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TownTalk: Oxford’s “The Sacred Witness” Military Art Mural
About half a block off one of the main downtown streets in Oxford is something quite unique – in fact, it’s the first of its kind for the city. It’s a mural with a military theme and it tells a story that artist Aletha Williams wants to share with the community. An unveiling was held...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 12-05-24 Noon
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Clarke Elementary Family Resource Center Open For Business
Clarke Elementary now has a Community Schools Family Resource Center, and school and community leaders celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting Tuesday morning. The Family Resource Center will serve as a hub to connect families with resources ranging from academic support to access to health and community programs, according to information from school officials...
‘Festival Of Trees’ Sign-Up Extended Through Dec. 12
The City of Henderson’s Downtown Development Commission invites you to join in the fun and participate in the Festival of Trees that will be on display for the Very Merry Henderson Holiday Fest on Saturday, Dec. 7 and beyond. Participation is free for businesses, organizations and individuals. The Festival of Trees will be held in...
Duke Energy Customers Will See Slight Drop In Rate Prices
The North Carolina Utilities Commission approved the Duke Energy Progress request to lower customer rates by 4.5 percent. The lower rates begin this month. In a message to WIZS, Duke Energy’s Local Government and Community Relations Manager Beth Townsend said, “It’s important to note that with the cold snap we’re having right now, most customers...
24-Year-Old Henderson Woman Dead From Gunshot Wound In Tuesday Altercation
— information courtesy of Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow A 24-year-old Henderson woman is dead and another woman has been charged in connection with the shooting death that happened on Vance Street Tuesday afternoon. According to Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow, officers went to the 800 block of Vance Street about 4:15 p.m. on...
TownTalk: Joint Public Safety And Fire Commission Meeting
Plans should be in place by summer 2025 to send an additional fire department to structure fires in the county, a move that has the potential to save lives and property, not to mention having a possible positive effect on the county’s insurance rating and property owners’ insurance premiums. Brandon Link, president of the Vance...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 12-04-24 Noon
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Warren County Planning For ‘America 250’ Celebration
In 2026, the nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources has created America 250 NC to guide the commemoration in the state. Whether you call it the semiquincentennial, bisesquicentennial, the sestercentennial or the Quarter Millennial, – all of which refer...
VCS Student Spotlight Winners
— information courtesy of Grace Herndon, VCS Communication & Innovative Support Vance County Schools recognizes two elementary school students for Student Spotlight honors in November. Kaylor Cross from Dabney Elementary and Ireana Tuck of New Hope Elementary each demonstrate strong leadership qualities and make exceptional contributions at their respective schools. The Student Spotlight program, sponsored...
