Entries by WIZS Staff

4,680 Dosage Units of Heroin and 2,256 Grams of Marijuana

Press Release Information: On February 21, 2024, Officers of the Henderson Police Department served narcotic search warrants at 1409 Reservoir Street and 2555 Raleigh Road. During the service of both warrants, approximately 4,680 dosage units of heroin, 2,256 grams of marijuana, $16,815.00 in U.S. Currency, and four (4) handguns were seized. 28-year-old Kayvon Amon Horton […]

Pop The Hood: Conventional vs. Synthetic Motor Oil

Thank you for listening to Pop The Hood on WIZS! Changing the oil in your car or truck is probably one of the most important – if not THE most important – piece of maintenance you can do to care for your vehicle’s engine. Up for debate is when to change the oil – is […]

TownTalk: Shamrocks On Breckenridge Friday, Mar. 15

With the Shamrocks on Breckenridge just more than three weeks away, Amanda Walker Ellis has a couple of items on her radar: As treasurer of the Downtown Development Commission, Ellis is hopeful to get a few more sponsors; as a member of the Promotions Committee, she’s all about getting the word out for folks to […]

TownTalk: Tax Prep Help Available

The IRS is offering assistance to eligible tax filers during special Saturday hours at a couple of locations in Granville County beginning this Saturday, Feb. 24. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs are available to offer free tax help for taxpayers who qualify. Representative of the two […]

Events At Perry Library; Mayor To Read To Youngsters

Henderson Mayor Melissa Elliott will take a break from her duties with the city for a bit next week when she visits Perry Memorial Library to read a storybook to youngsters and then hang around to answer questions about what it’s like to be mayor. Youth Services Director Melody Peters said the Tuesday, Feb. 27 […]

VGCC Set To Launch Court Reporting Program At Franklin Campus In March

– Information courtesy of VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel When its new Court Reporting program launches next month, Vance-Granville Community College will become the only community college in North Carolina to offer the program to students. The court reporting profession plays a critical role in ensuring that legal proceedings are accurately documented for future […]

Upcoming Blood Drives

  Recent inclement weather across the country has hampered blood drive efforts, and demands for blood and plasma and blood donations continues to be greater than supply. There are several local opportunities to give blood in Vance and Granville counties through February. The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to […]