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Chamber Spotlight: Sunrock Industries, Inc.
– This post sponsored by the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Representatives of the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce visited Chamber Member Sunrock Industries, Inc. last week to recognize the company with a well-deserved Member Spotlight honor. The company, with headquarters in Raleigh, recently celebrated 75 years in business and have been located in North Carolina for...
TownTalk: Mobility Hub Funding
The Henderson City Council made its selection Monday for where the Mobility Hub would be located, which in turn sets in motion the next steps for the overall plan to bring passenger rail service back to Henderson. The Council chose the iconic downtown First National Bank building over the Garnett Street Station, even though –...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 02-13-25 Noon
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Deon Linshawn Bullock is Wanted in Connection to Donnie Ayscue’s Homicide
UPDATE 2-13-25 (WIZS write up to follow here soon) Click Play! WIZS Radio · The Local Skinny! Deon Linshawn Bullock Is Wanted In Connection To Donnie Ayscue’s Homicide For Immediate Release – From Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame – Date: January 24, 2025 On Saturday, January 11, 2025, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office (VCSO) received a...
VGCC, Western Carolina University Partnership Turns Vanguards Into Catamounts
— Information courtesy of VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel More than 300 miles separate Vance-Granville Community College and Western Carolina University—but thanks to a new partnership, the two schools are now much closer than the physical distance that separates them. On Thursday, Feb. 6, VGCC President Rachel Desmarais, WCU Chancellor Kelli R. Brown and...
Franklin County Gets $1M Investment With Addition Of Building Materials Manufacturer In Youngsville
— information courtesy of Franklin County Public Information Officer James F. Hicks III An Arizona-based manufacturer is expanding its East Coast presence with a new facility in Youngsville, resulting in a $1 million investment for the county and the creation of between five and 10 jobs. Quail Run Building Materials, Inc. — a leading...
TownTalk: Council Amends Mayor’s Office Project And Programming Budget
The Henderson City Council approved a resolution Monday that amends the Projects and Programming Budget to include $5,000 to be used by Mayor Melissa Elliott to pay for training and other programs she attends in her role as mayor. The vote was 4-1, with Council member Sam Seifert casting the no vote. Voting in favor...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 02-12-25 Noon
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TownTalk: City Council Removes Daeke As Mayor Pro Tem, Replaces Him With Michael Venable
The Henderson City Council on Monday voted to remove Council Member Garry Daeke as mayor pro tem and replace him with Council Member Michael Venable. Daeke was not present at the meeting but told WIZS News Tuesday afternoon that he was not totally surprised by the decision. “We saw this coming a month or so...
The Local Skinny! City Council Chooses Iconic Downtown Bank Building As Site Of Local Mobility Hub
The Henderson City Council chose Monday night the former First National Bank building to be the site of the mobility hub for the S-Line railway project. In a unanimous vote, at its regular monthly meeting, the Council selected the historic building located in the middle of downtown Henderson. Council members Sara Coffey, Garry Daeke and...
