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Virginia Man Sentenced To More Than 14 Years In 2023 Case Involving Vance County Teen
A federal judge in New Bern sentenced a Virginia man to 174 months in federal prison after he met a minor on Snapchat and manipulated her into sexual activity. On May 7, 2025, David Anthony Howard, II, age 27, pleaded guilty to transporting a minor across state lines to engage in criminal sexual activity. U.S.
TownTalk: New Council Members Set For Swearing-In Ceremony On Dec. 29
The two newest members of the Henderson City Council will have to wait until after Christmas to be sworn in. According to City Clerk Tracey Kimbrell, the Dec. 8 meeting that was cancelled because of inclement weather has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 29. Kenia Gómez-Jimenez and Catherine “Kitty” Miles Gill will
TownTalk: A Ride Around Town; Met Police Chief, Stopped by Central Fire Station
When everything shuts down in advance of inclement weather, city and county residents can rest assured that law enforcement officials and other emergency personnel remain vigilant during the worst of it to keep everyone safe. And in this case, the winter weather advisory was a sign of frigid temps, which can even hard on the
Alert, NC Christmas Parade Sat., Dec. 13 at 2 p.m.
Who: Larry Ayscue What: Alert Christmas Parade When: Saturday, December 13 at 2 p.m. but come about an hour earlier if you want to be IN THE PARADE. Where: “A-lert,” the community that’s just over the Franklin/Vance County line beyond Epsom, near the intersection of Alert and Jordan School roads. Additional Details: Good old-fashioned entertainment.
TownTalk: 12-08-25
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TownTalk: Festive Times in Granville County
Santa is going to be one tired fella if he makes good on all his appearances this weekend in Granville County, but if he’s trying to keep up with Granville Tourism Director Angela Allen, he’ll need an energy drink or two to keep him moving. Allen said the next couple of weekends in Granville County
TownTalk: Vance County Sheriff’s Car Use
The Vance County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to have Chair Carolyn Faines continue in the role for 2026. The board also elected newcomer Charisse Fain to the role of vice chair. In making his motion to nominate Faines, Commissioner Tommy Hester told Faines she’d done an “outstanding job. I’d like to spend my last
TownTalk: Sheriff Brame Set To Bring County Vehicle Policy Objections To Commissioners
UPDATE: Dec 1 at 11 p.m. The Vance County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to have Chair Carolyn Faines continue in the role for 2026. The board also elected newcomer Charisse Fain to the role of vice chair. In making his motion to nominate Faines, Commissioner Tommy Hester told Faines she’d done an “outstanding job.
TownTalk: Around Old Granville – National Register of Historic Places in Old Granville pt. 1
Bill Harris and Mark Pace dig deep into the places around Old Granville County that are a part of the National Register of Historic Places. (Our WIZS written coverage will appear here soon.) CLICK PLAY! WIZS Radio · TownTalk: Around Old Granville – National Register of Historic Places in Old Granville pt. 1
TownTalk: Festive Events with Dr. Alice Sallins
If you’re looking for a little holiday cheer to transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas, look no further than Saturday, Nov. 29 for the 10th annual Tidings of Comfort and Joy performance at McGregor Hall. The doors open at 3:30 p.m. for the 4 p.m. performance, and Dr. Alice Sallins with the Vance County Arts Council promises
