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WIZS Radio Local News Audio 09-07-23 Noon
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Local Man Enters Guilty Plea, Sentenced to 50-61 Years For 2019 Murder
-information courtesy of the office of District Attorney Mike Waters A Henderson man was sentenced to 50-61 years in prison in the 2019 shooting death of his former girlfriend. Javius Donte Perry, 28, entered a guilty plea to one count of second-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder in the Feb. 9, 2019 incident...
Superior Court Session Hands Down Sentences In Several Local Cases
A Creedmoor man has been sentenced to more than three years in prison recently for a 2022 incident that occurred at a local food mart. Jordan Lee Turnage had pleaded guilty to discharging a weapon into occupied property and one felony count of inciting a riot for the May 28 incident, which involved gunfire at...
TownTalk: Rebuilding Hope Chicken Plate Fundraiser
Rebuilding Hope is making plans for its barbecued chicken fundraiser later this month, and Randolph Wilson invites the community to come on out on Friday, Sept. 29 to buy the plates to support the group’s efforts. Tickets are $10, and Wilson said last year’s drive-thru process worked so well that they’ll probably do it the...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 09-06-23 Noon
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Granville County Manager Plans Listening Sessions To Hear From Residents
–information courtesy of Granville County Public Information Officer Terry Hobgood Granville County Manager Drew Cummings is planning a series of listening sessions across the county during the fall to share information about what’s going on and to give residents a chance to ask questions and provide feedback. Cummings will hold a session in each district in...
Vance County Early College Alums Invited To Come Share In Homecoming Festivities Sept. 22
-information courtesy of Aarika Sandlin, VCS chief officer of Communication & Innovative Support Attention, all graduates of Vance County Early College High School! You’re invited to come back and enjoy Homecoming festivities later this month, alongside current students and others. Things “kick off” with a tailgate experience on Friday, Sept. 22 from 5:30 p.m. to...
Deputies Arrest Two On Drug Charges, More Following Traffic Stop
-information courtesy of Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame Two people face a variety of charges following a motor vehicle stop made early on Friday, Sept. 1. Deputies from the Vance County Sheriff’s Office stopped a car about 3:30 a.m. on Southerland Mill Road for a revoked license plate, according to information from Vance County Sheriff...
TownTalk: Hot Sauce And More Coming To Granville County In September
Things are heating up in Granville County, and it’s not all because of the weather. Granville County Tourism Director Angela Allen said this weekend’s Hot Sauce Festival is shaping up to be the best one yet. This year, contestants entering their creations and concoctions have more than 100 categories and sub-categories to choose from, Allen...
The Local Skinny! Baskerville Funeral Home Hosts Mental Health Community Info Series
The community is invited to attend an informational session on Sept. 12 to learn more about programs offered by Greater Outreach Services. Charlie Baskerville has held numerous community info events to share resources with people in the area, and the one scheduled for next week will provide information about mental health and other programs and...
