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Granville County Names Wood New Assistant Finance Director
— Information courtesy of Granville County Public Information Officer Terry Hobgood Heather Wood has joined Granville County as its new assistant finance director, bringing 20 years of finance experience in the public and private sectors to the role. Wood has served in multiple roles with Franklin County Public Utilities, including Business Officer since 2019. She previously...
Veterans Monument Installation On Track For July 4 Dedication
If all goes as planned, the new Veterans Memorial will be officially unveiled at a ceremony on July 4, a fitting day as the nation officially celebrates its 250th birthday. Hartwell Wright, American Legion Post 60 commander, said the fundraising efforts are paying off, but there’s more to do. The July 4 ceremony will be...
Vance Co. Man Arrested for 850 Dosage Units of Heroin and 84 Grams of Fentanyl
— joint press release, courtesy of the HPD On May 14, 2026, following a prolonged joint operation, the Henderson Police Department, Nash County Sheriff’s Office, Vance County Sheriff’s Office, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) executed a search warrant at 310 Little Mill Road in Vance County, resulting in an arrest...
Local Veterans Services Office To Host Free Workshop, Luncheon On May 21 At Southern Charm Event Center
The Vance County Veterans Services office is hosting a workshop and luncheon to give local veterans a chance to network with one another and learn about resources in the area. The event will take place on Thursday, May 21 from 12 noon until 2 p.m. at Southern Charm Event Center, 200 S. Garnett St. This...
The Local Skinny! Maria Parham Franklin Hosting ‘Stomp the Stigma’ 5K May 30
Lace up your running – or walking – shoes for the second “Stomp the Stigma” 5k on Saturday, May 30 in Louisburg to support mental health awareness and care for mental health treatment. Not feelin’ it for the 5k? There’s a Family Fun Run and a Kids Dash, too, thanks to event organizers from the...
Friends Of The Library Book Sale Saturday, May 16 At Perry Memorial Library
Join the Perry Memorial Library Friends of the Library for a “Back Door Book Sale” on Saturday, May 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The sale will be held in the Friends Room, which is accessed through the door near the book dropbox at the Winder Street entrance. There are sure to be some...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 05-14-26 Noon
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 05-14-26 Noon...
TownTalk: Around Old Granville – 250th Anniversary of the USA in Old Granville County Part 2
With the nation’s approaching 250th birthday as a backdrop, WIZS’s Bill Harris and local historian Mark Pace continue their conversation about people, places and events from right here in the four-county area, “Old Granville County.” Franklin County’s Regiment of Militia was officially formed in January 1779, in the middle of the Revolutionary War. This group...
Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Staying Grounded
Jamon Glover, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: We close out our series called Strong Fathers Under Pressure. In this part of the series, we talk about staying steady even when life gets heavy. We ask the question – How do I stay grounded? Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or...
TownTalk: Fund Balance Props Up “Flat” Proposed $51.7M City Budget
Just one day after presenting the recommended $51.7 FY 2027 budget, the Henderson City Council scheduled a work session Tuesday at 5 p.m. to begin the process of adopting a final version by the end of June. Finance Director Joey Fuqua told Council members Monday that this was a “very difficult budget, very sobering.” The...
