Entries by WIZS Staff

The Local Skinny! Rehab at Maria Parham

Lori Murphy has been a physical therapist for 29 years, and as a physical therapist and clinical liaison for LifePoint at Maria Parham Health, she wants to make sure that the community knows about the services available for those who need inpatient rehab. This week is National Rehabilitation Awareness Week and Murphy was a guest […]

Maye and McCollum Shine in UNC’s First-Ever Matchup Against Minnesota

— text and picture by Patrick Magoon freelance writer for WIZS In a first-ever matchup against the Minnesota Gophers, the North Carolina Tar Heels (UNC) heavily relied on a passing-dominant offensive strategy to move the ball downfield. UNC’s success through the air paved the way for a 31-13 victory. Wide receiver Nate McCollum, a transfer from Georgia […]

‘Luminary Night Of Hope’ Sept. 30 At Henderson Family YMCA

Chances are you’ve seen banners around town announcing the Luminary Night of Hope that will take place on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Henderson Family YMCA. The event, hosted by St. James Missionary Baptist Church, is one activity planned by Vance County Relay For Life. There will be luminaries […]

‘National Night Out’ Takes Place Oct. 3 In Downtown Henderson

Downtown Henderson is the place to be on Tuesday, Oct. 3 as area law enforcement agencies and other community organizations take part in National Night Out. The community is invited to come to Breckenridge Street for the annual event, held this year from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be presentations and displays by […]

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson Featured Guest At Sept. 27 Granville GOP Fundraiser

Current North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, who also is a Republican candidate for governor, will be a featured guest at an upcoming event sponsored by the Granville County Republican Party. Robinson is the featured guest candidate for the event, which will be held beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at the Granville […]

TownTalk: Ward 2 Candidates Answer Questions

Note: This is the second of five TownTalk segments to provide election coverage for the upcoming Oct. 10 municipal elections in Henderson. Today, we’ll hear from the three candidates for the Ward 2 City Council seat. WIZS posed the same questions to all 17 candidates running for the five races – mayor, Ward 1 and […]

One Arrest Made In Connection With Stolen Vehicle

-information courtesy of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Vance County Sheriff’s officers took one person into custody Tuesday following a traffic stop on Morgan Road involving a report of a stolen vehicle. Det. J.S. Anderson with the Vance County Sheriff’s Office stated that the vehicle, a 2022 Toyota valued at $35,000, had been stolen. Arrested […]

Southall Named Warden At Franklin Correctional Center In Bunn

  Louis Southall has been named the new warden of Franklin Correctional Center. Southall had been the associate warden at the facility since 2018, according to information from the office of Secretary of Adult Correction Todd Ishee. “Warden Southall has more than 30 years of experience as a correctional professional and leader,” Ishee said in a […]

TownTalk: Ward 1 Candidates Answer Questions

Note: This is the first of five TownTalk segments to provide election coverage for the upcoming Oct. 10 municipal elections in Henderson. Today, we’ll hear from the four candidates for the Ward 1 City Council seat. WIZS posed the same questions to all 17 candidates running for the five races – mayor, Ward 1 and […]

VCS Names Clarke Elementary Principal

Vance County Schools has announced that Dr. C’Monee Wilkins is the new principal of Clarke Elementary, effective immediately. Wilkins has been assistant principal at Clarke Elementary since August 2022, according to information from VCS Chief Officer of Communication & Innovative Support Aarika Sandlin. “Dr. Wilkins has great knowledge and expertise in the area of instructional […]