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Bunn Man Reports Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound While In Local Fast Food Drive-Thru Lane
— Press release from Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow At approximately 8:30 p.m. on February 20, 2026, officers with the Henderson Police Department were dispatched to the McDonald’s on East Andrews Avenue in reference to a reported self-inflicted gunshot wound. Upon arrival, officers located Wyatt Cole Holbrook, 20, of Bunn, seated in a vehicle in...
Vance County Schools February Student Spotlight Selections
— Information courtesy of Vance County Schools Vance County Schools has selected two elementary students to share Student Spotlight in February. Mia Watkins is a 1st grader at New Hope Elementary and Paisley David is a 4th grader at Dabney Elementary. They were selected for their exceptional contributions and leadership within their school communities. Mia...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 02-20-26 Noon
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WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 02-19-26 Noon
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Tar River Land Conservancy Adds 22 Acres In Southern Granville
Tar River Land Conservancy staff recently hosted family and friends of Fred Battaglia for a tour of 22 acres of land donated by the long-time attorney and judge who died in October 2025. The land gift to TRLC was the second made by Battaglia, who previously had donated a 59- acre property to TRLC in 2022. Both...
Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Loving Beyond Valentine’s Day
Jamon Glover, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: We wrap up our Valentines Day Series called – Love Starts at Home. We discuss loving those under your roof even beyond Valentine’s Day. Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs...
TownTalk: Around Old Granville – Black History in Old Granville County
By the end of the American Revolution, the population of what was then known as Granville County was about 8,000 people. Of that number, 40 percent – or 3,200 – were enslaved. The plantation system created by wealthy landowners was utterly dependent on that labor to get in tobacco and other crops. But mostly, it...
SportsTalk: Vance Charter’s Collin Hughes Wins Naismith High School Basketball Courage Award
In many ways, Vance Charter School Senior Collin Hughes is like any other high school athlete. He hit the gym to get in shape to get ready for basketball season. He wanted to tone up, maybe shed a few pounds to put him at his very best on the court. But Collin stands out from...
TownTalk: Vance County Commissioners Planning Retreat Coverage Pt. 4 – Economic Development
Economic development is top of mind for many in the area: more businesses locating here means more jobs and more tax revenue. County leaders like Economic Development Director Ferdinand Rouse know that prospective industries look at a variety of factors when considering where to locate. It’s not some mysterious, unknown list: businesses are looking...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 02-18-26 Noon
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