Entries by WIZS Staff

MPH Employees Get Special “Kindness Bag” From South Henderson Pentecostal Holiness Church

– Submitted by MPH Marketing Coordinator Donna Young In a world often overshadowed by negativity and turmoil, it’s truly heartwarming to witness acts of kindness that restore faith in humanity. The recent gesture by South Henderson Pentecostal Holiness Church toward our staff at Maria Parham Health is a shining example of the power of community and compassion. Led […]

VCS Names February Student Spotlight Winners

  -information courtesy of VCS Chief Communications Officer Aarika Sandlin Three students have been recognized as February’s Student Spotlight winners in Vance County Schools. Briarlyn Currin of E.O. Young Elementary, Kaiden Bates of Vance County Middle, and Jamehas Whitaker at Carver Elementary have been honored for their exceptional qualities and contributions to their respective school […]

TownTalk: Granville County Features Weddings, Ambulances And Vikings In March

Whether planning a wedding, family reunion or a party to celebrate one of those “milestone” birthdays, Granville County Tourism Director Angela Allen said there will be something for everyone at Saturday’s Wedding and Special Event Expo. The event will be held on Saturday, Mar. 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Creedmoor Community […]

The Local Skinny! Triangle North Begins Grant Cycle

The Triangle North Healthcare Foundation is accepting letters of interest through April 1 as it opens the 2024 grant cycle.  The foundation, a regional health care organization awards grants for programs in five focus areas: child well-being; chronic disease; mental and substance abuse disorders, nutrition and physical activity; and reproductive health. Nonprofit organizations, government agencies […]

Stolen Car Runs, Crashes, Driver Arrested

ON FEBRUARY 21 AROUND 10:00 AM, AN OFFICER WITH THE HENDERSON POLICE DEPARTMENT LOCATED A STOLEN 2014 DODGE CHARGER IN THE AREA ON N. COOPER DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPORTED STOLEN FROM ROANOKE RAPIDS. THE VEHICLE FLED FROM THE OFFICER AND PROCEEDED ONTO I-85 NORTH. THE VEHICLE EXITED I-85 AT THE 213 OFF-RAMP. THE VEHICLE […]

Jason Ayscue, 43, Arrested on Multiple Counts Breaking, Entering, Larceny

ON FEBRUARY 22, THE VANCE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION ARRESTED JASON AYSCUE, 43, FOR MULTIPLE COUNTS OF BREAKING AND ENTERING, AND LARCENY AFTER BREAKING AND ENTERING. THESE CHARGES WERE IN CONNECTION WITH BREAKING AND ENTERINGS THAT OCCURRED AT PETRO MART (822 SATTERWHITE POINT ROAD) ON JANUARY 26, 2024, SHOOTERS TAVERN (2915 US 1/158 […]

4,680 Dosage Units of Heroin and 2,256 Grams of Marijuana

Press Release Information: On February 21, 2024, Officers of the Henderson Police Department served narcotic search warrants at 1409 Reservoir Street and 2555 Raleigh Road. During the service of both warrants, approximately 4,680 dosage units of heroin, 2,256 grams of marijuana, $16,815.00 in U.S. Currency, and four (4) handguns were seized. 28-year-old Kayvon Amon Horton […]

Pop The Hood: Conventional vs. Synthetic Motor Oil

Thank you for listening to Pop The Hood on WIZS! Changing the oil in your car or truck is probably one of the most important – if not THE most important – piece of maintenance you can do to care for your vehicle’s engine. Up for debate is when to change the oil – is […]

TownTalk: Shamrocks On Breckenridge Friday, Mar. 15

With the Shamrocks on Breckenridge just more than three weeks away, Amanda Walker Ellis has a couple of items on her radar: As treasurer of the Downtown Development Commission, Ellis is hopeful to get a few more sponsors; as a member of the Promotions Committee, she’s all about getting the word out for folks to […]