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Community ‘Read-In’ Event Kicks Off Wednesday, June 25
Calling all readers to join in a community “Read-In” that will be held this summer on the last Wednesdays of the months of June, July and August. The last Wednesday in June is June 25. Bring a chair or a blanket and a book, magazine or newspaper and spend an hour on the lawn across...
June 30 220 Fundraiser To Support Local Magistrate Who Lost Home In 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. Tickets are $10 and are available for purchase at the Vance County clerk’s office and at the magistrate’s office. The event will be held...
Vance County Schools Announces Several Leadership Changes For 2025-26 School Year
–Information courtesy of VCS Chief Officer of Communication & Innovative Support Aarika Sandlin Vance County Schools has announced several leadership appointments for the upcoming school year, including principals at two schools and several district-level positions, according to information from VCS Chief Officer of Communication & Innovative Support Aarika Sandlin. Superintendent Dr. Cindy Bennett expressed her...
Henderson Salvation Army Welcomes Majors Jonathan And Staci Gainey As Corps Officers
The Salvation Army announces the appointment of Majors Jonathan and Staci Gainey as new Corps Officers for The Salvation Army in Henderson. Their ministry will officially begin on Sunday, June 15 to serve in Vance, Granville, Franklin, Warren, Halifax and Northampton counties. The Gaineys bring more than two decades of faithful service as Salvation Army...
Henderson City Council Special Called Meeting Set For Monday To Formally Adopt FY 2025-26 Budget
Update 6-16-25 at 1 p.m. The Henderson City Council took just a few minutes Monday to formally adopt the FY 2025-26 budget during a special called meeting that took place at 12 noon in Council chambers. City Manager/City Attorney Hassan T. Kingsberry introduced the budget and Council Member Tami Walker made a motion – seconded...
TownTalk: 06/11/25
TownTalk from 06/11/25. Thank you for listening. Click Play. WIZS Radio · TownTalk: 06/11/25...
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...
