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Tar River Land Conservancy Adds 22 Acres In Southern Granville
Tar River Land Conservancy staff recently hosted family and friends of Fred Battaglia for a tour of 22 acres of land donated by the long-time attorney and judge who died in October 2025. The land gift to TRLC was the second made by Battaglia, who previously had donated a 59- acre property to TRLC in 2022. Both...
Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Loving Beyond Valentine’s Day
Jamon Glover, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: We wrap up our Valentines Day Series called – Love Starts at Home. We discuss loving those under your roof even beyond Valentine’s Day. Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs...
TownTalk: Around Old Granville – Black History in Old Granville County
By the end of the American Revolution, the population of what was then known as Granville County was about 8,000 people. Of that number, 40 percent – or 3,200 – were enslaved. The plantation system created by wealthy landowners was utterly dependent on that labor to get in tobacco and other crops. But mostly, it...
SportsTalk: Vance Charter’s Collin Hughes Wins Naismith High School Basketball Courage Award
In many ways, Vance Charter School Senior Collin Hughes is like any other high school athlete. He hit the gym to get in shape to get ready for basketball season. He wanted to tone up, maybe shed a few pounds to put him at his very best on the court. But Collin stands out from...
TownTalk: Vance County Commissioners Planning Retreat Coverage Pt. 4 – Economic Development
Economic development is top of mind for many in the area: more businesses locating here means more jobs and more tax revenue. County leaders like Economic Development Director Ferdinand Rouse know that prospective industries look at a variety of factors when considering where to locate. It’s not some mysterious, unknown list: businesses are looking...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 02-18-26 Noon
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 02-18-26 Noon...
SportsTalk: Louisburg College Men’s Hoops Get Ready for the Final Stretch
Bryan Bagwell, Head Coach of the Louisburg College Men’s Basketball Team, joins SportsTalk with Scout Hughes and Steve Lewis to discuss their remaining games as the regular season winds down. Scout and Steve also talk about High School Basketball in our area and how LaNautica Johnson is the first women’s regional wrestling champion in Vance...
The Local Skinny! VC Fire Dept. Provides Certification Update At Commissioners’ Meeting
Vance County Fire Chief Marvin Harrison got something Monday from the Vance County Board of Commissioners that he may not have been expecting: a standing ovation. Harrison shared with commissioners the recent certifications members of his department had received in the areas of medium and rescue and emergency medical responder from the N.C. Rescue and...
The Local Skinny! Wrapping Up February at Perry Memorial Library
The weather looks like it’s going to cooperate this weekend for the much-anticipated Teddy Bear Sleepover at Perry Memorial Library. Apparently, Youth Services Librarian Melody Peters is willing to take on any number of roles as she plans programs for youngsters and their families – even the role of meteorologist. Peters may enjoy the role...
TownTalk: VC BoC Discuss Revaluation Cycle, Jail Health Coverage, & Upcoming Budget
The Vance County Board of Commissioners voted Monday to change the tax revaluation cycle from 8 years to 6 years. Commissioner Tommy Hester made the motion to shorten the tax cycle, and several other commissioners chimed in to express support. Commissioner Dan Brummitt voted against the motion. “I understand the concept, but we’re not there...
