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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...
TownTalk: Remembering Dr. Marion Lark
Colleagues and community members are remembering their beloved friend and pastor, Dr. Marion D. Lark, who died late Saturday, Aug. 19. Lark came to The First Baptist Church in Henderson in 1973 and was minister there for 29 years. “It’s a sad day for First Baptist Church and for our community,” remarked Senior Minister Ron...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 08-21-23 Noon
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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...
Fire at Former J.P. Taylor Company Location on J.P. Taylor Road
Revised and posted at 2:15 p.m. Friday About 10:30 this morning, a fire broke out on J.P. Taylor Rd. at the location that was once J.P. Taylor Company. The vicinity of 800 J.P. Taylor Road is now a scrap or salvage yard. The Rev. Ricky Easter of Victory Baptist Church was across the street, and...
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...
SportsTalk: Elam Goes To The Dogs
Jim Elam has been fortunate to have two long careers. The Warren County native spent over 20 years as an educator and coach. He started in Johnston County at Princeton High School, and after getting married, decided he wanted to be closer to home. His desire to return to Warren County would land Elam the...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 08-17-23 Noon
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