14-25 at 11;30 p.m. In a special called meeting held Monday afternoon, the Vance County Board of Commissioners took steps to move forward with repairs to the existing jail and construction of a new detention center, but are still wrestling with issues of having too many detainees and too few staff – both of […]

The Local Skinny! Tasker Fleming on MerleFest 2025

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The campus of Wilkes Community College once again transforms into a sprawling concert venue later this month when MerleFest 2025 cranks up for four days of pure musical fun. MerleFest 2025 begins Thursday, Apr. 24 and continues through Sunday, Apr. 27. Tasker Fleming, host of the Front Porch Bluegrass Show that airs from 6 p.m. […]

Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Mini Gardens

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On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Wayne Rowland: Mini gardens can be grown in limited space and will help provide fresh vegetables for your family. The Vance-Warren Beekeepers Association meeting will be on Monday, April 14, 2025 at 7pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. The Vance County Cooperative Extension is located […]

NC Taxpayers Have Until May 1 To File Taxes

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Taxpayers in North Carolina have a slight reprieve this year – the deadline to file state and federal taxes has been extended to May 1, giving individuals and businesses an extra couple of weeks to file. Because of the devastation created by Hurricane Helen and Tropical Storm Debby last year, the Internal Revenue Service extended […]