Entries by WIZS Staff

Maria Parham Health Employee Receives Certified Cardiovascular Care Coordinator Certification

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]

Month of April Offers Multiple Local Opportunities to Donate Blood

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RALEIGH, NC (April 3, 2017) – Eligible blood donors of all blood types are encouraged to give blood through the American Red Cross this spring to help ensure a sufficient supply for hospital patients. Donated blood is perishable and must constantly be replenished to keep up with hospital patient need. Red blood cells are the […]

Stolen Lawnmower reported in Oxford

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TO:                         News Media FROM:                  Granville County Crime Stoppers   DATE:                    March 31st, 2017 SUBJECT:             LARCENY Sometime between Thursday, March 23rd early afternoon and Friday, March 24th,  2017 mid evening hours an unknown person or persons unlawfully went upon private property off US Highway 158, Oxford, NC and criminally removed a […]

Baseball and Softball Opening Ceremonies

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Baseball and Softball Opening Ceremonies ALERT!  ALERT! — Due to current forecast of a lot of rain today (Friday, March 31), the recreation department has decided to POSTPONE the Opening Ceremony to Sunday 4-2-17 at 3:00 p.m., according to Kendrick Vann, H-V Rec. and Parks Director.  Vann also provided the following information: HENDERSON-VANCE PICTURE DAY SCHEDULE […]