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Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Plants during a Heat Wave
Michael Ellington, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: This segment has a few key tips on how to keep your plants happy during a heat wave. Also shared are reminders for upcoming events. Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs...
Teen Faces Drug Charges
— from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame On June 22, 2025 the Vance County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Carey Chapel Road and Vicksboro Road regarding a shooting. Upon the arrival of deputies, it was determined that a white in color Mercedes-Benz was involved. While searching the area, deputies located a white in...
220 Fundraiser Monday, June 30 To Help Local Magistrate, Family After House Fire
A 220 Fundraiser will take place on Monday, June 30 to support Vance County Magistrate Mike Massenburg and his family, who lost their home and its contents in a house fire. Take-out plates will be available from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 220 Seafood, 1812 N. Garnett St. Plates are $10 and you can...
TownTalk: Business Spotlight – Storage Sense
Storage Sense is open for business, and local community leaders were on hand recently for an official ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome it to the neighborhood. Actually, it’s just the first phase of possibly four phases that was the object of celebration on June 18, when Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce President Sandra Wilkerson and her staff...
The Local Skinny! Vance County Adopts $66M Budget; Tax Rate Stays The Same
The Vance County Board of Commissioners adopted the $66 million FY 2025-26 budget Monday afternoon – it’s bigger by about $1.4 million than was first recommended by County Manager C. Renee Perry, but it includes more money for county school district teachers and classified staff. The budget figure Perry mentioned at a June 16 budget...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 06-23-25 Noon
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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Soil Samples
Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: This segment talks about how to properly take good soil samples, and who to send the sample to once you collect it. 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 Henderson Local News 06-20-25 Noon
Click Play to Listen. On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 06-20-25 Noon...
TownTalk: Pathways 2 Peace Workshop Takes Aim At Root Causes Of Violence, Violent Crime
In its very title, the Data-To-Action workshop that took place earlier this month clearly states the mission: We have a lot of data – now, what do we do about it? Over the course of a day and a half, close to 20 participants from a cross-section of the community shared stories, analyzed data and...
Tar River Land Conservancy: Picture Branch Nature Preserve Adds 2.6 Miles Of Hiking Trails In Southern Granville County
— Information courtesy of Tar River Land Conservancy Tar River Land Conservancy and the Granville County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, June 13 to open the newest nature preserve in Granville County. The Picture Branch Nature Preserve offers visitors 2.6 miles of hiking trails to explore near Stem and Butner. Local officials participating...
