Entries by WIZS Staff

Failure to Stop at Stop Sign Results in HPD Making Drug Arrests

According to Henderson Police, on March 2 around 11:27 p.m., an officer observed a blue Hyundai passenger vehicle fail to stop for the stop sign at Pettigrew and Walnut Streets. The officer initiated a traffic stop and observed an object being thrown from the vehicle on Pettigrew Street. The vehicle stopped on Orange Street and […]

Primary Election Coverage in Vance County; Commissioner Taylor Unseated

Valencia Perry unseated incumbent Archie Taylor in Tuesday’s Democratic primary election for the District 2 seat on the Vance County Board of Commissioners. It was a fairly close contest through the evening as the county’s 12 precincts reported, and WIZS News was able to call the race for Perry by 9 p.m. Perry had 251 […]

Granville Tourism Development Authority Grant Application Period Open Now Through May 1

The Granville Tourism Development Authority mini-grant program is open and accepting applications for projects up to $5,000. The mini-grant program helps county organizations and agencies promote and market events and activities that encourage tourism and create an economic impact. Funded projects should create visitor spending with a goal of helping stimulate events and/or activities that can grow  […]

TownTalk: Local Primary Elections, 10 Tips For A Smooth Voting Process

The state’s primary election is Tuesday, Mar. 5 and elections officials have offered some tips for smooth voting for registered voters who didn’t cast their ballots during the early voting period. Precincts are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. From basic rules that define a primary election and knowing your precinct to studying a […]

The Local Skinny! Lunch And Learn With Maria Parham Health

Maria Parham Health will host a Lunch and Learn program on Thursday, Mar. 21 to talk about colorectal cancer early detection and prevention. Register online at mariaparham.com/event/50 or by calling 252.436.1605. The program will be from 12 noon to 1 p.m. and will be held in the classroom of the hospital, located at 566 Ruin […]

MPH, South Henderson Pentecostal Holiness Team Up For May 3 Cancer Survivor Dinner

Maria Parham Health Cancer Center is planning a Cancer Survivor Dinner on Friday, May 3 to honor the strength and resilience of community members who have been affected by the disease. The dinner will begin at 6 p.m. at South Henderson Pentecostal Holiness Church, located at 905 American Rd., Henderson, according to information from hospital […]

SGHS Senior Honored As Chamber’s February Student Spotlight Winner

  A South Granville High School senior has been recognized as the February Student Spotlight winner by the Granville County Chamber of Commerce. Madison Lavrack was nominated by Leah Powell, a digital teacher & learning advisor with Granville County Public Schools, for her leadership and advocacy skills she exhibits in both school-based and districtwide roles. […]

Vance Commissioner Sean Alston Participates In UNC School Of Government Leadership Program

Vance County Commissioner Sean Alston has completed the Advanced Leadership Corps training offered each year to select local elected officials by the UNC-CH School of Government in Chapel Hill. The ALC is described as an intensive leadership development program designed by the School’s Center for Public Leadership and Governance. The weeklong residential program is a dynamic […]

N.C. Forest Service: Safety First To Prevent Wildfires

The N.C. Forest Service reminds everyone to use extreme caution with all outdoor fires, especially yard debris burns, as thoughts turn to spring and tidying up landscapes. And don’t forget:  You need a valid burn permit before you start a fire. In 2023, the Forest Service responded to more than 5,300 wildfires across the state. […]

Kerr-Tar COG Schedules Info Sessions On Local Food Systems

What do you think about when you hear or read the phrase “food chain?” Some folks may think back to elementary school Science lessons that talked about little fish getting gobbled up by bigger and bigger fish. But the Kerr-Tar region Council of Government is scheduling a series of meetings – one in each of […]