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TownTalk: City Council Addresses Trash Issue; New Fire Truck
The Henderson City Council gave the green light Monday to fire department officials to apply for a $2.5 million FEMA grant to purchase a new ladder truck. The department’s ladder truck has been out of commission since April 2023 and isn’t expected to come back into service for several more months. The Council voted unanimously...
The Local Skinny! Vance County Schools Receive Blue Ribbon Awards
For the fourth year in a row, Vance County Schools has been recognized by a statewide organization for excellence in communications. The district took four Blue Ribbon awards at a recent ceremony of the North Carolina School Public Relations Association, according to information from VCS Chief Communication Officer Aarika Sandlin. Of the 344 awards given...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 02-13-24 Noon
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Franklin County Reports Discharge Of 32K Gallons Of Untreated Wastewater
-information courtesy of Franklin County Public Information Officer James F. Hicks, III Franklin County Public Utilities experienced a discharge of more than 32,000 gallons of untreated wastewater at the Industrial Park Pump Station. The discharge was the result of a complete mechanical system failure. The discharge started Friday, Feb. 9 and concluded on Saturday...
TownTalk: Estate Sale To Benefit American Cancer Society
Frances Garrett is putting on an estate sale to benefit the American Cancer Society. Make plans to come out to shop beginning Tuesday, Feb. 13. Garrett is a cancer survivor and she and her loyal volunteers have all the items priced and ready for sale, according to Aaron Ramsey, one of the volunteers that makes...
The Local Skinny! RAM Clinic In Henderson This Weekend
Organizers and participants of this weekend’s Duke RAM pop-up clinic in Henderson are planning to provide medical wellness checkups, as well as dental and vision services – all free of charge. Duke University senior Saajan Patel has invested a good chunk of his time over the past three years to get the Remote Area Medical...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 02-12-24 Noon
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Early voting begins Thursday, Feb. 15 For March 5 Primary
Early voting begins Thursday, Feb. 15 for the upcoming March primary elections, and there are two contested local races on the ballot for Vance County voters to consider, according to information from Vance County Board of Elections Director Jennifer Cocklin. There are a total of four seats on the board of commissioners, as well as...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 02-09-24 Noon
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Gardening “Organic” Topic Of Feb. 19 Cooperative Extension Workshop
If you like the idea of growing your own vegetables without having to use pesticides and fertilizers, there’s a workshop coming up at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market just for you. The class, presented by Vance County Cooperative Extension technician Wayne Rowland, will be held on Monday, Feb. 19 beginning at 6:30 p.m. This...
