Entries by WIZS Staff

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 […]

Henderson Teen Missing For Three Weeks

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Local law enforcement officials are looking for a Henderson teen, missing now for three weeks. Maria Guadalupe “Lupita” Dominguez-Galvez, 17, left her home with someone driving a black Ford Explorer the evening of Thursday, Mar. 27, according to family members. WIZS News spoke with a family member early Friday afternoon who said they still haven’t […]

Variety Wholesalers Launches First Wave Of Big Lots! Reopenings

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Henderson-based Variety Wholesalers is opening – or re-opening – on Thursday nine Big Lots! stores following a strategic acquisition of 219 of the retail stores across the South. Variety Wholesalers, a leading discount retailer known for its “treasure hunt shopping experience, closeouts and unbeatable bargains,” plans to open more stores in the eastern market throughout […]

The Local Skinny! County Attorney Explains ‘Design/Build’ Concept For Jail Repairs

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The Vance County Board of Commissioners have approved a pathway for county staff to proceed with a “design/build” process to make necessary repairs to the jail as it weighs further options for construction of a new detention center. County Attorney Jonathan Care explained to commissioners at their Monday meeting why he recommends this “new” approach […]