Entries by WIZS Staff

Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Most Common Ticks

On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Michael Ellington: Today’s show covers the four most common ticks and why they’re a problem. Also included are reminders for upcoming events and deadlines. 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 […]

Oxford Armory Farmers Market Launches Saturday, May 3

Oxford will launch a new farmers market Saturday morning on the grounds of the National Guard Armory, 105 W. Spring St. Aptly named, the Oxford Armory Farmers Market will feature local fruits, meats, vegetables and other products from local farmers and artisans. Beginning Saturday, May 3, the market will be open on Saturdays from 9 […]

Jeffrey Percy Hired To Be Vance County Facilities Maintenance Director

Jeffrey Percy has been named Vance County’s Facilities Maintenance director, succeeding Brad Weatherington, who retired in December 2024. Percy will begin his new job Tuesday, April 29, according to information from the office of County Manager C. Renee Perry. Percy has more than two decades of experience to the county, and has a background in electronics, […]

Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Fire Ants In The Landscape

On the Vance Cooperative Extension Report from Wayne Rowland: Fire ants can be controlled in the landscape by using fire ant baits. 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! WIZS Radio · Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Fire […]

TownTalk: National Day of Prayer, May 1st at VCMS

Local churches and interested individuals are invited to come out on Thursday, May 1 to take part in Vance County’s observance of the National Day of Prayer. The event will take place on the football field of Vance County Middle School beginning at 6 p.m., and organizer Delilah Marrow welcomes all. It’s not just one […]

Gun Found Inside Vance County Middle School Classroom; No Injuries Reported

– press release from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame On April 24, 2025 the Vance County Sheriff’s Office responded to Vance County Middle School located at 293 Warrenton Rd. Henderson, NC regarding a firearm being found inside a classroom. The weapon was immediately secured by the School Resource Officer who then notified Detectives from the […]

Kittrell Tent Revival Coming Up April 27th-30th

The 3rd annual Kittrell Tent Revival will begin a 4-night run beginning Sunday, Apr. 27, and organizers have lined up preachers and music for each night that’s sure to be inspiring. The revival is getting bigger and better each year, and organizers are looking forward to this year’s event, which will be held at 27 […]

Jessica Deal Joins Maria Parham Health Wound Center Team

Maria Parham Health proudly announces the addition of Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Jessica Deal to its Wound Center team. Deal has more than three decades of nursing experience and a dedicated background in wound and ostomy care, according to information provided by MPH Public Information Officer Donna Young. Deal earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from […]