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Sheriff Curtis Brame: Suspect In Custody In Connection With Jan. 11 Murder
From the office of Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame On March 14, 2025, at approximately 10:30am, Law Enforcement Officers from the Vance County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations and the Henderson Police Department located Deon Bullock. Bullock is now in the custody of the Vance County...
Cyber “Event” Disrupts Water Bill Payment Process For City Customers
City officials are blaming a recent “cyber event” for a disruption in the way residents’ water bills are generated. The problem was brought to light three weeks ago – on Feb. 20 – and, as a result, some computer systems the city uses had to be taken offline. At Monday’s City Council meeting, City Manager/Attorney...
TownTalk: Around Old Granville – Historical Markers
The state’s very first official historical marker was erected in 1936 – just a year after the Highway Historical Marker Commission was established. But where was it placed? Any ideas? If you said Granville County, you’d be correct. The first marker honors John Penn, one of North Carolina’s three signers of the Declaration of Independence...
The Local Skinny! Granville’s Creative Lifelong Learning Presents “The Regulators: Right Or Wrong” Debate
Before the American Revolution, North Carolina and the other 12 Colonies pretty much operated independently – the idea of a unifying federal system wouldn’t be a “thing” until the Constitution was ratified in 1789, replacing the Articles of Confederation, which largely preserved the sovereignty and independence of the 13 Colonies. A fellow named George Sims...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 03-13-25 Noon
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 03-13-25 Noon...
Granville Chamber Names Charles Currin John Penn Citizen Of The Year
— information courtesy of Granville County Chamber of Commerce The Granville County Chamber of Commerce named Charles Currin as John Penn Citizen of the Year, capping an evening of celebration during its 83rd annual membership meeting and banquet Monday, Mar. 10. Currin was recognized for his servant leadership and for giving selfless service to his...
Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Healthy Co-Parenting Part 2
Cooperative Extension 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! WIZS Radio · Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Healthy Co-Parenting Part 2...
Commissioners Approve Lower Application Fee For Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market
The Vance County Board of Commissioners on Monday voted to drop the application fee for vendors at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market from $30 to $20 in an effort to attract more potential producers to sell their vegetables, fruit and other products at the seasonal market. Vance County Cooperative Extension Director Dr. Wykia Macon...
Maria Parham Health Emergency Department Renovation Update
Maria Parham Health is kicking off the first phase of a major renovation to its Emergency Department, with a focus on enhancing care for individuals facing behavioral health challenges. “We are excited to begin this important renovation, which will allow us to provide even better care to those who need it most,” said Bert Beard, CEO...
Home and Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. The Growing The Spring Vegetable Garden Event will be on Monday March 31, 2025 at 6:30pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. Resist the temptation to plant tall fescue. Prune as soon as possible. Order your bees for pollination ASAP Apply crabgrass preventer...
