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TownTalk: Around Old Granville – National Register of Historic Places In Granville, Vance
Asking local historian Mark Pace to divulge which old house is his very favorite is akin to asking a parent which of their children they prefer: indeed, there may be one, but you don’t want to admit it. In their discussion of old homes in the area listed on the National Register of Historic Places...
City Council Votes To Name Police Department In Memory Of Chief Melvin G. Smith
In a unanimous decision, the Henderson City Council approved naming the Henderson Police Department in honor of the late chief, Melvin G. Smith. Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow made the request, which will require no money from the city – the $5,000 estimated to place signs at the front and rear entrances will come from...
Granville Teen Charged With Murder In Jan. 9 Shooting Death In Stovall
A Granville County teen has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred Friday evening at the Stovall Family Dollar. Aiden Moss, 19, of Bullock, has been charged with one count of first-degree murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder in connection with the incident, which took place about...
Blood Drive Feb. 17 At Kerr Lake Country Club
If one of your New Year’s Resolutions is to sign up to donate blood in 2026, the American Red Cross is here to help you achieve that goal! A blood drive is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Kerr Lake Country Club, 600 Hedrick Dr. Sign up is easy:...
The Local Skinny! Programs, Volunteer Opportunities For MLK Day Of Service
With the upcoming annual observance of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, numerous organizations across the community have scheduled events to participate in the Day of Service that coincides with the holiday. The local chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is having a Jump-a-thon on Saturday, Jan. 17 from 11 a.m. to...
TownTalk: Vance County Board Retreat Recap – Part 1
Editor’s Note: WIZS is taking a closer look at the Vance County Commissioners’ annual retreat and will bring you excerpts from the topics that were discussed in upcoming TownTalk segments. At their annual retreat last week, the Vance County Board of Commissioners spent a good chunk of time talking about money – dollars coming in...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 01-12-26 Noon
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 01-12-26 Noon...
Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Timber Sales
Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: Timber sales can be a once in a lifetime event, always consult a certified forester before selling your timber. 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 ·...
Granville Human Relations Committee MLK Breakfast Blends Diversity, Unity, Student Essay Contest
The Granville County Human Relations Commission will host its annual fellowship breakfast to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. The event will be held at Oxford Baptist Church, located at 147 Main St. in Oxford. The event will feature readings from the winners of the...
County Boards Of Elections Set To Begin Sending Absentee Ballots Jan. 12
– from the N.C. State Board of Elections On Monday, Jan. 12, North Carolina’s 100 county boards of elections will begin sending absentee-by-mail ballots to registered voters who requested a ballot for the 2026 primary election. This marks the start of voting for North Carolina’s March 3 primary election. Voters who have already requested absentee-by-mail...
