Entries by WIZS Staff

Brad Knott Sworn In As Congressman Representing N.C. District 13

Brad Knott took the oath of office last week to become North Carolina’s congressman representing the 13th Congressional District, comprised of eight counties, including Granville and Franklin counties. “It is an honor to now serve as the representative for North Carolina’s 13th District. I am both excited and eager to begin working for stronger law […]

Vance County Sheriff: Two Arrested On Drug Charges

— from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame On Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, members of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit and Henderson Police Department executed a search warrant at 117 Foster Rd. Extension in Henderson. Brandon Troy Pat David, age 29, and Rodriekgus Johnson Jr., age 20 were arrested. David was charged with two […]

The Local Skinny! Rise Against Hunger

This year’s local Rise Against Hunger event organizers are counting on packing 65,000 meals in about four hours on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, and they are hopeful that folks from across Vance and Granville counties will join in the effort. “It’s about the community coming together” as much as preparing bags […]

TownTalk: Around Old Granville – Camp Butner

Soldier Memorial Sports Arena in Butner, which serves as a recreational center as well as the site of the Camp Butner Museum, was built in four days back in 1942 by a special team of builders who traveled about constructing buildings for use at military installations during World War II. It is one of about […]

TownTalk: Local Politics And Local Leadership Discussion And More

Here in early January, resolutions may be top-of-mind for many. The noun “resolution” comes from the verb “resolve,” defined as settling or finding a solution to a problem, dispute or contentious matter. Click Play just below and listen to Wednesday’s TownTalk segment to hear a discussion of several local issues that could be resolved in […]

Home And Garden Show

On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. “Do You Want to be a Beekeeper?” Workshop, will take place on January 13th, at 6pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. The Vance and Warren County Beekeepers Association will meet on January 13th, at 7pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. […]

Delays/Closings for 1-8-25

WIZS has been asked to announce: From Victory Christian School – “Two-hour delay for Victory Christian School Wednesday, January 8th.”

TownTalk: Commissioners Begin Process To Fill District 3 Vacant Seat

The Vance County Board of Commissioners handled several procedural items at the first scheduled meeting of 2025, including the steps to appoint a commissioner to replace Commissioner Sean Alston, who recently resigned to take a job as a magistrate in Warren County. As County Attorney Jonathan Care’s explained, the board has 60 days from Jan. […]