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WIZS Radio Local News Audio 03-27-24 Noon
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TownTalk: Communications Tower To Benefit Emergency Responders
A new communications tower could be in place in another year or so to provide increased coverage – and reliability – for Henderson and Vance County law enforcement agencies and first responders. It’s been communication of a slightly different sort that has gotten the project this far; city and county leaders had been looking for...
Franklin County Names New Parks & Rec Director
Information courtesy of Franklin County Public Information Officer James Hicks Franklin County has selected KP Kilpatrick as its new Parks & Recreation director. Kilpatrick will begin work April 1. “I can’t wait to get started here in Franklin County to be a part of the great things going on in the Parks & Recreation Department,”...
Maria Parham CEO Bert Beard Speaker For Chamber’s “State Of Health Care” April 23
The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce is hosting the first “state of” session for 2024 on Tuesday, April 23 to discuss local health care. Guest speaker for the lunchtime event is Bert Beard, CEO of Maria Parham Health. The lunch and learn will begin at 12 noon at Southern Charm Event Center, 200 S. Garnett St...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 03-26-24 Noon
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Celebrate Small Farms Week Mar. 24-30
Small farmers from across the state are in the spotlight as N.C. A&T State University celebrates the 38th annual Small Farms Week. This year’s theme is “New Paths to Profits,” and small farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs will be able to take part in a variety of workshops and educational programs, panel discussions and tours at...
Sheriff Brame: One Person Faces Drug Charges After Mar. 22 Traffic Stop
— Press release from the office of Vance Sheriff Curtis Brame On or about the 22nd day of March 2024 the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit performed a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of 2868 NC Hwy 39 South, Henderson. The vehicle had multiple traffic violations which violated North Carolina General...
Sheriff Brame: One Man Arrested In Connection With Mar. 21 Shooting Incident
— Press release from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame On March 21, 2024, Vance County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1300 Walters Street for a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, patrol deputies discovered Napoleon Nicholson with multiple gunshot wounds to his legs. Nicholson was transported to Duke University Hospital for treatment. The Vance County Sheriff’s Office Criminal...
TownTalk: Citizens Receive Property Tax Evaluation Notices
Now that notices have been sent out to Vance County property owners about the revaluation, there are a few things to keep in mind if you don’t agree with the updated figures. Just keep in mind that property owners who appeal the newly revised appraisals can expect one of three determinations from the appeals process:...
The Local Skinny! Paws for Granville Auction Raises Money for Spay and Neuter
Calling all animal lovers who also enjoy a night out, complete with dinner and a silent auciton! The fifth annual Paws for Granville fundraiser is Saturday, April 6 and organizers say you’re not going to want to miss it! Tickets are $35 for the event, which will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at...
