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Jonas Wheeling III, 19, Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges
-Information and photos courtesy the Henderson Police Department On January 29, 2019, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Division along with the Special Response Team executed a search warrant at the residence of 452 Ford St. in Henderson, NC. Upon SRT entering the home, the suspect fled from the backdoor which led to...
MADD, Crime Stoppers Aim to Get Drunk Drivers/Criminals Off the Streets
James Baines, secretary of the local chapter of MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) and president of the Vance County Crime Stoppers, was on Tuesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss his involvement with both organizations. MADD In explaining the mission of MADD, Baines said the simple answer is that it is a volunteer...
Henderson Man Sentenced for Receipt of Firearm While Under Indictment
-Press Release, U.S. Dept. of Justice United States Attorney Robert J. Higdon, Jr. announced that today in federal court, United States District Judge James C. Dever, III sentenced TYQUEL ALSTON, 19, of Henderson, North Carolina to 54 months imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release. ALSTON was named in an Indictment filed on May...
Dr. Sydney Short Joins Maria Parham Cardiology
-Information and photo courtesy Maria Parham Health Maria Parham Health today announced that Sydney Short, M.D., has joined its staff and will be offering cardiology services to patients throughout Vance County and the surrounding communities. Dr. Short brings more than 30 years of clinical experience to Maria Parham and is the first cardiologist to join...
Two Wanted for Vehicle Breaking & Entering at Norlina Speedway
-Information and photos courtesy the Norlina Police Department’s Facebook page The Norlina Police Department needs help identifying the male and female pictured below. Both subjects were at Speedway in Norlina on Sunday, January 27, 2019, in the silver vehicle pictured. Both are suspected of a vehicle breaking and entering and felonious larceny occurring in the...
Maria Parham Health Opens Multispecialty Clinic in Louisburg
– Press Release, Maria Parham Health Maria Parham Health has opened a new multispecialty physicians clinic in Louisburg to provide more access to medical care for the residents of Franklin County and the surrounding communities. Maria Parham Multispecialty Clinic provides a rotation of specialty care that currently includes primary care, general surgery, physiatry, nephrology and...
Henderson Men’s Shelter in Need of Supervision & Meal Volunteers
-Information courtesy Community Partners of Hope Several of the churches who have helped at the Henderson Men’s Shelter in the past are no longer involved or have reduced the number of weeks or days that they will cover. Other individual contributors have moved, changed jobs or have health concerns and can no longer help. The...
Trihalomethane Violation Notices Sent With Recent Henderson Water Bills
– Public Notice, City of Henderson Recently, the Kerr Lake Regional Water System sent out notices that told about a total trihalomethane violation. Two notices were sent out in December for the 2nd and 3rd quarters of 2018 and one in January 2019 for the 4th quarter of 2018. Total trihalomethanes are a disinfection byproduct...
Detective Doug McFee Retires from Granville Co. Sheriff’s Office
-Press Release, County of Granville After more than 15 years of service to the Granville County Sheriff’s Office and to local citizens, the retirement of Detective Doug McFee has been announced. “Doug has been a vital resource to the Granville County Sheriff’s Office,” Sheriff Brin Wilkins said about Friday’s presentation. “He will be missed, but...
