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Midnight Shooting; 15-Year-Old Dead
Update June 15, 2026 at 9:59 p.m. from Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow Update on June 13th Homicide Investigation: As a result of the ongoing investigation into the shooting that occurred near the intersection of Rose Street and South William Street, Michael Edwards Mitchell Jr., 25, has been arrested and charged with the following offenses:...
Henderson-Oxford Airport Funding
At the regular June meeting of The Henderson City Council, the local airport manager and board chair, Amanda Welsh and David Thomas respectively, presented economic impact information, answered questions and updated the council in advance of the final FY27 City Budget. A loss of funding or lower funding would have its biggest impact on the...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 06-15-26 Noon
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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Composting
Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: Composting can be easy to do and it will improve your soil. 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 Wayne Rowland: Composting...
Special Called City Council Meeting June 17; Budget and Closed Session Personnel Matter
Public Notice — from the City of Henderson The Henderson City Council will hold a Special Called Meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The purpose of this meeting is to consider and discuss the adoption of the FY 27 budget and to enter into closed session pursuant to NCGS § 143-318.11(a)(6) a Personnel Matter. The...
Preservation Warrenton Receives $15,000 Grant from the Duke Energy Foundation
Preservation Warrenton, NC, Inc. has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to support the development of the Macon & Main Historic Park in downtown Warrenton as a permanent public space dedicated to sharing local history. Beth Townsend, director of East Region Government and Community Relations for Duke Energy, which includes Vance...
Two Shot; One Died; Suspect Arrested
— from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame On June 11, 2026, at approximately 9:47 a.m., deputies with the Vance County Sheriff’s Office responded to 51 Lynnbank Estates Road in Kittrell, North Carolina, in reference to a report of two gunshot victims. Upon arrival, deputies located 38-year-old Michael Faulkner of Franklinton, North Carolina, and 26-year-old Ayanna...
Trout Plate Fundraiser for “Night to Shine” June 22nd at 220 Seafood
Who: Brick Power Team What: Fish Plate Fundraiser When: June 22nd from 4-7 p.m. Where: 220 Seafood Restaurant, 1812 N. Garnett St., Henderson, NC Why: To help the “Night to Shine” program associated with North Henderson Baptist Church for children with special needs. Additional Details: Trout Plates are $11. Each plate includes trout, fries, slaw...
The Local Skinny! Who Will Be The Democratic House 32 Candidate In November
North Carolina House 32 Representative Bryan Cohn announced Wednesday his candidacy in hopes of appearing on the ballot in November, and Henderson Mayor Melissa Elliott re-confirmed her desire to run as well. Both are seeking the ballot position, and others possibly, after the Democratic nominee, Curtis McRae, announced he would step away due to personal...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 06-11-26 Noon
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