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Warren County Soil And Water Conservation District Cost Share Programs Open
The Warren Soil and Water Conservation District is taking applications for the N.C. Ag Cost Share Programs’ 2026 program year (Fall ‘25- Spring ‘26) to assist landowners and producers who have water quality and water quantity issues on agricultural lands. This cost share assistance is available for the installation of approved best management practices. Agricultural...
The Local Skinny! VCHS Football gets ready with Preseason Jamboree
The Vance County High School Vipers hosted the Jamboree on Friday, offering fans, coaches and players a sneak peek at the upcoming football season. The Vipers have two more scrimmages before the opening game of the season on Aug. 22 against non-conference opponent Warren County High School. The team travels to Durham on Tuesday to...
TownTalk: Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers Annual Golf Tournament Shaping Up
The annual Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers golf tournament tees up Thursday, Aug. 14 at Kerr Lake Country Club. There are 19 teams signed up so far. Danny Wright, the local organization’s treasurer, says there’s still room to squeeze in a couple more. Folks may be familiar with the way Crime Stoppers works, and Wright said the...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 08-11-25 Noon
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 08-11-25 Noon...
Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Crucifer Pests
Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: Crucifer pests need to be controlled early for good crucifer production. 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: Crucifer Pests...
N.C. State Fair Accepting Applications For ‘Farm Family Of The Day’ Program
Do you know a farm family deserving of recognition? The N.C. State Fair is accepting applications for the Farm Family of the Day program, sponsored by Tractor Supply Company. Nominations and applications are being accepted through Sept. 5. If you are a proud N.C. farmer who works hard to contribute to our state’s No. 1...
American Red Cross Blood Drives In August
August is National Wellness Month, and the American Red Cross is encouraging people to prioritize their personal health and well-being while helping to save lives with a blood or platelet donation. Donors of all blood types – especially those with type O positive or B negative blood – are asked to make an appointment now...
Commissioners Give Nod To Continuing Joint City, County Code Enforcement Agreement, Nix Matching Funds For Splash Park
The Vance County Board of Commissioners approved by consensus Monday a request from City Manager Hassan T. Kingsberry to continue the county’s joint building code enforcement agreement with the city. Although the Henderson City Council had voted to come out of that agreement at its December 2024 meeting, Kingsberry said he has recommended to the...
The Local Skinny! Gov. Stein Signs ‘Mini-Budget’ Supporting Medicaid
Gov. Josh Stein signed a “mini budget” on Wednesday that state lawmakers passed that includes some stopgap spending measures, one of which includes supporting Medicaid. N.C. District 32 Rep. Bryan Cohn has stated the importance of informing his constituents how the recently passed federal legislation – the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” – will affect...
State Auditor Discloses Details Of DMV Audit As Long Wait Times, Lines Continue Across State
— information courtesy of the N.C. Office of the State Auditor The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor has released two audits of North Carolina’s Division of Motor Vehicles. The reports – including a performance audit and information systems audit – were conducted to examine the current operational challenges affecting the most forward-facing agency in state government...
