Entries by WIZS Staff

Unused Seatbelt Leads To Arrest Of Suspect On Other Charges

From the Office of Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame On Friday, Sept. 22 the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 39 near Vanco Mill Road. The traffic stop was a result of the driver not wearing his seatbelt. During the traffic stop, an open container of alcohol was seen […]

TownTalk: GOP Chair Barrier Discusses Local Elections

This TownTalk segment is part of continuing coverage of the upcoming nonpartisan municipal elections on Oct. 10 in Henderson. Early voting is underway and continues through Oct. 7. Of the 17 candidates on the ballot for the Henderson municipal elections, only one is a registered Republican, but county Republican leaders had a chance to sit […]

Join In For CommUNITY Cleanup Day Friday, Sept. 29

Don’t be a litterbug. It’s that simple. But it’s easier said than done. Unsightly trash along roadsides or sidewalks detracts from the overall beauty of a downtown street or neighborhood. Whether you live, work or go to school in the city of Henderson, you’re invited to take part in CommUNITY Cleanup Day on Friday, Sept. […]

TownTalk: Ward 4 At-Large Candidates Answer Questions

Note: This is the fifth of five TownTalk segments to provide election coverage for the upcoming Oct. 10 municipal elections in Henderson. Today, we’ll hear from the candidates for the Ward 4 at-large seat. WIZS posed the same questions to all 17 candidates running for the five races – mayor, Ward 1 and Ward 2 […]

The Local Skinny! Relay For Life To Take Place September 30th

The Vance County Relay for Life is resuming its efforts after several years of reduced activity because of pandemic restrictions. The entire community is invited to the Henderson Family YMCA on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. to participate, honor and remember. Freddie Harris and Donald Matthews shared details about the event […]

FVW Opportunity Inc. Offers ‘YouthBuild’ Program For Vance County Youth

Franklin Vance Warren Opportunity, Inc. has a special program designed to help young people overcome obstacles to employment and develop valuable skills to help keep them in the workforce. The YouthBuild program is for Vance County residents ages 16-24 who want to get their GED and who are interested in a career in construction. Income […]

TownTalk: Ward 3 At-Large Candidates Answer Questions

Note: This is the fourth of five TownTalk segments to provide election coverage for the upcoming Oct. 10 municipal elections in Henderson. Today, we’ll hear from the candidates for the Ward 3 at-large seat. WIZS posed the same questions to all 17 candidates running for the five races – mayor, Ward 1 and Ward 2 […]

What Happened at Henderson Walmart Friday? Fortunately, Nothing!

Press Release: On September 15, 2023 at 12:43 PM, officers with the Henderson Police Department were dispatched to Walmart, 200 N. Cooper Drive, in reference to a report of an armed subject. Multiple officers with the department arrived on scene within minutes of the call being dispatched. Upon arrival, neither the reporting party nor the […]

Spiess Named Granville Veterans Services Director

The newly named Veteran Services officer for Granville County is a familiar face taking on a new role. Albert “A.J.” Spiess was Veteran Services technician for the past year and becomes the department director to assist local veterans and their families access state and federal programs and resources. “After a rewarding year working with Granville […]