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Henderson Teen Missing For Three Weeks
Local law enforcement officials are looking for a Henderson teen, missing now for three weeks. Maria Guadalupe “Lupita” Dominguez-Galvez, 17, left her home with someone driving a black Ford Explorer the evening of Thursday, Mar. 27, according to family members. WIZS News spoke with a family member early Friday afternoon who said they still haven’t...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 04-11-25 Noon
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Variety Wholesalers Launches First Wave Of Big Lots! Reopenings
Henderson-based Variety Wholesalers is opening – or re-opening – on Thursday nine Big Lots! stores following a strategic acquisition of 219 of the retail stores across the South. Variety Wholesalers, a leading discount retailer known for its “treasure hunt shopping experience, closeouts and unbeatable bargains,” plans to open more stores in the eastern market throughout...
The Local Skinny! County Attorney Explains ‘Design/Build’ Concept For Jail Repairs
The Vance County Board of Commissioners have approved a pathway for county staff to proceed with a “design/build” process to make necessary repairs to the jail as it weighs further options for construction of a new detention center. County Attorney Jonathan Care explained to commissioners at their Monday meeting why he recommends this “new” approach...
TownTalk: Pink with a Passion on April 12th in Warrenton
Look for the rainbow at the 4th annual Pink With A Passion event Saturday, April 12 at the Warren County Recreational Complex. The theme for this year’s walk is “Walk With Strength: Fight Cancer In All Colors,” making reference to the distinct color assigned to particular cancers – pink represents breast cancer, for example. As...
TownTalk: 3rd Annual Community Resource Festival Coming Up on April 16th
Organizers of the 3rd annual Community Resource Festival are proof of just what can be accomplished when folks and organizations come together for a common goal. More than 100 vendors have signed up to participate in the event, which will take place Wednesday, April 16 at the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center. From 10 a.m...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 04-10-25 Noon
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TownTalk: Commissioners Will Combine Committee Meetings, Work Sessions – On A Trial Basis
The Vance County commissioners will begin holding committee meetings in conjunction with scheduled work sessions – in the commissioners’ meeting room – with an eye on more efficient scheduling and as a way to be available to the public. Based on a recommendation from the county’s IT staff, holding the committee meetings in the main...
Chamber Honors Jim Johnson, Vance Recovery At Annual Banquet
Each year the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Banquet serves the dual roles of bringing the membership base together as well as recognizing the outstanding contributions of a local citizen and a local business. At Thursday evening’s event, attended by about 300 people in the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center, Jim Johnson was...
Commissioners Give Nod To “Design/Build” Process For Jail Repairs, Renovations
The Vance County Board of Commissioners have approved a pathway for county staff to proceed with a “design/build” process to make necessary repairs to the jail as it weighs further options for construction of a new detention center. County Attorney Jonathan Care explained to commissioners at their Monday meeting why he recommends this “new” approach...
