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Outstanding Warrants Served; Additional Charges Obtained
Press Release: On Wednesday, January 31, 2024 members of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office narcotics unit served several outstanding felony and misdemeanor warrants for probation violation on Dylan Levi Vaughn, age 28 of Lemay Lane. During the investigation, additional charges for possession of heroin and cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and resist, obstruct and delay...
The Local Skinny! Waters Announces Life Sentence For Oakes
– information courtesy of Vance County District Attorney Mike Waters A Vance County man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury found him guilty last week of first-degree murder, according to a press release from the office of District Attorney Mike Waters. On Thursday, Feb. 1, in Vance County Criminal...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 02-05-24 Noon
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Mental Health, Substance Abuse Forum Set For Feb. 20 At First Baptist, Butner
N.C. Rep. Frank Sossamon is hosting the third in a series of forums on mental health and substance use on Tuesday, Feb. 20 in Butner. The community is invited at attend the gathering, which will be held at First Baptist Church in Butner from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., according to information from GVPH Director...
NCDOT Sets Feb. 13 Meeting To Discuss Plans For Dabney Drive’s Future
Area residents are invited to a public meeting with the N.C. Department of Transportation to discuss the proposal to upgrade Dabney Drive from Coble Boulevard to U.S. Hwy. 158 Business in Vance County. The revisions include a roundabout at the intersection with Dorsey Avenue. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 13, from 5...
Chief Barrow Credits Collaboration With Arrest Of Suspect Wanted In Local Abuse Case
A man wanted in connection with allegations of abuse in Henderson has been arrested in Wake County after a collaboration with the Wake County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Apprehension Team. Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow said his members of the department’s criminal investigations section has been working on a case since October 2023 of a report...
TownTalk: Feb. 8 Is ‘Healthy Heart Day’ At Maria Parham Health
As part of National Heart Month, Maria Parham Health is offering several different opportunities during February for folks to check their heart health and learn ways to prevent or reduce their risk of heart disease. Vance County incidence of cardiovascular disease exceeds both the state and national averages, and it’s important to be informed about...
The Local Skinny! City Council’s Special Called Meeting
In a special called meeting on Jan. 22, the Henderson City Council heard a couple of rezoning requests and gave the green light to a $6.1 million project to address “major infiltration and inflow issues” at the Sandy Creek Basin. H.G. Reynolds Co., Inc. was the sole bidder for the Sandy Creek Basin project, coming...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 02-01-24 Noon
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VGCC Partners With FTCC To Give Students Access To Funeral Service Education
– Information courtesy of VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel Vance-Granville Community College is teaming up with one of its sister schools on an innovative hybrid program, paving the way for new career opportunities in its four-county service area. VGCC has partnered with Fayetteville Technical Community College to bring FTCC’s Funeral Service Education program to...
