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WIZS Radio Local News Audio 03-28-22 Noon
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Union Chapel UMC In Kittrell To Hold Fundraisers
Easter is right around the corner and Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Kittrell is cooking Boston Butts and having a bake sale – just in time for your holiday lunch or dinner. Contact Edward Woodlief, president of the Union Chapel Methodist Men’s group, at 252.767.4044 to place your order before Tuesday, April 12. Proceeds...
HPD Announce Arrest In Theft of Controlled Substance at MPH
The Henderson Police Department issued a statement about an investigation and subsequent arrest in January 2022 concerning larceny of a controlled substance by an employee of Maria Parham Health. According to information from HPD Capt. Chris Ball, Rebecca Neal, 40, of Norlina, was arrested on Jan. 17, 2022 and charged with two felony counts, one...
Three Face Charges In Connection With Toddler’s Death On Mar. 19
Three people have been charged in connection with the death of a toddler last weekend, according to information received today (Friday) from the Vance County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Curtis R. Brame said in a press release to WIZS News that two men and one woman were charged Thursday, Mar. 24 in connection with the accident...
VGCC’s 38th Annual Golf Tournament May 9-10; Register Now!
Registration is underway for the 38th annual Vance-Granville Community College golf tournament. Golfers interested in signing up to play need to swing into action before the April 15 deadline. The VGCC Foundation Golf Tournament is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, May 9-10, at the Henderson Country Club. Gupton Services, Inc. of Henderson will serve as...
One Day, Two Warrants; Two Suspects Arrested by HPD on Drug Charges
On March 23, 2022, Officers of the Henderson Police Department served a narcotics search warrant at 111 South Pinkston Street Apartment 42 Henderson in response to multiple drug complaints. During the service of the warrant, heroin, marijuana, drug manufacturing equipment, U.S. Currency, and a semi-auto pistol were seized. 20-year-old Tyrik Pettaway was arrested in relation...
TownTalk: Chris Wright Talks New EMS And Fire Dept. Building
Any time a call comes in about a motor vehicle crash, first responders spring into action. Whether it’s local law enforcement or a state trooper who dashes to the scene, there also will be a fire truck or rescue squad that responds as well. Such was the case Wednesday when more than 20 emergency type...
The Local Skinny! Lee Anne Peoples, ACTS
Area Christians Together in Service (ACTS) had a successful fundraiser Monday which Executive Director Lee Anne Peoples said probably would bring in more than $2,000 for the local agency that provides food to hungry people in Vance County. “We are excited about it,” Peoples said, referring to the fundraiser held at 220 Seafood. She said...
WIZS Radio News Audio 03-24-22 Noon
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Wreck, Speed Split Car in Two
Wednesday night shortly before 8:30, a single-vehicle wreck occurred along Spring Valley Road, between the intersection with Spring Valley Lake Road and NC 39. At the scene, it appeared a black Acura was traveling south along Spring Valley Road and veered off the pavement to the right and struck a tree. The car broke into...
