Entries by WIZS Staff

Henderson Man Sentenced To 27 Years In Federal Prison

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— Press release from the Office of U.S. Attorney Eastern District of North Carolina Ellis Boyle A federal judge sentenced Alexander Trowbridge, also known as “Snow,” 41, of Henderson, NC, to almost 27 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute more than 400 grams of fentanyl and more […]

TownTalk: The Manhattans Taking the Stage at McGregor Hall Sept. 13th

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    The Manhattans are coming to McGregor Hall on Sept. 13, and it’ll be another homecoming for Henderson’s Gerald Alston. It’s not the first time he’s performed in Henderson – not even the first time he’s performed at McGregor Hall. This concert, however, is coming at the end of a Henderson Institute reunion weekend. […]

Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Quick Tips for Lawn Care

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Michael Ellington, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: Today’s radio segment includes quick tips on lawn care, resources for gardeners, and reminders about upcoming pesticide events. www.facebook.com/emgvance www.gsepc.org 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 […]

Warren County Issues Advisory To Encourage Voluntary Water Conservation

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— information from Warren County Warren County issued Monday a water conservation advisory and officials are asking residents to be mindful of their water usage as water levels in Kerr Lake continue to remain below normal levels. At this time, there is no formal restriction on water use. However, residents are encouraged to voluntarily conserve […]

SportsTalk: Vance County Football Week 1 Recap

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Scout Hughes and Doc Ayscue recap Vance County’s loss to Warren County back on Thursday. High School Football Scores from Week 1: Warren County 52 Vance County 12 Franklinton 34 Person 14 Southern Durham 26 Wake Forest 21 Heritage 30 Wakefield 28 Southern Nash 33 Knightdale 13 East Wake 27 Riverside 20 J.F. Webb 28 […]

TownTalk: ‘An Evening Beneath the Stars’ Sept. 11

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“An Evening Beneath the Stars,” the upcoming outdoor celebration in downtown Henderson, started out as an event to mark the nation’s 250th birthday and it’s truly living up to its theme: “Honor the past. Celebrate the present. Build the future.” The event includes dinner, patriotic music played by DJ Jay Rogers and a special video […]

Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Lawns & Shade

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Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: Shade hinders good turf grass development. Opening shady areas will help turf grasses thrive. 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: […]