Entries by WIZS Staff

Henderson Police Arrest Two On Drug Charges; Heroin, Cocaine, Marijuana, Oxycodone Seized At Local Motel

Henderson police arrested two individuals on a variety of drug charges including manufacturing cocaine and trafficking heroin Tuesday at a local motel. After serving a narcotics search warrant at the “121” Motel, Room 232, located at 197 Parham Rd., officers of the Henderson Police Department approximately 450 dosage units of heroin, 12.9 grams of marijuana, […]

Chamber “Shop With A Cop” Fundraiser Nets $15,000

The Shop With A Cop fundraiser sponsored by the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce was a huge success, and Chamber President Sandra Wilkerson said law enforcement officers and first responders were going to have about $15,000 to spend on their upcoming shopping spree with area youngsters. A celebratory reception held last week for all the sponsors […]

TownTalk: Jimmy Sidberry Explains Insurance Options During Annual Enrollment Period

The adage “One size does not fit all” is especially true for insurance coverage, a point to which local insurance representative Jimmy Sidberry can attest. “This is my season,” Sidberry said on Tuesday’s TownTalk with guest host Steve Lewis, referring to the annual enrollment period open now through Dec. 7. The annual enrollment period is […]

The Local Skinny! Events At Perry Memorial Library

The Perry Memorial Library has a flurry of events planned between Thanksgiving and Christmas, providing lots of interactive activities for the whole family. Youth Services Director Melody Peters invites patrons to take the long way in to the library and enjoy reading a story along the sidewalk outside and lingering among the lovely Festival of […]

Sheriff’s Office Seeks Man In Connection With Convenience Store Break-Ins

The Vance County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help from the public to locate a man linked to several local break-ins. Jason Ayscue, 43, is wanted on felony charges of busines break-ins, according to information from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame. Anyone with information related to the break-ins of local convenience stores, or who may […]

TownTalk: Mental Health And Substance Use Forum Takes Place Next Week

The approaching holidays bring families together to celebrate and spend time together, but  those family gatherings also can place undue pressure and stress on those who also may struggle with mental health and substance abuse issues. Melanie Griggs, a behavioral health clinical counselor at Granville Vance Public Health, said two upcoming listening sessions are designed […]

The Local Skinny! Franklin County Releases Historic Architecture Book

The much-awaited Franklin County architectural history book has been published and is ready for purchase, just in time for Christmas. The books are $60 and feature more than 400 photos and list 800 properties of interest throughout the county. There will be a special book release party at the Louisburg Senior Center, 279 S. Bickett […]

Churches Sponsor Camp Meeting Dec. 4-8 At McGregor Hall

Henderson’s second annual weeklong Camp Meeting will be held Dec. 4-8 at McGregor Hall. Each evening will feature preachers and musical performances. The public is invited to attend – admission is free, but an offering will be taken up each night, according to information from Andy Matthews, one of the organizers. The nightly meetings begin […]

Oxford Fire Dept. Has New Specialized Rescue Equipment For Use In Grain Bins

The Oxford Fire Department is one of only two departments in the state to receive a specialized piece of equipment to assist with grain bin rescues. Thanks to a partnership with the local Pegram Agency, Nationwide Insurance and the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety, the Oxford fire department now has the equipment should a […]