Entries by WIZS Staff

Home and Garden Show

The Vance County Cooperative Extension is hosting a community event on the eve of Opening Day of the Vance County Regional Farmers Market – perfect timing to learn more about how what we eat and how we move affects our overall health and wellness. The Food Farmacy, as it’s called, will take place at the […]

‘Pink With A Passion’ Event Saturday, Apr. 12 In Warrenton

The 4th annual Pink With A Passion Cancer Walk will take place on Saturday, Apr. 12 and the public is invited to come out and be a part of this inspiring community event, whose theme is “Walk With Strength: Fight Cancer In All Colors.” The activities will take place beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the […]

Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Visible Changes in Early-Blooming Trees

On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report with Michael Ellington: Today’s show highlights visible changes in early-blooming trees as proof that warm weather is on the horizon. Also mentioned are reminders for exciting upcoming events: Community Garden Volunteer Form (March 29th, April 11th) https://go.ncsu.edu/vcrfmgarden Food Farmacy – A Health and Wellness Event (May 2nd) https://go.ncsu.edu/foodfarmacy […]

Henderson Police Make Drug Arrest During Call About Suspicious Activity

— from the Henderson Police Department On March 14, 2025, officers from the Henderson Police Department were dispatched to the area of South Elizabeth Street in response to reports of suspicious activity. While investigating the situation, officers made contact with an individual, later identified as Qwmaine Knott, who attempted to flee from a vehicle. During […]

The Local Skinny! Aviation Academies at the Henderson-Oxford Airport

The Henderson-Oxford Airport is one of a dozen airports to get state funding to host summer academies for students in grades K-12 who want to learn more about aviation and the aerospace industry. The N.C. Dept. of Transportation’s Division of Aviation has awarded grants of up to $5,000 for these smaller airports to have programs […]