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The Henderson Police Department issued a statement about an investigation and subsequent arrest in January 2022 concerning larceny of a controlled substance by an employee of Maria Parham Health. According to information from HPD Capt. Chris Ball, Rebecca Neal, 40, of Norlina, was arrested on Jan. 17, 2022 and charged with two felony counts, one […]
Three people have been charged in connection with the death of a toddler last weekend, according to information received today (Friday) from the Vance County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Curtis R. Brame said in a press release to WIZS News that two men and one woman were charged Thursday, Mar. 24 in connection with the accident […]
Registration is underway for the 38th annual Vance-Granville Community College golf tournament. Golfers interested in signing up to play need to swing into action before the April 15 deadline. The VGCC Foundation Golf Tournament is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, May 9-10, at the Henderson Country Club. Gupton Services, Inc. of Henderson will serve as […]
On March 23, 2022, Officers of the Henderson Police Department served a narcotics search warrant at 111 South Pinkston Street Apartment 42 Henderson in response to multiple drug complaints. During the service of the warrant, heroin, marijuana, drug manufacturing equipment, U.S. Currency, and a semi-auto pistol were seized. 20-year-old Tyrik Pettaway was arrested in relation […]
Whether you look forward to that first vine-ripened tomato of the season or simply enjoy strolling the aisle at the farmers market to see what is seasonally available, chances are, that produce comes from a local farmer. And as the bumper sticker says, “If you’ve eaten today, thank a farmer.” North Carolina celebrates Small Farms […]
According to information from the Henderson Police Department, on March 6 officers responded to 804 Old Epsom Road because of a shooting. Police discovered a male subject with a gunshot wound to his left thigh, and he was later identified as Clarence Powell. After substantial investigation, warrants were obtained on 23-year-old Joseph Vic Jeffreys Jr., […]
The John H. Mills Masonic Lodge 624 in Epsom is having a barbecue fundraiser coming up on April 2, and Jeremy Hetrick, local lodge secretary, said tickets are on sale now from any lodge member. Hetrick spoke with John C. Rose and Bill Harris about the upcoming event on Tuesday’s The Local Skinny! One-pound containers […]
New cases of COVID-19 continue to decline in Vance and Granville counties over the past week, and Granville Vance Public Health Director Lisa Harrison said that while this is good news for the community, it’s important to pay close attention to what’s happening outside the community – even on other continents – to remain vigilant […]
A man was arrested on drug charges Friday during a traffic stop in the Townsville community, according to Vance Sheriff Curtis R. Brame. In a press statement to WIZS News, Brame said Vance County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division conducted a motor vehicle stop for traffic violations and detected the odor of marijuana. Further investigation led […]
Granville County’s Summer Civic Leadership Program is back on for rising high school seniors who live in Granville County. The program, put on pause for the last couple of summers because of the COVID-19 pandemic, is accepting applications, which can be found on the county’s website https://www.granvillecounty.org/government/administration/summer-civic-leadership-program/ or by contacting Debra Weary, clerk to the […]
