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Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Fall Army Worms
Michael Ellington, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: Today’s show focuses on the impending annual invasion of fall army worms. It also includes reminders for upcoming events like National Farmers Market Week. Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs...
“W.A.” West, Jr. Appointed to Vance County Board of Elections
Willard A. “W.A.” West, Jr. has been appointed to Vance County Board of Elections, according to information from Vance County Republican Party Chair Jimmy Barrier. In a statement posted on social media following the July 23 swearing-in ceremony, Barrier said, “We thank the state board of elections for making this appointment to the county board...
HV Chamber Of Commerce Member Spotlight: Vance County Historical Society
The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce recognized the Vance County Historical Society as its most recent Member Spotlight recipient. Representing the group at the recent presentation was Vice President Tem Blackburn, a dedicated leader and local historian who is widely recognized for his commitment to documenting and interpreting Vance County’s past. Blackburn continues to play a...
TownTalk: Byrne Running For NC Court of Appeals
When it comes to local contests, voters may not need much time to decide who they’re going to support at election time. But statewide contests – like the N.C. Court of Appeals, for example – may cause voters to spend a few minutes longer at the polls before deciding who to vote for. Michael Byrne...
The Local Skinny! Local Safety Investments From New State Budget
The long-awaited state budget that Gov. Josh Stein signed into law earlier this month includes $40 million to provide a one-time $1,750 bonus for sworn local law enforcement officers. The $34 billion budget includes double-digit salary increases for officers in several different branches of state agencies – 16.2 percent for SBI and ALE officers, 15...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 07-27-26 Noon
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 07-27-26 Noon...
Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Glyphosate Alternatives
Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: Glyphosate is still considered safe when the directions are followed on the label. Alternatives to Glyphosate are hand weeding, and the use of preemergence herbicides to control weeds. Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m...
County’s Initial Community Town Hall Session Set For July 29
The first in a series of Community Town Hall sessions will be held on Wednesday, July 29 at Bearpond Fire Department. The event, hosted by District 4 Commissioner Dan Brummitt, will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Bearpond Fire Department is located at 285 Bearpond Road. Residents from across the county are welcome;...
The Local Skinny! Back to School Events For All
There are a lot of events geared toward school that will start back up soon for students in our area. The audio embedded below, as well as info at wizs.com/psas, includes Vance County Public Schools and numerous other local organizations. CLICK PLAY! WIZS Radio · The Local Skinny! Back to School Events For All...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 07-23-26 Noon
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 07-23-26 Noon...
