Entries by WIZS Staff

VGCC To Host Applied Technology Programs Open Houses July 30, Aug. 5

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— information courtesy of VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel Vance-Granville Community College is hosting two Applied Technology Program Open Houses for new and prospective students. Stop by on Wednesday, July 30, between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. or Tuesday, August 5, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. to explore VGCC’s Applied Technology programs in […]

Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Yellow Jackets

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Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: Yellow Jackets can be controlled at night by applying hornet spray into the nest. Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs. Click Play! WIZS Radio · Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: […]

Fatal Overdose Traced to Henderson Dealer Leads to Federal Prison Sentence

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— Press Release A Henderson man whose distribution of fentanyl led to a fatal overdose has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison. Keymon Leahke Cofield, a/k/a “Keymoney,” a/k/a “Boi Fat,” 25, pleaded guilty on April 22, 2025, to charges of distribution of fentanyl and heroin and possession with intent to distribute both substances. […]

Maria Parham Health Adds SmartRobotics Surgical System To Assist With Orthopedic Surgeries

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— courtesy of Maria Parham Health Public Information Officer Donna Young Maria Parham Health announces the addition to its complement of orthopedic care the Mako SmartRobotics™ surgical system, a cutting-edge innovation now available to qualified patients undergoing joint replacement procedures. This advanced technology brings new levels of precision, personalization and potential recovery benefits to patients […]

NC AG Jackson Secures Conviction in State Withholding Tax Embezzlement Case

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Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced Friday, July 25 that the former owner of several North Carolina assisted living facilities, Charles L. Gross, Jr., pleaded guilty to nine counts of aiding and abetting embezzlement of state property. Gross will serve 10-21 months in prison, pay restitution and complete 100 hours of community service. “This business owner […]

Vance County Schools Host Open Houses Thursday, Aug. 7 As 2025-26 School Year Approaches

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Parents of Vance County Schools students, if you’re beginning to have thoughts of back-to-school shopping and dates for Open Houses as summer vacation becomes measured in days instead of weeks, there’s a website for you. School leaders have posted a whole list of dates at https://www.vcs.k12.nc.us/news/~board/news/post/back-to-school-2025-2026 to provide information that’s just a click away. Open […]