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WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 09-05-25 Noon

Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 09-05-25 Noon...

Watkins Fire Department Chicken And Barbecue Plate Fundraiser Oct. 3

The Watkins Volunteer Fire Department is having a barbecue and chicken plate fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 3. $12 gets you either barbecue or chicken, along with potatoes, slaw, bread and dessert. Bump it up to $15 and get a combo plate with both meats. “Every meal helps support Watkins Fire Department and our commitment to...
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Vance County Committee Forming To Plan Activities, Events To Celebrate 250th Birthday Of The U.S.

Communities across the country are gearing up for next year’s big 250th birthday, and Vance County is forming a planning committee to climb aboard the anniversary bandwagon. America 250 NC, a program of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, is partnering with local governments and nonprofits across the state to plan celebrations to...

The Local Skinny! Vance County Schools Asks Commissioners For 5% Match Of State Grant Funding For Repair Projects

The majority of Vance County’s schools need some work, from roof repairs and paint  to sewer lift station upgrades and new windows and doors. All that work would surely come with a hefty price tag, but Superintendent Dr. Cindy Bennett has a work-around that she presented Tuesday to the Vance County Board of Commissioners. The...

TownTalk: Sheriff Brame Requests Extension of Support from County Commissioners

Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame appeared before the board of commissioners on Tuesday to thank them for the financial support that allows sheriff’s office employees to give much-needed support at the detention center and to ask for an extension of that support through the end of the year. In the past five months, County Manager...
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WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 09-04-25 Noon

Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 09-04-25 Noon...

Kerr-Tar COG Regional Housing Summit Sept. 11 At VGCC Civic Center

Regional leaders, housing experts and community partners will come together on Thursday, Sept. 11 for the Kerr-Tar Regional Housing Summit, an event designed to address current housing challenges and explore opportunities for collaboration. The summit will bring together local officials, planners, developers, nonprofit organizations, financial institutions and other stakeholders to discuss strategies for strengthening housing...

Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Am I Enough

Jamon Glover, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: We talk about self-doubt in fatherhood. 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 Jamon Glover: Am I Enough...

TownTalk: City Council Votes 5-1 Allowing Workshop To Teach Day Trading

In a 5-1 vote, the Henderson City Council approved a motion that will allow Mayor Melissa Elliott to take part in a “train-the-trainer” session to teach day trading. Council Member Sam Seifert cast the dissenting vote and Council Members Garry Daeke and Lamont Noel were not present at the special called meeting, announced on Friday...

HV Chamber Recognizes 2025 Leadership Vance Class At Annual Graduation Banquet

The 2025 Class of Leadership Vance had its graduation ceremony last week, adding 17 individuals to the roster of graduates that has successfully completed the annual program hosted by the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce. Representatives from a wide range of entities – from banking to local government, nonprofits and the faith community – make up...
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