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TownTalk: Vance County Annual Opioid Update Meeting Now Set For Sept. 22
Vance County’s annual meeting to discuss the state of opioid and substance use is scheduled for Monday, September 22 beginning at 4 p.m. in the county administration building. The meeting date was changed from September 16 to September 22. Participants will hear a progress report concerning Vance County’s share of the opioid settlement funds –...
Juvenile’s Self-Inflicted Gun Shot Wound Leads to Two Arrests and Juvenile Petitions
On September 8, 2025, at approximately 5:34 p.m., officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to the 1600 block of North Garnett Street regarding a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers observed signs that an individual had been injured. A sixteen-year-old juvenile was located and treated by EMS at the scene for a non-life-threatening...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 09-10-25 Noon
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TownTalk: Candidate Participation in the Upcoming Election
As part of its continuing effort to keep listeners and readers up-to-date on local issues, WIZS Radio has sent candidates a list of questions in an effort to gather responses to be included in a special elections project that will be published and aired before the early voting period begins. Click Play! WIZS Radio ·...
TownTalk: Henderson City Council Meeting 9-8-25
The Henderson City Council voted Monday to accept the resignation of City Manager/Attorney Hassan T. Kingsberry – effective immediately – and appointed Paylor Spruill as interim city manager. The Council also voted 6-1 to censure Council Member Geraldine Champion for violation of the city’s social media policy. The regular monthly meeting had gone on for...
The Local Skinny! FVW Opportunity Receives $40,000 Grant From SECU Foundation
Franklin Vance Warren Opportunity, Inc. (FVWOPP) announces it has received a $40,000 Mission Development Grant from the SECU Foundation to strengthen organizational capacity and sustainability in support of programs serving Henderson and the region. Abdul Sm Rasheed, CEO/Advisor, FVWOP said, “We celebrate yet another triumph with honor as a recipient of the State Employees Credit...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 09-09-25 Noon
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Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Fall Lawn Treatments
Michael Ellington, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: This week we’re offering a timely reminder of fall lawn treatments. Also mentioned are opportunities for pesticide license holders to gain education credits. 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...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 09-08-25 Noon
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TownTalk: Rebuilding Hope BBQ Chicken Fundraiser Coming Up September 26
Plans for Rebuilding Hope’s Sept. 26 chicken plate fundraiser are well underway, and Co-Director Tom Wille said patrons are invited to pick up plates at the drive-thru, or they are welcome to park, come inside and visit for a while as they enjoy their meal. One quick note: the price has gone up to $12...
