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The Local Skinny! One Man Arrested In Connection With Gunfire Incident
— information courtesy of Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow At approximately 10:45 a.m. on Monday, July 28, officers with the Henderson Police Department were dispatched to the 300 block of Ruin Creek Road following reports of active gunfire. Upon arrival at 381 Ruin Creek Road, a medical clinic, officers, along with deputies from the...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 07-29-25 Noon
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Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Spotted Lanternfly
Michael Ellington, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: The following segment warns people of the dangers associated with the Spotted Lanternfly and tells people what to do if they find one. 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...
Rebuilding Hope Inc. ‘Kids Construction Camp’ Aug. 6-8
There are still a few spots available for Rebuilding Hope Inc.’s Kids Construction Camp, which gives young people an opportunity to learn about tools and how to use them. The three-day camp takes place Aug. 6-8 at Rebuilding Hope’s facility, 414 Raleigh Rd. from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, said Tom Wille, co-director of Rebuilding...
VGCC To Host Applied Technology Programs Open Houses July 30, Aug. 5
— information courtesy of VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel Vance-Granville Community College is hosting two Applied Technology Program Open Houses for new and prospective students. Stop by on Wednesday, July 30, between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. or Tuesday, August 5, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. to explore VGCC’s Applied Technology programs in...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 07-28-25 Noon
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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Yellow Jackets
Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: Yellow Jackets can be controlled at night by applying hornet spray into the nest. 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 Wayne Rowland:...
Honoring Chief Melvin G. Smith
Click Play. WIZS Radio · TownTalk: Henderson PD Chief Marcus Barrow Remembering Melvin Smith Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow was learning how to be a police officer when he met Melvin G. Smith, who by that time had retired from the Henderson Police Department with more than 30 years of service. Smith made an impression...
Fatal Overdose Traced to Henderson Dealer Leads to Federal Prison Sentence
— Press Release A Henderson man whose distribution of fentanyl led to a fatal overdose has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison. Keymon Leahke Cofield, a/k/a “Keymoney,” a/k/a “Boi Fat,” 25, pleaded guilty on April 22, 2025, to charges of distribution of fentanyl and heroin and possession with intent to distribute both substances...
Maria Parham Health Adds SmartRobotics Surgical System To Assist With Orthopedic Surgeries
— courtesy of Maria Parham Health Public Information Officer Donna Young Maria Parham Health announces the addition to its complement of orthopedic care the Mako SmartRobotics™ surgical system, a cutting-edge innovation now available to qualified patients undergoing joint replacement procedures. This advanced technology brings new levels of precision, personalization and potential recovery benefits to patients...
