Entries by WIZS Staff

City Attorney Kingsberry Set To Become City Manager Jan. 13

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The City of Henderson will have a new city manager effective Jan. 13, 2025, following the appointment of Hassan Kingsberry to the position. In a 4-3 vote, the City Council voted last week to extend the offer to Kingsberry, who has served as interim city attorney since early December. “As one who grew up on […]

Vance Taxpayers Have Until Jan. 6 To Pay Tax Before Penalty Period Begins

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Vance County residents and taxpayers have until Jan. 6, 2025 to pay their property tax bills before getting hit with a 2 percent interest penalty. That may add insult to injury this year, when many taxpayers are facing higher bills as a result of the recent revaluation. Vance County is among a handful of counties […]

County Commissioners Called To Special Meeting Monday, Dec. 30

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Update December 30, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. Vance County Board of Commissioners Chair Sean A. Alston, Sr. is resigning to become a magistrate in Warren County. County Manager C. Renee Perry said last week that Alston had called for a special called meeting for 10 a.m. today with the purpose stated as reorganization. No details […]

In 4-3 Vote, City Council Votes To Make Kingsberry City Manager

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In a 4-3 vote, the Henderson City Council Monday selected Hassan Kingsberry – the interim city attorney – to be the new city manager. Mayor Melissa Elliott called the second special called meeting in as many weeks to go into closed session to discuss a personnel matter. When the group returned from the closed session, […]

Man Gets 8-Year Prison Term For Armed Drug Trafficking

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–information courtesy of Michael F. Easley, Jr., U.S. District Attorney, Eastern District of North Carolina A 29-year-old man was sentenced to 8 years in prison for armed drug trafficking following an incident in July that occurred in Franklin County. Talvin Lamar Brandon pled guilty in September to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to […]

IRS Reminder About Deadlines For RMDs From Certain Retirement Accounts

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If you’re 73 years or older, the Internal Revenue Service reminds you of important deadlines regarding required minimum distributions for those with certain retirement accounts. An RMD is an amount that an account owner must withdraw annually. The withdrawals are considered taxable income and may incur penalties if they aren’t taken on time, according to […]