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The Local Skinny! Perry Memorial Library Preparing for March
Teens who have wanted to try out virtual reality headsets have a great opportunity at Perry Memorial Library. Youth Services Librarian Melody Peters welcomes creative programming at the library, and VR fits the bill. Tuesday was the first opportunity to experience the VR headsets during Teen Time, but there will be another opportunity on Mar...
TownTalk: One Stop Shop “Plan B” for City and County Planning and Inspection Office
Vance County Chief Code Enforcement Officer Bob Rosch may have found a “Plan B” when it comes to creating a one-stop shopping concept to house the city and county planning and inspection offices under one roof. And it would come at a substantial savings to the county. Rosch told the Vance County Board of Commissioners...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 03-03-26 Noon
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During Severe Weather Preparedness Week, Governor Stein Reminds North Carolinians about Readiness Tips
March 1-7 Is Severe Weather Preparedness Week During Severe Weather Preparedness Week, Governor Josh Stein is joining emergency management officials in urging North Carolinians to be prepared should severe weather impact their communities. “North Carolina is no stranger to severe weather that can strike anywhere in the state,” said Governor Josh Stein. “North Carolinians can...
Woman Dies In House Fire; Cause Appears Accidental
A woman died in a house fire Saturday night on Westover Drive in Henderson. According to Henderson Fire Chief Tim Twisdale, the fire happened about 11 p.m. on Saturday at 2506 Westover Drive. The victim was identified as Kathryne Powell King, Twisdale said. Twisdale said fire officials spent much of Saturday night investigating the cause...
Local Powercord Manufacturer Receives Governor’s 2025 Rural Business Export Award
A local supplier and manufacturer of specialty power cords for data centers and industrial markets has received the 2025 Rural Business Export Award at this year’s Governor’s Export Awards, presented by Gov. Josh Stein and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina. Henderson-based StayOnline, established in 1987, has grown from a regional retailer into an...
Franklin, Warren County Extension Offices Host Pesticide Trainings, Collection Day To Drop Off Unwanted Pesticides
The Franklin and Warren County Cooperative Extension offices are providing several opportunities for individuals to complete pesticide training in the coming months. There’s also going to be a Pesticide Collection Day on Thursday, Mar. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Louisburg. The collection site is Edwards and Foster Farm, 5008 U.S. Hwy. 401...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 02-27-26 Noon
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SportsTalk: Vance Charter Booster Club Hosts 5th Annual Golf Tournament April 2
The Vance Charter School Athletic Booster Club has room for a few more teams at the 5th golf tournament, scheduled for Thursday, Apr. 2 at Henderson Country Club. Get that team registration in by the Friday, Mar. 6 deadline to ensure a spot in the tournament, which has a 12 noon shotgun start. The tournament...
The Local Skinny! March Community Information Series Focuses On Treatment, Medications For Opioid Use Disorder
Come to the Mar. 10 Community Information Series program at Baskerville Funeral Home to learn more about treatment options for opioid use disorder and more from an expert with VANCE RECOVERY. The event is from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the chapel of Baskerville Funeral Home, 104 S. Chestnut St., Henderson. Katie Lee, a...
