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TownTalk: City’s Water Customers Asked What Their Service Lines Are Made Of
Water customers of the City of Henderson received notices recently requesting assistance in identifying the material that their service line – the line that comes from the water main and brings water to the residence, dwelling or business – is made of. The notice is not, city officials have said, a statement about contaminated water;...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 01-21-26 Noon
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 01-21-26 Noon...
Stovall FD Earns ISO Rating 5 In Most Recent Inspection
The Stovall Fire Department reports that it has earned an ISO rating of 5 following its most recent state inspection. “This rating reflects our department’s training, equipment, and ability to protect our community,” according to a message on the fire department’s social media page. “For a rural volunteer department, a 5 is a strong achievement...
NCDA Announces Specialty Crops Grant Application
— Information courtesy of the N.C. Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is accepting grant proposal applications for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, which aims to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in the marketplace. Nonprofits, commodity associations, state and local government agencies, colleges and universities...
SportsTalk: Louisburg College Men’s Basketball on the Right Track
Bryan Bagwell, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Louisburg College, joins SportsTalk with Scout Hughes to talk about how they have recovered nicely after a tough start to 2026. High School Basketball Scores from Monday – Boys Burlington Cummings 64 Vance County 62 OT Wayne Country Day 58 Crossroads Christian 56 Burlington Williams 83 South Granville...
The Local Skinny! January Wrap-Up at Perry Memorial Library
Not only does Perry Memorial Library’s Youth Services Librarian Melody Peters keep track of all the programs that go on inside the library, she’s got to keep an eye on the weather, too. And because weekend weather forecasts point to “winter weather,” Peters said she’s decided to reschedule the Teddy Bear Sleepover. But don’t fret...
Photo Search: Armed Forces Members Killed In Action Since Formation Of Vance County
UPDATE: TUESDAY, JAN. 20, 2026 A subcommittee of Vance County’s America 250 group is in the process of collecting photos and information for the 124 individuals who hailed from Vance County and were killed in action in service to their country. The plan is to have banners placed throughout the downtown area by Memorial Day...
Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Tammy Hight, President, Master Gardeners of Vance, Warren Counties
The Extension Master Gardeners know a lot about plants and gardening, and they love to share that knowledge to others in a variety of ways. You can find them at the Info Desk at the local farmers markets, providing answers to questions about sickly specimens and much more. This year’s president of the Vance/Warren Extension...
Board Of Elections Sets Jan. 22 As Date To Hear Residency Challenge In District 4 Commissioners’ Contest
In a meeting Monday afternoon, the Vance County Board of Elections set a hearing date of Jan. 22 at 10 a.m. to consider a challenge lodged by a Vance County commissioner concerning the residency of a candidate who has filed to run for a seat on the board of commissioners. District 4 Commissioner Dan Brummitt...
Freedom Bridge Resource Center Jan. 21 Lunch & Learn Topic: Overdose Prevention
Join Freedom Bridge Resource Center for a Lunch & Learn session that will focus on overdose prevention. The program, presented by Catherine T. Hazlitt, will take place at the Freedom Bridge Resource Center, 936 W. Andrews Ave. on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 1:30 p.m. The session is designed to increase awareness about overdose prevention, as...
