Entries by WIZS Staff

Commissioners Approve Lower Application Fee For Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market

The Vance County Board of Commissioners on Monday voted to drop the application fee for vendors at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market from $30 to $20 in an effort to attract more potential producers to sell their vegetables, fruit and other products at the seasonal market. Vance County Cooperative Extension Director Dr. Wykia Macon […]

Maria Parham Health Emergency Department Renovation Update

Maria Parham Health is kicking off the first phase of a major renovation to its Emergency Department, with a focus on enhancing care for individuals facing behavioral health challenges. “We are excited to begin this important renovation, which will allow us to provide even better care to those who need it most,” said Bert Beard, CEO […]

Home and Garden Show

On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. The Growing The Spring Vegetable Garden Event will be on Monday March 31, 2025 at 6:30pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. Resist the temptation to plant tall fescue. Prune as soon as possible. Order your bees for pollination ASAP Apply crabgrass preventer […]

Items to Buy and Sell

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Vance County Sheriff: Two Adults, One Juvenile Face Drug Charges

–information from the office of Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame On Thursday, March 6, 2025 members of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at 130 Lynnbank Estates Rd. in  Kittrell after receiving complaints that narcotics were being sold from the residence.  During the search of the residence, investigators located heroin, […]

TownTalk: Rodeo This Weekend at Franklin Brothers Nursery Sunday, March 16

Franklin Brothers Nursery is hosting a rodeo this weekend, featuring barrel racing and more. Thomas Franklin said it’s wholesome entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. And Franklin has plans for more shows in the future – it’s all part of an overall vision to make the best use of the property.  This is just […]

The Local Skinny! Shaw Alumni Event Coming March 29

Join area alumni of Shaw University at an event designed to celebrate education, faith and community impact on Saturday, Mar. 29 in Henderson. The Granville, Vance and Warren alumni chapter invites the community to Shaw Day, which organizers say will promote support and awareness. “This is your chance to support students of Shaw University, engage […]