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Arrest Made in Double Homicide Investigation
This morning, at approximately 9 (o’clock), Michael Sharron Wright (age 41) was taken into custody without incident by Sheriff Robert Fountain of the Granville County Sheriff’s Office. Wright was apprehended in connection with the June 15, 2025, double homicide on Maple Street in Henderson. Following his arrest, investigators from the Henderson Police Department processed Wright...
Cooperative Extension: Ants Can Be Controlled with Baits in Homes
Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: Ants can be controlled with baits in homes using the correct bait. Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs. Click Play! ...
Vance County Schools ‘Excellence In Education’ Honorees Recognized At June 11 Ceremony
— information courtesy of Vance County Schools Vance County Schools honors the 2025 Educators of Excellence: Brian Schlessinger of Vance County Early College as Teacher of the Year, Simone Harris of Vance County Middle as Beginning Teacher of the Year, LaVonda Williams of Pinkston Street Elementary as Assistant Principal of the Year, and Dr. Carnetta...
Master Gardener Volunteer Class Forming Now For Aug. 14 Kickoff
A new Master Gardener Volunteer class is getting underway in mid-August and gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are invited to sign up. The classes will be held on Thursdays at the Berea Fire Station or the Vance County Regional Farmers Market beginning Aug. 14 and running through Nov. 20, according to information from...
Warren County Nominees Needed For ‘Heroic Hands’ Recognition
The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners has launched an initiative called “Heroic Hands” to recognize a county government employee from each of the 100 counties across the state who goes “above and beyond in serving their county. Warren County Commissioner Tare “T” Davis is president of the association, and it’s Warren County’s turn to...
Community ‘Read-In’ Event Kicks Off Wednesday, June 25
Calling all readers to join in a community “Read-In” that will be held this summer on the last Wednesdays of the months of June, July and August. The last Wednesday in June is June 25. Bring a chair or a blanket and a book, magazine or newspaper and spend an hour on the lawn across...
June 30 220 Fundraiser To Support Local Magistrate Who Lost Home In Fire
A 220 Fundraiser will take place on Monday, June 30 to support Vance County Magistrate Mike Massenburg and his family, who lost their home and its contents in a house fire. Tickets are $10 and are available for purchase at the Vance County clerk’s office and at the magistrate’s office. The event will be held...
Vance County Schools Announces Several Leadership Changes For 2025-26 School Year
–Information courtesy of VCS Chief Officer of Communication & Innovative Support Aarika Sandlin Vance County Schools has announced several leadership appointments for the upcoming school year, including principals at two schools and several district-level positions, according to information from VCS Chief Officer of Communication & Innovative Support Aarika Sandlin. Superintendent Dr. Cindy Bennett expressed her...
Henderson Salvation Army Welcomes Majors Jonathan And Staci Gainey As Corps Officers
The Salvation Army announces the appointment of Majors Jonathan and Staci Gainey as new Corps Officers for The Salvation Army in Henderson. Their ministry will officially begin on Sunday, June 15 to serve in Vance, Granville, Franklin, Warren, Halifax and Northampton counties. The Gaineys bring more than two decades of faithful service as Salvation Army...
Henderson City Council Special Called Meeting Set For Monday To Formally Adopt FY 2025-26 Budget
Update 6-16-25 at 1 p.m. The Henderson City Council took just a few minutes Monday to formally adopt the FY 2025-26 budget during a special called meeting that took place at 12 noon in Council chambers. City Manager/City Attorney Hassan T. Kingsberry introduced the budget and Council Member Tami Walker made a motion – seconded...
