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TownTalk: Nobles Seeks To Bring More Visibility To H-V Crime Stoppers
As the new president of the local Crime Stoppers, Frankie Nobles said he’s impressed at just how willing the board members are “to step up and do what needs to be done.” Nobles said he’d like the community to do the same when it comes to providing information to solve crimes. He told John C...
The Local Skinny! VCS Grabs 10 Blue Ribbon Awards For Excellence In Multimedia Communications
Vance County Schools Director of Communication Aarika Sandlin accepted 10 Blue Ribbon Awards during a virtual ceremony last week, and Superintendent Dr. Cindy Bennett called Sandlin’s creativity and commitment to sharing the accomplishments of students and staff is to be commended. During the awards ceremony on Feb. 11, 2022, the North Carolina School Public Relations...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 02-24-22 Noon
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SportsTalk: Coach’s Corner: Craddock And Rogers WIZS Players Of The Week
When not in a pool or on the soccer field, you might find Kailen Craddock on horseback. Craddock wasn’t named women’s varsity WIZS Player of the Week for her equestrian skills but for her work in the pool at Vance Charter. The sophomore swimmer placed 3rd in the regionals and 13th overall after turning in...
One Man Dead After Officer-Involved Shooting Near Stovall On Feb. 9
One man is dead following a shooting involving a sheriff’s deputy in northern Granville County Wednesday. County Public Information Officer Terry Hobgood released a statement Thursday evening about the incident, which occurred on Feb. 9. “Granville County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a 911 hang up call about a disturbance at a residence located at...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 02-11-22 Noon
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WIZS Radio Local News Audio 02-10-22 Noon
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The Local Skinny! Junior Firefighter Program
Area fire departments and the Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department are teaming up to host a free Junior Firefighter Program for young people while they’re out of school for spring break. Vance County Fire Chief and Fire Marshal Chris Wright said the three-day program will be a way to help educate youngsters between the ages...
TownTalk: How One Veteran Uses Art, Journaling And Genealogy To Battle Brain Injury And Cancer
Following is Part 1 of an interview with a U.S. Army veteran who is using art to deal with physical challenges, including PTSD, a traumatic brain injury and cancer. Part 2 is scheduled to air on Feb. 24. Kim Knight’s experience in the U.S. Army working in Medevac flight operations may have prepared her –...
SportsTalk: Vance Co. Vipers Hoping For Wins To Make Playoffs
The state high school basketball playoffs are just around the corner and despite only having a 5-11 record on the season, Vance Co. High School Athletic Director Joe Sharrow thinks the Vipers have a good shot at getting in. Sharrow was a guest on today’s SportsTalk with Trey Snide. Sharrow knows that it will take...
