Tag Archive for: #hendersonnews

Perry Memorial Library Announces FREE Winter Youth Programs

/by

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm

-Information courtesy the Perry Memorial Library website

Perry Memorial Library announces its 2020 winter lineup of FREE youth programs. Winter programs run January and February, and include:

Totally Tweens – Ages 8 – 12, Mondays @ 5 p.m. Program themes vary by week.

Story Explorers – Ages 5 – 11, Tuesdays @ 5 p.m. Explore books and stories in creative ways.

STEAMworks – Ages 10 – 14, Wednesdays @ 5 p.m. Weekly lessons in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.

Books & Babies – Ages Birth – 2, Thursdays @ 10:45 a.m. A lap-sit program focusing on pre-reading skills.

Mother Goose Storytime – Ages 2 – 5, Thursdays @ 11 a.m. Songs, books, music and crafts.

LEGO Fun Club – Ages 5 – 13, Thursdays @ 4 p.m. Free build, drop-in program offered year-round.

For more information on youth and adult programs, please visit the library’s website by clicking here.

News 12/31/19

/by

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm

News 12/30/19

/by

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm

Arendall Wanted; Sheriff Says 2 Shootings Linked

/by

Press Release from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame

Update:  On Friday, December 27, 2019, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division obtained warrants for Christopher Arendall, age 28, for a shooting that occurred at 137 Sombrero Lane, Henderson, North Carolina 27537 on December 16, 2019.

Arendall was charged with one count of Attempted Murder and one count 1st Degree Burglary.

Arendall is considered armed and dangerous.  Please contact the Vance County Sheriff’s Office regarding the whereabouts of Arendall at 252-738-2200. This investigation is continuing.

—————-

On Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at 9: 13 a.m., the Vance County Sheriff’s Office responded to 2840 US 158 Bypass, Henderson, North Carolina, 27536 in reference to an Attempted Murder of a known male.

Deputies made contact with the victim at the above location. The victim was transported by Vance County EMS to Duke Medical center located at 2301 Erwin Road, Durham, North Carolina for his injuries.

On Friday, December 27, 2019, at (the) Vance County Sheriff’s Office, (the) Criminal Investigation Division obtained warrants for Christopher Arendall, age 28, for the shooting that occurred on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at 2840 US 158 Bypass, Henderson, North Carolina 27536.

Arendall was charged with one count of Attempted Murder, one count Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

Arendall is considered armed and dangerous, please contact the Vance County Sheriff’s Office regarding the whereabouts of Arendall at 252-738-2200. This investigation is continuing.

Victory Baptist to Host Gospel Night With The New Melodiares

/by

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm

Mark your calendar for a night of gospel music with The New Melodiares at Victory Baptist Church on Saturday, January 11, 2020. Doors open at 3 p.m. and the program starts at 4 p.m.

Featuring MC: WARR’s own Melvin Palmer and John Reed, The Spiritual Entertainer of Oxford, God Community Praise of Warfield, God’s Praise of Louisburg, New Review of Henderson, Elder Jerry Perry & The Believers of Franklin, New Beginning of Chase City, VA, Dr. Andrew Yelverton of Richmond, VA, Amy Shearin of Clarksville, VA, Gospel Harmoneers of Warrenton, Gospel Rapper Keith Richardson and more.

Admission is free; refreshments and drinks will be available to purchase.

Victory Baptist is located at 235 Booth Avenue in Henderson.

Thomas Appliance in Downtown Henderson to Close Dec. 31

/by

THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY

-Information courtesy Thomas Appliance Sales and Service

Thomas Appliance Sales and Service in downtown Henderson has announced its plans to close the retail location on December 31, 2019.

Owner David Thomas and family thanked the community for their support in the following statement:

After 53 years of serving Henderson and surrounding areas, Thomas Appliance Sales and Service will be closing the retail store located at 101 S. Garnett Street on December 31, 2019.

This decision has not been an easy one for our family. It is hard to express how appreciative we are for all the wonderful customers we have served through the years. We will miss seeing you in the store.

David will continue providing service on appliances we have sold and others. You may contact him at (252) 492-3023 to schedule service appointments.

Beginning December 16, we will be offering discounts on all remaining inventory including washers, dryers, refrigerators, stoves and microwaves.

Again, thank you to all of our customers for your business and support over the past 53 years.

News 12/24/19

/by

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm

News 12/23/19

/by

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm

Five Arrested in Heroin Drug Bust on High Street

/by

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm

-Press Release and photos, Henderson Police Department

On Wednesday, December 18, 2019, officers of the Henderson Police Department served a search warrant on a residence located at 555 High Street. During the service of the warrant, 2,191 dosage units of heroin, 9.6 grams of raw heroin, 2.25 pounds of marijuana, drug manufacturing equipment, a ballistic vest, $1,972 in U.S. Currency, a semi-auto pistol and a rifle were located.

Located at the residence were Jose Martinez (18), Keylan Johnson (27), Tyler Bryant (19), Kemarus Bryant (18) and Alexis Bryant (20).

All five subjects were charged with five counts of Trafficking Heroin of 28 or more grams, two counts of maintaining a vehicle/dwelling place for a controlled substance, one count of PWIMSD Heroin, one count of Manufacture Schedule I, one count of Possession of Heroin, one count of Felony Possession of Marijuana, one count of PWIMSD Marijuana, one count of Manufacture Marijuana, Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Kylan Johnson had an additional charge of Possession of Firearm by Felon.

Jose Martinez

Keylan Johnson

Tyler Bryant

Kemarus Bryant

Alexis Victoria Bryant

HPD: Crack Cocaine Seized, Two Arrested at Orange St. Residence

/by

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm

-Press Release and photos, Henderson Police Department

On Tuesday, December 17, 2019, officers of the Henderson Police Department served a search warrant on 925 Orange Street. During the search of the residential property, 48.9 grams of “crack” cocaine, 6.5 grams of cocaine, 2.1 grams of marijuana, drug manufacturing equipment and multiple boxes of ammunition were located.

Vincent Corbin (51) and Crystal Williams (36) of the residence were arrested.

Corbin was charged with:
1 count of Trafficking Cocaine, 1 count of PWIMSD Schedule II, 1 count of Maintaining a Dwelling Place for a Controlled Substance, Alter/Steal/Dest. Criminal Evidence, Simple Possession of Schedule VI, and Possession of Drug Manufacturing Equipment.

Williams was charged with:
1 count of Trafficking Cocaine, 1 count of PWIMSD Schedule II, 1 count of Maintaining a Dwelling Place for a Controlled Substance.

Vincent Corbin

Crystal Williams