Entries by WIZS Staff

“Purple Heart Community” Ceremony Friday, Mar. 7 In Henderson

The City of Henderson will host a ceremony Friday, Mar. 7 to designate the region as a “Purple Heart Community.” The program will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the Henderson Police Department, 200 Breckenridge St. Purple Heart recipients, their families and all veterans are cordially invited to attend. This […]

Henderson Man Gets 71-Month Prison Term For Possessing A Gun As A Felon

     —  information courtesy of the office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina A Henderson man has been sentenced to 71 months in prison for possessing a firearm as a felon in connection with an incident that took place in the city in May 2022. Jaymon Gibson, 26, pled […]

The Local Skinny! Paws for Granville

  The Humane Society of Granville County is hosting its annual Paws for Granville fundraiser on Saturday, Mar. 29 at the Barn at Vino in Stem. Anne Crews, a member of the local humane society and one of the event organizers, said this year’s goal is $20,000. “It’s our major fundraiser for the year,” Crews […]

Home and Garden Show

On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. The Vance Warren Beekeepers Association meeting will be on Monday March 10, 2025 at 7pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. The Growing The Spring Vegetable Garden Event will be on Monday March 31, 2025 at 6:30pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers […]

Granville School Board Announces Leadership Changes For 2025-26 School Year

— Information courtesy of Granville County Public School Public Information Officer Dr. Courtney Currin The Granville County Board of Education announced a number of leadership changes that will take effect in the 2025-26 school year. The changes come as a result of school closings and consolidations. Kevin Ferrell was named director of Transportation, succeeding Dr. […]