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Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Thinking About Your Summer Garden Now
Michael Ellington, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: Today’s segment advises patience as the warmer weather gets people thinking about their summer garden. 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 Michael...
The Local Skinny! CPOH in Need of Items
If you had to go outside today, hopefully you were bundled up enough to keep warm as the wind swirled and cold temperatures persisted. No doubt, you didn’t linger outside if you didn’t have to. The City Road Center for Hope Shelter Manager Darryl Jones said the overnight staff hung around until mid-morning today to...
TownTalk: Faith in Mental Health Forum Coming to MHCO in March
The program called Faith in Mental Health is hosting an event on Monday, Mar. 16 and invites churches to become community partners to address mental health and substance use disorders. Karl Johnson, PhD, is a team member of the Rural Academic Health Dept at Granville Vance Public Health. The upcoming event is a continuation of...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 02-23-26 Noon
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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Blueberries in the Home Garden
Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: Blueberries can be grown well in the home garden with correct soil preparation. 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: Blueberries...
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...
