Entries by WIZS Staff

The Local Skinny! Triangle North Begins Grant Cycle

The Triangle North Healthcare Foundation is accepting letters of interest through April 1 as it opens the 2024 grant cycle.  The foundation, a regional health care organization awards grants for programs in five focus areas: child well-being; chronic disease; mental and substance abuse disorders, nutrition and physical activity; and reproductive health. Nonprofit organizations, government agencies […]

Stolen Car Runs, Crashes, Driver Arrested

ON FEBRUARY 21 AROUND 10:00 AM, AN OFFICER WITH THE HENDERSON POLICE DEPARTMENT LOCATED A STOLEN 2014 DODGE CHARGER IN THE AREA ON N. COOPER DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPORTED STOLEN FROM ROANOKE RAPIDS. THE VEHICLE FLED FROM THE OFFICER AND PROCEEDED ONTO I-85 NORTH. THE VEHICLE EXITED I-85 AT THE 213 OFF-RAMP. THE VEHICLE […]

Jason Ayscue, 43, Arrested on Multiple Counts Breaking, Entering, Larceny

ON FEBRUARY 22, THE VANCE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION ARRESTED JASON AYSCUE, 43, FOR MULTIPLE COUNTS OF BREAKING AND ENTERING, AND LARCENY AFTER BREAKING AND ENTERING. THESE CHARGES WERE IN CONNECTION WITH BREAKING AND ENTERINGS THAT OCCURRED AT PETRO MART (822 SATTERWHITE POINT ROAD) ON JANUARY 26, 2024, SHOOTERS TAVERN (2915 US 1/158 […]

4,680 Dosage Units of Heroin and 2,256 Grams of Marijuana

Press Release Information: On February 21, 2024, Officers of the Henderson Police Department served narcotic search warrants at 1409 Reservoir Street and 2555 Raleigh Road. During the service of both warrants, approximately 4,680 dosage units of heroin, 2,256 grams of marijuana, $16,815.00 in U.S. Currency, and four (4) handguns were seized. 28-year-old Kayvon Amon Horton […]

Pop The Hood: Conventional vs. Synthetic Motor Oil

Thank you for listening to Pop The Hood on WIZS! Changing the oil in your car or truck is probably one of the most important – if not THE most important – piece of maintenance you can do to care for your vehicle’s engine. Up for debate is when to change the oil – is […]

TownTalk: Shamrocks On Breckenridge Friday, Mar. 15

With the Shamrocks on Breckenridge just more than three weeks away, Amanda Walker Ellis has a couple of items on her radar: As treasurer of the Downtown Development Commission, Ellis is hopeful to get a few more sponsors; as a member of the Promotions Committee, she’s all about getting the word out for folks to […]

TownTalk: Tax Prep Help Available

The IRS is offering assistance to eligible tax filers during special Saturday hours at a couple of locations in Granville County beginning this Saturday, Feb. 24. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs are available to offer free tax help for taxpayers who qualify. Representative of the two […]

Events At Perry Library; Mayor To Read To Youngsters

Henderson Mayor Melissa Elliott will take a break from her duties with the city for a bit next week when she visits Perry Memorial Library to read a storybook to youngsters and then hang around to answer questions about what it’s like to be mayor. Youth Services Director Melody Peters said the Tuesday, Feb. 27 […]