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Sheriff: Two Arrested In Connection With May 23 Death; Two Others Still Being Sought
— From Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame The Vance County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation into a homicide that occurred during the early morning hours of May 23, 2026. At approximately 3:14 a.m., deputies with the Vance County Sheriff’s Office responded to 457 Lemay Lane in reference to a reported gunshot victim. Upon arrival...
Bear Sightings More Frequent In Late Spring – Add Henderson To The List
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has received reports of bear sightings recently from Rocky Mount, Durham and Hillsborough. Add Henderson to that list. A juvenile black bear was captured – on video – as it ran across the back parking lot at Maria Parham Health. Social media posts show the bear, probably a male, as...
NC Adult Correction Hiring Event At Warren Correctional Institute June 3
— From the N.C. Dept. of Adult Correction The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is hosting a hiring event for correctional officer candidates at Warren Correctional Institution in Manson. Full and part-time positions are available. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available for correctional officer candidates hired into full-time positions. If you would like to take the first steps to...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 05-29-26 Noon
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 05-29-26 Noon...
SportsTalk: William Hardin Tapped As New Louisburg College Head Baseball Coach
With about 10 days in his new role as Louisburg College’s head baseball coach, William Hardin has hit the ground running, with recruitment in full swing, meeting current players and getting ready for the upcoming season. But like they say, it’s not work if you love what you do. “I do care deeply about Louisburg...
The Local Skinny! Make Music Day 2026 Coming To Vance County
International Make Music Day is coming up on Sunday, June 21 and Vance County residents are invited to chime in, join the chorus and make a joyful noise! Dr. Alice Sallins, executive director of the Vance County Arts Council said she anticipates this year’s event will build on last year’s and be even bigger. Thanks...
TownTalk: KTCOG Elder Abuse & Awareness Conference Coming to Warrenton June 12
The Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments is sponsoring the 12th annual Region K Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention event and walk on Friday, June 12 in Warrenton. It’s a time for senior adults and those who may be caring for senior family members or others to learn more about elder abuse, how to spot it and...
Maria Parham Orthopaedics Lunch & Learn June 19 In South Hill, VA
Maria Parham Health will host a free Lunch & Learn focused on the latest advancements in orthopaedic surgery on Thursday, June 19, at noon at 313 Franklin – Cocktails and Kitchen, located at 313 Franklin St. in South Hill, Virginia. The event will feature Darius Divina, DO, of Maria Parham Orthopaedics, who will discuss MAKO robotic-arm technology...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 05-28-26 Noon
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 05-28-26 Noon...
Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Children and Money
Jamon Glover, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: We continue our series titled, “Money, Manhood, and Fatherhood”. We discuss in part 2 of this series on how to teach our children about money. Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues &...
