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Granville Co. Social Services Still Accepting Energy Assistance Applications
-Information courtesy the Granville Co. Government’s Facebook page The Granville County Department of Social Services is currently accepting applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). Applications will be taken through Friday, March 29, 2019, or until funds are exhausted. This program provides assistance to local residents for payment of their heating bills. To be...
Privette Arrested on Breaking & Entering, Stolen Vehicle Charges
-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office On March 21, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Unit arrested Dustin Privette, a Franklin County resident. Dustin Privette was charged with the following: one (1) count of Break and Enter, one (1) count of Larceny after Break and Enter, and one (1) count of Felony Larceny of Stolen...
Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Dept. to Hold Indoor Yard Sale
-Information courtesy Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Department There will be an indoor yard sale on Saturday, April 6, 2019, from 7 a.m. until noon at the Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Department located on US Highway 1 in Ridgeway, NC. Money from this sale will go to help high school youth from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church...
‘Charlotte’s Web’ to Delight School Children, Families Alike
Part of the Educational Series The heartwarming literary classic “Charlotte’s Web” by E.B. White comes to life on stage! Enjoy this beautifully staged production that will be presented by children for children. Two performances will be available for schools at 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2019. *Approximate length: 2 hrs, 15...
DA Waters: 16 & 17-Year-Olds to be Tried as Juveniles Effective Dec. 1
District Attorney Mike Waters was on Monday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the “Raise the Age” Initiative, an NC Legislature-passed law that will raise the age of juvenile jurisdiction for nonviolent crimes to age 18 effective December 1, 2019. According to Waters, this change will significantly increase the juvenile court workload as...
Update: No Serious Injuries Reported in Warren Co. Activity Bus Rollover
Warren County Schools’ Assistant Superintendent Dr. Frank Polakiewicz contacted WIZS News Monday afternoon to follow up with information about the Warren County activity bus that rolled over this past Friday afternoon. Injuries were minor to all the occupants of the bus. Dr. Polakiewicz said everyone aboard was transported to nearby hospitals but all were released...
Vance Co. Schools Announces Upcoming End-of-Year Activities
-Press Release, Vance County Schools Vance County schools have a variety of events planned as this school year enters its last two months of instruction and activities with our students. More events are being planned, but below are a few that are currently scheduled: April 10, 9-11:30 a.m. at Dabney Elementary – second-grade students attend...
West End Community Watch Hears From Animal Services at March Meeting
-Write up courtesy Claire Catherwood, West End Community Watch Notes from the West End Community Watch meeting held on March 19, 2019: The speaker for March 19 was Frankie Nobles, chief of Animal Services for Vance County and Henderson. The name was changed to “Animal Services” from “Animal Shelter” because the new title better fits...
Rec. Baseball & Softball Opening Ceremony/Picture Day to Honor Local Youth
-Information and flyer courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center Henderson Vance Recreation & Parks will hold the 2019 Baseball and Softball Opening Ceremony/Picture Day on Saturday, April 13, 2019, beginning at 10 a.m. This event will be held at the George Watkins Field #3 at the Aycock Recreation Complex, 307...
