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Local Airport Authority Role Is To Manage, Protect Land, Flight Patterns
Although Henderson gets top billing in the name, the Henderson-Oxford Airport is actually located in Granville County, and the Airport Authority that oversees its operation is owned by both Vance and Granville counties and by both cities. David Thomas of Henderson is the current chair of the Airport Authority and Jon Carver of Oxford is...
House Bill 87 Proposes Cell Phone-Free Education Policy For All Public Schools
A bill to regulate students’ use of cell phones in public schools sailed through the N.C. House Tuesday. At present, there is no statewide statute regarding cell phone use by students in public schools, but House Bill 87 would require governing bodies of public school units to adopt a policy on use of cell phones...
TownTalk: Causey Talks Insurance Rates, Hurricane Helene Cleanup and More
N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey and his team at the Department of Insurance are advocates for consumers when it comes to claims disputes or proposed rate hikes for automobile or home insurance. But it was when Causey was trying to call attention to the health of first responders that he got his own wake-up call...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 03-26-25 Noon
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 03-26-25 Noon...
Franklin Co. Planning & Inspections Director Scott Hammerbacher Named Assistant County Manager
— information courtesy of Franklin County Public Information Officer James F. Hicks III Franklin County has named county Planning & Inspections director Scott Hammerbacher as assistant county manager. Hammerbacher fills a vacancy created by Will Doerfer, who resigned in October 2024. Hammerbacher has worked for the county for 19 years – 16 years as...
Granville Health System Foundation’s Sam Perry Scholarship Application Window Now Open
The application window is open for the Granville Health System Foundation’s annual Sam Perry Memorial Scholarship. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on April 30, 2025. The GHS Foundation will name the 2025 recipient of the $1,000 award by the end of May, according to information from Marketing & Foundation Director Lauren B. Roberson...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 03-25-25 Noon
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‘Pink With A Passion’ Event Saturday, Apr. 12 In Warrenton
The 4th annual Pink With A Passion Cancer Walk will take place on Saturday, Apr. 12 and the public is invited to come out and be a part of this inspiring community event, whose theme is “Walk With Strength: Fight Cancer In All Colors.” The activities will take place beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the...
Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Visible Changes in Early-Blooming Trees
On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report with Michael Ellington: Today’s show highlights visible changes in early-blooming trees as proof that warm weather is on the horizon. Also mentioned are reminders for exciting upcoming events: Community Garden Volunteer Form (March 29th, April 11th) https://go.ncsu.edu/vcrfmgarden Food Farmacy – A Health and Wellness Event (May 2nd) https://go.ncsu.edu/foodfarmacy...
Henderson Police Make Drug Arrest During Call About Suspicious Activity
— from the Henderson Police Department On March 14, 2025, officers from the Henderson Police Department were dispatched to the area of South Elizabeth Street in response to reports of suspicious activity. While investigating the situation, officers made contact with an individual, later identified as Qwmaine Knott, who attempted to flee from a vehicle. During...
