Entries by WIZS Staff

VGCC scholarship endowed by MR Williams

— courtesy VGCC VGCC scholarship endowed by MR Williams A new Vance-Granville Community College scholarship has been endowed by the Henderson-based distribution company, MR Williams. The new scholarship in the company’s name will be presented to a VGCC student each year as a “Presidential Scholar Award,” the college’s largest, most prestigious level of endowed scholarship. […]

Granville Crime Stoppers Feb 2018

— news release courtesy Granville Crime Stoppers On Wednesday, February 14th, 2018 an unknown person or persons unlawfully went upon private property of a residence located off Bob Daniel Rd, Oxford, NC and forced entry of a residence and a barn that caused criminal property damage. Several guns, ammunition, one digital camera, as well both […]

OXFORD MAN SENTENCED FOR FELON IN POSSESSION AND POSSESSION OF A FIREARM IN FURTHERANCE OF A DRUG TRAFFICKING CRIME

— press release courtesy of the U.S. Department of Justice NEW BERN – The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Robert J. Higdon, Jr., announced that yesterday afternoon in federal court, United States District Judge Louise W. Flanagan sentenced ROY LEE TERRY, 53, of Oxford to 101 months of imprisonment followed […]

SBI and Vance Sheriff Asking for Information in Ellington Murder Case

SBI and Vance Sheriff Asking for Information in Ellington Murder Case Date: Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 – Press Release HENDERSON – The State Bureau of Investigation and the Vance County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s help in solving an October murder case. A $25,000 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest […]

Swab to Save Lives at MP, Sat, Feb 24

WIZS has been asked to announce: Saturday, February 24 from 9 a.m. until noon, a Swab Day looking for a Bone Marrow Match for Dr. Michael Smith will be held. Swab to Save Lives at Marketplace Cinema, located at 907 W. Beckford Drive in Henderson. For more informtion, call Kathy Smith at 252-425-4985. https://join.bethematch.org/swab4mike Dr. […]

VGCC hosts Duke Life Flight EMS Night Out

— courtesy VGCC VGCC hosts Duke Life Flight EMS Night Out The Emergency Medical Services program at Vance-Granville Community College is hosting an informative seminar for area health professionals. “Duke Life Flight EMS Night Out” will be held Monday, Feb. 26, from 6 until 8:30 p.m. in the small auditorium in Building 2 on VGCC’s […]

Karen Peck & New River Bring A Spiritual ‘Revival’ To Henderson

— courtesy of McGregor Hall Karen Peck & New River Bring A Spiritual ‘Revival’ To Henderson Southern Gospel Concert At McGregor Hall To Feature Songs From The Chart-Topping Album ‘REVIVAL’ HENDERSON, N.C. (FEBRUARY 20, 2018) —If you’ve heard their hit gospel song ‘Revival,’ then you know the power of Karen Peck and New River to spread […]

VGCC students awarded Golden LEAF scholarships

— courtesy of VGCC FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 20, 2018   VGCC students awarded Golden LEAF scholarships A group of students from Vance-Granville Community College recently received scholarships through the Golden LEAF Scholarship program for the North Carolina Community College System. The scholarship program, designed to help North Carolinians attend the state’s community colleges, is […]

Bank Robbery Suspect Apprehended (2-20-18)

Press Release – Tuesday, February 20, 2018 On February 20, 2018 around 11:30AM officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to Carter Bank & Trust at 300 Dabney Drive Ext. in reference to a robbery in progress. A single individual entered the location and demanded money, and an undisclosed amount of money was obtained from […]

Individual Shot Near Marketplace Saturday – Suspect Surrendered Monday

Press Release – Monday, February 19, 2018 On February 17, 2018 around 9:00PM officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to an individual being shot at 907 S. Beckford Drive, Marketplace Cinema. The incident occurred outside the cinema. The victim was transported to an area facility to receive treatment for his injury. From information gathered […]