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2 Arrested and Charged with Nancy Alford’s Murder
In a press conference today, District Attorney Mike Waters announced the arrest of two suspects related to the Nancy and John Alford murder and arson case in Warren County. “Orders for arrest have been served on two individuals in this matter for the death of Nancy Alford. They are Kevin Munn and Lester Kearney, and...
Multiple People Found Shot At Same Location 3-14-18
Press Release – Wednesday, March 14, 2018 On March 14, 2018 around 11:30 a.m., officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to 227-B Harrel Street in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival multiple people were located suffering from gunshot wounds. Their identity and condition cannot be released at this time. The Henderson Police Department along...
West End Community Watch Meeting 3-20-18
Local attorney Jonathan Care, who happens to also be the attorney for Vance County, will speak at the West End Community Watch Meeting on March 20th. The topic will be estate planning. The watch group says, “All are welcome!” The meeting will take place at West End Baptist Church on Dabney Drive...
Relay for Life Angels Among Us Bingo Night 2018
One of the longest running Relay for Life of Vance County teams is “Angels Among Us.” This team has asked WIZS to announce it’s upcoming Bingo Night fundraiser which will take place at the Moose Lodge on Friday, March 23rd. Soup dinner will be from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. for just $8 and includes...
McGregor Hall Transforms Into The Hotel California
— Press Release submitted by McGregor Hall Original Eagles Tribute Band, Hotel California, Performs Live In Concert On Friday, March 16 One of the world’s most beloved and best-selling rock bands, the Eagles have touched the hearts of millions with their classic rock music. Songs like “Take It Easy,” “Life in the Fast Lane,” “Witchy...
Vance County Tourism Director Nancy Wilson Retiring End of March
By: Kelly Bondurant, Freelance Writer/Editor for Hire After 20 years of service, Nancy Wilson, the long-serving director of the Vance County Department of Tourism, is looking forward to retiring at the end of the month. “I’ve been working all of my life,” said Wilson. I’m ready to retire.” Wilson’s career in tourism began in 1998...
31 Year Old Man Shot Dead; HPD Investigating
HPD Press Release – March 12, 2018 On Friday March 9, 2018 around 11:55 p.m., members of the Henderson Police Department responded to the 100 block of Parham Road in reference to someone being shot. Upon arrival, officers located Emmanuel Hargrove, 31, with a gunshot wound. Vance County EMS responded to the scene and transported...
Franklin County Sheriff Makes Meth Lab Arrest 3-10-18
PRESS RELEASE On March 10, 2018, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit, partnering with the NC Department of Public Safety division of Probation and the State Bureau of Investigation, arrested Christopher Dufrasne, a Franklin County resident on multiple drug charges. Christopher Dufrasne was charged with the following: one (1) count of Possession of Methamphetamines, one (1) count of Manufacture...
