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YMCA Executive Director Paul Ross Leaving After 11 Years
— information courtesy of the Henderson Family YMCA The Henderson Family YMCA on Thursday announced the resignation of Paul Ross as Chief Executive Officer, effective this fall. After 11 years of dedicated service to the YMCA, Ross has accepted the position of Executive Director with the Triangle North Healthcare Foundation. During his tenure, Ross guided...
Final Candidate List For Henderson’s Oct. 7 Municipal Election
UPDATE: 8-28-25 The filing period for the Oct. 7 municipal elections ended at 12 noon Friday, July 18. Each of the four ward seats for Henderson City Council has multiple candidates seeking the position, according to information from Vance County Board of Elections Deputy Director Shelly Wood. Here is the complete listing of candidates, in...
The Local Skinny! Henderson Collegiate Ranks in Top 4% of Nations High Schools
Henderson Collegiate High School has been named among the top 4 percent of high schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, according to a press release from the school that serves more than 1,400 students. “This is not just about a school. This is about a movement to help America finally live...
Buckner Suspends Campaign, Endorses Incumbent Lamont Noel
Benjamin Buckner, a candidate for the Ward 2 at-large seat on the Henderson City Council, announced Wednesday afternoon that he is suspending his campaign and endorsing incumbent Ward 2 at-large Council member Lamont Noel in the upcoming municipal election. Noel joined Buckner for the announcement and thanked Buckner for his support. Noel shared the following...
The Local Skinny! Duke Energy holds Key Leader Update Event
Duke Energy held a Key Leader Update Event this week. Information is also presented about the importance of line workers. (Our WIZS written coverage will appear here soon.) CLICK PLAY! WIZS Radio · The Local Skinny! Duke Energy holds Key Leader Update Event...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 08-28-25 Noon
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 08-28-25 Noon...
Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Managing Parenthood pt.2
Jamon Glover, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: We dive back into our managing parenthood series. This time, finding resources for help. 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:...
TownTalk: The 2025 Kerr-Tar Housing Summit Sept. 11 At VGCC Civic Center
The Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments is hosting a regional housing summit on Thursday, Sept. 11 to provide information about tacking challenges and working to resolve some of the barriers that exist in the realm of housing. Desiree Brooks, Kerr-Tar’s Community & Economic Development manager, said the summit will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Vance-Granville...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 08-27-25 Noon
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 08-27-25 Noon...
TownTalk: Upcoming Municipal Elections
Editor’s note: As part of its continuing effort to keep listeners and readers up-to-date on local issues, WIZS Radio will be sending candidates a list of questions in an effort to gather responses to be included in a special elections project that will be published and aired before the early voting period begins. Campaign signs...
