Entries by John C. Rose

WIZS Local News Audio 02-19-21 Noon

Click to Listen to Local news Audio. WIZS Your Community Voice — 100.1 FM / 1450 AM PRESENTED IN PART BY OUR SPONSOR DRAKE DENTISTRY Local News Airs on WIZS M-F at 8 a.m., 12 Noon and 5 p.m. “TownTalk” Airs on WIZS M-F at 11 a.m. “The Local Skinny!” Airs on WIZS Mon-Thurs at […]

Granville County Chamber of Commerce to Close South Office

According to information received from the Granville County Chamber of Commerce, the south office in Creedmoor will close April 15, 2021. The southern Granville office is located at 1598 NC Hwy 56, Suite 4, Creedmoor, NC, 27522. The email correspondence said, “In order to more efficiently serve all of our members, the Chamber Board of […]

Altec Virtual Hiring Event Tues, Feb 23

Altec is having a virtual hiring event. It will take place Tuesday, February 23 at 11 a.m. The Kerr Tar Regional Council of Governments informed WIZS News about the NCWorks Career Center event. The hiring event with Altec will feature opportunities for assemblers, welders, machinists, mechanics and electricians. Register at events.kerrtarworks.com. For additional assistance email […]

Vance Charter School Knights Cheerleaders Fish Fry Fundraiser Feb 22 at 220

Cheerleaders are known for the support they give their sports teams, whether at the high school, college or professional level. The community has a chance to return the favor by supporting a local cheerleader squad at a fundraiser next week. The Vance Charter School Varsity Cheerleaders will have a trout dinner fundraiser on Monday, Feb. […]

Safety Information and Power Outage Info from Duke Energy Progress

From Duke Energy Progress…   Prepare in advance and visit www.dukeenergyupdates.com/winterstorm to learn how to remain safe during all phases of the storm.   To receive the most up-to-date information about restoration efforts, enroll in Outage Alerts (https://www.duke-energy.com/outages/alerts). If customers lose power, they can text OUT to 57801, report online (https://www.duke-energy.com/outages), or call 800.POWERON for […]

Register Online for Vaccine with Franklin County Health Department

Franklin County residents can now register online for first-dose COVID-19 vaccinations, according to Scott S. LaVigne, county health director. Please visit https://www.franklincountync.us/alerts/corona-virus-covid-19-joint-information-center, where interested residents will find a link to the county’s COVID-19 Vaccine online booking system. Clink on the link, answer a series of questions to confirm your eligibility and proceed to book your […]

Closings and Delays February 18 and 19, 2021

Closings and Delays for this weather-related event will be announced on WIZS 1450 AM / 100.1 FM.  Your Community Voice. Digital versions of the closings and delays will be shared by WIZS at facebook.com/wizsradio.

Vance VITA Not Able To Use Library To Operate

Katrina Reid with Vance County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) reports to WIZS News, “Due to COVID-19, the Vance County VITA program that’s held at the Perry Library is closed.” The library is not open to the public at this time. For additional assistance, reach out to Reid at 252.432.6642. In her correspondence, she provided […]