Entries by WIZS Staff

Rabies Cases Confirmed In Dead Raccoons Found On White Oak Drive South Of Oxford

— Information courtesy of Granville County Public Information Officer Terry Hobgood   North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has confirmed a rabies case from several deceased raccoons picked up on White Oak Drive near US Highway 15. White Oak Drive is approximately one mile south of Interstate 85 at Exit 202. Residents are urged to ensure […]

Vance County $1.5M Vehicle Lease Agreement Will Save Thousands Of Dollars

Beginning July 1, Vance County will begin leasing vehicles, a move that County Manager C. Renee Perry said will be “a good cost savings” for the county. The county commissioners approved moving forward with the plan at a March work session, Perry told WIZS News. “We’ll no longer purchase vehicles,” she said. “At some point, […]

City Launches “Love-Henderson-Period” Campaign

  The City of Henderson has launched a campaign “to inspire unconditional love” for the place that Henderson residents call home. The outline of a heart, followed by the word “Henderson,” ending with a period. Put into words, it’s “Love-Henderson-Period.” And City Manager/City Attorney Hassan T. Kingsberry told WIZS News that it’s a campaign that’s […]

Granville Library System Kicks Off Summer Reading Program June 7

–information courtesy of Granville County Public Information Officer Terry Hobgood The Granville County Library System kicks off its summer reading program Saturday, June 7 with a Comic-Con at the Richard H. Thornton Library in Oxford. Events and programs will run throughout the summer at all four branches of the Granville County Library System. Participants at the […]

Ronald Garrett Appointed To Lead State USDA Farm Service Agency

Ronald Garrett has been appointed State Executive Director for the USDA Farm Service Agency in North Carolina. Garrett began his new role on May 5. As SED, he is responsible for overseeing the delivery of FSA programs to the state’s agricultural producers. The commodity, conservation, credit and disaster assistance programs ensure a safe, affordable, abundant […]

TownTalk: N.C. Strength Sports Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony June 21

The Brick Power Team will host an induction ceremony for the N.C. State Strength Sports Hall of Fame on June 21 at 220 Seafood Restaurant in Henderson. Harry Orr said Randy Perry and Will Lynch are this year’s honorees. Orr, executive director of the statewide group, also is part of the Brick Power Team, said […]

TownTalk: Progress Being Made In Repairs To Vance County Jail

The Vance County Board of Commissioners offered thanks Monday – and a round of applause – to show their appreciation for the work that Special Projects Coordinator Frankie Nobles has done so far to tackle a long “to-do” list at the county detention center. In providing an update on the progress made since he was […]