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SportsTalk: Louisburg College Men’s Basketball on the Right Track
Bryan Bagwell, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Louisburg College, joins SportsTalk with Scout Hughes to talk about how they have recovered nicely after a tough start to 2026. High School Basketball Scores from Monday – Boys Burlington Cummings 64 Vance County 62 OT Wayne Country Day 58 Crossroads Christian 56 Burlington Williams 83 South Granville...
The Local Skinny! January Wrap-Up at Perry Memorial Library
Not only does Perry Memorial Library’s Youth Services Librarian Melody Peters keep track of all the programs that go on inside the library, she’s got to keep an eye on the weather, too. And because weekend weather forecasts point to “winter weather,” Peters said she’s decided to reschedule the Teddy Bear Sleepover. But don’t fret...
Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Tammy Hight, President, Master Gardeners of Vance, Warren Counties
The Extension Master Gardeners know a lot about plants and gardening, and they love to share that knowledge to others in a variety of ways. You can find them at the Info Desk at the local farmers markets, providing answers to questions about sickly specimens and much more. This year’s president of the Vance/Warren Extension...
Board Of Elections Sets Jan. 22 As Date To Hear Residency Challenge In District 4 Commissioners’ Contest
In a meeting Monday afternoon, the Vance County Board of Elections set a hearing date of Jan. 22 at 10 a.m. to consider a challenge lodged by a Vance County commissioner concerning the residency of a candidate who has filed to run for a seat on the board of commissioners. District 4 Commissioner Dan Brummitt...
Freedom Bridge Resource Center Jan. 21 Lunch & Learn Topic: Overdose Prevention
Join Freedom Bridge Resource Center for a Lunch & Learn session that will focus on overdose prevention. The program, presented by Catherine T. Hazlitt, will take place at the Freedom Bridge Resource Center, 936 W. Andrews Ave. on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 1:30 p.m. The session is designed to increase awareness about overdose prevention, as...
TownTalk: Vance Commissioners Retreat Recap – Part 3 – Tax Reval Cycle
The Vance County Board of Commissioners is likely going to consider a shorter time between real property revaluations than the current eight-year cycle. It’s a move that county staff recommends, and following a discussion at the Jan. 9 annual retreat, it’s something that most commissioners would appear to get behind. Vance County is one of...
Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Forest Edges for Wildlife
Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: Managing forest edges can benefit wildlife and will improve the population of wildlife on your property. 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...
Vance Charter School Lottery Application Period Jan. 26-Feb. 27 For 2026-27
Lottery applications for Vance Charter School for the 2026-2027 academic year will be accepted beginning Jan. 26. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 27. Applications can be accessed at www.vancecharter.org. The lottery will be held Mar. 7, according to information from John Sossamon, vice chair of the school’s board of directors. Two parent information sessions...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 01-16-26 Noon
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 01-16-26 Noon...
Army Corps Of Engineers: Kerr Lake Level Almost A Foot Lower Than 295.5-Foot Target
Rangers and staff at John H. Kerr Reservoir have received several inquiries regarding the lake elevation and current low water condition. Right now, water levels at Kerr Reservoir have dropped because much of the Roanoke River Basin has had a lot less rain than normal. Because much of the basin has been dry, less water...
