Entries by WIZS Staff

Illegal Sale of Fake Goods in Henderson – Press Release

Press Release: January 6, 2017 On January 5, 2017 around 5:36 PM, members of the Henderson Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division executed a search warrant at 117 S. Garnett Street, Henderson, in reference to a complaint received regarding the illegal sale of counterfeit goods. During the execution of the search warrant various items were seized […]

Krzyzewski Undergoes Successful Lower Back Surgery

DURHAM, N.C. – Duke University head men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski underwent successful lower back surgery on Friday, Jan. 6, to remove a fragment of a herniated disc. The procedure was performed by Dr. Allan Friedman at Duke University Hospital. The anticipated recovery time for Krzyzewski is up to four weeks. “Surgery went exactly as […]

Henderson Vance Recreation and Parks Department Closings

Friday, January 6, 2017 The Aycock Recreation Center at 6:00 p.m. Pool Closes at 12:30 p.m. The center will be closing due to impending Inclement weather. We value the safety our patrons and our staff. Thank you for your understanding. *This news was received via phone to WIZS News

All VGCC Campuses to close at 3:00 p.m. Today

All campuses of Vance-Granville Community College will close today, Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, at 3 p.m. Evening and weekend activities are cancelled. All campuses of VGCC will be closed on Saturday, Jan. 7, and Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017. Thank you. Andrew Beal, Public Information Officer beala@vgcc.edu (252) 738-3322

Clarence Adrian Royster Pleads No Contest After Trial Begins

Henderson, NC – Clarence Adrian Royster was charged with two counts of Statutory Rape or Sex Offense where the Defendant is greater than or equal to 6 years older than the victim, Indecent Liberties with a Child, Incest with a Child 13, 14 or 15 years of age when the Defendant is greater than or […]

Duke Energy Cautions Customers to be Alert of Persistent Scam

Don’t allow yourself to fall prey to a scam.  And don’t be more vulnerable now just because of snow.  Read the information below, which will help you avoid being taking advantage of.  This information is confirmed by Duke Energy District Manager Tanya Evans. Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Statement: The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce has been […]

Networking the Name of the Game at H/V Chamber’s next Luncheon

  The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce invite you, your guests and any other business leaders who are interested in helping their business grow to come out and join us for the Chamber’s Networking luncheon.  Meet other business professionals and exchange information and ideas. This Quarterly Membership Networking luncheon is sponsored by Prim Development and Residential […]

Oxford Preparatory School Readies for 2017/2018 Enrollment

Applications for new 7th – 12th grade student enrollments for the 2017 – 2018 school year are available at oxfordprep.org and available in the school office. Oxford Preparatory School (OPS) is an independent and tuition-free public charter school that is designed to mold students into future leaders through completion of a rigorous curriculum while focusing […]

Arrest Made in association with Triple Homicide

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Unit arrested a Pitt County resident on January 3, 2017 and charged her with: Three (3) counts of Accessory after the fact to homicide. This is in connection to a triple homicide that occurred in Franklin County on March 26, 2016. On April 1, 2016 Darius Revel Robinson was […]