Entries by WIZS Staff

VGCC Radiography students seek local businesses for fundraiser

Radiography students at Vance-Granville Community College are planning a fundraiser to help them attend a major conference, and they are inviting local businesses to join them in a vendor event. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the gymnasium at the First Baptist Church of Creedmoor (108 […]

The Raleigh Flute Choir Comes to McGregor Hall This Friday Night

Join us for an evening of fun fluting like you’ve never heard as The Raleigh Flute Choir, a chamber ensemble of nine professional flutists from central North Carolina, perform live in concert. The Raleigh Flute Choir was founded in 1986 and has distinguished itself as one of the nation’s leading flute choirs. Utilizing all members […]

Maria Parham Health Employee Receives Certified Cardiovascular Care Coordinator Certification

The ACC Accreditation Services is pleased to announce that Nancy Reavis of Maria Parham Health, has achieved recognition as a Certified Cardiovascular Care Coordinator. As such, Nancy has demonstrated an enhanced skill set in team building, process improvement, strategic data utilization, provider education, and project management. Having successfully completed the cardiovascular Care Coordinator training and […]

Henderson PD Crime of the Month: No Limit Sweepstakes Robbed at Gunpoint

Press Release: April 4, 2017 On March 29, 2017 at approximately 2:02 AM officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to 941 W. Andrews Avenue Suite F (No Limits Sweepstakes) in reference an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers spoke with Elizabeth Black who stated that a subject forced his way into the business while pointing […]

VGCC to hold 33rd benefit golf tournament on May 2

Vance-Granville Community College’s 33rd Annual Endowment Fund Golf Tournament, presented by Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, will be held at the Henderson Country Club on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. All event proceeds support the mission of the college, the Endowment Fund and student scholarships. With the support of numerous golfers and sponsors, the annual event […]

Eighteen Year Old Hendersonian Shot and Killed

Press Release- Monday, April 03, 2017 On Sunday, April 02, 2017, at 7:16 p.m. members of the Henderson Police Department Patrol Division responded to Party Pick Up, 655 N. Garnett Street, Henderson in response to calls of someone shot.  When officers arrived they located one victim, Talik Ahmad Harris, 18, 1220 Second Street, Henderson.  Harris […]

Chris Denny Captures Late Model Stock Win at Orange County Speedway

Orange County Speedway would like to thank all the fans and race teams that came out Saturday night for the 4th Annual Sherry Love Johnson Memorial Race. These are the unofficial top three finishers in each division. Mike Bledsole Mechanical Heating & Air Late Model Stock 1) Chris Denny (Pole) 2) Brandon Setzer 3) Terry […]

Mon., Apr. 3 – Severe Storms Possible This Evening and Tonight

The latest National Weather Service briefing as of 7 a.m. indicates the possibility of severe storms this evening and tonight. The next briefing will occur 4 p.m. The latest available briefing is available by clicking here. Brian Short is the director of emergency operations for Henderson – Vance County, and we will forward along by […]