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Hispanic Heritage Festival Moved To Sunday, Oct. 9
The second annual Hispanic Heritage Festival will be held on Sunday, Oct. 9 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the area near the police department and library on Breckenridge Street. The event was moved from Saturday to Sunday because of a conflict with a previously scheduled event at McGregor Hall. Melissa Elliott, Henderson City...
TownTalk: ‘Hungry Heroes’ Event Coming To Henderson Nov. 5
When it comes to barbecue and the obligatory banana pudding that accompanies it, Amanda Riggan knows not to underestimate folks in Vance County and the surrounding area. And when that barbecue and puddin’ is prepared to raise money to support a worthy cause, Riggan knows she can count on locals to be supportive. Riggan is...
Oct. 14 Homecoming Challenge To Raise Money For VCPS Foundation
Whether your mascot was a Bulldog, a Viking or a Raider, if you graduated from a high school in Vance County, you’ll all be supporting the Vipers during the Alumni Homecoming Challenge. But rest assured, there will be opportunities for a little rivalry among alumni during the annual Homecoming game, which kicks off Oct. 14...
Warrenton Sports Bar Loses ABC Permits Following ALE Investigation
A Warren County establishment has had its ABC permits rejected as a result of a range of incidents occurring there, from disorderly conduct and property damage to assaults and shootings. Roxies Sports Bar and Lounge, located at 109 South Hall St. in Warrenton had received a temporary ABC permit in 2020, but that permit was...
Windy, Rainy Hurricane Ian Largely Spared Vance County Area
Residents in Vance County and the surrounding area may be picking up scattered branches and limbs from Friday’s storm, but overall damage was limited to downed trees and minimal property damage. Crews spent Friday evening and Saturday restoring power to customers who lost electricity in the pouring rain and driving wind. On Saturday, 7,028 customers...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 10-03-22 Noon
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Over 1,000 Dosage Units of Heroin Nets Suspect a $355,000 Bond and a Trip to Jail
— HPD Press Release Information — On September 30, 2022 officers of the Henderson Police Department served a narcotic search warrant at 1141 Booker St. Henderson, North Carolina in response to a drug complaint. During the service of the warrant, approximately 1,088 dosage units of heroin, 537 grams of marijuana, drug manufacturing equipment, US currency...
Granville School Board Selects Helen Lindsey To Fill Vacant Seat
A retired schools employee has been appointed to fill the unexpired term on the Granville County Board of Education. Dr. Helen Lindsey was selected from a field of five candidates interviewed Thursday for the seat made vacant when Dr. Tom Houlihan tendered his resignation effective July 31. Following the interviews, the board discussed the candidates...
Warren Offers Smart Start Basketball Class For Youngsters Ages 4-5
The Warren County Parks and Recreation is offering a new basketball program for 4- and 5-year olds call Smart Start Basketball. The program is a parent/child instructional program led by an instructor weekly for six weeks at the John Graham Gym. The fee is $10 and includes a basketball for each child. Register between Oct...
Warren Winter Youth Basketball League Registration Opens Oct. 3
Registration for Winter Youth Basketball with Warren County Parks and Recreation begins Monday, Oct. 3 and runs through Thursday, Nov. 3. The winter youth league is for youth between 6-17 years. The registration fee is $10. Registration can be completed online at https://www.warrencountync.com/345/Parks-Recreation or in person between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday at the...
