Entries by jeannie rose

Relay for Life of Vance County 2015

On May 29, 2015 WIZS performed a live broadcast from Southern Vance High School in Henderson in order to provide Vance County and beyond with live coverage of the 36th annual “Relay for Life of Vance County” event. 433 participants were in attendance at the two-day relay around Southern Vance’s Raider Stadium track to benefit […]

Shriner’s Fish Fry 2015

On Wednesday, May 20th 2015 the Henderson Shrine Club held its annual fish fry at Vance Square Shopping Center on Old Super 10 Raleigh Rd. in Henderson, NC. Members of the Henderson Shrine Club served hand-breaded white fish, fresh cut potatoes, and hushpuppies all cooked and prepared on site with a side of Cole slaw […]

Changes to NC Immunizations for the 2015-16 School year

If you are a parent of a child within the Vance County public school system or a private institution it’s important to know the health requirements which have been mandated by the state for enrollment and entry into the NC education system for the coming 2015-16 scholastic year. This information is vital for a quick […]

Henderson 6th Annual Ducky Derby & Festival

On August 29, 2015 Smart Start of Franklin Granville Vance Partnership will be holding its 6th annual Ducky Derby and festival on Breckenridge Street in Henderson, NC. The festival will feature food and non-profit vendors, games and rides for kids, library events including a book giveaway, SAFEKIDS car and safety seat check, as well as […]

WIZS Shop Local Contest

Five & Under, Sam’s Furniture & Mattress Center, The Screen Master, Moody Brothers Jewelers, Postal Plus Business Center, City Tire, Dockside Seafood, Larry’s Service Company, Hometown Hardware, and WIZS Radio have teamed up to reward listeners in Vance County and the surrounding area for spending their dollars locally. These nine businesses have embarked on a marketing program that […]

Henderson-Vance Night Out Against Crime

The Henderson-Vance Night Out Against Crime is coming up on Tuesday, August 4th on Breckenridge Street in downtown Henderson between the Henderson Police Department and the Perry Memorial Library. The event starts at 5:00 p.m. and will wrap up at about 8:00 p.m. As always, there will be free hot dogs, drinks, and t-shirts. In a community that […]

Henderson Optimist Club Respect for Law Banquet

On the night of Tuesday, July 28th the Henderson Optimist Club celebrated the accomplishments of local law enforcement and other public servants. Tommy Farmer, John Pecora, Britt Sams, and other Henderson Optimist Club members presented awards and spoke to members and recipients at the Respect for Law Banquet. Brandon Logue was awarded Henderson Police Officer […]

Vance County PAGE Scholarships

The Vance County Partners for the Advancement of Gifted Education (PAGE) has announced three graduating seniors from Northern Vance and Southern Vance high schools have been awarded scholarships for the 2014-2015 school year. The scholarship recipients are shown in the accompanying photo holding the plaques that bear their names and will hang in their respective […]