Entries by WIZS Staff

Henderson PD Crime of the Month – Individual Robbed at Henderson Food Mart

On December 24, 2016 at approximately 9:45 PM officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to Henderson Food Mart in reference an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers found that a Mr. Jason Rodriguez had been robbed while transporting an unknown subject. Mr. Rodriguez stated that he was lost and that the suspect was picked up […]

Henderson PD Crime of the Month – B&E on South Garnett Street

On December 26, 2016 at approximately 9:14 PM officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to 221 S. Garnett St, Henderson in reference to a breaking and entering. Upon arrival, officers spoke with Deryl Von-Williams who stated that upon responding after being contacted by the alarm company, found that a window on the rear door […]

Tuesday Closings / News 1-9-17

            Tuesday Closings / News 1-09-17 Refresh Your Browser for the Latest! Text or Email closings or announcements to 252-432-0774 or johncharles@wizs.com or call 252-492-3001 ——— Update 4:45 p.m. Monday City of Henderson Offices delayed until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 10 City of Oxford Offices delayed until 11:00 a.m. […]

Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce looking for Leadership Vance Candidates

Do you have a passion for leadership and a desire to be part of something bigger where you live or work? If so, then Leadership Vance might just be what you’re looking for right now. “We are currently seeking 15 to 20 individuals for the 2017 class,” said Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Membership Director & […]

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 […]