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Traffic Stop Results in Drug Charges for Tevin L. Daye
Press Release — On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at approximately 4:15 p.m., the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Narcotics Divisions conducted a vehicle stop that resulted in the collection of approximately 250 dosage units of suspected Heroin. The suspect Tevin L. Daye, B/M, Age 29, was charged with the following charges: Trafficking Heroin; 1 count...
40 Charges in Vance County Alone Against Wesley Edward White
Press Release — The Vance County Sheriff’s Office obtained warrants for the arrest of Wesley Edward White of Windsor N.C. on the 6th day of May 2021. White has been charged with forty (40) counts of Felonious Larceny of Motor Vehicle Parts and Larceny of Nonferrous Precious Metals and Felonious Breaking and Entering Larceny. All...
TownTalk 5-12-21; NC Lawmakers Toting Guns
Thank you for listening to WIZS Radio, Your Community Voice. Guns carried by NC Lawmakers. WIZS Radio · TownTalk 05-12-21; NC Lawmakers Toting Guns...
WIZS Local News Audio 05-12-21 Noon
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SportsTalk 5-11-21 Scottie Richardson, Crossroads Christian
“It’s a great day to be a Colt!” said Scottie Richardson, athletic director at Crossroads Christian after the school’s golf program won the state 1A championship by two strokes on Monday at Bryan Park-Players Course in Greensboro. The championship is the first athletic championship of any type ever won by the school. Two years ago...
WIZS Local News Audio 05-11-21 Noon
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TownTalk 5-11-21; KARTS Provides Key Service To Rural Residents
Irene Johnson, executive director of KARTS discusses the transportation services offered by the agency, the effects of Covid-19 and the need for drivers. Johnson stressed Kerr Area Rural Transportation Authority operates with a “safety first” approach to everything. For Broadcast Audio Click Play. Written story below. WIZS Radio · TownTalk 5-11-21 Irene Johnson, KARTS ...
The Local Skinny! May 11 Jobs in Vance
In partnership with the Henderson-Vance Chamber of CommerceJobs in Vance on WIZSThe Chamber compiles and provides the information, and it is presented here and on the radio. The Vance County Detention Center currently has vacancies for the position of Detention Officer. To apply, go to the website www.vancecountysheriff.org, click on the EMPLOYMENT TAB. Follow directions for...
Huntstone Pool/Club House Destroyed by Fire
West of Henderson along U.S. 158 Business near Old Watkins Road, the Huntstone subdivision saw its swimming pool clubhouse destroyed Monday by fire. Vance County Fire Chief Chris Wright said late Monday, still on the scene, that the fire call came at 4:54 a.m. He said Watkins Volunteer Fire Department, Bearpond Volunteer Fire Department and...
Timberlake Wins Art Contest With Tree Theme To Spotlight Arbor Day
An artist with ties to the area has won a juried art contest in Chase City, VA, held in conjunction with Arbor Day. Frank Timberlake’s “Persimmon Tree Branch” took top honors in the adult division of the art contest, held at MacCallum More Museum & Gardens to spotlight community support for trees and the town’s...
