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The Local Skinny! Kingsberry Takes Oaths Of Office For Dual City Manager, Attorney Roles
Hassan T. Kingsberry took the oath of office – twice – during Monday evening’s Henderson City Council meeting as he officially assumed the dual role of city manager and city attorney. The Hon. Henry Banks administered the oaths of office – that of city attorney first, and city manager second. The room was filled with...
Warren County Selected To Take Part In UNC Initiative To Understand Housing Issues
Warren County is one of 14 teams across the state to participate in an initiative to understand challenges communities and residents face when it comes to access to affordable housing. The “Our State, Our Homes” project is the fifth and final project of the Carolina Across 100 Initiative through the University of North Carolina and...
Warren County Senior Center Plans Jan. 23 Field Trip To Local Vineyard, Winery
Join the Warren County Senior Center for a tour and lecture at Kim’s Vineyard and Winery on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. The lecture will focus on the science behind wine making, and the challenges to maintain a vineyard to produce the perfect grape. The group will depart the Senior Center at 11 a.m. and return...
The Local Skinny! Bryan Cohn Sworn In NC House 32
Bryan Cohn was sworn in last week to begin his term as District 32 representative in the N.C. House, which includes Vance and Granville counties. Cohn edged out incumbent Frank Sossamon by a final total of 228 votes in one of several close races in the Nov. 5 general election. Following appeals and challenges, the...
TownTalk: H-V Chamber Vision, Partnerships, 2025 Commitment
Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce President Sandra Wilkerson is looking forward to the day when the trains will again rumble down the tracks near downtown Henderson. The city’s history is closely linked to rail service that has all but dried up over the past few decades, but with talk of the S-Line passenger rail that will...
Driver License Office in Henderson Closed; Scheduled to Reopen at 1 p.m. January 15, 2025
— courtesy of the North Carolina Department of Transportation The Driver License office in Henderson will be closed Tuesday and half a day on Wednesday for scheduled optimization. The closure is for scheduled office upgrades such as the installation of new workstations for examiners, new wiring for computers, computer upgrades, and new furniture in the...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 01-13-25 Noon
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Sheriff Brame: Henderson Man’s Death Being Investigated As Homicide
UPDATED JAN. 14, 2:10 PM Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame told WIZS News Tuesday that the death of Donnie Allen Ayscue is being investigated as a homicide. If anyone has information about this case, you are asked to contact the Vance County Sheriff’s Office or call 911. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– From Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame...
County Commissioners Moving Forward To Find Replacement For Vacant District 3 Seat
The process to appoint a replacement for the District 3 seat on the Vance County Board of Commissioners continues, with the application now posted on the county’s webpage for interested individuals to complete and return. The application can be found here. Submit completed applications to Kelly Grissom, clerk to the board, to the address listed...
District 7 Rep. Matthew Winslow Begins Third Term In N.C. House
N.C. Rep. Matthew Winslow was sworn in Wednesday to begin the 2025-26 legislative session as District 7 representative in the N.C. House. District 7 includes parts of Vance County and all of Franklin County. Wednesday’s swearing-in ceremony marks the beginning of Winslow’s third term in the House. “It is always an honor to serve my...
