Entries by WIZS Staff

A Chase, 30 Shots Fired, and Manhunt Ends in Under 24 Hours

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UPDATE April 3: On April 1, 2025, at approximately 11:30pm, deputies from the Vance County Sheriff’s Office assisted officers from the Henderson Police Department in their attempt to apprehend a fleeing suspect from a traffic stop. The suspect, identified as Markus Hilliard, fled officers from the Henderson Police Department during a traffic stop. Deputies assisted […]

Local DMV Offices To Open At 7 A.M. Beginning Monday, Apr. 7

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–information courtesy of N.C. Dept. of Transportation The N.C Division of Motor Vehicles is set to again extend service hours at its driver license offices beginning next week. On April 7, 42 offices – including the DMV offices in Henderson, Oxford and Louisburg – will join 50 others that will be opening an hour early […]

Home and Garden Show

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On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. The Vance Warren Beekeepers Association meeting will be on Monday April 14, 2025 at 7pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. Soil samples are now free as of April 1st. Start spraying fruit trees as soon as blossoms fall. Refrain from tilling garden […]

The Local Skinny! April Excitement at Perry Memorial Library

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The staff at Perry Memorial Library has planned some extra activities for young people for the week leading up to Easter, when many traditional public school students will have Spring Break. Youth Services Director Melody Peters said the library is a gathering place for the whole community, and Spring Break is the perfect time for […]

TownTalk: Pathways 2 Peace

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According to the 2020 Census, the population of Vance County is 42,578. According to state government statistics, there are 720 nonprofit organizations located in the county. Simple math will tell you that’s one nonprofit for roughly every 59 residents. Matthew Todd and Charles J. Turrentine Jr. had absolutely no idea that they’d be part of […]