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TownTalk: Boo! Ghost Hunting With Michael LaChiana
It’s the spooky stuff Halloween’s made for – ghosts and spirits, wreaking havoc from the Great Beyond on unwitting humans. But for Michael LaChiana, spirits – whether benevolent or otherwise – are part of the paranormal that he enjoys investigating. And he’s serious about it. LaChiana, founder of the Heritage Hunters Society, said his investigations...
The Local Skinny! Elliott Credits Community Support And Consistency To Vipers’ Success
The Vance County High School football team marched through the 2023-24 season, tackling opponents one after the other and coming out with wins each time. The Vipers hope to build on that 10-0 record later this week in the opening round of the state playoffs. Head Coach Aaron Elliott said he and his staff...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 10-30-23 Noon
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Four Injured By Gunfire Following Argument Friday Night On East Winder Street
A late-night argument Friday among a group of people resulted in four people being struck by gunfire, and Henderson police are sorting through information to determine just what happened. The altercation took place about 10:15 p.m. near 328 E. Winder St., according to Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow. The argument escalated quickly, Barrow stated. Three...
Henderson Police Investigate Early-Morning Shooting That Injured 3
Henderson police are investigating a shooting early Saturday morning near a gas station on East Andrews Avenue. Three men sustained injuries. Shortly after midnight, police were dispatched to the Fiddlestix, 1421 E. Andrews Ave. in reference to shots being fired in the area, according to information from Chief Marcus Barrow. When officers arrived, they located...
Warren Library Hosts Native American Storytellers, Artists During November
Warren County Memorial Library will celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a series of programs presented by Haliwa-Saponi tribe members throughout the month of November. The Kid’s Corner section of the library is the place for special guest story times with Kay Oxendine and Barbara Brayboy. Oxendine will read Native American stories on Thursday, Nov...
‘Ragtime the Musical’ opens tonight to kick off 2023-24 McGregor Live! series
The McGregor Hall Live! Series kicks off its 2023-24 season tonight as “Ragtime the Musical” takes the stage for performances over the next two weekends. The curtain rises at 8 p.m. for the Friday and Saturday shows; catch a 2 p.m. matinee on Sundays. The dates are Oct. 27-29 and Nov. 3-5. The large-scale...
Rabid Skunk Case Confirmed On McNair Drive
Vance County Animal Services has confirmed a case of rabies in a skunk that was found on McNair Drive on Tuesday, Oct. 24. As a reminder, state law requires all dog and cat owners to keep their pets’ rabies vaccinations up-to-date. Even if your pet is current on its rabies vaccination, if you live in...
Granville: ‘Operation Green Light’ Shines Light On Veterans During November
In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Granville County announced plans to participate in Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort uniting counties to support military veterans. The initiative, led by the National Association of Counties, raises awareness around the unique challenges faced by many veterans and the resources available at the county, state...
Granville Committees, Advisory Board Openings
The Granville County Board of Commissioners is looking to fill a number of vacancies on various citizen advisory boards and committees. Most positions will be filled by citizens who reside in the district listed, but final appointment decisions are at the discretion of the board of commissioners. Additionally, some positions must be filled by residents that reside...
