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Utility Pole Problem
A utility pole problem has emergency personnel on the scene near Lowes Home Improvement in Henderson, as of our latest check at 10:43 A.M. Fire Chief Steve Cordell confirmed at 10:00 A.M. that he had a crew on the scene and that the problem was dispatched as “a utility pole on fire.” Those within ear...
Interim Financing New Animal Shelter
Interim financing for the new Vance County Animal Shelter will be on the agenda at next month’s meeting of the Vance County Board of Commissioners. A short term financing commitment was secured from BB&T Bank and will permit the construction phase for the new shelter to begin in the early spring of 2016. According to...
Granville County Criminal Superior Court
Oxford, NC – Granville County Criminal Superior Court was held during the week of December 7, 2015. Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Robert H. Hobgood presided during the session. The Office of District Attorney Mike Waters was represented by Assistant District Attorneys Allison S. Capps, Tasha C. Gardner and Michael W. Putney, Jr. The week-long session began with...
VGCC holds New Student Orientation sessions before Spring Semester
Registration continues for spring semester classes at Vance-Granville Community College, and the college will offer a final set of opportunities for prospective students to attend an orientation session on campus. Students also now have the option of attending orientation in an online format. The spring semester begins Monday, Jan. 11, with 12-week classes beginning on...
Business Spotlight: Midnight Blue Martial Arts
Many people seem to think that Karate is just a “kid thing.” That statement could not be further from the truth. Kim Gupton, the owner and a teacher at Midnight Blue Martial Arts, sat down with Kevin Bullock of WIZS to give you the breakdown. Gupton said, “Many people think that Karate is just something...
Mayor/Council Sworn In
The Henderson City Council met Monday night at 6:00 o’clock, and installation ceremonies were held for the mayor, the newly elected council members as well as the re-elected incumbents. Eddie Ellington was sworn in and is now the Mayor of The City of Henderson. Ellington told WIZS News, “I have a huge feeling of pride as...