Entries by WIZS Staff

VCS On 1-Hr. Delay For Wednesday, Jan. 15; Tuesday’s Info Sessions Postponed

Vance County Schools will operate on a one-hour delay on Wednesday, Jan. 15. While remnants of last weekend’s snow and ice largely have gone away, VCS chief communications officer Aarika Sandlin said Tuesday that the delay will allow buses to operate during daylight hours, ensuring the safety of students and staff. But other events scheduled […]

TownTalk: Man Dies In Weekend House Fire On Reservoir Street

A local man died in a house fire on Reservoir Street Sunday afternoon. Henderson Fire Chief Tim Twisdale said firefighters were dispatched to 1418 Reservoir St. at 4:37 p.m. When they arrived, Twisdale said the whole left side of the house was engulfed in flames, and the remainder of the structure was filled with smoke. […]

The Local Skinny! Bryan Cohn Sworn In NC House 32

Bryan Cohn was sworn in last week to begin his term as District 32 representative in the N.C. House, which includes Vance and Granville counties. Cohn edged out incumbent Frank Sossamon by a final total of 228 votes in one of several close races in the Nov. 5 general election. Following appeals and challenges, the […]

TownTalk: H-V Chamber Vision, Partnerships, 2025 Commitment

Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce President Sandra Wilkerson is looking forward to the day when the trains will again rumble down the tracks near downtown Henderson. The city’s history is closely linked to rail service that has all but dried up over the past few decades, but with talk of the S-Line passenger rail that will […]