Entries by WIZS Staff

Henderson Mayoral Race Remains A 4-Way Race Following Hearing

The Vance County Board of Elections ruled Tuesday afternoon that Henderson mayoral candidate Greg Etheridge may remain on the October ballot. Etheridge’s residency was called into question, but the board ruled in his favor during a hearing that began at 4 p.m. Both Etheridge and challenger Sara Coffey, also a candidate for mayor, were present […]

Police Arrest 24-Year-Old On Drug Charges

From Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow Officers of the Henderson Police Department arrested a 24-year-old Monday as a result of two search warrants carried out simultaneously at two homes in the city. Taken during the searches were 1,500 dosage units of heroin, 3.5 pills of a Schedule II substance and more than $37,000 in U.S. […]

Henderson Man Gets 15+ Years For Trafficking Fentanyl, Heroin, Oxycodone

A Henderson man was sentenced in New Bern Friday to 188 months in prison for trafficking fentanyl and heroin. On May 4, 2023, Tyren Omarious Hargrove, 23, pled guilty to possession with the intent to distribute a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of heroin and fentanyl. According to court documents and other information presented in […]

Dabney Road Multi-Use Project Closer To Final Approval

The Henderson City Council has unanimously approved a rezoning request for a 123-acre tract along Dabney Road, and the next step for the developer is to have the zoning board of adjustment approve a special use permit. The project was previously being called Berry Village but now seems to be carrying the name Dabney Village. […]

Buy State Fair Tickets Now And Save

    Daydreaming about the cooler days of autumn, when colorful leaves are beginning to fall to the ground and that little nip in the air has you reaching for your sweater? Well, those cooler October days are also when folks make plans to attend the North Carolina State Fair – so quit your daydreaming […]

Emergency Department RN Receives DAISY Award For Patient Care

A registered nurse in the emergency department at Granville Health System is the first recipient of the DAISY award, an honor given to healthcare professionals who provide professional, compassionate care to patients. Mckenzie Porterfield received the award last month, according to information from Granville Health System Marketing and Foundation Director Lauren Roberson. Porterfield was nominated […]

Health Department Gets Award For Efforts To Promote Breastfeeding To WIC Clients

Granville Vance Public Health is one of eight agencies across the state to receive recognition for its efforts to promote a strong breastfeeding program among clients who participate in a federal assistance program for women and young children. The health department received the USDA Breastfeeding Gold Award of Excellence, according to information from the health […]

Charla Duncan Appointed To State Economic Development Advisory Council

Charla Duncan, director of Warren County Community and Economic Development, was recently appointed to represent the North Central Prosperity Zone on the North Carolina EDPNC Economic Development Advisory Council. This council provides advisory direction and support to the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC). Duncan was appointed to fill the seat of Harry Mills, […]