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Blood Gang Member Sentenced to 17 Years for Possession Charges
-Press Release, U.S. Department of Justice RALEIGH – The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Robert J. Higdon, Jr., announced today, Senior United States District Judge W. Earl Britt sentenced BAKARI MAURICE TEACHEY aka “Double R”, 27 a Rocky Mount resident, to 210 months imprisonment followed by 3 years of supervised...
Summer Heat Means Hot Car Danger for Children & Pets
-Information courtesy Lynn Allred, Public Information Officer, Granville County Government Sizzling temperatures are here and that means hot car dangers for kids and for pets – even if left for just a few minutes. Granville County Government offers a reminder that if you see a child or a pet in a locked car during the...
Parenting Tip of the Week – 7/2/18
-Weekly parenting tips provided courtesy of Jean Bell, Parenting Education Coordinator, Vance County Cooperative Extension Fireworks Safety Holiday fireworks can be great fun but can be dangerous if not used safely. The National Council on Fireworks Safety has some great tips to help make your celebration fun and safe: Use fireworks outdoors in a clear...
Local Independence Day Events Sure to Entertain
Check out the 2018 Independence Day celebrations happening in the local area. There are enough events to keep you and the entire family fed and entertained all week long! WIZS wishes you and your family a very happy and SAFE July 4th holiday! Saturday, June 30 – Fireworks over the water at Kerr Lake...
Peak Season Kickoff at Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market
-Information courtesy Tracy Madigan, Market Manager, Vance County Regional Farmers Market This Saturday, June 30 marks the peak season kickoff of the Vance County Regional Farmers Market, 210 Southpark Drive, Henderson. This week you will find beets, cabbage, cantaloupes, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, garlic, grapes, green beans, lettuce (hydroponic), onions, peaches, peppers, potatoes, squash, tomatoes (green...
Granville Co. Board of Commissioners to Meet Mon., July 2
-Information courtesy Debra A. Weary, Clerk to the Board, Granville County The Granville County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, July 2, 2018, at 7 p.m. at the Granville Expo and Convention Center, 4185 US Highway 15 South, Oxford. Agenda items include: Consent Agenda – Contingency Summary Introduction, Recognition and Presentations – Introduction of Civic...
Ashley Grove Baptist to Celebrate Homecoming
-Information courtesy Pastor Perry Sharpe, Ashley Grove Baptist Church Ashley Grove Baptist Church, 2425 Nutbush Rd in Henderson, will be celebrating Homecoming/Family & Friends Day on Sunday, July 8 at 11 a.m. Minister Adrian Davis from Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church will be the guest speaker. Music will be performed by the Hargrove Family and...
