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Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Asian Lady Beetles
Michael Ellington, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: Today we examine Asian Lady beetles and how to prevent them from coming inside. 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 Michael Ellington:...
Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Kicks Off Friday, Nov. 14
The Henderson Salvation Army 2025 Kettle Kickoff is scheduled for Friday, November 14th at 10 a.m., taking place at Belk again this year. Henderson Salvation Army Majors Jonathan and Staci Gainey will be participating in their first Red Kettle Drive here locally since taking over back in June. Alongside the iconic Salvation Army symbol of...
Henderson Police Make Arrest In Church Break-In
Press release from Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow On November 9, 2025, at approximately 8:20 p.m., officers of the Henderson Police Department responded to West End Baptist Church, located at 619 Dabney Dr., in reference to an alarm activation. Upon arrival, officers discovered a broken window and observed a suspect inside the building. The individual...
Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Thinning Pine Stands
Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: Pine stands can be improved by thinning unproductive trees. 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 Wayne Rowland: Thinning Pine Stands...
City Council Retains Raleigh Law Group In Absence Of City Attorney
In a special called meeting on Wednesday, the Henderson City Council approved retaining a Raleigh law firm to provide legal counsel in the absence of a city attorney. When the Council reconvened following a closed session, Council member Sara Coffey made the motion, seconded by Council Member Tami Walker, to retain the services of Hartzog...
Henry A. Dennis Building Turns Green For ‘Operation Green Light’ To Honor Veterans
From Nicola Goslin-Ricks, Vance County Veterans Service The Henry A. Dennis Building in downtown Henderson will be illuminated green through the month of November as part of Vance County’s participation in Operation Green Light, a national initiative to support military veterans. With Veterans Day next week, local residents have a chance to participate in...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 11-07-25 Noon
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Henderson Police Make Arrest In Nov. 5 Stabbing Death Of 32-Year-Old
– Press release from Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, officers responded to a reported altercation at a residence located at 817 Dabney Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered that an incident had occurred between Andre Bridges, age 32, and Nicholas Harris, age 20. During the altercation, Harris allegedly...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 11-06-25 Noon
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TownTalk: Around Old Granville – Sassafras Fork Township
OK, local history buffs, here’s a question for you: What do the Declaration of Independence, inventor of a Space-Age portable stereo and the poet Langston Hughes all have in common? Ready for the answer? Sassafras Fork township. Northern Granville County residents may be more familiar with Sassafras Fork than others, but back in the 1760’s...
