Entries by WIZS Staff

Hurricane Matthew inflicts significant damage on N.C. agriculture

The flood water hasn’t receded yet, but initial reports show that North Carolina’s agricultural industries took a beating from Hurricane Matthew. State ag officials do not have damage estimates, but the 48 counties affected by the storm are some of North Carolina’s largest ag counties. “The eastern counties represent 71 percent of the state’s total […]

Loose Leaf Collection to Begin October 24th for Henderson Residents

Loose leaf collection will begin the week of October 24th, 2016, and will end Mid-January.  This involves the use of a vacuum machine and trucks therefore it is essential that leaves be free of rocks, trash and limbs so that the equipment is not damaged.  You may continue to bag the leaves or place in […]

Carolina Panthers Announce $250,000 in Grant Funding

High Schools in North and South Carolina eligible to apply for funding to replace essentials including athletic equipment and other athletics infrastructure. Carolina Panthers Charities is providing $250,000 in grant funding to assist high school athletic programs in North and South Carolina that have been adversely impacted by Hurricane Matthew and the storm’s aftermath. The […]

Duke Energy helps Eaton-Johnson Students have fun

The National Theatre for Children, sponsored by Duke Energy, provided two actors to perform several sketches for students at Eaton-Johnson Middle School on October 6. The sketches or skits were entitled “Save the World” and focused on energy conservation covering a wide range of topics including using low energy light bulbs, energy efficient shower nozzles, […]

Rehoboth United Methodist Church endows VGCC Scholarship

A new scholarship has been endowed at Vance-Granville Community College by Rehoboth United Methodist Church, carrying on the legacy of a Granville County native and educator. The church, located in Vance County between Henderson and Oxford and less than five miles from the college’s Main Campus, received a bequest from the estate of Marie Wilson […]

Shop with a Cop Returns for 2016

The Henderson Police Department and the Vance County Sheriff’s Office have partnered with the Vance County Department of Social Services to assist children and families in the City of Henderson and Vance County during the holiday season through the “Shop with a Cop” program. Funds raised through the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce “Shop with a […]

Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers Thanks You for Support

On September 15th The Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers held their annual Awards Banquet at Vance Granville Community honoring “The Best of the Best” in law enforcement.  They would like to thank the following people for being a sponsor for helping make this award winning night so special to so many.  They are: 1st Sgt. Jeff Rowan Adam […]

Henderson Rotary Club to raffle new Toyota truck

The Henderson Rotary Club is raffling off a new 2017 Toyota Tacoma truck.  The lucky winner also may elect to instead receive a $20,000 cash award. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go toward scholarships that Rotary awards each year and to the many community projects and charities that Rotary supports. Tickets are $100 each; and […]

Vance County Appearance Commission seeks your help

  The Vance County Appearance Commission is seeking increased participation from residents across the county in efforts to recycle household items and other materials that can be reused. Local participation in recycling by residents is less than 30 percent across Vance County. Members of the County Appearance Commission want more residents to recycle. Recycling in […]

Murder Conviction in Granville County

Trial in Granville County Superior Court leads to Murder Conviction Oxford, NC– Granville County Criminal Superior Court was held during the week of October 3, 2016.  Superior Court Judge G. Wayne Abernathy presided during the session.  The Office of District Attorney Mike Waters was represented by Assistant District Attorneys Allison S. Capps and Michael W. […]