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WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 09-30-26 Noon
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One Dead In Single-Car Accident Sunday On West Andrews Avenue
Press Release from Henderson Police Department On September 27, 2026, at approximately 2:17 a.m., officers with the Henderson Police Department were dispatched to West Andrews Avenue, between Chestnut Street and Garnett Street, in reference to a single-vehicle collision involving a rollover. Upon arrival, officers located a male and female occupant. The female was identified...
The Local Skinny! Wrapping Up September, Ushering In October at Perry Memorial Library
The theme for the Thursday, Oct. 1 Story Time at Perry Memorial Library is Firefighters, and Youth Services Librarian Melody Peters has lined up the perfect “show and tell” afterward – a shiny red firetruck courtesy of the City of Henderson. The story time is at its regular time of 11 a.m. and the firetruck...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 09-29-26 Noon
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Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Bringing Houseplants Inside
You’ve enjoyed those container plants on your deck or porch all summer, and now it’s time to think about bringing them in as fall and cooler weather approaches. But N.C. Cooperative Extension Agent Michael Ellington has a short checklist before you hall in those hibiscus or bring in those Boston ferns for the winter. When...
Maria Parham’s Breast Cancer Awareness Day Turns It Pink On Oct. 13
Maria Parham Health will observe Breast Cancer Awareness Day on Tuesday, Oct. 13, as part of a nationwide effort to raise awareness of breast cancer, encourage screening and support those affected by the disease. Maria Parham Health team members encourage the community to wear pink on Oct. 13 to show their support for breast cancer...
The Local Skinny! Watkins Fire Dept. BBQ & Chicken Plate Sale October 2
The cooks at Watkins Volunteer Fire Department aren’t shying away from a challenge – the chicken and barbecue plate fundraiser back in May sold out, so they’re upping the ante for this Friday’s fundraiser in hopes for another sellout of 1,800 plates. The plates will be ready for pickup at 11 a.m. and are $12...
NCDOT: Bear Pond Road Railroad Crossing Closing Sept. 29 Until Sept. 30
— information courtesy of NCDOT Spokesperson Kim Deaner CSX Transportation plans to temporarily close the railroad crossing located on Bear Pond Road between Raleigh Road and U.S. 1 Bypass. The closure is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Sept. 29, with the crossing expected to reopen by 5 a.m. Sept. 30, weather permitting. Signs will...
TownTalk: Vance Furniture Celebrates 85 Years
For 85 years, Vance Furniture Co. has been an anchor for downtown Henderson. And on Friday morning, the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce had a ribbon-cutting to recognize the local business for its long-standing commitment to the community. With well-wishers and Chamber board members looking on, Craig and Maria Bailey, along with company employees, welcomed the group...
TownTalk: MHCO Homecoming October 9-11
The weekend of October 9, 10 and 11 will feature Homecoming festivities at the Masonic Home for Children in Oxford, but Saturday, Oct. 10 is the big day for the public including food, live music, rides for the children plus the parade route along College Street. Alvis Billings, MHCO’s annual giving director said more than...
