Entries by WIZS Staff

Local Man Faces Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop

-information courtesy of Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame  A Henderson man faces drug charges following a traffic stop conducted by the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics unit in mid-August. According to a press statement issued late Tuesday afternoon by Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame, a vehicle driven by Devon Rhodes was stopped and officers developed […]

Maria Parham Health Schedules Free Prostate Screening Event Sept. 14

Maria Parham Health has scheduled its annual free prostate screening for Thursday, Sept. 14. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month, and Maria Parham is offering the screening event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at its Henderson location on Ruin Creek Road The American Cancer Society recommends that all men 50 and older should be […]

Driving This Holiday Weekend? Remember: Booze It And Lose It

State and local law enforcement officers will be out in force over the holiday weekend and beyond as part of the “Labor Day Booze It & Lose It” campaign, so as you plan to enjoy a last summertime hurrah, make sure those plans include having a designated driver. Don’t drink and drive. Increased patrols and […]

The Local Skinny! Upcoming Events At Perry Memorial Library

The official first day of autumn is still a few weeks away, but fall programs at Perry Memorial Library are getting started this week. Youth Services Director Melody Peters said things are shaping up for a wonderful fall at the library – come on in and have some fun! Mother Goose story time is starting […]

Granville Health System Gets 4 Stars From Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services

Granville Health System has received a four-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for delivering exceptional patient-centered care and ensuring their well-being. “The Hospital Compare ratings evaluate crucial facets such as patient experience, safety protocols, care efficiency, and clinical outcomes […]

AAA Offers Reminders About Sharing The Road With School Buses

-information from N.C. Department of Insurance and AAA More than 1.5 million students across the state started a new school year today and AAA and the N.C. Department of Insurance have some important reminders when it comes to sharing the roads with buses transporting their precious cargo – schoolchildren. It’s not new information, but the […]

Armed Henderson Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison

— Press Release courtesy of U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of North Carolina A Henderson man was sentenced today to 180 months in prison for trafficking fentanyl and possession of firearms. On March 20, 2023, Neno King, 31, pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute a quantity of heroin and fentanyl, […]

Convocation Kicks Off New School Year For Vance County Schools, Teachers, Staff

-Courtesy of Aarika Sandlin, VCS Chief Officer of Communication & Innovative Support Vance County Schools’ staff gathered on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023 at McGregor Hall for Convocation to celebrate the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year. This annual event brings staff from all 16 schools, transportation, maintenance and district office together. This year, the event […]

Chamber Launches Student Leadership Institute For Rising Sophomores, Juniors

The Henderson Vance County Chamber of Commerce is launching a new Student Leadership Institute this fall. The program is designed to educate young leaders by providing experiences and motivating them to take an active role in their community, according to Vanessa Jones, the Chamber’s director of Programs. Open to public, private, charter and homeschool rising […]