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The Local Skinny! ‘Make Music Day’ featuring Jimmy & The Sound Barriers
Throw your lawn chairs in the car and head out to Kerr Lake Country Club on Saturday, June 21 to celebrate “Make Music Day” for an open jam session with Jimmy and the Sound Barriers. The event is the culminating activity to a day full of music throughout the county, promoted by the Vance County...
TownTalk: Faith in Mental Health
When he was serving in the N.C. House as District 32 representative, Frank Sossamon introduced a bill to create a faith-based initiative on substance abuse and mental health. He served one term in the House, and his bill didn’t get through the Senate to become law, but Sossamon was undeterred. In partnership with Granville Vance...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 06-10-25 Noon
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 06-10-25 Noon...
Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Japanese Beetles
On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Michael Ellington: We discuss Japanese beetles and how to manage them. Also included are reminders for upcoming pesticide courses and Master Gardener training. This links to a registration page for an upcoming commercial pesticide training course. go.ncsu.edu/commercialpesticide Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or...
KTCOG Budget Process Looks Different This Year In Light Of Federal Funding Uncertainty
It’s budget season, a time when cities and counties look at that tricky balance between revenues – money coming in – and expenditures – paying for services that residents need. The Kerr-Tar Council of Government budget, however, relies mostly on federal money to fund its programs. And KTCOG Executive Director Diane Cox said recent uncertainty...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 06-09-25 Noon
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 06-09-25 Noon...
AdVance, Vance Virtual Village Academy Ceremonies Add 60 New Graduates To VCS Total
— courtesy of Vance County Schools Vance County Schools completed the 2025 graduation season Friday with ceremonies for AdVance Academy and Vance Virtual Village Academy. Sixty graduates received their diplomas in the two ceremonies, held at the Wayne Adcock Auditorium inside The Center for Innovation. The day began with AdVance Academy’s commencement ceremony, where 36...
Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Spotted Lanternfly
On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Wayne Rowland: Spotted lanternfly is an invasive pest that can be devastating to grape vines. 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 Jamon Glover:...
TownTalk: Elder Abuse Awareness Conference Coming June 13th
The Kerr-Tar Council of Governments is hosting the 11th annual elder abuse awareness and prevention day on Friday, June 13 at the Warren County Armory Civic Center. This event is free and open to the public, and Kim Hawkins, KTCOG’s regional ombudsman, said it’s the perfect time to come out and learn more about what...
Rabies Cases Confirmed In Dead Raccoons Found On White Oak Drive South Of Oxford
— Information courtesy of Granville County Public Information Officer Terry Hobgood North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has confirmed a rabies case from several deceased raccoons picked up on White Oak Drive near US Highway 15. White Oak Drive is approximately one mile south of Interstate 85 at Exit 202. Residents are urged to ensure...
