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TownTalk: Sisters Speak Life Pink Out Campaign
We’re officially into the first few days into autumn, when thoughts turn to football, pumpkin spice everything, and fall colors like orange, yellow andPINK! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Freddie Harris and her nonprofit organization Sisters Speak Life want to turn Henderson and Vance County pink to bring awareness to the importance of
TownTalk: Commissioners Approve Revised Emergency Pay Policy For Jail Staffing
During a special called meeting Monday, the Vance County Commissioners approved a revised emergency pay policy that has been in effect since April to staff the county detention center. Since the policy was put in place – which allows for employees of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office to fill in at the jail because of
Operation Resilience – A Coordinated Enforcement Operation in Henderson
Press Conference Audio WIZS Radio · Operation Resilience_Press Conference_091925 *************** Update 9-20-25 at 10 a.m. With the Henderson Police Station as a backdrop, representatives from local, state and federal law enforcement agencies announced Friday the arrests of five individuals on federal charges ranging from drugs violations to possession of firearms. Operation Resilience cast a wide
TownTalk: ‘Faith In Mental Health’ Partnership Off To A Strong Start; 2 Meetings Added
The Faith in Mental Health certificate program has gotten off to a strong start, with more than 100 people representing about 30 churches taking part in the initial program in June. Organizers are expanding this pilot phase in Vance and Granville counties and welcome others to join at upcoming meetings, one in Vance and one
TownTalk: Henderson City Council Candidates’ Responses
Editor’s Note: Early voting begins Thursday, Sept. 18 for the Oct. 7 nonpartisan municipal election; four seats on the Henderson City Council are on the ballot – Wards 1 and 2 at-large and the Ward 3 and Ward 4 seats. WIZS sent all the candidates a list of seven questions and statements to learn more
TownTalk: Shop With A Cop & Friends Kicks Off
Shop With A Cop And Friends is officially underway! The annual group effort of the Henderson Police Department, Vance County Sheriff’s Office, Department of Social Services and the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce raises money to help brighten the Christmas holiday season for needy children in the community. The kickoff took place last Friday morning at
TownTalk: Recognizing Peripheral Artery Disease
Maria Parham Health is hosting a Lunch and Learn on Thursday, Sept. 25 to share information about the causes, symptoms and treatment of peripheral artery disease, a fairly common condition that is caused when narrowed arteries reduces blood flow to the arms and, more often, the legs. Dr. Dennis Narcisse, a cardiologist and interventional cardiologist
TownTalk: WIZS 2025 Election Coverage
Editor’s note: WIZS News asked the 13 candidates – four incumbents and nine challengers – in the upcoming Henderson City Council election to respond to a series of questions that will be aired on WIZS and published on wizs.com in advance of the beginning of early voting for the Oct. 7 election. Early voting begins
TownTalk: Henderson-Vance Black Leadership Caucus Offers Endorsements
The Henderson-Vance Black Leadership caucus met Saturday, Sept. 6 to hear from candidates in the upcoming municipal elections and then offer endorsements. There are four seats on the Henderson City Council up for grabs in the Oct. 7 election. Early voting in one week, Thursday, Sept. 18. The at-large seats in Ward 1 and Ward
TownTalk: Vance County Annual Opioid Update Meeting Now Set For Sept. 22
Vance County’s annual meeting to discuss the state of opioid and substance use is scheduled for Monday, September 22 beginning at 4 p.m. in the county administration building. The meeting date was changed from September 16 to September 22. Participants will hear a progress report concerning Vance County’s share of the opioid settlement funds –
