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WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 06-22-26 Noon
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 06-22-26 Noon...
Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Yellowjackets
Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: Yellowjackets can be controlled by using Wasp Spray after the nest has been located. The time to spray the nest is dusk to dark in the evening. Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon...
Vance County Veterans Memorial Installation
Plans to install the Vance County Veterans Memorial are right on track, with the hard work beginning on Wednesday in advance of the official unveiling and dedication at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 4. As American Legion Post 60 Commander Hartwell Wright said recently, it’s going to be pretty difficult to keep the 9-foot memorial...
ALE Concludes Long-Term Drug Trafficking Investigation in Vance County
— courtesy of NC Dept. of Public Safety; Alcohol Law Enforcement HENDERSON, N.C. — The North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) division has concluded a long-term investigation into drug trafficking and sales at several ABC-permitted businesses in Henderson and Vance County. ALE special agents initiated the investigation in January 2026 after receiving numerous community complaints...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 06-19-26 Noon
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Second Suspect Arrested in the Satterfield Homicide Case
— from Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow At approximately 8:15PM, June 16, 2026, through the use of the U.S. Marshals and the assistance of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, investigators of the Henderson Police Department were able to apprehend Rodriekgus Johnson, 21, at a residence on Foxfire Drive (Vance County), in the homicide of Willie...
Vance-Granville Community College Receives $25,000 from Duke Energy for Regional Workforce Development
— submitted by Courtney Cissel, VGCC Public Information Officer Vance-Granville Community College is expanding its capacity to prepare students for high-demand careers in advanced manufacturing and the energy sector thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation. The grant is part of a broader $600,000 Duke Energy Foundation investment to strengthen North Carolina’s...
TownTalk: Mental Health Resources Available To Farmers/Public
Even under optimal conditions, farmers face daily challenges – mending fences, managing livestock, keeping gardens picked, maintaining tractors and equipment – and that’s just for starters. But factor in extreme circumstances like persistent drought and higher-than-normal temps, and the additional stress can compound an already stressful lifestyle that can have serious implications on their...
Henderson City Budget Doesn’t Pass Wednesday 06-17-26
The City of Henderson remains without a fiscal year 27 budget after the city council did not pass a budget at its special called meeting June 17. Mayor Pro Tem Tami Walker made a motion to pass the budget after Finance Director Joey Fuqua presented total adjustments that were being suggested of some $1.34 million...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 06-18-26 Noon
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News Special Report 06-18-26 Noon...
