Entries by WIZS Staff

TownTalk: Vance County Board of Commissioners; Economic Development Incentives

The Vance County Board of Commissioners on Monday approved putting up more than $43,000 in matching funds as part of an economic incentive package for a company that recently announced its plans to locate in Triangle North Campus near I-85 and Poplar Creek Road in Vance County. The commissioners’ meeting included a public hearing about […]

The Local Skinny! VGCC Foundation Fundraiser Saturday, April 5 At HighRock Farms

Join The VGCC Foundation at the second annual wine tasting gala and silent auction fundraiser on Saturday, April 5, from 6 – 9 p.m. to help support students facing unforeseen financial crises. The event’s theme is  “Unlocking Possibilities: You Are Key,” and will take place at HighRock Farms in Granville County. Unexpected burdens can easily […]

Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Edibles In the Landscape

On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Wayne Rowland: Wayne discusses growing edibles in your landscape to increase your food supply. The Vance Warren Beekeepers Association meeting will be on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 7pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. The Vance County Cooperative Extension is located at 305 Young St, […]

Repository Helps Families, Law Enforcement, Public When Children Go Missing

— information courtesy of the N.C. Center for Missing Persons A new public resource has been launched to help families and law enforcement agencies locate missing children. In 2024, there were 8,758 reports of missing children in the State of North Carolina. Until now, North Carolina has not had a unified way to notify the […]

“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 […]