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Reminder: Relay for Life Set for Downtown Henderson This Sat., June 22
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Vance County’s 2019 Relay for Life event will be held this Saturday, June 22 from 4:30 until 9 p.m. on Breckenridge St. in downtown Henderson. Relay for Life is a culmination of months of hard work by local volunteers and the efforts...
City Urges Residents to Complete Online Litter Survey
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson Below is a link to a litter survey that the City of Henderson would like as many people as possible to complete. The survey has also been placed on the home page...
Classic Car Cruise-In to Feature Announcer Mike Joy, Music Legend Jackie Gore
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Charles Boyd Chevrolet Buick GMC The Ruin Creek Classic Car Cruise-In of Henderson, hosted by Nascar on Fox Announcer and Classic Car Enthusiast Mike Joy, will be held Saturday, July 13, 2019. The event will take place from 5 until...
Vance Co. Schools Provides Free Summer Meals for Local Children
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Terri Hedrick, Public Information Officer, Vance County Schools The Vance County Schools Nutrition Program is once again providing free meals over the summer to students. Breakfast and lunch are provided to approximately 500 children at the two VCS Read to...
Town Talk: June is PTSD Awareness Month 06/19/19
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Mark Ferri, veteran and Vance County Animal Shelter volunteer, was on Wednesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss June’s designation as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. According to the American Psychiatric Association’s website, PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that can...
Granville County JCPC Recognizes Beeler For Years of Service
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Granville County Government The Granville County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) recently recognized outgoing Chairman Art Beeler for his years of service to the JCPC and to the youth and families of Granville County. Beeler has served as JCPC District...
City of Oxford Seeking Downtown, Historical Pictures
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy the City of Oxford The City of Oxford is seeking photos from around the city to use on its website. Desired photos include those of downtown Oxford and pictures of historical homes, buildings or scenery. Please submit anything you are...
Remains of POW/MIA Jones Returning Home on Honor Mission – June 20
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Franklin County Government An Honor Mission for Private First Class William Hoover Jones, POW/MIA, is set for June 20, 2019. Jones was presumed dead since December 31, 1953. His remains are now being returned home for his final resting place...
Jones Arrested on First Degree Burglary Charge
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office On June 18, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division with assistance from the Community Action Team arrested Demetrius Edward Jones, age 25, a resident of 455 Loblolly Circle, Louisburg. On June 18, 2019, at...
