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WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 12-23-25 Noon
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 12-23-25 Noon...
Freedom Bridge Resource Center Ribbon Cutting
Dozens of supporters gathered at the Freedom Bridge Resource Center Tuesday to officially mark its opening with a ceremonial ribbon cutting sponsored by the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce. But work at the center has been going on for close to two months now, and Program Director Danetta McKnight said the resource center has been able...
N.C. House, Senate Contests In March 2026 Primary
The two N.C. House races that Vance County voters will see on their ballots in March include some familiar names – in District 32, former legislator Frank Sossamon is facing off against Pamela Ayscue, and Henderson Mayor Melissa Elliott is looking to take the upper hand against her primary challenger to move to the general...
Vance County America 250 Committee Sets First Thursdays As Meeting Dates In 2026
— from Dywanda Pettaway, executive assistant to County Manager C. Renee Perry The Vance County America 250 Committee has announced a regular meeting schedule as it continues to plan local events to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. All meetings are open to the public, and anyone may attend in person or may tune in to...
State Board Of Elections Completes Random Process To Determine Order Of Candidates’ Names On 2026 Ballots
— information from the N.C. State Board of Elections State elections officials on Friday afternoon completed a two-step random process to determine how names of the upcoming ballots would appear. State law requires that the State Elections Board determine the order that names will appear on the ballots. First, a ball was selected out of...
Vance Commissioners Reschedule Annual Retreat For Friday, Jan. 9
– information courtesy of Vance County Clerk to the Board Dywanda Pettaway The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet at the Vance County Administration Building located at 122 Young St., Henderson, NC 27536 on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. for their annual planning retreat. Once published, a copy of the agenda can...
Oxford Police Charge One In Connection With Nov. 30 Death
One person is in jail in connection with a homicide that occurred late last month in Oxford. According to information from the Oxford Police Department released Friday, Dec. 19, 30-year-old Sheaulynne Harris was charged with aid and abet first-degree murder in the Nov. 30 death of Toshawnka Wyche. Harris was transported to the Granville County...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 12-22-25 Noon
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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Small Greenhouse
Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: A small backyard greenhouse can be easily built to help grow your own plants. 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 Wayne Rowland:...
Candidate Filings For March 2026 Primary
Vance County voters will have a ballot full of contested races when they go to the polls for the March 2026 primary elections, which includes a three-way race for Vance County Sheriff. The county commissioners’ seats have multiple filers and three of the four seats on the board of education have at least two candidates...
