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The Local Skinny! Boot Drive Aug. 29 To Support Steve Falkner Family
The Henderson Fire Department is having a special boot drive Friday, Aug. 29 to show support for a longtime member of the city’s firefighter family. Steve Falkner has been with the department for more than 40 years, and Fire Chief Tim Twisdale said this boot drive was organized to help Falkner’s infant grandson, who has...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 08-21-25 Noon
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VCSO Maj. William Mitchell Named Director Of State Sheriffs’ Training And Standards Division At N.C. Dept. Of Justice
N.C. State Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced Wednesday that Major William L. Mitchell will serve as the new director of the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Training and Standards Division at the Department of Justice. He replaces interim Director Robin Pendergraft, who took on the role after Richard Squires retired earlier this year. Vance County Sheriff Curtis...
Sheriff: Two Arrested On Drug Charges; Heroin, Cocaine, Marijuana Seized
— From the office of Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, members of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office VICE/Narcotics Unit, the SBI and the Henderson Police Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at 20 Brookhaven Place Henderson, NC 27536 after an investigation into heroin trafficking at the residence. Investigators located and...
Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Managing Parenthood pt.1
Jamon Glover, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: We revisit the whole parenting dynamic and discuss how our actions impact our children. 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:...
Maria Parham Health Emergency Department Renovation Complete
— information courtesy of Donna Young, Maria Parham Health Public Information Officer Maria Parham Health has received a Certificate of Occupancy for its Emergency Department renovation on the Henderson campus, marking a major milestone in the hospital’s ongoing efforts to expand access to high-quality care—especially for patients facing behavioral health challenges in Vance and Franklin...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 08-20-25 Noon
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Vance County Seeks Applicants To Serve On Opioid Committee
Vance County is looking for individuals interested in serving on its Opioid Committee. The purpose of this committee is to advise the Board of County Commissioners on strategies to address opioid-related impacts in Vance County through the effective use of settlement funds. Its duties include reviewing community needs, identifying evidence-based interventions, encouraging public and municipal input, and...
Michele Walker Named Granville Chamber Of Commerce Marketing, Administrative Coordinator
Michele Walker has been named as marketing and administrative coordinator for the Granville County Chamber of Commerce. Walker most recently was the business development manager for Huff Consulting, LLC and brings experience in business development, marketing and community engagement to the role with the Chamber. She has served on the Salvation Army Board, chaired the...
State Board Of Elections Registration Repair Project Underway To Update Voter Info
The first wave of mailings is now going out to North Carolina voters who need to provide their driver’s license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number as part of the State Board of Elections “Registration Repair Project.” The SSBE is sending letters to about 82,700 individuals whose voter registration records...
