Entries by WIZS Staff

SportsTalk: Vance County Football starts conference play on Friday

UPDATE – FINAL SCORE  Wake Forest 53 Vance County 0 RECAP MONDAY ON SPORTSTALK  •••••••••••••••••••••••••  With five games behind them, the Vance County Vipers are headed to Wake Forest Friday to take on the Wake Forest Cougars. Both teams are 1-4, and Vipers Head Coach Aaron Elliott said he expects the Cougars are hungry for […]

Marsha Overby 2025 Recipient Of VGCC Distinguished Alumni Award

— information courtesy of Vance-Granville Community College The Vance-Granville Community College Foundation named Marsha Overby of Franklin County as its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award as part of the annual Scholarship awards luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 25. “Each year, we are honored to recognize one of our outstanding alumni whose journey began right here at VGCC,” […]

Warren Parks And Recreation Mini-Grant Application Window Open Through Oct. 31

The Warren County Parks and Recreation Department and the Parks and Recreation Commission mini-grant application period is open through October to support community non-profit organizations in the county. The mini-grant applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31 and should be for developing and supporting recreation amenities for county resident at satellite locations, […]

The Local Skinny! Triangle’s Got Talent at McGregor Hall

Where in the world can you see performances by cloggers and Bollywood dancers, Gospel choirs and more? Right here in Henderson, on Saturday night at McGregor Hall, of course! The 2025 edition of ‘Triangle’s Got Talent’ comes to Henderson for an evening that’s sure to entertain. It’s a fundraiser for Henderson-based Hubzone Technology Initiative, which […]

TownTalk: McGregor Hall 2025 Live Series Lineup!

This year’s McGregor Live! series includes something for everyone – from a revenge-seeking barber to a performing dog troupe, with some Christmas tunes, beach music and the Wizard of Oz thrown in for good measure. The McGregor Live! series package is $135, which Mark Hopper said represents a 25 percent discount from the single-ticket prices. […]

Maria Parham Cancer Center Welcomes Radiation Oncologist Dr. Ryan Fecteau

   — information courtesy of Maria Parham Health Maria Parham Health announces the addition of Dr. Ryan Fecteau, MD, PhD, as the newest Radiation Oncologist at the Maria Parham Cancer Center. Fecteau brings extensive clinical training and a patient-centered philosophy to the Cancer Center, where he will specialize in the treatment of genitourinary cancers, including […]

One Arrested In Connection With Proposed Threat Posted On Social Media

— information from Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow   On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, the Henderson Police Department received information regarding a proposed threat directed toward local governing bodies. The post on a social media platform, identified as belonging to Tracy S. Greenway, age 50, of Henderson, was perceived to be a threat directed at […]