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TownTalk: Vance Commissioner Dan Brummitt On Current Status Of Data Centers At State, Local Levels
There’s been a lot of speculation and rumors swirling about recently about the location of a data center or centers within Vance County. And while District 4 Vance County Commissioner Dan Brummitt said there has been communication from a Maryland developer, he said the fact is: “There has been no application made to Vance County...
The Local Skinny! City to Provide Cooling Stations to Beat the Heat
The Henderson City Council voted Monday to provide emergency cooling stations that will allow vulnerable residents to seek refuge – at least during the daytime hours – from the extreme heat. When temperatures top 94 degrees, the mayor and city manager have the authority to choose to activate and operate cooling stations. Council Member Michael...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 07-14-26 Noon
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Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: The Second Vegetable Season
Michael Ellington, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: Today’s show is a mix of timely reminders and news. I remind listeners of fungal issues, the upcoming second vegetable season, our new market manager, and share research from NCSU about Blueberry pests. Link to Blueberry story https://news.ncsu.edu/2026/06/scientists-identify-mystery-beetle-attacking-blueberry-farms-across-north-carolina/ Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM...
Maria Parham Aug. 13 Lunch & Learn Focuses On Shoulder Health, Injury Prevention, Treatment Options
Maria Parham Health invites community members to attend a free Lunch & Learn on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, featuring board-certified orthopedic surgeon Damian Rispoli, MD. The educational event will take place from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. in the auditorium on the Maria Parham Health campus. The presentation “Strong Shoulders. Stronger You.” will focus on...
TownTalk: Vance County Commissioners and Planning Board Talk UDO’s
The Vance County Board of Commissioners and the Vance County Planning Board gathered Thursday afternoon for a joint meeting to get an update on progress of the development of a Unified Development Ordinance for the county. Under the leadership of N-Focus, the county is in the process of updating policies that govern development and land...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 07-13-26 Noon
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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Insects
Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: Most insects in the garden are beneficial insects. Gardeners need to learn to identify these beneficials. 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...
More Than 40 Firefighters Respond To Fire At Glass Plant Saturday Night
More than 40 firefighters responded to a call Saturday night to the Ardagh Group on Facet Road. Bearpond Volunteer Fire Department Chief Chris Pendergrass said the call about a glass leak came in about 10:20 p.m. While the first units were on their way to the scene, firefighters got word that a tank had collapsed...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 07-10-26 Noon
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