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The Local Skinny! Henderson Rec Players Youth Camp Underway
Mark Hopper from McGregor Hall joins The Local Skinny! to talk about a Summer Children’s Theatre Camp happening at McGregor Hall. (Our WIZS written coverage will appear here soon.) CLICK PLAY! WIZS Radio · The Local Skinny! Henderson Rec Summer Children’s Theatre Camp...
The Local Skinny! Vance County Adopts $66M Budget; Tax Rate Stays The Same
The Vance County Board of Commissioners adopted the $66 million FY 2025-26 budget Monday afternoon – it’s bigger by about $1.4 million than was first recommended by County Manager C. Renee Perry, but it includes more money for county school district teachers and classified staff. The budget figure Perry mentioned at a June 16 budget...
Home and Garden Show
Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. Click Play WIZS Radio · Home and Garden Show 06-18-25...
The Local Skinny! Perry Memorial Library Activities Heat Up As Summer Approaches
There’s a “sit-in” planned for next week outside Perry Memorial Library, but it has nothing to do with protests – it’s a Community Read-In, and Youth Services Director Melody Peters says it’s a great way for folks to come out to show support for all the benefits of reading. The invitation is open for anyone...
Arrest Made in Double Homicide Investigation
This morning, at approximately 9 (o’clock), Michael Sharron Wright (age 41) was taken into custody without incident by Sheriff Robert Fountain of the Granville County Sheriff’s Office. Wright was apprehended in connection with the June 15, 2025, double homicide on Maple Street in Henderson. Following his arrest, investigators from the Henderson Police Department processed Wright...
Henderson Salvation Army Welcomes Majors Jonathan And Staci Gainey As Corps Officers
The Salvation Army announces the appointment of Majors Jonathan and Staci Gainey as new Corps Officers for The Salvation Army in Henderson. Their ministry will officially begin on Sunday, June 15 to serve in Vance, Granville, Franklin, Warren, Halifax and Northampton counties. The Gaineys bring more than two decades of faithful service as Salvation Army...
The Local Skinny! ‘Make Music Day’ featuring Jimmy & The Sound Barriers
Throw your lawn chairs in the car and head out to Kerr Lake Country Club on Saturday, June 21 to celebrate “Make Music Day” for an open jam session with Jimmy and the Sound Barriers. The event is the culminating activity to a day full of music throughout the county, promoted by the Vance County...
Mrs. Lula Shearin’s 75th Birthday Celebration Concert
Jordan Shearin got a big hint from his grandmother, Mrs. Lula Shearin, about what she wanted for her birthday. It’s not the sort of present that can be wrapped in pretty paper with big bow, however. Mrs. Lula Shearin is getting a gospel concert for her 75th birthday, and it’s open to all in the...
AdVance, Vance Virtual Village Academy Ceremonies Add 60 New Graduates To VCS Total
— courtesy of Vance County Schools Vance County Schools completed the 2025 graduation season Friday with ceremonies for AdVance Academy and Vance Virtual Village Academy. Sixty graduates received their diplomas in the two ceremonies, held at the Wayne Adcock Auditorium inside The Center for Innovation. The day began with AdVance Academy’s commencement ceremony, where 36...
The Local Skinny! Oxford Armory Farmers Market Off To A Strong Start
The Oxford Armory Farmers Market has gotten off to a good start. In just a few Saturdays, organizers say the open-air market has had about 2,400 visitors. That number makes Wendy Tatum very happy, and hopeful for future sustainability. Tatum is the Food and Built Environment associate with Granville County Cooperative Extension, a new position...
