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COVID-19 Update: Current Numbers; Outbreak at Brantwood Nursing & Rehab
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy Granville Vance Public Health and the Warren County Health Department As of June 30, 2020, there are 813 known COVID-19 cases in Granville County, 502 cases in Vance County, 160 in Warren County and 64,670 confirmed cases in North Carolina. Granville County:...
State Launches Testing Initiative for Nursing Homes
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Press Release, NCDHHS The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) will partner with Omnicare, a CVS Health company, to make facility-wide testing available to residents and staff in all North Carolina skilled nursing facilities. There are over 400...
Sheriff Noblin Offers Tips for Safe July 4th Weekend
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Press Release, Granville County Government With the approach of the July 4th weekend, Granville County Sheriff Charles Noblin asks all residents to join him in making this holiday a safe and enjoyable one. Traditionally, highways experience one of the highest traffic...
Vance Commissioners Vote 4-3 To Remove Confederate Statue
In a special called meeting of the Vance County Commissioners Tuesday, June 30, a motion was made and voted on 4-3 to remove, store and preserve a Confederate statue located in front of the County Administration Building. County Manager Jordan McMillen told WIZS News by email, “The board voted 4-3 this evening to remove, store...
Benny Finch Named Interim H-V Economic Development Director
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL In a statement to WIZS News, Vance County Manager Jordan McMillen announced that Benny Finch has been named the interim director of the Henderson-Vance Economic Development Commission (HVEDC). Finch begins his new role next week. Dennis Jarvis II, director of the...
VGCC’s 36th Annual Golf Tournament Set for September
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College Vance-Granville Community College is getting ready for its 36th Annual Endowment Fund Golf Tournament, which is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at the Henderson Country Club. The tournament was delayed from its traditional spring date...
WIZS Local News 06/30/20 Noon
WIZS – YOUR COMMUNITY VOICE LOCAL NEWS AT 8AM, 12 NOON AND 5PM; M-F Unemployment and economic impact in NC with State Treasurer Dale Folwell Vance County Regional Farmers Market “Twilight Market” Today 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. NC Schools and covid-19 and specifically Granville County Public Schools wizsradio · Noon News 06/30/20 ...
Granville’s ‘Brides on Wheels’ Wedding Tour Rescheduled
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Press Release and photos, Granville County Government Brides planning a 2020-2021 wedding are invited to take a scenic caravan tour of Granville County to learn more about wedding locations and resources available to help plan their special day. Due to the...
Application Process for Vance Virtual Village, VCS’ New Online School, Opens July 1
THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY -Information courtesy Vance County Schools Vance Virtual Village Academy, Vance County Schools’ newest school, will begin accepting applications on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. VCS is excited to offer this completely virtual K-12 school called V3. Characteristics of a V3 student include an independent learner that is computer...
Warren/Vance Coop. Extension Announces New ‘Backyard AG 101’ Series
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy Warren/Vance County Cooperative Extension Backyard AG 101: Online Seminar Series Warren/Vance County Cooperative Extension is pleased to announce that a new series of the popular Backyard Ag 101 classes will begin Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at 10 a.m. Seven...
