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HENDERSON MAN GETS MORE THAN 12 YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR DEALING HEROIN
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2021 RALEIGH, N.C. – A Henderson man was sentenced last week to 144 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute heroin. According to court documents, law enforcement in Vance County received information that Theodus Lewis Williams, 50, was distributing heroin from his residence...
Perry Memorial Library Alerts, Printing, Curbside Pickup
It may feel a little different than browsing the titles shelved by genre in a spacious room filled with books, but Perry Memorial Library is finding new ways to make sure its patrons have access to the newest additions to its collection – all from a computer screen in the comfort of their homes or...
TownTalk 2-10-21: Dr. Sydney Short, MPH Cardiology; Feb is American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month, and a local cardiologist was happy to steal the medical spotlight from COVID-19 for a short while to discuss heart health, risk factors and ways people can contribute to their own good heart health. Dr. Sydney Short has more than 30 years’ experience as a cardiologist, and he has been...
WIZS Local News Audio 2-10-21 Noon
Click Play in the player below for today’s Local News Audio. WIZS Your Community Voice — 100.1 FM / 1450 AM PRESENTED IN PART BY OUR SPONSOR DRAKE DENTISTRY Local News Airs on WIZS M-F at 8 a.m., 12 Noon and 5 p.m. “TownTalk” Airs on WIZS M-F at 11 a.m. “The Local Skinny!” Airs...
Vance School Board 4-2 Vote and Plan B Starts March 4
The Vance County Board of Education met Monday, February 8 and voted for a staggered re-entry of students, which will begin on Thursday, March 4. This plan will allow for a mix of in-person and remote learning to be available for all grade levels, while also providing families wishing to remain fully remote the option...
Rob Montague, N.C. Dept of Agriculture and Consumer Services 2020 Employee of the Year
(Rob Montague will join WIZS for TownTalk at 11 a.m. Monday (Feb. 15). — courtesy of the NC Forest Service Rob Montague, NC Forest Service area ranger for Granville and Vance counties, has been recognized as the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 2020 Employee of the Year. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler presented the...
TownTalk 2-9-21 Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Host John C. Rose and co-host Bill Harris speak with Erin Carter and Bratanya Simmons of Infinite Possibilities about Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness month. On TownTalk today Erin Carter and Bratonya Simmons of Infinite Possibilities discussed the issue and talked about an upcoming event that addresses teen dating...
WIZS Local News 2-9-21 Noon
Click to Listen to Local News Audio. WIZS Your Community Voice — 100.1 FM / 1450 AM PRESENTED IN PART BY OUR SPONSOR DRAKE DENTISTRY Local News Airs on WIZS M-F at 8 a.m., 12 Noon and 5 p.m. “TownTalk” Airs on WIZS M-F at 11 a.m. “The Local Skinny!” Airs on WIZS Mon-Thurs at...
Henderson City Council Meeting 2-8-21
UPDATE 7:30 P.M. MONDAY The Henderson City Council heard from the city police and fire chiefs about some grant opportunities for the police department and fire department at its regularly scheduled meeting Monday evening. Police Chief Marcus Barrow asked the council to approve a grant application for a mobile messaging board. According to information from...
TownTalk 2-8-21 Lisa Harrison, Granville Vance Public Health director
Lisa Harrison, health director for Granville Vance Public Health was on Town Talk Monday and provided an update on current COVID-19 vaccination deployment throughout the two counties. In addition to staying on top of the medical side of the vaccination rollout, Harrison and her team have had deep-dive lessons into the basics of supply and...
