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“The Last Struggle of the Summer: Gas Shortage in NC” By: Noah Whittacre, WIZS Staff With the summer nearing to a close, we hoped for a smooth ride right on into the incoming fall, but such is not the case, and one more major problem has forced it’s way into the summer. On Saturday, September […]
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Mars Petcare US as they celebrated a $21M investment at an event on September 8th at the Henderson facility. Mars Petcare, one of the world’s leading pet care providers, is expanding support for its existing facility in Henderson, which currently produces IAMS® and EUKANUBA® brand pet foods. Improvements […]
On Thursday, September 1st, Flowers Baking Company held a ribbon cutting celebration at its new location on 875 S. Beckford Drive in Henderson. With the help of representatives from the Flowers Baking Company, Vice President of Sales, Tony Ufland, officially cut the ribbon and welcomed attendees with a bag full of bread and sweet rolls. […]
Update 5:40 P.M. Tuesday: The City Clerk, Esther McCrackin, has issued a press release on behalf of the City of Henderson. It states: “Customers who receive water via the Kerr Lake Regional Water System may be currently experiencing discolored water from their taps. The City believes this is a result of the Kerr Lake Regional […]
Vance-Granville Community College and three partnering community colleges formally kicked off a new initiative on Aug. 30, made possible by a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Labor that totals almost $4 million. An event to launch the North Carolina TechHire Program was held at James Sprunt Community College in Kenansville. JSCC is serving […]
Sheriff Peter White announces the following arrests by the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit: Timothy Antonio Perry, Lot 12 Country Lane, Norlina NC Age: 40 Charges: Possession with intent to Sell and Deliver Marijuana, Maintaining a Vehicle for keeping and selling controlled substances, and Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia Bond: $50,000 Court Date: […]
On August 25, 2016 at approximately 10:30 PM officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to the area of 331 Corbitt Rd in reference to a motor vehicle that had been shot. Upon arrival, officers spoke to Jamersira Semaj Brodie, 22, of 331 Corbitt Rd, whose vehicle had been shot while traveling on David St. […]
On August 14, 2016 at approximately 4:10 PM officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to the Magistrates Office in reference an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers found that a Ms. Talaya Rogers had been robbed in the parking lot of Cruizers, 800 Dabney Dr., while attempting to purchase a cellular phone from a subject […]
The Henderson-Vance County Economic Development Commission is pleased to announce that Norfolk Wire and Electronics has selected Vance County to open their expansion operation. The company is a full-service stocking /distributor of Datacom and Security products. The company’s headquarters is in Richmond, VA and they will now have a total of twelve locations with this […]
From the Office of Sheriff Peter White On Friday, August 27th at approximately 12:40 p.m. deputies with the Vance County Sheriff’s Department received a call to 170 Bill Bragg-Morton Road in Vance County. Upon arrival, deputies discovered Terrance Leneil Williams, 33, of 871 Warrenton Road, had suffered an apparent gun shot wound. After further investigation, […]
