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The Local Skinny! Events at Perry Memorial Library
Springtime is just around the corner, and Perry Memorial Library’s Youth Services Director Melody Peters is gearing up for a busy time, filled with themed programs wedged in between the regular favorites. “We will be getting really busy,” Peters said on Tuesday’s segment of The Local Skinny! February was filled with programs to observe Black...
TownTalk: Chestnut St. Park Update, Basketball Court Renovations Underway
Anyone who’s driven by Chestnut Street Park since last weekend surely has noticed that there’s something going on – a transformation is taking place at the park, and Charles Turrentine, Jr. is happy to see the renovation get underway. Turrentine cares about his community – Henderson, Vance County and certainly the area where he grew...
TownTalk: NC Dept. of Public Safety Joins Bridge To Peace Vance County For Listening Session Mar. 17
A local organization is teaming up with a couple of state agencies to host a community listening session as a way to gather insight, opinions and possible solutions around the growing concern of violence the area. Bridge to Peace Vance County is organizing “Breaking the Cycle: A Community-Driven Approach to Ending Violence,” which will take...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 03-04-25 Noon
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Cooperative Extension with Micah Sharpe: All Things 4-H
On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report with Micah Sharpe: This week marks the start of the 4-H Science Embryology Program. Where local schools will participate in a hands-on 3-week experience. Students will have the chance to learn about the development of life from eggs to chicks and gain an up close look at the...
The Local Skinny! Wildfire Season is Upon Us
A brush fire on Edwards Road in Vance County burned about 10 acres of land, and firefighters and forestry service crews were able to get things under control to prevent the fire from spreading further. “We did have a busy weekend, both locally and statewide,” said N.C. Forestry Service Ranger Rob Montague, whose territory includes...
TownTalk: Kerr-Tar Senior Games Coming Up
Registration continues through Friday, Mar. 7 for the upcoming Senior Games and Silver Arts, giving area seniors a chance to participate in a variety of sports as well as photography, crafts, handiwork and literary compositions. The events will take place between Mar. 21 and May 16 throughout the five counties that make up the Kerr-Tar...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 03-03-25 Noon
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Single Gunshot Wound Killed Child
— press release from Henderson Chief of Police Marcus Barrow 2/28/25 This morning at approximately 9:30, first responders were dispatched to a residence on Gary Street in the City of Henderson following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered a minor with a single gunshot wound. EMTs and other first responders provided medical assistance...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 02-28-25 Noon
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