Entries by WIZS Staff

Granville County Employee Recognized By State Organization For Customer Service, Helping Coworkers In Tax Office

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— Courtesy of Granville County Public Information Officer Terry A. Hobgood, Jr. Tax Collections Supervisor Tamonica Thorpe recently received the Outstanding Tax Collections Employee of the Year award from the North Carolina Tax Collectors’ Association. Thorpe was recognized for exemplary customer service to the citizens of Granville County and dedication to helping her coworkers. Thorpe […]

Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament Set For Thursday, Oct. 2 At Kerr Lake Country Club

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The 27th annual Chamber Challenge golf tournament is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 2 and now’s the time to register – the deadline is Sept. 22, but Chamber President Sandra Wilkerson said not to wait too long – the spots fill up fast! The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce and Presenting Sponsor Margier White-State Farm Insurance invite […]

The Local Skinny! One Man Arrested In Connection With Gunfire Incident

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— information courtesy of Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow   At approximately 10:45 a.m. on Monday, July 28, officers with the Henderson Police Department were dispatched to the 300 block of Ruin Creek Road following reports of active gunfire. Upon arrival at 381 Ruin Creek Road, a medical clinic, officers, along with deputies from the […]

Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Spotted Lanternfly

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Michael Ellington, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: The following segment warns people of the dangers associated with the Spotted Lanternfly and tells people what to do if they find one. Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs. Click […]

VGCC To Host Applied Technology Programs Open Houses July 30, Aug. 5

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— information courtesy of VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel Vance-Granville Community College is hosting two Applied Technology Program Open Houses for new and prospective students. Stop by on Wednesday, July 30, between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. or Tuesday, August 5, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. to explore VGCC’s Applied Technology programs in […]

Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Yellow Jackets

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Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: Yellow Jackets can be controlled at night by applying hornet spray into the nest. Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs. Click Play! WIZS Radio · Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: […]

Fatal Overdose Traced to Henderson Dealer Leads to Federal Prison Sentence

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— Press Release A Henderson man whose distribution of fentanyl led to a fatal overdose has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison. Keymon Leahke Cofield, a/k/a “Keymoney,” a/k/a “Boi Fat,” 25, pleaded guilty on April 22, 2025, to charges of distribution of fentanyl and heroin and possession with intent to distribute both substances. […]

Maria Parham Health Adds SmartRobotics Surgical System To Assist With Orthopedic Surgeries

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— courtesy of Maria Parham Health Public Information Officer Donna Young Maria Parham Health announces the addition to its complement of orthopedic care the Mako SmartRobotics™ surgical system, a cutting-edge innovation now available to qualified patients undergoing joint replacement procedures. This advanced technology brings new levels of precision, personalization and potential recovery benefits to patients […]