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Proposed City Budget Includes 3.8-Cent Tax Increase, $3 Hike In Sanitation Fees
The Henderson City Council is expected to adopt the 2023-24 budget at its June 12 meeting, with a few adjustments that have been made since the proposed budget was presented on May 8. Those changes include a 3.8-cent tax increase, a $3 increase in sanitation rate and 50 percent reduction in non-payment fees for water/sewer...
Award-Winning Quilt On Display At Berea Branch Of Granville Library System
– information courtesy of Granville Cuonty Public Information Officer Terry Hobgood Visitors to the Berea Branch Library of the Granville County Library System will get a special welcome thanks to the generosity and creativity of one local quilter. A floral queen-sized quilt that was hand appliqued and hand quilted by Pauline O’Neal, 95, of Henderson is...
Chamber, Rotary Team Up To Host “State Of The State” June 21
The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce and The Henderson Rotary Club are hosting the annual “State of the State Address and Luncheon” Wednesday, June 21 at 12 noon. State Sen. Lisa Barnes and N.C. Rep. Frank Sossamon will bring news and updates from the General Assembly to those in attendance. Chamber President Sandra Wilkerson said this...
Vance County Early College Celebrates the Class of 2023
Press Release Courtesy of Vance County Schools — Vance County Early College High School awarded 33 students with their high school diplomas Friday evening (May 26, 2023) at The Center for Innovation. 29 students also received their Associates of Arts or Science degree from Vance-Granville Community College. Principal Debbie Hite shared words of encouragement to...
Drug Complaint Leads to Investigation and May 26th Arrest
From HPD Chief Marcus W. Barrow — On May 26, 2023, members of the Henderson Police Department, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, and the State Bureau of Investigation served a narcotic’s search warrant at 125 Wyche Street Henderson, North Carolina, Apartment 304, in response to a drug complaint. During the service of the warrant approximately...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 06-01-23 Noon
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The Local Skinny! Pop The Hood: Belts and Hoses
— For our sponsor, Advance Auto Parts, as part of a paid radio sponsorship on WIZS. Getting ready for that annual vacation and you’ve made a mental to-do list before you pile in the car for that much-needed getaway: Lights turned off and front door locked? Check. Stopped by the bank for some cash? Check...
New Sandy Creek VBS June 26-29
New Sandy Creek Baptist Church is hosting a Vacation Bible School June 26-29. The program theme is “Ready, Set, Move” and runs from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and is free and open to any young person from 0 to 12th grade, according to information from Jackie Ayscue. The church is located at 1699 Weldons...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 05-31-23 Noon
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TownTalk: The Future Of Epsom Park Coming To Fruition
It’s been a long time coming, but the sign announcing the “future home of Epsom Park” will soon be replaced – by Epsom Park. Franklin County has received $434,625 in state grant funding to begin the process that ultimately will lead to Phase 1 completion of the park, located on Hwy. 39 at the Vance-Franklin...
