Entries by WIZS Staff

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 […]

Month of April Offers Multiple Local Opportunities to Donate Blood

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

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

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 […]

Vance County Schools FRC to host “Senior Night” Info Session

The Vance County Schools Family Resource Center is hosting a free “Senior Night” information session on Tuesday, April 4, from 3 to 6 p.m. for high school students and their parents. Students and parents can come at any time during the three hours to receive valuable information from high school counselors about the college application process, […]