Entries by John C. Rose

TownTalk: MLK, Inauguration

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Click Play to enjoy our TownTalk radio broadcast from 1-20-25, MLK Day and Inauguration Day. WIZS Radio · 01-20-25 WIZS TownTalk – Local Skinny – News – Inauguration – MLK

Hassan Kingsberry To Fill Dual Roles; City Manager and Part-Time City Attorney

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Monday at noon the Henderson City Council met for a special called meeting and entered into closed session for a personnel matter. When the council returned to council chambers at City Hall, Mayor Melissa Elliott seemed to indicate the council would hear two motions. Hassan Kingsberry, who became interim city attorney after Rix Edwards resigned […]

All Vance County Public School Campuses Closed Friday (9-27-24)

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— from Vance County Schools “Due to the forecast of high winds and potential power outages, all VCS campuses will be closed on Friday, September 27th. The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority.” ••••••••••••••••••••••••• As well, the Tiny House open house event for Sept. 27 is canceled at Vance […]

Sheriff Warns Folks Are Scamming Using His Name

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In another brazen scam, unlawfully using the names of local law enforcement officials, a Henderson resident is out $14,000. Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame said the local scammers used his name and that of Lieutenant Goolsby. The victim in this case was convinced to go to a local Food Lion and send out a money […]

Criminal District Court Cancelled 8-8-24

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Hon. Henry Gupton, clerk of court in Vance County, told WIZS News criminal district court is cancelled 8-8-24. Gupton said, “Our district court judge has decided to cancel district court today … Let me be clear.  Criminal district (court) is cancelled but not civil district.”

Vance County Schools with Respect to Storm System Debby

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— UPDATE 4PM WEDNESDAY Vance County Schools has announced that due to “severe weather predictions for our region, including high winds, heavy rain, and potential power outages, (Vance public schools) will operate on an early dismissal schedule for Thursday, August 8.” – EM Rollins STEAM Academy will close at 12:00 PM. – Vance County High […]

Vance Commissioners to Receive Proposed Budget May 28

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The chairman of the Vance County Board of Commissioners, Dan Brummitt, has called a special meeting for Tuesday, May 28 so commissioners can receive the proposed budget. A period of transition in leadership positions within the county, including the finance director position, has apparently caused things to move more slowly than in previous years.  Just […]

Life Safety Aspect Results in City Shutting Down Hotel

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City, county and state leaders determined Monday that power to Hotel 121 on Parham Road will be cut no later than 4 p.m. Tuesday in response to various public health and structural safety issues, displacing 40 families including 70 children and 58 adults, which has set off a groundswell of support for both short-term needs […]

New Vance County Location for 2024 Second Primary Early Voting Site

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Deputy Director Shelly Wood and Vance County Elections Director Haley Rawles informed WIZS News Monday that due to the need of an emergency shelter locally, “Beginning Tuesday, May 7, 2024, the early voting site for the 2024 second primary will be moving from the Eaton Johnson Youth Services Building. “The new (voting) location for this […]