Entries by WIZS Staff

Vance County To Welcome New Budget And Finance Director Monday, April 1

Vance County has selected a new Budget and Finance director. Stephanie Williams will begin her new role on Monday, Apr. 1 and she said she’s “ready to get to work.” Williams comes to Vance County from Durham County Schools, where she served as director of Fiscal Operations, according to a press release from Vance County […]

Business Spotlight – City Auto

When he was 16, Tony Lamancusa bought a Dodge Charger, and the first thing he did was make it better by taking off the intake and putting in a bigger one. Everything went according to plan. Intake, check, Carburetor, check. Spark plugs, rewiring, check. But when he turned the key, nothing happened. “Nobody ever told […]

Home And Garden Show; Farmers Market Opens Soon

— On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Extension On your mark, get set…Go! To the Vance County Regional Farmers Market, which opens on Saturday, Apr. 20. Market Manager Pat Ayscue and Cooperative Extension Director Wykia Macon welcomesthe public to the 2024 season at the market, where local vendors will share fruits, […]

Franklin County Names New Parks & Rec Director

Information courtesy of Franklin County Public Information Officer James Hicks Franklin County has selected KP Kilpatrick as its new Parks & Recreation director. Kilpatrick will begin work April 1. “I can’t wait to get started here in Franklin County to be a part of the great things going on in the Parks & Recreation Department,” […]

TownTalk: Kittrell Job Corps Hosting Opportunity Fair

The Kittrell Job Corps is sponsoring an “Opportunity Fair” for its students and the wider community – it’s part information to learn more about the Job Corps, part sharing information about community partners and part job fair – a variety of business and industry reps will be on hand to talk with prospective employees. Vernell […]

Celebrate Small Farms Week Mar. 24-30

Small farmers from across the state are in the spotlight as N.C. A&T State University celebrates the 38th annual Small Farms Week. This year’s theme is “New Paths to Profits,” and small farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs will be able to take part in a variety of workshops and educational programs, panel discussions and tours at […]

Sheriff Brame: One Person Faces Drug Charges After Mar. 22 Traffic Stop

— Press release from the office of Vance Sheriff Curtis Brame On or about the 22nd day of March 2024 the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit performed a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of 2868 NC Hwy 39 South, Henderson. The vehicle had multiple traffic violations which violated North Carolina General […]

Sheriff Brame: One Man Arrested In Connection With Mar. 21 Shooting Incident

— Press release from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame On March 21, 2024, Vance County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1300 Walters Street for a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, patrol deputies discovered Napoleon Nicholson with multiple gunshot wounds to his legs. Nicholson was transported to Duke University Hospital for treatment. The Vance County Sheriff’s Office Criminal […]

TownTalk: Citizens Receive Property Tax Evaluation Notices

Now that notices have been sent out to Vance County property owners about the revaluation, there are a few things to keep in mind if you don’t agree with the updated figures. Just keep in mind that property owners who appeal the newly revised appraisals can expect one of three determinations from the appeals process: […]