Entries by WIZS Staff

Sheriff: Toddler Dies In Weekend Accident

A toddler has died after being hit by a moving vehicle, according to the Vance County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Curtis R. Brame said in a press release that the accident occurred on Saturday, Mar. 19. Deputies responded to a call at 6:04 p.m. to 1320 Railroad St. An 18-month-old was transported to Maria Parham Medical […]

Schools Survey Seeks Input From Community As Part Of Strategic Planning

There’s still one day left to help Vance County Schools as school officials plan for the next few years. Members of the community are being asked to complete a survey to share opinions and information as they begin creating a strategic roadmap for 2022-2025, according to information from VCS Director of Communication and Marketing Aarika […]

Vance GOP Convention Mar. 22

The Vance County Republican Party will hold its annual convention on Tuesday, Mar. 22. The convention will be held in the Family Life Center of South Henderson Pentecostal Holiness Church, 905 American Rd., Henderson, according to information from local GOP Chairman Jimmy Barrier. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. and light refreshments will be available. The […]

Vance Farmers Market Advisory Board To Meet Mar. 31

The Vance County Regional Farmers Market Advisory Board will meet in person at the Market on Thursday, Mar. 31 at 2 pm. Primary agenda items will be reviewing the 2021 season and reporting on preparations for the 2022 season, according to information from Paul McKenzie with Vance County Cooperative Extension. The meeting is open to […]

Plant A Tree In Honor Of Arbor Day

-story courtesy of N.C Dept. of Agriculture Today is Arbor Day in North Carolina, a day to remember the important role trees play in the lives of the state’s human residents, but also to the many animals who need wildlife habitats to thrive. This year marks the 150th observance of Arbor Day, which first was […]

McGregor Hall Presents “Living with Ruthie Mae” Sunday At 2 PM

Tickets are still available for Sunday afternoon’s performance at McGregor Hall of Garrett Davis’s play “Living with Ruthie Mae,” and patrons are reminded that the mask mandate has been lifted for indoor spaces. The show had to be rescheduled from mid-January, and all tickets from that original date will be honored with the same seat […]

Reserve Your Place Today For Rescheduled Granville Chamber Banquet

The deadline to reserve tickets for the upcoming Granville County Chamber of Commerce banquet is fast approaching – members have through Friday, Mar. 18 to register to attend, according to information from Chamber Director Lauren Bennett. The banquet is scheduled for Monday, Mar. 28 at 6 p.m.  at the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center. The […]

Arrested for First Degree Murder

— Henderson Police Department Press Release On Saturday, March 12, 2022 at approximately 5:25 PM, Officers of the Henderson Police Department were dispatched to 410 Young Street in reference to a gunshot victim. After arriving, Sinaya Harrison, age 20 of Vance County, was located seated in her vehicle with an apparent gunshot wound. She was […]

Check Those Smoke Alarm Batteries!

The catchy phrase “spring ahead, fall back” is a good reminder for setting clocks to reflect the beginning and end of Daylight Savings Time. But fire officials everywhere would love to tack on an extra reminder to check or change smoke alarm batteries, too. It’s not as catchy, but “change your clock, change your batteries” […]

TownTalk: GRACE Ministries Plans A Day Of Worship And Fellowship

Jamie Elliott is looking forward to being able to gather outside Saturday afternoon to share some fun activities with his congregation and the larger community. Elliott told John C. Rose on Wednesday’s Town Talk that he plans to continue the “Day of Church And Community Fellowship every third Saturday of the month at the Grace […]