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Franklin County Names Jason Rogers Planning & Inspections Director
Franklin County has selected Jason Rogers as its new Planning & Inspections director, replacing Scott Hammerbacher, who was promoted to Assistant County Manager in March. “As a lifelong resident, I am honored to serve as Franklin County’s Planning & Inspections Director,” Rogers said. “I look forward to helping guide the county’s growth thoughtfully and responsibly...
The Local Skinny! Perry Memorial Library Ready For DINOvember!
It’s “DINOvember” at Perry Memorial Library, and Youth Services Librarian Melody Peters is capitalizing on young people’s fascination with the now-extinct animals that roamed the Earth millions of years ago to create special activities with a dinosaur theme. “Most kids love dinosaurs,” Peters told WIZS’s Scout Hughes on Tuesday’s segment of The Local Skinny!...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 11-04-25 Noon
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TownTalk: The State of Economic Development in Vance County
In his first year as the county’s economic development director, Ferdinand Rouse has become better acquainted with the area he is charged with promoting to recruit new business and industry. Rouse had set some short- and long-term goals for himself in his new role, and he said on Tuesday’s TownTalk that he’s satisfied those first-year...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 11-03-25 Noon
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Vance County America 250 Committee
UPDATE 11-3-25: WIZS Radio · TownTalk: Vance County America 250 Committee UPDATE 10-30-25: The Vance County America 250 committee convened Thursday afternoon to begin making plans to celebrate the 250th birthday of these United States. Vance County Economic Development Director Ferdinand Rouse led the meeting, but the group will be chaired by Barbara Harrison, with...
Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Woody Ornamentals
Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: Woody ornamentals can make your landscape more interesting. 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: Woody Ornamentals...
Henderson City Council Special Called Meeting Thursday, October 30 at 3 p.m.
UPDATE 10-30-25 at 5:20 p.m. In a special called meeting on Thursday afternoon, the Henderson City Council named Gary “Paylor” Spruill as city manager. The Council went into closed session at 3 p.m. The vote was unanimous, with Council Member Sara Coffey absent. Spruill was appointed interim city manager at the Sept. 8, 2025, City...
TownTalk: H-V Rec And Parks Posts Q-And-A Video With Henderson Mayor Melissa Elliott In ‘Know Your Rights’ Campaign
The Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department went right to the top to land a special guest for ‘Know Your Rights’ video it created and posted on social media – Henderson Mayor Melissa Elliott. With a picture of the City of Henderson seal in the background, Elliott fielded questions from members of the department’s Youth Services...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 10-30-25 Noon
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