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Telessie McGhee Honored By Prince Hall Grand Lodge Masonic Group Aug. 9
Telessie McGhee is being honored by the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of North Carolina & Jurisdiction, Inc. A celebration of service and testimonial is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Durham Hilton, 3800 Hillsborough Rd., Durham. Tickets for the event are $60. Contact the hotel at 919.383.8033...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 06-25-25 Noon
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TownTalk: Henderson Kiwanis Club
The Henderson Kiwanis Club celebrated its 100th anniversary a couple of years ago – that’s quite an accomplishment for any group, and this local civic club is staying active as it begins its second century of service to the community. Kiwanis Club President Danny Wilkerson said the local group has had several different long-standing fundraisers...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 06-24-25 Noon
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The Local Skinny! Children’s Theatre Camp Show ‘Once Upon A Mattress’ Opens Friday, June 27
The Children’s Theatre Camp is in its second week of its two-week program at McGregor Hall, and Mark Hopper said that 54 campers are in rehearsal now for the production of Once Upon A Mattress that will be performed this weekend. There are three shows for the public – Friday, June 27 at 7:30 p.m...
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...
