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YMCA Continues Local Progress; Increases Local Impact
Tuesday’s groundbreaking ceremony for the Henderson Family YMCA’s construction project marks the beginning of what Board Chair Vanessa Jones called “the beginning of progress.” About 100 people were present to witness the groundbreaking, braving the breezy, cool conditions as they gathered at the rear of the former Social Services building, set for demolition soon after...
Vance County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death Of 36-Year-Old
– from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame On November 16, 2025 at approximately 6:26 a.m., deputies from the Vance County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Julia Street regarding a death investigation. Upon arrival, deputies located a male victim, later identified as 36-year-old Darnell Thomas Macon suffering from a gunshot wound. Life-saving measures were...
District Attorney Michael D. Waters Issues Statement On Granville Sheriff’s Office Investigation
Editor’s note: WIZS News received the following statement from District Attorney Michael D. Waters on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. In the email that contained the attached press release, Waters stated, “Because of the content, it is imperative that the press release be made available in its entirety. I do not have any further comment on...
TownTalk: Avoid Utility Scammers With ‘Slow Down, Verify, Report’ Approach
The phone rings and, when you answer it, you hear a recorded voice that says your power is going to be disconnected. All you have to do is make an easy, online payment to avoid a disruption in service. Many consumers recognize this for what it is – a SCAM! And as utility companies like...
TownTalk: Vance County Sheriff’s Office Hosting Harvest Festival Saturday, Nov. 22
The Vance County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Harvest Festival on Saturday, Nov. 22 and Sheriff Curtis Brame invites the community out to enjoy an afternoon of fun, food, music, vendors and more. The event is free, Brame says, so come on out between 12 noon and 4 p.m. to the courthouse parking lot. There...
Granville County Commissioners Approve $25K Grant For Dill Air Controls Expansion
— Information courtesy of Granville County Public Information Officer Terry Hobgood A Granville County manufacturing firm is expanding its footprint with a 20,000 square-foot addition to its existing facility. The Granville County Board of Commissioners recently approved an incentive grant to Dill Air Controls Products for an expansion project at their Oxford facility. Following a public...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 11-19-25 Noon
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TownTalk: Henderson Police Department Update
Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow calls himself an “old-school” police officer, but that doesn’t transfer to the officers in his department – he wants the younger officers to bring their technological skills with them – from flying drones to using AI to streamline inter-office guidelines. “I think we’re probably a step ahead of everybody in...
The Local Skinny! Winter Activities at Perry Memorial Library
Even as regular programming slows just a bit at Perry Memorial Library as the holidays inch ever closer, the library staff is still providing a variety of opportunities to encourage people to read. Take the Holiday Book Sale, for example. Youth Services Librarian Melody Peters said the sale takes place on Saturday, Dec. 6 from...
Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Deer Damage
Michael Ellington, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: This week’s segment is about identifying deer damage and the only surefire way to stop it. 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...
