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Henderson Man Sentenced In Drug Trafficking Case
— from U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina Michael F. Easley, Jr. A Henderson man was sentenced to 117 months in prison for possessing with the intent to distribute a mixture and substance containing fentanyl and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Kortez Travon Williams, age 26, pled...
One Man In Hospital With Gunshot Wound Following Incident At Gillburg Convenience Store
— information from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame A 22-year-old Henderson man was shot outside a convenience store in Gillburg on Tuesday afternoon. Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame identified the victim as Kemarreus Jones. In a press release issued Wednesday afternoon, Brame said Jones was transported to Duke Hospital and reported that he is in...
TownTalk: Guardian ad Litem Program Provides Advocates To Children In Court System
Eight hours a month doesn’t sound like much, but it could make all the difference in the life of a child. Eight hours is what most Guardian ad Litem volunteers can expect to spend in their advocacy role for young people who are involved in the court system because of abuse or neglect. Ruth Griffin...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 01-15-25 Noon
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VCS On 1-Hr. Delay For Wednesday, Jan. 15; Tuesday’s Info Sessions Postponed
Vance County Schools will operate on a one-hour delay on Wednesday, Jan. 15. While remnants of last weekend’s snow and ice largely have gone away, VCS chief communications officer Aarika Sandlin said Tuesday that the delay will allow buses to operate during daylight hours, ensuring the safety of students and staff. But other events scheduled...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 01-14-25 Noon
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TownTalk: Man Dies In Weekend House Fire On Reservoir Street
A local man died in a house fire on Reservoir Street Sunday afternoon. Henderson Fire Chief Tim Twisdale said firefighters were dispatched to 1418 Reservoir St. at 4:37 p.m. When they arrived, Twisdale said the whole left side of the house was engulfed in flames, and the remainder of the structure was filled with smoke...
The Local Skinny! Kingsberry Takes Oaths Of Office For Dual City Manager, Attorney Roles
Hassan T. Kingsberry took the oath of office – twice – during Monday evening’s Henderson City Council meeting as he officially assumed the dual role of city manager and city attorney. The Hon. Henry Banks administered the oaths of office – that of city attorney first, and city manager second. The room was filled with...
Warren County Selected To Take Part In UNC Initiative To Understand Housing Issues
Warren County is one of 14 teams across the state to participate in an initiative to understand challenges communities and residents face when it comes to access to affordable housing. The “Our State, Our Homes” project is the fifth and final project of the Carolina Across 100 Initiative through the University of North Carolina and...
Warren County Senior Center Plans Jan. 23 Field Trip To Local Vineyard, Winery
Join the Warren County Senior Center for a tour and lecture at Kim’s Vineyard and Winery on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. The lecture will focus on the science behind wine making, and the challenges to maintain a vineyard to produce the perfect grape. The group will depart the Senior Center at 11 a.m. and return...
