Entries by WIZS Staff

The Local Skinny! Curtis McRae Ends House District 32 Campaign

In light of Curtis McRae’s recent announcement that he is withdrawing from the House District 32 race, Vance and Granville County Democratic leaders are planning meetings this week to discuss possible replacements in the upcoming election. “Recent personal health challenges have made it clear that I need to focus my time and energy on my […]

TownTalk: Bee Jubilee Coming to Granville Expo Center June 27

The 10th annual Bee Jubilee coming up in Granville County on Saturday, June 27 is the perfect chance to ask all those questions that you’ve been wondering about: Does that beekeeper suit really protect you from stings? Exactly what is a varroa mite? Where can I get some mead? Christi Henthorn, one of the event […]

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: Hubzone Technology Initiative (HTI) What: Fish Plate Fundraiser When: June 8th from 4-7pm Where: 220 Seafood Restaurant, 1812 N. Garnett St., Henderson, NC Why: All proceeds go toward our mission of bridging the digital divide […]

Items to Buy and Sell

CLICK HERE TO EMAIL US YOUR ITEMS 100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS ~ YOUR COMMUNITY VOICE ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Wednesday, May 27 Yard Sale – June 8th from 9am-5pm at 4365 NC Hwy 39 South. Lots of Bargains and Variety. Contact (828) 696-6196 or (252) 213-0016 or (252) 492-4392 for more details Thursday, May 22 […]

Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Insect Pests

Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: Insect pests of vegetables can be controlled  by non chemical means if the insects are identified early. 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 […]

URGENT: UP TO $40,000 REWARD – Two Detainees Escape from The Vance County Jail

Click Text or Picture above. COMBINED REWARD UP TO $40,000 TO LOCATE AND CAPTURE THE ESCAPEES. UP TO $20,000 FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL. ******From Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame: ******UPDATE 6:21 P.M. Saturday, June 6, 2026 FBI Expands Assistance in Manhunt for Vance County Detention Center Escapees The FBI, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, the SBI, […]

TownTalk: Around Old Granville – The Ingleside Community

Most anyone traveling the stretch of N.C. 39 between Henderson and Louisburg probably passes through the unincorporated community of Ingleside with little fanfare, but this general area holds on to some interesting history since it was first established in the decades before the Civil War. Leave it to local history sleuths Bill Harris and Mark […]

VCS ‘Educators Of Excellence’ Celebration Recognizes Teachers, Administrators

— Information courtesy of Vance County Schools Vance County Schools honored outstanding educators and school leaders during its annual Educators of Excellence Celebration on Tuesday, June 2 at the Henderson Country Club. The event recognized each school’s Teacher of the Year and Beginning Teacher of the Year, while also celebrating nominees for Principal of the […]