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— press release courtesy of Vance County Schools Vance County Schools welcomes Jacob “Aaron” Elliott, a native of Vance County, as the Head Football Coach at Vance County High School. A graduate of Southern Vance High School, Elliott went on to attend Liberty University. He began his career in public safety, serving in both Emergency […]
Three individuals are in custody in connection with the exchange of gunfire that occurred last weekend outside a West Andrews Avenue convenience store. According to Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow, Jordan Turnage, Charles Green and one juvenile all surrendered themselves to authorities. Turnage, 21, of Creedmoor, is charged with assault with a deadly weapon with […]
-information courtesy of Maria Parham Health Maria Parham Health’s Kelly Blackwell has been recognized as the facility’s 2022 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of LifePoint Health’s facilities who “profoundly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values on which the company was founded,” according to a press statement […]
Henderson police are searching for four suspects in connection with an exchange of gunfire outside a convenience store on West Andrews Avenue Saturday afternoon. Police Chief Marcus Barrow spoke with John C. Rose on Tuesday’s Town Talk and provided an update on the weekend incident that took place over the course of about one minute […]
Red Cross officials have some safety suggestions for people as they prepare for the Memorial Day holiday – and don’t forget pets as we head into the warmer summer months. “Summer is a great time of year to get outside and have fun with your friends and loved ones,” said Barry Porter, Regional CEO of […]
There’s still time to apply for the Business Recovery Grant Program through the N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR). This second phase of applications has approximately $200 million left in funding for eligible businesses. While there is a June 1 deadline, all applications will be considered after June 1, according to information from the local Chambers of […]
Even with today’s high gas prices, the State Highway Patrol expects about 35 million folks to be on the road during the long Memorial Day weekend. And although the following safety suggestions aren’t new, they do bear repeating as a way to ensure safe travels on the state’s 80,000 miles of roads, highways and interstates. […]
WIZS Radio · TownTalk 05-25-22
Update: 6:55 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2022 – Police Chief Marcus Barrow told WIZS News, “Lonte Alston is in custody. He surrendered himself to Detectives tonight (Tuesday) at the Magistrates office. He is at the Vance County Detention Facility without bond.” — original press release — On May 18, 2022, at approximately 10:15 PM, officers […]
Information courtesy of Governor’s Highway Safety Program The statewide Memorial Day Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign kicked off Monday and for the next couple of weeks, law enforcement officers in all 100 counties will be keeping an extra eye out to make sure everyone riding in vehicles is buckled up for safety. “Although citizens […]
