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14-Year-Old Female Injured by Apparent Gunfire
A 14-year-old male was shot a week ago in the County. He died at the hospital two days later. Another juvenile, age 15, was charged. Deputies and Sheriff Curtis Brame are handling the case. In a separate matter, a 14-year-old female was apparently shot in the City Monday night about 7 o’clock. She was injured...
H-V Chamber’s Nominating Committee Offers Slate Of Directors
The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce has announced its proposed slate of directors for the upcoming year. The nominating committee submitted the following members to be reappointed to serve a second three-year term for 2022-2024: Ronald Bennett, Variety Wholesalers and Hillside Farms Jenny Hester, Prim Development and Rentals Bert Long, HG Reynolds Co. Hal Muetzel, Express...
GCPS Students Get Extra Day Off On Nov. 12 Following School Board Work Session
Students in Granville County Public Schools will get a break on Friday, Nov. 12, following a work session today (Monday) of the Granville County Board of Education. The day also be a non-instructional day for students and will be a remote optional workday for staff, according to information from Dr. Stan Winborne, associate superintendent of...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 10-25-21 Noon
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City of Oxford Thanksgiving Food Drive Underway; Donate Non-Perishable Items Through Nov. 17
The City of Oxford has launched its third annual Thanksgiving Food Drive and invites all members of the community to participate by donating non-perishable food items to fight hunger. This year, the city is partnering with The Help Center NC to fight hunger in the community. Donations are being accepted until Nov. 17 at numerous...
McKinley Perkinson Named New Director Of Henderson-Vance Economic Development Commission
McKinley Perkinson has been selected to be the new director of the Henderson-Vance Economic Development Commission. She will begin her new role on Nov. 15, according to information from Vance County Manager Jordan McMillen. Perkinson was marketing director for Maria Parham Health for four years and most recently has worked with Franklin County EDC as a...
Families Can Sign Up Oct 25 – Nov 8 for Kids to Shop With A Cop
Henderson Police Department Press Release – October 22, 2021 For the 2021 Holiday Season, the Henderson Police Department and the Vance County Sheriff’s Office have partnered with the Vance County Department of Social Services to assist children and families in the City of Henderson and Vance County during the holiday season through the “Shop with...
Commissioners, School Board Set To Meet To Continue Redistricting Discussion
The Granville County Board of Education and Board of Commissioners will hold a joint meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 27 beginning at 2 p.m. at the Granville County Expo Center. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss redistricting, according to a press statement from Dr. Stan Winborne, associate superintendent of curriculum & instruction and...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 10-22-21 Noon
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A Juvenile Suffering from a Gunshot Wound has Died
Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame has informed WIZS News that a local 14-year-old juvenile suffering from a gunshot wound has died. Another juvenile, age 15, has been charged in the matter. In a press release, the sheriff indicated an incident occurred Tuesday, Oct 19 shortly before 12:30 p.m. At that time, the Vance County Sheriff’s...
