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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...
United Way’s 2019 Grant Application Process Now Open
-Information courtesy The United Way of Vance County The United Way of Vance County grant application process for 2019 is now open. The local United Way is accepting grant applications now through April 15, 2019, from nonprofit agencies that seek to provide assistance to disadvantaged citizens in Vance and Warren counties in the areas of...
Register Now for 14th Annual Relay for Life KLCC Golf Tournament
-Information and application courtesy Jeanette Brummitt, Angels Among Us, Relay Team Captain It’s getting closer to time for outdoor fun at Kerr Lake Country Club! “Angels Among Us” is holding their 14th Annual Relay for Life Golf Tournament on Friday, May 31, 2019, at Kerr Lake Country Club. The team is working diligently and expediently to...
VGCC to Offer Open House at All Four Campuses
-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College Vance-Granville Community College will hold an Open House on Saturday, April 6, 2019, from 9 a.m. until noon, at all four of its campuses. VGCC staff members and faculty will be available during those hours to provide information on the enrollment process, academic programs and student support services. Visitors will...
Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection & Recycling Day – April 27
-Information and flyer courtesy the Vance County Appearance Commission The annual Vance County Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Recycling Day event will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the City Operations Center at 900 South Beckford Drive in Henderson. The event is free and open to all...
