Entries by John C. Rose

VGCC guest speaker starts series on the brain

— courtesy VGCC Phil Dixon is passionate about the human brain, and he communicated his passion in a fascinating Jan. 30 discussion that kicked off a series of three lectures hosted by Vance-Granville Community College, entitled “Using Your Brain for a Change.” Originally from England, Dixon has lived in Oxford, N.C., for less than a […]

Retiring VGCC employee honored by Governor

— press release from VGCC Retiring VGCC employee honored by Governor Longtime Vance-Granville Community College Child Care Specialist Deborah J. Harris was recently honored with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine from North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper as she prepared to retire. The award was presented to her on the governor’s behalf by the […]

9th Judicial District Redistricting Meeting of Jan 31, 2018

9th Judicial District Redistricting Meeting of Jan 31, 2018 For the second time in as many months, NC House Representative Terry Garrison, Democrat for Vance, Granville and Warren Counties, and NC Legislative Senator Angela Bryant, Democrat for Vance and Warren Counties, teamed up to present valuable information to the people of this area. The specific […]

GCPS Looks to Punish Those Involved in Intolerable Acts at Jan 26 Game

According to a press release issued by Granville County Public Schools and Dr. Stan Winborn, Public Information Officer, the school system is working closely with law enforcement to investigate an incident this past Friday, January 26, 2018, at a Varsity Girls Basketball game. The press release provided to WIZS News is listed below in its […]

Two Fatalities in Monday Evening Accident, Jan 29, 2018

According to the investigating Trooper with the North Carolina Highway Patrol, two people died in this accident early Monday evening.  Norman Soloman, 67, of Warrenton and Jason Plummber, 47, of Middleburg. Both men were riding in a Buick passenger car.  The two occupants of a Toyota were transported to Maria Parham with non-life threatening injuries.  It […]

Vance County Judicial Redistricting Resolution Meeting Tuesday, Jan 30, 2018

According to a press release issued by Vance County, there will be a special called meeting of the Vance County Commissioners on Tuesday, January 30.  It will take place at 8:45 a.m. in the Perry Memorial Library Farm Bureau Room located at 205 Breckenridge Street. The press release continues that the purpose of the special […]

Maria Parham Health Implementing New Visitor Restrictions during Flu Season

— Press Release from Maria Parham Health Maria Parham Health Implementing New Visitor Restrictions during Flu Season Henderson, NC (January 12, 2018) – Our primary goal at Maria Parham Health is to provide the best quality of care in an environment that is safe for our patients. To protect them, at times we must manage […]