Entries by WIZS Staff

Henderson Municipal Election 2023 Updates

— UPDATE 3 p.m., Tuesday, July 25 One candidate for the Ward 3 at-large seat on the Henderson City Council has withdrawn from the race and one of the five mayoral candidates faces a challenge that calls into question his eligibility. Vance County Board of Elections Director Melody Vaughan confirmed Tuesday that Daniel Blasky has withdrawn […]

Register Now For Upcoming Workshop About Growing Cover Crops July 28

Farmers all over the world grow cover crops for a variety of reasons: to protect the soil, increase yield, reduce erosion and much more. Come to a workshop next week on cover crops to learn how using a cover crop in your garden or fields could benefit you and your farm. Dr. Chris Reberg Horton […]

Kittrell, Middleburg Voters Have Candidates For Nov. 7 Election

The towns of Kittrell and Middleburg have a slate of candidates who have filed for mayor and seats on the town councils. The elections will be held Nov. 7, according to Vance County Board of Elections Director Melody Vaughan. Incumbent Mayor Jerry Joyner is running unopposed in Kittrell and there are three candidates for three […]

TownTalk: County Commissioners Hear from Vance Recovery

Vance Recovery is part of the Vance County Substance Abuse Collaborative, a group of providers that work each day to help clients who are battling opioid addiction. John Mattocks is Vance Recovery’s program director and he spoke on behalf of the county collaborative to Vance County Board of Commissioners during the public comment section of […]

Granville Veterans’ Services Can Help

There’s a short list of important documents that everyone needs to keep track of – a driver’s license and Social Security card are two of the big ones that nobody wants to lose. But U.S. military veterans have a form that they have to produce to gain access to benefits and programs – it’s called […]

Henderson Police Arrest Two After Gunshots Fired

-information courtesy of Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow Henderson police arrested two men in connection with a shooting incident that occurred last week. According to information received Monday from Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow, officers were dispatched to the 200 block of E. Rockspring Street at 4:49 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12 in reference to […]

Warren Meeting To Discuss Use Of Opioid Settlement Funding Set For July 31

Warren County leaders and others from the local area are invited to attend a community meeting later this month to learn more about how best to spend the opioid settlement funding the county will receive. In addition to county leaders, leaders from the towns of Warrenton, Norlina and Macon are amond those expected to attend […]

The Local Skinny! Vance County Schools Preps For Opening

(This script features a correction from its first version specically about the open house event. The Viper Nation Fall Open House will be held for all high school students on August 3rd at 5 p.m.) That day that everyone knew was coming, but hoped it wouldn’t be here quite so fast, is suddenly knocking on […]