Listen Live at 8 a.m., 12 Noon and 5 p.m. M-F
News Archives
Latest News
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 07-29-22 Noon
Click Play to Listen. On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Local News Audio 07-29-22 Noon ...
Men’s Shelter Opening One Month Early On Path To 12-Month Operation
The local men’s shelter has gotten the green light to open its doors for an extra month, putting the group a step closer to realizing its dream of being open year-round for those in need. The shelter, based at the First Presbyterian Church in downtown Henderson, is an outreach of Community Partners of Hope. In...
TownTalk: Welcoming Capt. Joshua Keaton To The Henderson Salvation Army
The training that the Salvation Army provides to its leaders is thorough, to be sure. But no two places are exactly alike, and Capt. Joshua Keaton and his wife, Capt. Amanda Keaton, are still learning about Henderson as they jump in to the day-to-day operations of their new assignment. Capt. Joshua Keaton was John C...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 07-28-22 Noon
Click Play to Listen. On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Local News Audio 07-28-22 Noon ...
City Council Reviews Proposed Minimum Housing Code; Could Approve At Aug. 8 Meeting
The stage is set for the Henderson City Council to possibly approve a revised minimum housing code at their August meeting. Updates to the code were reviewed during a called meeting of the City Council at noon on Wednesday, and Mayor Eddie Ellington told WIZS Thursday the changes in code are needed and called current...
Man Suffers Non-Life-Threatening Gunshot Wound to Head; Suspect Arrested
— press release information from VCSO On July 23, 2022, Vance County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the area of Stewart Farm Road and Aycock Road reference a shooting. Upon arrival, Deputies located the victim, Gregory Hayes, age 46 of Henderson, with a head injury from a gunshot wound. Mr. Hayes was transported to Maria Parham...
“Food Farmacy” Coming To Henderson Aug. 7
A “Food Farmacy” event is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 7 outside Perry Memorial Library, showcasing local produce and producers while promoting health and wellness in rural areas through good nutrition. The event is funded through a grant from Duke University’s Kenan Institute of Ethics and will feature local community vendors, according to information from Darius...
Rebuilding Hope To Hold Kids Construction Camp Next Week
There’s still time to sign up for Rebuilding Hope’s upcoming Kids Construction Camp that takes place next week. The three-day camp is designed to give children in 2nd through 6th grades an opportunity to use tools to create things. The campers will work through a variety of stations, including Hammer & Nails, Electrical & Plumbing, Block Laying...
State Court Of Appeals: Felons May Register To Vote In NC – For Now
-Information courtesy of the N.C. State Board of Elections Starting today – July 27, 2022 – an individual serving a felony sentence who is not in jail or prison may register to vote and vote. An individual must also have resided in North Carolina for at least 30 days prior to the election, be a...
TownTalk: City Of Henderson Takes A Look At Minimum Housing Standards
The Henderson City Council called a special meeting for noon Wednesday to review a draft of the city’s revised minimum housing code. The board could approve the revised code at its regular monthly meeting on Aug. 8. WIZS News received a copy of the 17-page code, with its proposed edits, changes and additions highlighted. City...
