Entries by WIZS Staff

Granville County Shooting Suspect

UPDATE 09/06/24: The GCSO has confirmed that the suspect (Andre Stephon Jones) was taken into custody without incident on September 6. ************************** The Granville County Sheriff’s Office is still searching for a man wanted in connection with a shooting Tuesday evening. The suspect, 45-year-old Andre Stephon Jones, is assumed to be armed and dangerous, according […]

Rebuilding Hope, Inc. Chicken Plate Fundraiser Sept. 27

It’s not too soon to be thinking about the fall barbecued chicken fundraiser at Rebuilding Hope, Inc. – circle Friday, Sept. 27 on the calendar and make plans to head over to eat in or pick up to-go plates. The $10-a-plate dinners will be cooked and served from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at 414 […]

The Local Skinny! Brick Power Team Hosts Weight Lifting Event

  The Brick Power Team is hosting a “Beast On The Bench” power lifting meet next month, and it’s power lifting with a purpose – raising money to help two local women who have helped so many in the community. Harry Orr, executive director of the Brick Power Team, said every penny raised at the […]

September Is Emergency Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month and Gov. Roy Cooper along with state emergency management officials are urging North Carolinians to review and update their emergency plans and supply kits. “Recent events like Tropical Storm Debby that caused damage in our state highlight the importance of being prepared,” said Cooper. “It’s not a matter of if, […]

Home And Garden Show

On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. Might get an early fall Sept. 5 – Training for Category B for Private Pesticide Vance & Warren Beekeepers will meet Monday September 9 @ 7pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market The time for planting tall fescue is now! Renovating or starting […]

TownTalk: Vance Recovery

The road to recovery from addiction does not look the same for everyone, but it’s only natural for people to think that what is working for them is what is best for others, too. Twelve-step programs like AA and NA, and faith-based programs that focus on celebrating recovery are just a couple of paths that […]

TownTalk: Ducky Derby Is September 21st

Head to downtown Henderson on Saturday, Sept. 21 to watch the annual “release” of ducks down Garnett Street. It’s the 15 annual Ducky Derby to benefit the Franklin Granville Vance Smart Start, and Kimiko Williams said it’s sure to be an afternoon of fun for all. This year’s festivities begin at 1 p.m., with activities […]