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Jarvis Dante Perry, Suspect in Vance Co. Murder, Found in Oxford
Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow told WIZS News that as of 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2019, Jarvis Dante Perry was in custody. Perry is a suspect in a shooting case in Henderson. According to an earlier press release from Chief Barrow, Saturday, February 9 around 2 a.m. in the 400 block of Charles Street...
Section of Dabney Dr. to Close This Evening for Sewer Line Repair
-Information courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson Dabney Drive will be closed for through traffic from Coble Boulevard to Roanoke Avenue beginning Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at 10 p.m. The work should be completed by 12 p.m. on Thursday, February 14, 2019. This closure is necessary to repair a sewer line across Dabney...
New Orleans-Themed ‘Mardi Paws’ Fundraiser to Benefit Local Animal Services
Frankie Nobles, chief of Vance County Animal Services, was on Wednesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the upcoming “Mardi Paws” fundraiser to be held at Kerr Lake Country Club in Henderson on Saturday, February 23, 2019, from 7 p.m. until midnight. Hosted by West Hills Veterinary Centre, the Mardi Gras-themed event will...
Story of ‘Two Races, One Family’ to Come ‘Home’ to Granville County
-Press Release, Granville County Government What started as two separate genealogical research projects – one by a woman of primarily African ancestry and one by a man of European descent – eventually intersected when a DNA match connected the two, leading them back to Granville County. The story of the ancestral search of Pamela Williams...
Granville Vance Public Health Announces Funding Still Available for WIC Program
-Information courtesy Granville County Government’s Facebook page UPDATE FROM GRANVILLE VANCE PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The WIC program still has funding available, even with the risk of a second (potential) government shutdown. NC eWIC cards will still work at grocery stores that accept WIC benefits. Call your local WIC office at 919-693-1333 (Granville County) or 252-492-3147...
Regulators Notify Industry Regarding CBD Products in the Marketplace
-Press Release, N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is sending out letters next week to manufacturers and retailers who sell products containing CBD oil, detailing what is legal to sell in North Carolina. “Under federal Food and Drug Administration laws, CBD is considered a drug,” said...
Thomas Arrested on 52 Felony Drug Violations; Million Dollar Bond Set
-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office On February 6, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit, Special Response Team, Community Action Team and agents with North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE), arrested Vance County resident, Jhi’Tay Thomas, on 52 Felony drug violations. This investigation began when the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit received...
Bundy Appointed Chief Finance Officer for Vance County Schools
-Press Release, Vance County Schools Michael Bundy has been appointed as the new chief officer for Finance and Business Operations for Vance County Schools. Members of the Vance County Board of Education approved his appointment at their regular monthly meeting this evening. Bundy is joining Vance County Schools after serving since September of 2015 as the...
Hopper: 5th Dimension, Other Headlining Acts Offer ‘World-Class’ Entertainment
Mark Hopper, chair of the Embassy Cultural Center Foundation, was on Tuesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center’s ability to attract big headlining acts. One such act, 5th Dimension, will be performing this Saturday, February 16, 2019, at 8 p.m. at the performing arts center located at 201...
