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WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 09-10-24 Noon
Local News Airs on WIZS M-F at 8 a.m., 12 Noon and 5 p.m. Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 09-10-24 Noon...
TownTalk: The Dangers of Illicit Fentanyl
It can’t be overstated: The only safe drug you can take is one that is prescribed for you and comes from a pharmacy, said Cathy Hazlett, substance use prevention & treatment program manager with Granville-Vance Public Health. Hazlett will be the featured speaker at tonight’s community information series at Baskerville Funeral Home. The talk begins...
The Local Skinny! Council Approves Pay Increases For City Employees
In a unanimous vote Monday, the Henderson City Council approved a pay increase for all city employees, tacking on close to a 20 percent increase in payroll costs in the city’s budget. The increase will be retroactive to sync with the pay increase given to police and fire department employees. City Manager Terrell Blackmon said...
Local Government Commission Considers 2 Local Projects At Sept. 10 Meeting
Vance County and the city of Henderson are on Tuesday’s agenda for assistance financing two water-related projects totalling close to $2 million. The Local Government Commission is set to review more than $335 million in financing requests at its Sept. 10 meeting, according to a press release. Vance County is asking for $1.6 million in...
Warren County to Hold Community Input Event for Future Community Center
Warren County will hold a public engagement event on Friday, September 13th, from 6-8 pm on the Warren County Courthouse Square in downtown Warrenton. The goal of this event is to seek input on what residents would like to see in a future community center. This floating event will take place during the 2024 Warren...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 09-09-24 Noon
Local News Airs on WIZS M-F at 8 a.m., 12 Noon and 5 p.m. Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 09-09-24 Noon...
TownTalk: McGregor Live! Series
When the lights dim this Saturday night at McGregor Hall, the audience can expect to be wowed – the Traveling Salvation Show has come to town! It’s the first in the 2024-25 McGregor Live! series, which features some top touring companies mixed with local talent taking the stage to entertain audiences into the fall, winter...
Rep. Sossamon Hosts Upcoming Forums About Dementia, Alzheimer’s
State Rep. Frank Sossamon is hosting forums in Vance and Granville counties to share information with the community about Alzheimer’s disease and how to spot early-warning signs of dementia. The first forum will be held on Monday, Sept. 23 at Clearview Church, 3485 US -158 Business in Henderson. The event will be from 6 p.m...
Bull Breeding Soundness Clinic
There are a few slots left for the upcoming Bull Breeding Soundness Clinic that will take place Friday, Oct. 18 at the Granville County Livestock Arena in Oxford. Contact Kim Woods at 919.603.1350 or Matthew Place at 919.495.2230 to reserve a time slot. The breeding soundness exam is hosted by the cooperative extension services in...
Granville County Shooting Suspect
UPDATE 09/06/24: The GCSO has confirmed that the suspect (Andre Stephon Jones) was taken into custody without incident on September 6. ************************** The Granville County Sheriff’s Office is still searching for a man wanted in connection with a shooting Tuesday evening. The suspect, 45-year-old Andre Stephon Jones, is assumed to be armed and dangerous, according...
