Entries by WIZS Staff

Temco/New Dixie Robbery Suspects Sought, Public Assistance Requested

Temco/New Dixie Robbery Suspects Sought, Public Assistance Requested HPD Press Release On Wednesday, February 7, 2018 around 10:20 PM, members of the Henderson Police Department responded to Temco Food Mart, 1022 Ruin Creek Road Henderson, NC in reference to an armed robbery. The suspects were described as two black males. One suspect was described as wearing […]

Legacy of Martin Luther King discussed at VGCC

— courtesy VGCC Vance-Granville Community College hosted a program to discuss the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Jan. 24, after being postponed due to winter weather. The discussion was sponsored by the college’s Minority Male Success Initiative and was held in the Civic Center on VGCC’s Main Campus. VGCC Counselor […]

Granville County Board of Education Retreat Meeting Sat, Feb 10, 2018

NOTICE TO PUBLIC AND PRESS The Granville County Board of Education will meet in a Board Retreat on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the Masonic Children Home, 600 College Street, Oxford, NC 27565 at 9:00 a.m. The Board will meet in Closed Session for Personnel/Attorney Client Privilege in accordance with N.C. General Statute 143.318.11 (a)(6), […]

Applications for Special Learning Opportunities in Vance County Schools 2018-2019

Applications for Special Learning Opportunities in Vance County Schools 2018-2019 — courtesy Vance County Schools Applications for students to enroll in the Vance County Early College High School for the 2018-2019 school year are being accepted now, while applications for STEM Early High School and the STEAM Academy at E.M. Rollins Elementary School for 2018-2019 […]

Local Grant Funds Garnett Street Improvements

— press release, H-V DDC Local Grant Funds Garnett Street Improvements Garnett Street will soon see more billboard vinyl advertising over some of the vacant storefronts thanks to a grant from the Vance County Community Foundation. The Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission will use a grant of $1,880 from the foundation to design and install colorful […]

Dr. Anthony Jackson’s School Consolidation Proposal

— from Vance County Schools As coverage continues of the Vance County Schools consolidation proposal, continued public input is wanted.  If you would like to see the PowerPoint presentation from Dr. Anthony Jackson on the school consolidation proposal, it is now posted on the school system’s website. PowerPoint presentation from Dr. Anthony Jackson – click here […]

N.C. Department of Labor Safety Award Submission Deadline Feb 16, 2018

— press release from N.C. Department of Labor The N.C. Department of Labor has begun accepting applications from businesses that qualify for a workplace safety award. Safety awards are presented to companies throughout the year that have demonstrated above-average worker safety and health programs. “Our safety awards program recognizes employers and employees that are committed […]

Granville County Board of Education Meeting Mon, Feb 5, 2018

NOTICE TO PUBLIC AND PRESS The Granville County Board of Education will meet in Regular Session on Monday, February 5, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the Board of Education Administrative Offices, 101 Delacroix Street, Oxford, North Carolina, North Carolina. The next Board Retreat of the Board of Education will be held on Saturday, February 10, […]

Narc Search Warrant Jan 31, 2018

Narc Search Warrant Jan 31, 2018 Press Release – February 1, 2018 On January 31, 2018 members of the Henderson Police Department Special Response Team and Vice-Narcotics Section conducted a search warrant at 521 Spring Court, Henderson after receiving complaints of drug sales. During the execution of the search warrant 20 grams of heroin, and […]

Vance County Chapter of M.A.D.D. Meeting Minutes Jan 23, 2018

Following up on an earlier story, available by clicking here, excitement continues to grow for the local Vance County Chapter of M.A.D.D. Karen Callahan, a local M.A.D.D. organizer, forwarded the minutes of the January 23, 2018 meeting to WIZS News. The secretary is James Baines.  The minutes read as follows: January meeting was called by […]