Entries by WIZS Staff

3 GCPS Elementary Schools Earn Kudos In US News And World Report Ranking Program

Three elementary schools in the southern end of Granville County have earned “Best Elementary Schools” badges from U.S. News and World Report, according to Granville County Public Schools Public Information Officer Courtney Currin. Butner-Stem Elementary, Tar River Elementary and Wilton Elementary each placed among the top 40 percent of public elementary schools in North Carolina. […]

The Local Skinny! Workforce and Continuing Education Open House at VGCC

Vance-Granville Community College is hosting a Workforce and Continuing Education Open House at the Henderson campus on Saturday, Nov. 16. School representatives will be on hand from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help prospective students learn more about the programs available across the four campuses. Whether pursuing opportunities after high school or looking for […]

Handcrafted Holiday Market Saturday, Nov. 16 At Vance Regional Farmers Market

The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is hosting its annual Handcrafted Holiday Market tomorrow, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. and there’s sure to be something for everyone to enjoy! The much-anticipated holiday event transforms the market with a variety of homemade gifts sprinkled amid the bounty from fall gardens. In addition to handmade crafts, […]

TownTalk: Farmers Appreciation Day Celebration

The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is located close to where Leo Kelly remembers his family farmed. They weren’t big farmers, Kelly told a group gathered at the farmers market Thursday for the inaugural Farmers Appreciation Day in Vance County, but he remembers chickens, hogs and having spring, summer and fall gardens. Kelly, vice chair […]

The Local Skinny! Henderson Police Department To Participate In CALEA Assessment

– Press release from Henderson Police Dept. Capt. Chris Ball The Henderson Police Department will have a site-based assessment in early December as part of the reaccreditation process with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. The local police department has held accredited status since 2002. The evaluation will take place Dec. 9-12, during […]

3 Face Variety Of Drug, Larceny Charges Following Traffic Stop

— press release from the Henderson Police Department On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, an officer with the Henderson Department located a vehicle that was involved in a retail theft from Walmart the previous day. The suspect of the larceny was observed in the passenger seat of the vehicle and a traffic stop was conducted. The […]

Chamber Hosts Business After Hours Nov. 14 At ACIM Food Bank

Stop by Area Congregations in Ministry tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 14 on the way home from work or errands for a Business After Hours, sponsored by the Granville County Chamber of Commerce. ACIM is located at 634 Roxboro Rd. The event will be from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This event is a wonderful opportunity to […]