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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Vermicomposting
Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: Vermicomposting can be an easy way to make your own compost in the home. 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:...
Vance County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death of Two Juveniles
UPDATE 1:35 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2026 — from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame Vance County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death of Two Juveniles The Vance County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the deaths of two juveniles found deceased in their homes on February 9, 2026, at approximately 9:40 p.m. Detectives are working actively with the...
RAM Pop-Up Clinic Scheduled For Mar. 28, 29 In Henderson For Free Medical, Dental, Vision Care
The Remote Area Medical pop-up clinic is scheduled to return to Henderson for a fifth consecutive year, providing medical, dental and vision care absolutely free of charge for anyone. The two-day clinic takes place at Vance Charter School, 2090 Ross Mill Rd., on Saturday, Mar. 28 and Sunday, Mar. 29, and clinic co-leader Lara Kendall...
Henderson Police: Four Arrested On Drugs, Firearms Charges
— from the Henderson Police Department On February 11, 2026, at approximately 1:45 p.m, officers of the Henderson Police Department served a search warrant at 710 Arch Street, resulting in the arrest of four individuals on various drug and firearm-related charges. Wallace Jackson (50) was charged with: – Manufacture, Sell, Deliver, and Possession of a...
Driver With Fictitious Plate Snapped Utility Pole In Half On Chestnut Street And Left Scene
— from the Henderson Police Department On February 12, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m., patrol units with the Henderson Police Department responded to the 400 block of South Chestnut Street in reference to a hit-and-run collision involving a utility pole. Upon arrival, officers determined that a vehicle had struck a utility pole with enough force...
Local Black Caucus Meets, Endorses Candidates For Upcoming Elections
The Henderson-Vance Black Leadership Caucus endorsed candidates for the upcoming Mar. 3 primary election at a meeting on Saturday, Feb. 7. Among local candidates that got the official backing of the group are incumbents Curtis Brame for Vance County Sheriff and school board members Gloria Jefferson White and Randy Oxendine, according to information from Terry...
SportsTalk: Doyle & Kearney Sign to Play Football at College Level
Charles Doyle and Semajah Kearney sign their National Letters of Intent to play college football at the next level. Charles Doyle has signed to play college football at UNC-Pembroke and Semajah Kearney has signed to play college football at Brevard College. The two All-Northern 6 Conference players have left a lasting impact on the football...
The Local Skinny! School Board Formally Approves Closing Carver, New Hope
The Vance County Board of Education approved Monday the closure of Carver and New Hope elementary schools, effective June 30, 2026. This formal vote was the last step needed to complete the closure and consolidation process required by state law. The board had been discussing the possibility of closing the two schools since its retreat...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 02-12-26 Noon
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 02-12-26 Noon...
Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Kids are Watching
Jamon Glover, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: We continue our Valentines Day Series called – Love Starts at Home. This time we learn how kids learn to love by watching you. Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs...
