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WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 03-17-26 Noon

Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 03-17-26 Noon...

TownTalk: Thomas Road Fires Recap with Rob Montague

The springtime wildfire season is fast approaching, and county firefighters and the N.C. Forest Service had to put their practices – and equipment – to the test with a couple of fires last week that scorched dozens of acres and destroyed a few sheds. The fire calls came within a couple of hours of each...

TownTalk: Rotary Club Of Oxford Erases $2 Million In Medical Debt

More than 35 percent of U.S. households have medical debt, according to an article published in August 2025. Citing 2024 data, the authors wrote that 21 percent had a past-due medical bill and another 23 percent were paying a medical bill over time to a provider – most often to a physician or a dentist...

Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Opening Day at the VCRFM Coming Soon

Michael Ellington, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: Today’s segment is full of helpful reminders for gardeners, livestock owners, and community members. I provide dates for Extension’s annual Report to the People, an upcoming America 250 celebration, and the opening day of the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. Listen live at 100.1 FM /...

Community Band Performs Patriotic Music Concert Tuesday Mar. 17 As Part Of Vance County 250 Celebration

There may be a bit of green in the audience to observe St. Patrick’s Day, but this evening’s concert at the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center will be all red, white and blue as the Community Band performs a playlist of patriotic American music as part of the Vance County’s America 250 celebration. The concert...

TownTalk: 03-16-26

John Charles Rose gives an update on the weather forecast for today March 16th. Thank you for listening! Click Play! WIZS Radio · TownTalk: 03-16-26...
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WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 03-16-26 Noon

Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 03-16-26 Noon...

Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Landscape Design

Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: Landscape Design addresses all aspects of the land, the environment, the growing plants, and the user’s needs. 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...
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WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 03-13-26 Noon

Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 03-13-26 Noon...

Army Corps Of Engineers Begins Process To Consider Franklin County’s Request For More Water

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District is initiating the National Environmental Policy Act process to evaluate a proposed water supply storage reallocation from the John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir to address future needs expected in Franklin County. Franklin County is the local sponsor of the NEPA process; county leaders anticipate a shortage...
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