Entries by WIZS Staff

Durham Woman Sentenced for Heroin Distribution in Henderson

-Press Release, U.S. Department of Justice The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Robert J. Higdon, Jr., announces that United States District Judge James C. Dever, III sentenced DOMINQUE RUSSELL, 30, of Durham to 24 months of imprisonment followed by 3 years of supervised release. On December 28, 2018, RUSSELL pled […]

SHP Urges Motorists To Plan Ahead For Memorial Day Travel

-Press Release, NCDPS With an estimated 37.6 million motorists taking to the roadways, as reported by Accident Lawyer Dennis and Paul Grossman, this Memorial Day weekend, the State Highway Patrol is encouraging drivers to plan ahead before traveling. Regardless of the intended destination, an increase in motor vehicle travel is expected which may lead to […]

Vance Co. 4-H: Register Now for Youth Summer Fun Camps

-Information courtesy Vance County 4-H Registration is now underway for Vance County 4-H Summer Fun Camps! A variety of camps for ages 5-18 are available from late June through early August. Register at the N.C. Cooperative Extension in Vance County from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. Please allow 30 minutes of your […]

Warrenton’s 2nd Annual Public Arts Day to Offer Activities for All Ages

-Information courtesy the Visit Warren County Facebook page Warren County and the Town of Warrenton will host the 2nd Annual Public Arts Day on Saturday, June 1, 2019. Events for children and adults will be held at various locations throughout the county. Events include: Heritage Quilters STAY WOKE Quilt Show from 10 a.m. until 4 […]

Vance Co. Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrests in Heroin Trafficking Cases

-Press Release, Vance County Sheriff’s Office On Monday, May 20, 2019, Lagarris Alexander Peace was arrested at North Pine Street and Harriett Street, Henderson, NC 27537. Peace was charged with three (3) counts – Conspire to Traffic Heroin. Peace was part of an on-going drug trafficking investigation that involved Homeland Security Investigation (Norfolk) Virginia and […]

Location Change for Vance Public Safety Meeting on Fire Matters

-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Executive Assistant/Clerk to Board, Vance County Board of Commissioners The Vance County Public Safety Committee (Brummitt, Faines, Wilder) is scheduled to meet Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at 6 p.m. to discuss volunteer fire department matters. Originally scheduled to be held in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, the meeting will now be […]

Granville Athletic Park Reaches 15-Year Milestone

-Press Release, Granville County Government On May 21, 2004, Granville Athletic Park (GAP) was dedicated to the citizens of Granville County after a hard-fought battle to keep out a hazardous waste incinerator. Fifteen years later, the GAP is now the area’s largest recreational area and environmental preserve, serving as a “third home” for thousands of […]

Local Youth Ages 4-12 Needed for Competitive Football League

-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center The 2019 East Wake Football League is a competitive football league for youth of Vance, Warren, Franklin and Granville counties. Participants will learn the skills and rules of football. Team tryouts will be conducted and participants will be placed on teams by […]

Perry Memorial Library Gearing Up for Youth Summer Reading Program

-Information courtesy the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library and www.perrylibrary.org Join the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library for the annual Summer Reading program June – August 3, 2019! The Summer Reading Kick-Off Celebration, featuring “the amazing, out-of-this-world teacher” Steve Somers, will be held Saturday, June 15 at 12 p.m. Summer Youth Programs  Totally Tweens – Ages […]

State Vet Encourages Livestock Owners to Vaccinate Before Peak Rabies Season

-Press Release, NCDA&CS Summer is peak rabies season and State Veterinarian Doug Meckes is encouraging North Carolina livestock owners to consider having their animals vaccinated against the disease. “This year we have seen a rise in the number of reported rabies in livestock at seven cases,” Meckes said. “Last year the state had three cases […]