Entries by WIZS Staff

MGM Products has selected Vance County for their expansion location

The Henderson-Vance County Economic Development Commission (EDC) is pleased to announce that MGM Products Inc. located in Conyers, Georgia has decided to locate in the Henderson-Vance County Industrial Park as their second manufacturing facility in the United States. They have signed a five-year lease of 1020 Commerce Drive. The company, which is a sheet metal […]

Vance County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit Announces Marijuana Arrest

Sheriff Peter White announces the following arrest by the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit: Timothy Randall Beckham, 560 Little Rosewood Lane, Henderson, NC 27537 Age: 53 Charges: Manufacture of Marijuana and Possession of Non-Tax paid Alcoholic Beverages Bond: $7,000 Court Date: 09/26/2016 The Vance County Drug Enforcement Unit with the assistance of NC […]

Wineries celebrate N.C. Wine Month in September

Wine lovers will have plenty of ways to celebrate the state’s $1.7 billion wine and grape industry in September during North Carolina Wine and Grape Month. The annual celebration aligns with the traditional harvest season of grapes across the state. The N.C. Wine and Grape Growers Council, which promotes the industry, is encouraging consumers to […]

Vance County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit Announces Arrests

Sheriff Peter White announces the following arrests by the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit:   Kelsie Jean Lopes, 4320 Perry Creek Trail, Raleigh, NC 27616 Age: 20 Charges: Possession of Heroin, and Maintaining a vehicle resorted to persons using controlled substances Bond: $20,000 Court Date: 09/26/2016   Roman Dalton, 225 Skenes Avenue, Henderson, […]

North Carolina State Farmers Market to host Seafood Day August 26th

Shoppers can reel in some fresh N.C. seafood at the State Farmers Market during Seafood Day on Friday, Aug. 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The annual event will feature free shrimp samples, fileting demonstrations, a fish toss and informative displays about the state’s seafood industry. “Whether it’s fresh-caught or farm-raised, North Carolina seafood […]

VGCC Culinary Arts student reflects on national competition

Dustin Gregory of Oxford, a student in the Culinary Arts program at Vance-Granville Community College, is back on campus after representing not only his school but the entire state of North Carolina in a nationwide competition. Gregory competed at this summer’s SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. He qualified for the competition […]

Robbery at Kerr Lake Bait and Tackle – Arrests Made

Two individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with the August 9th robbery of Kerr Lake Bait and Tackle on Nutbush Road. Leonardo Martinez, 30, of Cary is charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon and conspiring to rob with a dangerous weapon. He is currently housed in the Wake County Jail under a […]

H/V Chamber to Hold Final Meet Me in the Street of 2016 Next Thursday

Steve Owens and Summertime is making a return engagement to the last of our three Meet Me in the Streets. The sounds of summer will certainly be in the downtown area on Thursday, August 25th as we wrap up our summer concert series. It’s truly a destination for friends and co-workers to gather, unwind and […]

H/V Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting for Michael’s Florist

Hendersonians take note:  you now have a new local florist option! On Friday, August 12, Michael’s Florist held a ribbon cutting celebration with the help of the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce and representatives from the business community.  Michael’s Florist manager Michael Puckett, officially cut the ribbon and welcomed chamber members, Henderson officials, and area businesses. The […]