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WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 04-08-26 Noon
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 04-08-26 Noon...
TownTalk: Small Business Roundtable Coming April 16
The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce is hosting its third Small Business Roundtable on Thursday, April 16 at Flex Desk 360 in downtown Henderson. It’s a time, Chamber President Sandra Wilkerson says, for small business owners to come together to talk about challenges, possible solutions to those challenges and celebrate the successes – large and small...
VCS Superintendent Dr. Cindy Bennett Retiring July 31
— From Vance County Schools Chief Officer of Communication & Innovative Support Aarika Sandlin The Vance County Board of Education announces that Dr. Cindy Bennett will retire as Superintendent of Vance County Schools, effective July 31, 2026, concluding a distinguished career spanning more than four decades in education. Dr. Bennett has served as Superintendent since July 1, 2021, leading the district...
TownTalk: Commissioners Vote Monday To Continue Rezoning Request
The Vance County Board of Commissioners on Monday voted to continue a rezoning request for a 40-acre tract along Highway 158. Although the planning board recommended in February to approve rezoning the property to Light Industrial, about 20 people spoke during the public hearing – most in opposition – prompting Commissioner Tommy Hester to make...
The Local Skinny! April Fun For All At Perry Memorial Library
There’s going to be a book-tasting next week at Perry Memorial Library. Yes, that’s correct – a book-tasting. And Youth Services Librarian Melody Peters can’t wait to share all the yummy offerings that books provide! And while they’re not literally edible, Peters hopes that this Tasty Tuesday will whet the appetites of children and their...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 04-07-26 Noon
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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Install a Package of Honey Bees
Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: Honey Bees can easily be installed in a new hive box by following the correct steps. 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...
Suspect Arrested Following Deadly Stabbing
– from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame The Vance County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that occurred early Sunday morning. At approximately 2:40 a.m., deputies responded to 187 Vincent Hoyle Road, Lot 7, in reference to a reported stabbing. Upon arrival, deputies located 26-year-old Jashia Wright suffering from multiple stab wounds in the front...
N.C. Central’s Center For Health Disparities Research Hosts Apr. 11 Maternal Health Event
N.C. Central University’s Center for Health Disparities Research announces an event coming up on Saturday, Apr. 11 in Henderson to share information about maternity health. The community is invited to attend Community Maternal Health, which will take place from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at The Gathering, 401 Brodie Rd. Participants will receive health information...
VGCC Drama Presents ‘God Of Carnage,’ Award-Winning Comedy About Parenthood, For 4-Day Run April 9-12
— Information courtesy of VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel VGCC Drama is back on stage this spring with Yasmina Reza’s “God of Carnage,” winner of three 2009 Tony Awards (including Best Play) and the 2009 Olivier Award for Best Comedy. This internationally acclaimed comedy takes you deep into the most dangerous place on Earth:...
