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The Local Skinny! Children’s Theatre Camp Show ‘Once Upon A Mattress’ Opens Friday, June 27
The Children’s Theatre Camp is in its second week of its two-week program at McGregor Hall, and Mark Hopper said that 54 campers are in rehearsal now for the production of Once Upon A Mattress that will be performed this weekend. There are three shows for the public – Friday, June 27 at 7:30 p.m...
Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Plants during a Heat Wave
Michael Ellington, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: This segment has a few key tips on how to keep your plants happy during a heat wave. Also shared are reminders for upcoming events. Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs...
Teen Faces Drug Charges
— from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame On June 22, 2025 the Vance County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Carey Chapel Road and Vicksboro Road regarding a shooting. Upon the arrival of deputies, it was determined that a white in color Mercedes-Benz was involved. While searching the area, deputies located a white in...
220 Fundraiser Monday, June 30 To Help Local Magistrate, Family After House Fire
A 220 Fundraiser will take place on Monday, June 30 to support Vance County Magistrate Mike Massenburg and his family, who lost their home and its contents in a house fire. Take-out plates will be available from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 220 Seafood, 1812 N. Garnett St. Plates are $10 and you can...
TownTalk: Business Spotlight – Storage Sense
Storage Sense is open for business, and local community leaders were on hand recently for an official ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome it to the neighborhood. Actually, it’s just the first phase of possibly four phases that was the object of celebration on June 18, when Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce President Sandra Wilkerson and her staff...
The Local Skinny! Vance County Adopts $66M Budget; Tax Rate Stays The Same
The Vance County Board of Commissioners adopted the $66 million FY 2025-26 budget Monday afternoon – it’s bigger by about $1.4 million than was first recommended by County Manager C. Renee Perry, but it includes more money for county school district teachers and classified staff. The budget figure Perry mentioned at a June 16 budget...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 06-23-25 Noon
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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Soil Samples
Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: This segment talks about how to properly take good soil samples, and who to send the sample to once you collect it. 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 Henderson Local News 06-20-25 Noon
Click Play to Listen. On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 06-20-25 Noon...
TownTalk: Pathways 2 Peace Workshop Takes Aim At Root Causes Of Violence, Violent Crime
In its very title, the Data-To-Action workshop that took place earlier this month clearly states the mission: We have a lot of data – now, what do we do about it? Over the course of a day and a half, close to 20 participants from a cross-section of the community shared stories, analyzed data and...
