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Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Fall Greens
Michael Ellington, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: Today’s segment covers what might be eating your fall greens in the garden. 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 Michael Ellington: Fall...
TownTalk: Who’s On Your Ballot?
With the upcoming midterm elections now less than one month away, Vance County voters have a few options for casting their ballots – they can vote early beginning Thursday, Oct. 15, by mail, or in person on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Vance County ballots include a U.S. Senate race between former Gov. Roy Cooper...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 10-05-26 Noon
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 10-05-26 Noon...
Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Fire Ants In the Landscape
Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: Fire ants can be controlled using fire ant bait. Place the bait around the mound only when fire ants are actively foraging. You can place a potato chip around the mound to see if fire ants are foraging that day. After about an hour, come back...
VGCC Announces Partnership With New York-Based Excelsior University
— Information courtesy of VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel Vance-Granville Community College is partnering with a New York-based university to provide its students with access to a wide range of online undergraduate and post-graduate degree programs. Through the collaboration with Excelsior University, VGCC graduates can continue their education and advance their careers, according to...
Vance County Water District Customers Under Conservation Notice Following City’s Mandatory Conservation Announcement
(WIZS News received the following information Thursday afternoon from the office of Vance County Manager Renee Perry) – From Vance County Manager Renee Perry Vance County is requesting all Vance County Water District customers to immediately conserve water due to critically low water levels in Kerr Lake, our region’s primary water source. The Vance County...
800+ Cyclists Expected Overnight In Henderson On Oct. 6 For 2026 “Mountains To Coast” Ride
Vance County Tourism is again assisting Cycle NC with the “Mountains to Coast” bicycle ride. About 800 cyclists are expected to take part in the event, which kicks off on Tuesday, Oct. 6 in Mt. Airy. The group will spend the night at Aycock Rec Center that night has they make their way east, according...
The Local Skinny! Dyed Diesel Fuel on Highways
Amid rising fuel costs, Gov. Josh Stein today directed N.C. Department of Revenue Secretary McKinley Wooten to provide penalty relief from prohibition on the highway use of red dye diesel fuel through the end of 2026. Stein also wrote to the Internal Revenue Service requesting federal penalty relief for the use of the same fuel...
City of Henderson Calls For Immediate Water Conservation Due To Critically Low Lake Levels
— From the City of Henderson The City of Henderson is requesting all water customers to immediately conserve water due to critically low water levels in Kerr Lake, the City and County’s primary water source. Effective immediately, all residents, customers, and businesses are required to limit water use and avoid unnecessary consumption. Individuals and organizations...
TownTalk: Central Fire Station Hosts Oct. 8 Open House During Fire Safety Week Oct. 4-10
The City of Henderson Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to support Fire Prevention Week Oct 4-10. This year’s theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower,” focuses on the simple steps people can take to recharge safely. Safe charging means making smart choices every time you plug...
