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Franklin Co. Sheriff’s Office Arrests Man on Felony Rape of Child
-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office On February 18, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit issued a warrant for the arrest of Miron Hosea Cameron, a Durham County resident. Miron Hosea Cameron charges consisted of the following: one (1) count Felony Rape of a Child, one (1) count Felony Sexual Offense with...
‘It’s Hard to Beat a Chicken Plate’ – Fire Dept.’s Fundraiser for ‘Rae Rae’ Owen This Fri.!
Henderson Fire Chief Steve Cordell was on Thursday’s edition of WIZS Town Talk program to discuss tomorrow’s chicken plate fundraiser for Raegan “Rae Rae” Owen, a local 10-year-old girl battling Acute Myeloid Leukemia. The fundraiser will be held this Friday, February 22, 2019, at Henderson Fire Station #1, 211 Dabney Drive, from 11 a.m. until 7...
Henderson-Vance Chamber Announces 2019 ‘Meet Me in the Street’ Dates
-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce’s Jan./Feb. 2019 “Focus” Newsletter The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce is proud to host another season of “Meet Me in the Street,” a series of concerts offered free to the local community. The first concert for the year will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2019, and...
North Carolina to Eliminate Duplicate Driving Records
-Press Release, NCDOT The N.C Division of Motor Vehicles will start using new technology to protect people from identity fraud by making sure people have a driver license in only one state at a time. Beginning Feb. 25, NCDMV will start using the State-to-State Verification Service to confirm a person’s identity and driving history from...
Granville Co. Public Schools Invites Community to ‘Lunch & Learn’
-Press Release, Granville County Public Schools Granville County Public Schools invites you to a Community “Lunch & Learn” on Friday, March 1, 2019, from 12 – 1 p.m. The event will be held at the Granville Co. Schools Administrative Building, 101 Delacroix St. in Oxford. Participants will receive updates on GCPS and have an opportunity...
Vance County’s Litter Problem is, Ultimately, a ‘Community Pride Issue’
Terri Hedrick, chairperson of the Vance County Appearance Commission, was on Wednesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the widespread issue of trash and litter on Vance County roadways. Recent social media postings have indicated that local residents are concerned about the amount of litter on their personal property as well as throughout...
Anthony Lamont Henderson Arrested on Multiple Counts of Rape, Sex Offense
-Information courtesy the Henderson Police Department’s Facebook page On February 14, 2019, 34-year-old Anthony Lamont Henderson was arrested by the Henderson Police Department, with the assistance of The United States Marshal Service, at 127 South Cooper Drive, Apartment 25, Henderson, NC. Anthony Lamont Henderson was wanted on charges of two counts of 1st Degree Forcible...
West End Community Watch: HPD Provides Tips for Avoiding Break-ins
-Write up courtesy Claire Catherwood, West End Community Watch Group The West End Community Watch group met on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, in the Fellowship Hall of West End Baptist Church in Henderson. Sgt. Marti Stewart presented the crime report. There had been the usual home and vehicle break-ins. Asked what the police do following...
Recycling Bins are New Addition to Granville Athletic Park
-Press Release, Granville County Government The addition of thirty (30) recycle containers to the Granville Athletic Park (GAP) in Oxford will help keep the area clean and educate the public about the importance of recycling. The bins were funded through a grant from the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality and are being paired with existing...
