Entries by John C. Rose

“The Local Skinny!” for Monday, February 8th

“The Local Skinny!” on WIZS will feature listener phone calls, local news and information, guests, business spotlights and items for sale called in and emailed by listeners as well as the latest from Vance County Cooperative Extension. Run down for Monday: Items for Sale and Looking For Explanation of “The Local Skinny!” Super Bowl Vance […]

Granville County Board of Education Financial Committee Meeting Wednesday

The Granville County Board of Education Financial Committee will meet virtually on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss Consideration of Adjustment to Sub Pay, 2020-2021 Budget Update, Update on Covid Funding and Other Financial Topics. For more information or a link to the virtual meeting, please […]

McGregor Hall’s February Gospel Concert Postponed Until Sept. 11th

In a blast email from McGregor Hall in downtown Henderson, WIZS News has learned that the February gospel music concert planned has now been postponed until later in the year. It’s because of covid. The concert featuring the Perrys and the Kingsmen will now be presented on September 11th, 2021 at 2 p.m. The email […]

Granville County Public Schools Back to Plan B March 1

— Press Release At their regularly scheduled meeting on February 1, 2021, the Granville County Board of Education voted (6-0 with one member absent) for students to return to Plan B, or in-person learning on a modified schedule, beginning March 1, 2021.  The approved motion directed staff to prepare for students to return to their […]

Henderson-Vance Rec and Parks Water Aerobics Schedule Change

Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks program superintendent, informs WIZS News of a water aerobic program schedule change. The program is intended for swimmers and non-swimmers, and will be held at 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. and from 10:40 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  Water aerobics continues at Aycock Recreation Center […]

Henderson City Council Strategic Planning Retreat Rescheduled

The Henderson City Council’s Strategic Planning Retreat, which was postponed a few days because of the weather, has now been rescheduled for Wednesday. On February 3, 2021 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at City Hall, the annual meeting will take place.  A quorum of council members is likely, but no decisive actions will take […]

Small Farms Week Food Drive for ACTS

The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Vance County Center in association with N. C. A&T State University is hosting a food drive from now until February 15, 2021. The food drive is in honor of local farmers in conjunction with Small Farms Week, which comes up later in March, according to information from Vance County Cooperative […]