Entries by Kelly Bondurant

HPD Chief Credits Agency Cooperation, Public’s Help With Drug Arrests

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow was on Thursday’s edition of WIZS Town Talk for a general discussion on crime in the city as well as to provide updates on recent newsworthy incidents. Barrow reassured listeners that law enforcement is making strides in […]

Daye, Henderson City Council Incumbent, Seeks Reelection

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm George Daye, the incumbent candidate for the Henderson City Council’s 4th Ward At-Large seat, is running against Jason A. Spriggs in the October 8, 2019, City of Henderson election. Also serving on the Human Resources, Public Safety and Regional Transportation Committees for […]

FGV Smart Start’s 10th Annual Ducky Derby Sees ‘Record Turnout’ Crowd

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm With over 2,250 tickets/ducks sold, the Franklin-Granville-Vance Smart Start’s 10th Annual Ducky Derby fundraiser in downtown Henderson, held Saturday, Sept. 21, was a sellout event. “We had a record turnout, approximately 500 people this year,” said F-G-V Development Coordinator Garry Daeke. “The […]

H-V Crime Stoppers Banquet Recognizes Those Who ‘Protect and Serve’

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers held its 24th Annual Awards & Recognition Banquet at the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center Thursday evening. The annual banquet brings together supporters of Crime Stoppers and reminds the community that emergency personnel “have a job that is never […]

Downtown’s 18th Annual ‘Show, Shine, Shag & Dine’ Set for Oct. 18-19

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy the Vance County Tourism Development Authority Don’t miss the 18th Annual Show, Shine, Shag & Dine on Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19, 2019, in downtown Henderson. 1988 and older antique cars, classic cars, nostalgia drag cars, muscle cars, […]

Town Talk 09/18/19: Harvest Gala, Upcoming Downtown Events

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Dr. Alice Sallins, chairperson of the Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission’s Promotions Committee was on Tuesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk to discuss the annual Harvest Gala event. This year’s “fine dining in the street” experience is scheduled for downtown Henderson Saturday, September […]

Town Talk 09/12/19: Frazier Provides City Council Sept. Meeting Highlights

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Henderson City Manager Frank Frazier was on Thursday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk to discuss highlights from the regularly-scheduled September 9, 2019, Henderson City Council Meeting. Approving the Sixth Amendment to the Kerr Lake Regional Water System (KLRWS) Agreement This amendment, approved […]