Entries by WIZS Staff

TownTalk: Tyler Fleming Ready For What Comes Next

With freshman year of college under his belt, Tyler Fleming is setting his sights on what’s next for him as he begins to think about returning to Elon University for his sophomore year. With thoughts of a career in journalism or communications, the Henderson native and 2024 Kerr-Vance Academy graduate has spent the summer with […]

Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Thinning Pines

Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: Thinning pines at the correct time will increase the production of your remaining trees. 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: […]

Warren County Fan Giveaway For Eligible Seniors Begins Friday, July 25

The Warren County Senior Center’s Operation Fan Relief will soon be up and running, thanks to a contribution from Kerr-Tar Council of Governments, the Warren County Senior Center has a limited number of box fans for eligible residents. Beginning Friday, July 25, 2025, the Warren County Senior Center will give away box fans to eligible […]

Final Candidate List For Henderson’s Oct. 7 Municipal Election

The filing period for the Oct. 7 municipal elections ended at 12 noon today, Friday, July 18. Each of the four ward seats for Henderson City Council has multiple candidates seeking the position, according to information from Vance County Board of Elections Deputy Director Shelly Wood. Here is the complete listing of candidates, in alphabetical […]

Maria Parham Health Earns American Heart Association Award For Commitment To Stroke Care

– Information courtesy of Maria Parham Health Public Information Officer Donna Young Maria Parham Health has received recognition from the American Heart Association for its commitment to high-quality stroke care, earning the Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award. The award is given for dedication to following evidence-based clinical guidelines that improve patient […]

The Local Skinny! City Council Approves Funding from Opioid Settlement

  The Henderson City Council approved funding two projects as it continues to spend down its opioid settlement money. Community Partners of Hope asked for $140,000 to create a community recovery and resilience center. It will work in close partnership with Vance Recovery – in fact, the space beside Vance Recovery’s Andrews Avenue location will […]