Entries by WIZS Staff

Suspect Accused of Armed Robbery in Vance County Arrested

— from the Office of Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame On November 30, 2023, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division apprehended Johnny Mayfield Jr. on charges related to an armed robbery in Vance County. Upon apprehending Mayfield, he was found in possession of a concealed firearm. Mayfield was served with multiple warrants including: felony […]

MPH Gets Accreditation For Treating Patients With Chest Pain

-information courtesy of Donna Young, Maria Parham Health Market Coordinator, Communications & Marketing The American College of Cardiology has recognized Maria Parham Health for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Maria Parham Health was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation in December based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, […]

Delrayno Baptist Presents Drive-Thru Live Nativity Dec. 9-12

UPDATED SUNDAY, DEC. 10: Because of the threat of severe weather, Sunday’s drive-thru Nativity at Delrayno Baptist Church has been cancelled. “A Journey Back To Bethlehem” is scheduled to continue Monday, Dec. 11 and will be open on Tuesday, Dec. 12 as well, organizers said. The live Nativity event is open from 6 p.m. to […]

Tillis Announces $1 Billion Grant for Raleigh to Richmond Commuter Rail

— press release courtesy of the office of U.S. Senator Thom Tillis Dec. 5, 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis announced a $1 billion grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for a new passenger rail route between Raleigh, NC and Richmond, VA. The route will be along the CSX Transportation “S-Line” […]

Drop Off Letters To Santa At Aycock Rec Center Saturday

Bring the kids out to Aycock Recreation Center Saturday morning for a chance to write letters to Santa and even get photos with the Jolly Old Elf himself! The Grinch will be on hand as well, but he won’t be trying to keep Christmas from coming – promise. The Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department is […]

TownTalk: Christmas At SaddleRock Farm

SaddleRock Farm will host a winter festival on Saturday, Dec. 9 and invites families to come out to enjoy horseback rides, hay rides, games and more, all while celebrating The Reason for the Season. Emily Parker was a guest on Tuesday’s TownTalk to provide details of the event and all the farm activities as part […]

The Local Skinny! Local Filing Period Now Open

The filing period is now open for the 2024 elections. Vance County voters will elect four members of the county commissioners and four members of the board of education. So far, neither incumbents nor challengers have filed. The filing period opened Monday, Dec. 4 at 12 noon and will close on Friday, Dec. 15 at […]

Elevated Lead In County Water Most Likely Isolated Cases, Manager Explains

Vance County commissioners and staff recently became aware of a couple of elevated lead values in water samples in the Vance County Water District, Phase 1A. The two locations – one on Warrenton Road and one on Vicksboro Road – showed twice the allowable levels of lead at .030 MG/L. The threshold is .015 MG/L. […]

TownTalk: Fire Safety Tips For Your Home

Batalion Chief Lee Edmonds with the Henderson Fire Department reminds residents of several safety measures to preserve property and protect lives as December ushers in colder weather. Anyone who uses a portable space heater as a supplemental heat source should make sure that it is positioned at least 3 feet from things like furniture and […]

The Local Skinny! Christmas Pop Up Shop To Support Domestic Violence Victims

A local nonprofit organization that assists victims of domestic violence and sexual assault is sponsoring a Christmas Bazaar on Sunday, Dec. 10 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Kearah’s Place, located at 946 W. Andrews Ave., Suite O, is hosting the pop-up fundraiser which includes pictures with Santa, a silent auction and a number of […]