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TownTalk: The Reconstruction Era In Vance, Granville And Warren Counties
Driving past historical markers that dot the roadsides in the area give motorists a brief glimpse into some of the well-known people that have lived, worked and died nearby. But anyone who wants to take a deeper dive into those people memorialized on the historical markers need only ask Mark Pace, North Carolina Room specialist...
SportsTalk: Vance Charter Soccer Winning the Right Way
The Vance Charter School men’s soccer team didn’t bring home the big trophy this year proclaiming them conference champions. But what the team did get recognized for may serve the players in ways they can’t fathom right now. “We’re blessed to have student athletes (who) hopefully and prayerfully come off the field with a win,”...
Carolina United For Change Inc. Announces Inaugural Torch Awards
Carolina United for Change, Inc. announces the inaugural Torch Awards, which will be presented at a Feb. 18 reception to honor the recipients, selected for their efforts to help their community. “We are always looking for ways to show appreciation to some of the trailblazers around the county who help the poor and the needy,”...
TownTalk: Tax Revaluation Currently Underway
Vance County is in the middle of a tax revaluation process – something that state law requires happen at least once every eight years. Vincent Valuations is the company contracted to complete the work of assessing the 26,000 parcels of property and the buildings that are on them. According to County Manager Jordan McMillen, about...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 02-08-23 Noon
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TownTalk: More On This Week’s Shooting
More on the shooting that took place on Gholson Ave. that left two men dead. CLICK PLAY! WIZS Radio · TownTalk: More On This Week’s Shooting ...
TownTalk: Two Found Dead On Gholson Avenue
UPDATE 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow identified the two victims who were found Tuesday morning in a car parked on a city neighborhood street. Kentrell Venable, 18, was the driver of the car, Barrow said in a live interview during the 5 p.m. WIZS Local News broadcast Tuesday. Quavon Champion, 20, was...
Vance Sheriff: One Dead From Gunshot Wound During Apparent Home Invasion
The Vance County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 42-year-old man involved in an apparent home invasion over the weekend. On Saturday, Feb. 4, deputies went to 100 Kelly Road in reference to a home invasion that resulted in a death, according to a press statement released Tuesday by Sheriff Curtis Brame. Three...
Warren Health Dept. Seeks Community Input To Community Health Assessment
The Warren County Health Department is in the process of completing its four-year community health assessment and asks county residents to contribute to the assessment by taking a short survey to identify key health needs and concerns. The survey is a list of questions related to personal behaviors, risks, health goals and priorities, as well...
The Local Skinny! What’s Happening At Perry Library
Perry Memorial Library has several opportunities for patrons to observe Black History Month as they take part in interactive workshops, take book walks and go on scavenger hunts. Youth Services Director Melody Peters ran down a list of activities that are already underway or will be presented during February. The “pop up” story walk located...
