Entries by WIZS Staff

Warren County Revaluation Underway

The Warren County Tax Administration is currently conducting a revaluation review as required by state law. The county has contracted with Pearson Appraisers Inc., to visit each parcel in the county to measure and list any changes to the property and determine current market value. Each appraiser has been issued Warren County ID and their […]

One Man Charged In Weekend Shooting At Pool Party

– Press release from the Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame On June 9, 2024, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a gunshot victim at 1305 Pool Rock Road, Henderson, NC 27537. Upon arrival, deputies observed a crowd at a pool party, but were unable to immediately locate a gunshot victim. A few moments […]

Vance-Warren FSA: Summer Crop Acreage Reports Due July 15

-information courtesy of the Vance-Warren County Farm Service Agency Agricultural producers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after spring planting should make an appointment with the Vance-Warren County Farm Service Agency before the applicable deadline – Monday, July 15. “In order to comply with USDA program eligibility requirements, all producers must file […]

VCS Announces Principal, Central Office Changes

-information courtesy of VCS Chief Communications Officer Aarika Sandlin Vance County Schools has announced several principal and central services changes for the upcoming school year. Superintendent Dr. Cindy Bennett stated that each of the five has a strong record of success and impact. “I am sure VCS parents and the community at large recognize their commitment […]

TownTalk: Fentanyl Awareness Event This Saturday

Forgotten Victims of North Carolina and New Beginnings Recovery of Grace Ministries are joining forces to host an event on Saturday in Henderson to promote fentanyl awareness. Forgotten Victims founder Patricia Drewes invites the community to participate in the event, which will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot outside […]

The Local Skinny! Elder Abuse Awareness Event Is Friday

Join the Kerr Tar Region K Elder Abuse Conference and Walk on Friday, June 14 in Oxford to learn more about how to help senior adults, get them connected to services and protect them from unscrupulous scammers. Kim Hawkins, regional ombudsman for KTCOG, said the event will be Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. […]

TownTalk: S.A.F.E. Highlights Secure Firearm Storage

Gov. Roy Cooper’s recent proclamation to shine a light on gun safety awareness only lasted a week, but this weeklong public awareness observance serves to remind owners of firearms of the responsibilities they have to keep their guns out of the hands of children and criminals. The N.C. Department of Public Safety hosted the second […]

Summertime Camps, Programs, Events For Young People

-information courtesy of Vance County Cooperative Extension Director Dr. Wykia Macon With school out now for kids in the area, parents and caregivers have plenty of options out there to keep from hearing those dreaded words: “There’s nothing to do – I’m bored.” Vance Cooperative Extension Director Dr. Wykia Macon ran down a list of […]

GCPS Gets Digital Learning Grant From NC DPI

”   Granville County Public Schools is one of four districts from across the state to receive a one-year grant to help implement effective digital learning practices. The grant will provide $50,000 to the district to support the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force work and AI Camp for 8th-12th grade students, according to information from […]