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TownTalk: Remembering Talmadge R. “Pete” Burgess
Talmadge R. “Pete” Burgess passed away at his home in Durham on Sunday, June 1. He was 92. Burgess was a native of Vance County and proudly gave back to his community for decades, farming in the Epsom community and making the Vance County Regional Farmers Market a reality. In a 2020 interview with WIZS...
KARTS Flex Ride Program Begins On-Demand Service
The KARTS flex ride service officially begins today, providing on-demand transportation anywhere within the city limits of Henderson. During the ribbon-cutting Friday, KARTS Executive Director Randy Cantor said the service “brings KARTS into the 21st century” with its Uber-style setup. “My hope is that with the success in Hendersonmaybe we can expand to other cities in...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 06-02-25 Noon
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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Blossom-End Rot
On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Wayne Rowland: Blossom-end rot can be prevented by the correct amount of calcium in the soil and correct watering of tomatoes. 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...
Food Distribution Event Set For STEM Early High School On Tuesday, June 3
STEM Early High School is the site for a free food distribution event on Tuesday, June 3, sponsored by the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina. The school is located at the Vance County Schools’ Center for Innovation, 219 Charles St. in Henderson. The event will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30...
Wise Independence Day Parade & Festival Friday, July 4
Organizers of the Wise Independence Day Parade & Festival are preparing for a day full of fun for the whole family and this year, the event will be held on Friday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Danielle Edgerton and Gary Paynter are two of the organizers, which includes a parade, live music...
Getting Property, Emergency Plans Ready For 2025 Hurricane Season, Which Begins Sunday, June 1
Topping this year’s list of unwanted guests between June and December include Andrea, Barry, Chantal and Dexter – those are names designated for the first four named hurricanes of the 2025 season, which officially begins Sunday, June 1. It’s not too soon to think about ways to protect your property to reduce potential damage...
TownTalk: Community Outdoor Revival Coming June 2-6 at Back to Eden
This year’s Blessed Trinity Ministries Revival begins Monday, June 2 and runs through Friday, June 6. The revival begins at 7 p.m. each evening at Back to Eden, located at 105 Spellman Loop off Satterwhite Point Road, and organizer and pastor Rev. Dr. Almice Floyd Gill invites the entire community to come out and be...
Memorial Garden At Farmers Market Filled With Native Plants To Attract Pollinators – And People
Visitors to the Vance County Regional Farmers Market have no doubt noticed the lovely garden space that greets them as they make their way up the driveway to the parking area. It’s a beautiful space, to be sure. But if you’ve never taken a few minutes to stop and look closely at the native plant...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 05-29-25 Noon
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 05-29-25 Noon...
