Entries by WIZS Staff

TownTalk: Henderson Kiwanis Club

The Henderson Kiwanis Club celebrated its 100th anniversary a couple of years ago – that’s quite an accomplishment for any group, and this local civic club is staying active as it begins its second century of service to the community. Kiwanis Club President Danny Wilkerson said the local group has had several different long-standing fundraisers […]

Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Plants during a Heat Wave

Michael Ellington, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: This segment has a few key tips on how to keep your plants happy during a heat wave. Also shared are reminders for upcoming events. Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs. […]

Teen Faces Drug Charges

— from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame On June 22, 2025 the Vance County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Carey Chapel Road and Vicksboro Road regarding a shooting. Upon the arrival of deputies, it was determined that a white in color Mercedes-Benz was involved. While searching the area, deputies located a white in […]

TownTalk: Business Spotlight – Storage Sense

Storage Sense is open for business, and local community leaders were on hand recently for an official ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome it to the neighborhood. Actually, it’s just the first phase of possibly four phases that was the object of celebration on June 18, when Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce President Sandra Wilkerson and her staff […]

The Local Skinny! Vance County Adopts $66M Budget; Tax Rate Stays The Same

The Vance County Board of Commissioners adopted the $66 million FY 2025-26 budget Monday afternoon – it’s bigger by about $1.4 million than was first recommended by County Manager C. Renee Perry, but it includes more money for county school district teachers and classified staff. The budget figure Perry mentioned at a June 16 budget […]

Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Soil Samples

Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: This segment talks about how to properly take good soil samples, and who to send the sample to once you collect it. Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs. Click Play! […]