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Sheriff: Two Arrested On Drug Charges; Heroin, Cocaine, Marijuana Seized
— From the office of Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, members of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office VICE/Narcotics Unit, the SBI and the Henderson Police Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at 20 Brookhaven Place Henderson, NC 27536 after an investigation into heroin trafficking at the residence. Investigators located and...
Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Managing Parenthood pt.1
Jamon Glover, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: We revisit the whole parenting dynamic and discuss how our actions impact our children. 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 Jamon Glover:...
Maria Parham Health Emergency Department Renovation Complete
— information courtesy of Donna Young, Maria Parham Health Public Information Officer Maria Parham Health has received a Certificate of Occupancy for its Emergency Department renovation on the Henderson campus, marking a major milestone in the hospital’s ongoing efforts to expand access to high-quality care—especially for patients facing behavioral health challenges in Vance and Franklin...
TownTalk: Vance County Annual Opioid Update Meeting Set For Sept. 16
Vance County’s annual meeting to discuss the state of opioid and substance use is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 16 beginning at 4 p.m. in the county administration building. Participants will hear a progress report concerning Vance County’s share of the opioid settlement funds – about $2.4 million so far – and they’ll also get a...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 08-20-25 Noon
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Vance County Seeks Applicants To Serve On Opioid Committee
Vance County is looking for individuals interested in serving on its Opioid Committee. The purpose of this committee is to advise the Board of County Commissioners on strategies to address opioid-related impacts in Vance County through the effective use of settlement funds. Its duties include reviewing community needs, identifying evidence-based interventions, encouraging public and municipal input, and...
Michele Walker Named Granville Chamber Of Commerce Marketing, Administrative Coordinator
Michele Walker has been named as marketing and administrative coordinator for the Granville County Chamber of Commerce. Walker most recently was the business development manager for Huff Consulting, LLC and brings experience in business development, marketing and community engagement to the role with the Chamber. She has served on the Salvation Army Board, chaired the...
State Board Of Elections Registration Repair Project Underway To Update Voter Info
The first wave of mailings is now going out to North Carolina voters who need to provide their driver’s license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number as part of the State Board of Elections “Registration Repair Project.” The SSBE is sending letters to about 82,700 individuals whose voter registration records...
The Local Skinny! Growth and Excitement at Perry Memorial Library
Perry Memorial Library is all the things a library should be – it’s inviting and chock full of books and other reading materials for patrons to enjoy. But Youth Services Librarian Melody Peters is someone who likes to be in “the mix,” as she put it, so whenever she’s able to, she likes to be...
TownTalk: ‘Way To Grow Fest’ Continues With Weeklong Activities
The weeklong Way to Grow fest, in full swing in Henderson and Vance County, is shaping up to provide the community with a variety of ways to come together and support the place we call home. At Monday’s community block parties, folks gathered at several different spots to share an easy meal and let the...
