Entries by WIZS Staff

Schmitt Orthodontics Celebrates H/V Chamber Membership

Henderson businesses take note:  On June 19th at noon, the Henderson-Vance Chamber had a ribbon cutting for Schmitt Orthodontics. Dr. Terry J. Schmitt worked with and then succeeded Dr. John van Venrooy as he transitioned into retirement. Schmitt Orthodontics specializes in monitoring growth and development, straightening teeth and aligning bites using braces and invisalign. They […]

Central Baptist Church announces Vacation Bible School Dates

Central Baptist Church located at 2574 Ruin Creek Road, Henderson, NC will be having their Vacation Bible School July 10-14 from 9:00 a.m.-12 noon. We invite children ages 3 years to rising 6th graders to come join us! The theme for this year is Galactic Starveyors. Come experience the visible Bible to discover the invisible […]

BoHo’s Party Place Celebrates Grand Opening

Henderson businesses take note:  The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce celebrated  with Character Antics/BoHo’s Party Place on Tuesday, June 13th with a ribbon cutting during their Grand Opening week. Character Antics has been a household name in Vance and surrounding counties for 17 years. Their mission has always been regardless of profit, put the children first. […]

Hurricane Preparedness 2017

— courtesy Henderson-Vance County Emergency Operations “The 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season is Underway. Are you prepared?” The Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1st of each year and ends on November 30th. The Vance County Office of Emergency Operations wants to make sure that you and your family are prepared for whatever this season brings […]

Vance County School of Excellence Program 2017

— courtesy Vance County Schools A total of 28 rising sophomores who attend six different high schools in Vance County have completed the week-long Vance County School of Excellence Program. The students attended the program, June 12-16, with each day’s session beginning at Vance-Granville Community College. Students participating in the School of Excellence for 2017 […]

Cars Tour Gearing up for visits to Orange County Speedway

Mooresville, NC 6/13/17- Just prior to the CARS Tour first race of 2017 at Orange County Speedway on June 24th, the series is proud to announce the format for the $10,000 to win Mid Atlantic Classic on July 22nd. The major event at North Carolina’s fastest 3/8th mile track will feature 100 green flag laps […]

Vance County Schools Honors Latest Retirees

Vance County Schools For Immediate Release June 13, 2017 Vance County Schools held its annual Retirement Banquet for those educators and support staff members who retired during the 2016-2017 school year. The event was held in the McGregor Hall Gallery with approximately 150 people in attendance. There were 36 school system associates who were honored […]

Missing Teenager Reported in Henderson

The Henderson Police Department request your assistance in locating the following missing person. BRANDON WILLIAMS Age 16 DOB 04/20/2001 Black Male 4’ 5 100 lbs Black hair/ Brown eyes Last scene 06/09/2017 around 8:00AM

Harry Mills Graduates from REDI

Harry Mills, Granville County Economic Development Director, graduated in May from the Rural Economic Development Institute (REDI), an intensive, three-month training program designed for rural community leaders. Rural Center President Patrick Woodie presented certificates to the program’s 31 graduates during a ceremony at the NC Rural Center. For 27 years, REDI has helped rural leaders improve their leadership skills […]

Two Arrested for String of Vance County Robberies

Press Release- June 13, 2017 On Friday, June 9, 2017, members of the Henderson Police Department Criminal Investigation Division arrested two individuals on armed robbery related charges. Samika Renee Whitfield, 40, 349 Stagecoach Road, Henderson was charged with three counts of robbery with a dangerous weapon. Whitfield was placed in the Vance County Jail after failing to post a […]