Entries by WIZS Staff

Four Injured By Gunfire Following Argument Friday Night On East Winder Street

A late-night argument Friday among a group of people resulted in four people being struck by gunfire, and Henderson police are sorting through information to determine just what happened. The altercation took place about 10:15 p.m. near 328 E. Winder St., according to Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow. The argument escalated quickly, Barrow stated. Three […]

Henderson Police Investigate Early-Morning Shooting That Injured 3

Henderson police are investigating a shooting early Saturday morning near a gas station on East Andrews Avenue. Three men sustained injuries. Shortly after midnight, police were dispatched to the Fiddlestix, 1421 E. Andrews Ave. in reference to shots being fired in the area, according to information from Chief Marcus Barrow. When officers arrived, they located […]

Warren Library Hosts Native American Storytellers, Artists During November

Warren County Memorial Library will celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a series of programs presented by Haliwa-Saponi tribe members throughout the month of November. The Kid’s Corner section of the library is the place for special guest story times with Kay Oxendine and Barbara Brayboy. Oxendine will read Native American stories on Thursday, Nov. […]

Rabid Skunk Case Confirmed On McNair Drive

Vance County Animal Services has confirmed a case of rabies in a skunk that was found on McNair Drive on Tuesday, Oct. 24. As a reminder, state law requires all dog and cat owners to keep their pets’ rabies vaccinations up-to-date. Even if your pet is current on its rabies vaccination, if you live in […]

Granville: ‘Operation Green Light’ Shines Light On Veterans During November

In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Granville County announced plans to participate in Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort uniting counties to support military veterans. The initiative, led by the National Association of Counties, raises awareness around the unique challenges faced by many veterans and the resources available at the county, state, […]

Granville Committees, Advisory Board Openings

The Granville County Board of Commissioners is looking to fill a number of vacancies on various citizen advisory boards and committees. Most positions will be filled by citizens who reside in the district listed, but final appointment decisions are at the discretion of the board of commissioners. Additionally, some positions must be filled by residents that reside […]

Granville Medical Announces Selection Of Adam McConnell As New CEO

Granville Health System has named Adam McConnell as its new Chief Executive Officer, according to information released earlier this week by GHS Marketing & Foundation Director Lauren B. Roberson. The board of trustees selected McConnell, who has been the hospital’s chief financial officer for the past five years, following a comprehensive search process, according to […]

Vivian Lassiter Fills Role Of Emergency Operations Director

Vivian Lassiter had been serving as interim director of the county’s emergency operations since the end of May, when long-time director Brian Short retired. At the time, Short said he felt Lassiter would do a great job until a replacement was found. Well, they found one and, as it turns out, they didn’t have to […]

VCS Students Have Day Off On Election Day – Nov. 7

With early voting underway in Henderson to determine the next mayor, Vance County Schools officials have sent out a reminder that election day – Nov. 7 – will be a day off for students, since several schools also serve as polling sites. The Center for Innovation – the former Henderson Middle School – is one […]