Entries by WIZS Staff

Granville Names Charla Duncan Economic Development Director

Charla Duncan has been selected to be Granville County’s Economic Development director. Duncan returns to Granville County government with more than 10 years of experience in economic development and local government administration. She is set to begin in the new role May 1. In her new role, Duncan will lead the county’s economic development recruitment and […]

Upcoming Community Resource Festival Shaping Up To Be Largest Yet

With more than 100 vendors already registered, the Community Resource Festival 2025 is shaping up to be the largest resource gathering in two counties, and organizers are eager to provide the community with valuable information and a fun day of networking. The third annual event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, […]

A Chase, 30 Shots Fired, and Manhunt Ends in Under 24 Hours

UPDATE April 3: On April 1, 2025, at approximately 11:30pm, deputies from the Vance County Sheriff’s Office assisted officers from the Henderson Police Department in their attempt to apprehend a fleeing suspect from a traffic stop. The suspect, identified as Markus Hilliard, fled officers from the Henderson Police Department during a traffic stop. Deputies assisted […]

Local DMV Offices To Open At 7 A.M. Beginning Monday, Apr. 7

–information courtesy of N.C. Dept. of Transportation The N.C Division of Motor Vehicles is set to again extend service hours at its driver license offices beginning next week. On April 7, 42 offices – including the DMV offices in Henderson, Oxford and Louisburg – will join 50 others that will be opening an hour early […]