Entries by John C. Rose

Henderson Driver License Office Closed Until At Least 2 P.M. Friday

UPDATE: The Henderson Driver License office has reopened as of 1:50 p.m. Friday Original Update: WIZS News learned at 7:30 a.m. Friday that the Henderson Driver License Office is expected to be closed until at least 2 p.m. Friday. A spokesperson with DMV and NCDOT told WIZS, “The Driver License office in Henderson will be […]

Short Term, Depopulate; Long Term, What Does Architect Firm Think

At a Vance County Board of Commissioners special called meeting Monday afternoon at 4 o’clock, a motion was voted on and passed 4 to 2 in favor of moving forward with an existing request for quote (RFQ) between the county and Mosley Architects for work at the existing jail as well as building a new […]

TownTalk: MLK, Inauguration

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

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)

— 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

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

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

— 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

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 […]