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TownTalk: Police Chief Barrow Discusses Gun Violence Resolution
The increase in gun violence plaguing the country is something that Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow thinks a lot about, but he said he and his officers often are frustrated by the process to get offenders off the streets and successfully processed through the judicial system. It’s illegal to discharge a firearm within the city...
The Local Skinny! Bean Spotlights NC Education Corps
The current buzz phrase is “high-impact literacy,” but what it all boils down to is this: Helping young students become better readers through relationship-building and consistent small-group tutoring. North Carolina Education Corps is a nonprofit initiative to get literacy tutors in elementary schools to help children who need a little extra support with reading skills...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 06-30-22 Noon
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SportsTalk: Zarzour Discusses LIV Golf
Most golf fans know that the PGA’s Masters tournament is held at Augusta National in April – except when postponed by a global pandemic as it was in 2020. It remains to be seen, however, if the newly formed LIV tour will manage to create its own signature event like the Masters, the U.S. Open...
Carolina Carpet Broken Into; Local Suspect Arrested After Items Located, Foot Chase
HPD Press Release: On June 15th 2022, Officers responded to Carolina Carpet and Flooring for a breaking and entering that had occurred over night. The suspect had stolen numerous items, including drills, a TV, framing nail gun, and other various tools. Investigators worked quickly to identify the suspect as 30-year-old, Jimmy Alan Reid. On June...
TownTalk: Pam Hester Talks Local Tourism Attractions, Events
The executive director of Vance County Department of Tourism said she has a fear of being on the water, but she has absolutely no problem whatsoever promoting Kerr Lake and the variety of events it brings to town – and its contribution to the local economy. Satterwhite Point is the site of Saturday evening’s fireworks...
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ACC Announces Football Schedule Model for 2023-26
— courtesy theACC.com GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Atlantic Coast Conference announced Tuesday a new football scheduling model that will go into effect beginning with the 2023 season. The new model is based on a 3-5-5 structure whereby each team will play three primary opponents annually and face the other 10 league teams twice during the...
The Local Skinny! Frank Sossamon Speaks At Local GOP Rally
Frank Sossamon is no stranger to public speaking, having spent his career as a pastor. And during remarks at a recent Vance County GOP rally, Candidate Sossamon encouraged fellow Republicans to get out and vote in the November general election. Sossamon, a political newcomer, is running for N.C. House District 32 on the Republican ticket...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 06-28-22 Noon
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