Entries by WIZS Staff

TownTalk: VGCC Celebrates 40 Years Of Golf

Calling all golfers! Make plans to play a round of golf, celebrate 40 years of teeing it up for Vance-Granville Community College and help students, all at once. 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the VGCC tournament, and Sheri Jones, associate director for the VGCC Foundation said there are plenty of opportunities to support the […]

CPOH Shelter Making Progress Toward May Move; Many Ways For Community To Help

The transformation from church facility to men’s shelter continues at the former City Road Methodist Church location, and there are many opportunities for the community to help in advance of a hopeful May move-in date. An immediate need is for groups to provide or sponsor meals for the next couple of months, according to information […]

One Man Injured In Shooting On N. Clark Street

  PRESS RELEASE from Henderson Police Department On Wednesday, March 13, around 10:28 PM, officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to 213 N. Clark Street in reference to a person who had been shot. Upon arrival, officers found a 67-year-old male suffering from a single gunshot wound to the abdomen. The victim was transported […]

VCS Announces March Student Spotlight Winners

-information courtesy of VCS Chief Communication Officer Aarika Sandlin Three fifth graders representing three different elementary schools have capture honors as Student Spotlight winners for March. Brisa Nunez of Aycock Elementary, Michelle Reyes of Clarke Elementary, and Gabriella Fields of Pinkston have demonstrated exemplary qualities and contributions to their school communities. The Student Spotlight program, […]

Tickets On Sale Now For VGCC Foundation Beer, Wine Tasting Fundraiser Apr. 13

– information courtesy of VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel The Vance-Granville Community College Foundation is hosting a wine and beer tasting event on Saturday, April 13 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at HighRock Farms in Granville County. Tickets are $75. Proceeds of the fundraiser will be used to help support students who find […]

GVPH Director Lisa Harrison Receives State Honor As Health Director Of The Year

Granville Vance Public Health Director Lisa Macon Harrison was named Health Director of the Year at the North Carolina Association of Local Health Directors’ annual awards ceremony in Raleigh. Harrison, who has been at the helm of GVPH for 12 years, was selected based on her commitment to public health and “lifting the work, value […]

Bill Martin – Troop C District 4 – Order of the Long Leaf Pine

William “Bill” Nission Martin retired as a Master Trooper with the State Highway Patrol. His 30 years with the law enforcement agency – every one spent with Troop C District 4 – was a remarkable achievement. But N.C. Rep. Frank Sossamon put some icing on the proverbial cake Sunday, Mar. 10 and presented Martin with […]

Vance Sheriff Curtis Brame: Two Arrested On Drugs, Weapons Charges

– Information from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame On Friday, Mar. 8, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant for illegal drugs at a residence located at 87 Pueblo Lane near the Vance and Franklin county line.  Entry into the home was gained by tactical units from both counties. No injuries were reported. Two […]

Granville Names New Economic Development Director

-information courtesy of Granville County Public Information Officer Terry Hobgood A seasoned professional in the area of economic development has been selected to be Granville County’s new economic development director. Joseph Stallings is scheduled to begin his new job on Mar. 18, bringing with him 13 years’ experience in economic development in Garner, Benson and […]