Entries by WIZS Staff

VGCC Vanguards to play JV Tar Heels at Dean Dome

For the second year in a row, the Vance-Granville Community College Vanguards men’s basketball team will soon travel to the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill to face the University of North Carolina Tar Heels junior varsity team. The JV game is set for Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 7:30 p.m. Henderson-based radio station WIZS 1450 […]

Wednesday Closings / News 01-10-2017

          Wednesday Closings / News 1-10-17 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 5:40 p.m. Tuesday Crosscreek Charter School closed Wednesday, January 11 Crossroad Christian School closed Wednesday, January 11 Davita Dialysis of Louisburg delayed until 7:00 […]

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