Entries by WIZS Staff

Stovall FD Earns ISO Rating 5 In Most Recent Inspection

The Stovall Fire Department reports that it has earned an ISO rating of 5 following its most recent state inspection. “This rating reflects our department’s training, equipment, and ability to protect our community,” according to a message on the fire department’s social media page. “For a rural volunteer department, a 5 is a strong achievement […]

NCDA Announces Specialty Crops Grant Application

— Information courtesy of the N.C. Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is accepting grant proposal applications for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, which aims to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in the marketplace. Nonprofits, commodity associations, state and local government agencies, colleges and universities […]

The Local Skinny! January Wrap-Up at Perry Memorial Library

Not only does Perry Memorial Library’s Youth Services Librarian Melody Peters keep track of all the programs that go on inside the library, she’s got to keep an eye on the weather, too. And because weekend weather forecasts point to “winter weather,” Peters said she’s decided to reschedule the Teddy Bear Sleepover. But don’t fret […]

Read and Send In Public Service and Event Announcements

CLICK HERE To Send Your Public Service and Event Announcements to WIZS RADIO 1450AM / 100.1FM Or email johncharles@wizs.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••• Who: Freedom Bridge Resource Center What: Overdose Prevention Lunch & Learn When: January 21st at 1:30pm Where: Freedom Bridge Resource Center, 936 W Andrews Ave, Henderson Why: Building pathways to safety, recovery, and freedom. Additional Details: […]

Freedom Bridge Resource Center Jan. 21 Lunch & Learn Topic: Overdose Prevention

Join Freedom Bridge Resource Center for a Lunch & Learn session that will focus on overdose prevention. The program, presented by Catherine T. Hazlitt, will take place at the Freedom Bridge Resource Center, 936 W. Andrews Ave. on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 1:30 p.m. The session is designed to increase awareness about overdose prevention, as […]

TownTalk: Vance Commissioners Retreat Recap – Part 3 – Tax Reval Cycle

The Vance County Board of Commissioners is likely going to consider a shorter time between real property revaluations than the current eight-year cycle. It’s a move that county staff recommends, and following a discussion at the Jan. 9 annual retreat, it’s something that most commissioners would appear to get behind. Vance County is one of […]

Items to Buy and Sell

CLICK HERE TO EMAIL US YOUR ITEMS 100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS ~ YOUR COMMUNITY VOICE ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Monday, January 19 Looking for a Good Used Washing machine. Contact (252) 213-7489 or email sbarron5@yahoo.com for more information Tuesday, January 13 A 2004 Honda Civic for sale, runs good. Automatic Transmission, 4 Cylinder, 4 door. […]

Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Forest Edges for Wildlife

Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: Managing forest edges can benefit wildlife and will improve the population of wildlife on your property. Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs. Click Play! WIZS Radio · Cooperative Extension with […]