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Granville County Emergency Communications Honored by North Carolina 911 Board
In his role as North Central Regional Coordinator for the N. C. 911 board, Brian Short sees how counties cooperate to provide the very best coverage possible when it comes to handling emergencies. No longer a boots-on-the-ground participant, Short nonetheless witnessed first-hand how counties not affected by Hurricane Helene came to the aid of...
Remembering President Jimmy Carter
President Carter works in his study on November 7, 1977. Featured image (Credit: Jimmy Carter Library) U.S. flags will be flown at half-staff for 30 days as the nation and the world mourn the loss of former President Jimmy Carter, who died on Dec. 29, 2024 at the age of 100. Carter was elected as...
TownTalk: County Commissioners Reorganize After Alston Resignation
Vance County Board of Commissioners Chair Sean A. Alston, Sr. is resigning to become a magistrate in Warren County. County Manager C. Renee Perry said last week that Alston had called for a special called meeting for 10 a.m. today with the purpose stated as reorganization. No details were given when the meeting was announced...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 12-30-24 Noon
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City Attorney Kingsberry Set To Become City Manager Jan. 13
The City of Henderson will have a new city manager effective Jan. 13, 2025, following the appointment of Hassan Kingsberry to the position. In a 4-3 vote, the City Council voted last week to extend the offer to Kingsberry, who has served as interim city attorney since early December. “As one who grew up on...
Vance Taxpayers Have Until Jan. 6 To Pay Tax Before Penalty Period Begins
Vance County residents and taxpayers have until Jan. 6, 2025 to pay their property tax bills before getting hit with a 2 percent interest penalty. That may add insult to injury this year, when many taxpayers are facing higher bills as a result of the recent revaluation. Vance County is among a handful of counties...
County Commissioners Called To Special Meeting Monday, Dec. 30
Update December 30, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. Vance County Board of Commissioners Chair Sean A. Alston, Sr. is resigning to become a magistrate in Warren County. County Manager C. Renee Perry said last week that Alston had called for a special called meeting for 10 a.m. today with the purpose stated as reorganization. No details...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 12-27-24 Noon
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In 4-3 Vote, City Council Votes To Make Kingsberry City Manager
In a 4-3 vote, the Henderson City Council Monday selected Hassan Kingsberry – the interim city attorney – to be the new city manager. Mayor Melissa Elliott called the second special called meeting in as many weeks to go into closed session to discuss a personnel matter. When the group returned from the closed session...
Man Gets 8-Year Prison Term For Armed Drug Trafficking
–information courtesy of Michael F. Easley, Jr., U.S. District Attorney, Eastern District of North Carolina A 29-year-old man was sentenced to 8 years in prison for armed drug trafficking following an incident in July that occurred in Franklin County. Talvin Lamar Brandon pled guilty in September to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to...
