Entries by WIZS Staff

Vance County Schools Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration 2021-2022

According to the Vance County Schools motto, “The Wow Starts Now!” Public Information Officer Aarika Sandlin wrote in a news release, “We are excited to kick off our registration for Pre-K and Kindergarten students!” She indicated there will be virtual information sessions taking place on March 10 at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.  This is […]

COVID-19 Update: March 4, 2021

— courtesy of Granville Vance Public Health There have been 5,263 cases of COVID-19 in Granville County and 4,391 cases of COVID-19 in Vance County for a total of 9,654 across the health district. Sadly, there have been 76 deaths as a result of COVID-19 in Granville County and 81 deaths in Vance County. As […]

Shooting in Henderson Lands Convicted Felon in Federal Prison

Press Release – A Henderson man was sentenced yesterday to 96 months in prison for Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. According to court documents and other evidence, Jerome Cozart, 31, engaged in a shootout with another individual at a convenience store on East Andrews Avenue in Henderson.  Video surveillance shows the two men […]

More Than 1 Million Pounds of Roadside Litter Collected This Year

— press release courtesy of NCDOT RALEIGH – As part of its litter removal efforts, N.C. Department of Transportation crews, contractors and volunteers have now collected more than 1 million pounds of litter from roadsides statewide this year. “We are only just beginning this year’s efforts to clean up and prevent litter on our roadsides,” […]

Latest Local Virus and Vaccine Update (2-25-21)

The following has been cut and pasted from email correspondence from Lisa Harrison, director Granville Vance Public Health: There have been 5,157 cases of COVID-19 in Granville County and 4,258 cases of COVID-19 in Vance County for a total of 9,415 across the health district. Sadly, there have been 76 deaths as a result of […]

Spring 2021 Equine Program Series Warren County Center

Area horse owners are invited to participate in the Spring Equine Program Series at the Warren County Center. The three-part series begins on Tuesday, Mar. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Shannon Pratt-Phillips, DVM, will discuss proper nutrition and feed resources. The second program is set for Tuesday, Mar. 30 at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Katie Sheets, […]