Entries by WIZS Staff

Missing Teenager Reported in Henderson

The Henderson Police Department request your assistance in locating the following missing person. BRANDON WILLIAMS Age 16 DOB 04/20/2001 Black Male 4’ 5 100 lbs Black hair/ Brown eyes Last scene 06/09/2017 around 8:00AM

Harry Mills Graduates from REDI

Harry Mills, Granville County Economic Development Director, graduated in May from the Rural Economic Development Institute (REDI), an intensive, three-month training program designed for rural community leaders. Rural Center President Patrick Woodie presented certificates to the program’s 31 graduates during a ceremony at the NC Rural Center. For 27 years, REDI has helped rural leaders improve their leadership skills […]

Two Arrested for String of Vance County Robberies

Press Release- June 13, 2017 On Friday, June 9, 2017, members of the Henderson Police Department Criminal Investigation Division arrested two individuals on armed robbery related charges. Samika Renee Whitfield, 40, 349 Stagecoach Road, Henderson was charged with three counts of robbery with a dangerous weapon. Whitfield was placed in the Vance County Jail after failing to post a […]

3 easy steps to becoming a Red Cross summer blood donor

June 13, 2017– The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood this summer for hospital patients in need and offers three easy steps people can take to help save lives. Schedule – Use the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment. Prepare – […]

NCCU and VGCC Launch Program for Early Childhood Teachers and Specialists

  DURHAM, N.C. – The North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Department of Human Sciences and Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC) have signed an agreement to offer two education-related bachelor’s degree programs on the community college campus in Henderson, N.C. NCCU will provide the second two years of study at VGCC for students with Associate in Applied […]

Kerr-Vance Academy Honors State Champs

On May 25, Kerr Vance Academy held a banquet to honor the 2017 NCISAA state champion baseball and soccer teams.  After dinner, both teams were recognized and coaches presented individual awards.   Varsity Women’s Soccer Awards Emma Pelfrey – Outstanding Senior Ashley Dickerson – MVP Caroline Hoyle – MVP Emma Hogge – MVP Riley Short […]

540 Graduate from Granville County Public Schools earning 9.6 Million in Scholarships

The 2017 graduates of Granville County Public schools participated in the final ceremonies this past Saturday under beautiful blue skies and a warm spring breeze. More than 540 students graduated from our five high schools, with thousands of supportive parents, relatives, friends and community members on hand to help celebrate the special milestone in a […]

Oxford Prep Honors First Ever Graduating Seniors

On a very hot day in August of 2013 parents and students spent the morning opening crates, putting together desks and chairs, cleaning floors and moving white boards. Later that SAME afternoon, Oxford Preparatory School opened its doors for the first time to welcome students. For the first three years of the school’s existence, students […]

Shumate Named Next Voice of the Duke Blue Devils

  DURHAM, N.C. – David Shumate has been named the Director of Broadcasting for the Blue Devil IMG Sports Network and will serve as the play-by-play voice for Duke football and men’s basketball games, announced on Monday by Pat Streko, General Manager of Duke’s IMG property. Behind the microphone, Shumate replaces Hall of Fame broadcaster […]

NC State Farmers Market to host annual Blueberry Day June 15

RALEIGH — The State Farmers Market will celebrate its annual Blueberry Day Thursday, June 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests can enjoy free samples of blueberry cobbler topped with vanilla ice cream prepared by the State Farmers Market Restaurant. In addition, there will be plenty of recipes and the opportunity to purchase fresh […]