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A Chase, 30 Shots Fired, and Manhunt Ends in Under 24 Hours
UPDATE April 3: On April 1, 2025, at approximately 11:30pm, deputies from the Vance County Sheriff’s Office assisted officers from the Henderson Police Department in their attempt to apprehend a fleeing suspect from a traffic stop. The suspect, identified as Markus Hilliard, fled officers from the Henderson Police Department during a traffic stop. Deputies assisted...
Local DMV Offices To Open At 7 A.M. Beginning Monday, Apr. 7
–information courtesy of N.C. Dept. of Transportation The N.C Division of Motor Vehicles is set to again extend service hours at its driver license offices beginning next week. On April 7, 42 offices – including the DMV offices in Henderson, Oxford and Louisburg – will join 50 others that will be opening an hour early...
Henderson Family YMCA Willard Haithcock Membership Scholarship Applications Due Apr. 20
The Henderson Family YMCA is accepting applications for the Willard Haithcock Membership Scholarships, established by his family to honor his legacy. The scholarships support individuals and families who demonstrate a need for YMCA membership and can benefit from its mission to build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all, according to information from the...
Home and Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. The Vance Warren Beekeepers Association meeting will be on Monday April 14, 2025 at 7pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. Soil samples are now free as of April 1st. Start spraying fruit trees as soon as blossoms fall. Refrain from tilling garden...
TownTalk: Varonica “VV” Mitchell Making Her Mark
Henderson’s own Varonica Mitchell – VV, as she’s known to many – has a lot going on these days. In addition to having 3 million followers on social media, VV also has been out to L.A. for a film she’s going to be in, and she’s getting ready to go to Atlanta to be part...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 04-02-25 Noon
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 04-02-25 Noon...
The Local Skinny! April Excitement at Perry Memorial Library
The staff at Perry Memorial Library has planned some extra activities for young people for the week leading up to Easter, when many traditional public school students will have Spring Break. Youth Services Director Melody Peters said the library is a gathering place for the whole community, and Spring Break is the perfect time for...
TownTalk: Pathways 2 Peace
According to the 2020 Census, the population of Vance County is 42,578. According to state government statistics, there are 720 nonprofit organizations located in the county. Simple math will tell you that’s one nonprofit for roughly every 59 residents. Matthew Todd and Charles J. Turrentine Jr. had absolutely no idea that they’d be part of...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 04-01-25 Noon
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 04-01-25 Noon...
Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Pollen Isn’t Completely Bad
On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Michael Ellington: Today’s show dispels a common myth about pollen and allergies while making the case that pollen isn’t completely bad. Event reminders are also included: Division of Air Quality Pollen Monitoring https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/air-quality/air-quality-monitoring/pollen-monitoring Community Garden Volunteer Form (April 11th) https://go.ncsu.edu/vcrfmgarden Food Farmacy – A Health and Wellness...
