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Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament Set For Thursday, Oct. 2 At Kerr Lake Country Club
The 27th annual Chamber Challenge golf tournament is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 2 and now’s the time to register – the deadline is Sept. 22, but Chamber President Sandra Wilkerson said not to wait too long – the spots fill up fast! The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce and Presenting Sponsor Margier White-State Farm Insurance invite...
TownTalk: KARTS FLEX Ride Is Right On Schedule
In its first two months of operation, the KARTS FLEX Ride van is living up to expectations. KARTS officials say the goal is to increase ridership with each month of operation – so far, so good. KARTS Executive Director Randy Cantor said the program is “going really well.” Finance Manager Tonya Moore has the data...
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
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 07-29-25 Noon...
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
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 07-28-25 Noon...
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...
