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TownTalk: 06/11/25
TownTalk from 06/11/25. Thank you for listening. Click Play. WIZS Radio · TownTalk: 06/11/25...
The Local Skinny! ‘Make Music Day’ featuring Jimmy & The Sound Barriers
Throw your lawn chairs in the car and head out to Kerr Lake Country Club on Saturday, June 21 to celebrate “Make Music Day” for an open jam session with Jimmy and the Sound Barriers. The event is the culminating activity to a day full of music throughout the county, promoted by the Vance County...
TownTalk: Faith in Mental Health
When he was serving in the N.C. House as District 32 representative, Frank Sossamon introduced a bill to create a faith-based initiative on substance abuse and mental health. He served one term in the House, and his bill didn’t get through the Senate to become law, but Sossamon was undeterred. In partnership with Granville Vance...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 06-10-25 Noon
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 06-10-25 Noon...
Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Japanese Beetles
On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Michael Ellington: We discuss Japanese beetles and how to manage them. Also included are reminders for upcoming pesticide courses and Master Gardener training. This links to a registration page for an upcoming commercial pesticide training course. go.ncsu.edu/commercialpesticide Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or...
KTCOG Budget Process Looks Different This Year In Light Of Federal Funding Uncertainty
It’s budget season, a time when cities and counties look at that tricky balance between revenues – money coming in – and expenditures – paying for services that residents need. The Kerr-Tar Council of Government budget, however, relies mostly on federal money to fund its programs. And KTCOG Executive Director Diane Cox said recent uncertainty...
Mrs. Lula Shearin’s 75th Birthday Celebration Concert
Jordan Shearin got a big hint from his grandmother, Mrs. Lula Shearin, about what she wanted for her birthday. It’s not the sort of present that can be wrapped in pretty paper with big bow, however. Mrs. Lula Shearin is getting a gospel concert for her 75th birthday, and it’s open to all in the...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 06-09-25 Noon
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 06-09-25 Noon...
AdVance, Vance Virtual Village Academy Ceremonies Add 60 New Graduates To VCS Total
— courtesy of Vance County Schools Vance County Schools completed the 2025 graduation season Friday with ceremonies for AdVance Academy and Vance Virtual Village Academy. Sixty graduates received their diplomas in the two ceremonies, held at the Wayne Adcock Auditorium inside The Center for Innovation. The day began with AdVance Academy’s commencement ceremony, where 36...
Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Spotted Lanternfly
On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Wayne Rowland: Spotted lanternfly is an invasive pest that can be devastating to grape vines. 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 · Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover:...
