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For our sponsor, Advance Auto Parts, as part of a paid radio sponsorship on WIZS. The next time you hear someone say that you need to “blow out the carbon” of your vehicle’s engine, you may want to call that bluff. With today’s detergent fuels and oils, there ain’t a whole lot of carbon buildup […]
Organizers of the second Community Resource Festival say a multitude of vendors will come together under one roof to share information and network with individuals on Wednesday, Mar. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center. More than 200 people came out last year to the first event, and […]
– information courtesy of Franklin County Public Information Officer James F. Hicks III Franklin County property owners will be getting notices soon about the latest tax revaluation. Notices will be hitting mailboxes as early as today for property assessed as of Jan. 1, 2024, according to information from Franklin County Public Information Officer James F. […]
According to Henderson Police, on March 2 around 11:27 p.m., an officer observed a blue Hyundai passenger vehicle fail to stop for the stop sign at Pettigrew and Walnut Streets. The officer initiated a traffic stop and observed an object being thrown from the vehicle on Pettigrew Street. The vehicle stopped on Orange Street and […]
Valencia Perry unseated incumbent Archie Taylor in Tuesday’s Democratic primary election for the District 2 seat on the Vance County Board of Commissioners. It was a fairly close contest through the evening as the county’s 12 precincts reported, and WIZS News was able to call the race for Perry by 9 p.m. Perry had 251 […]
The Granville Tourism Development Authority mini-grant program is open and accepting applications for projects up to $5,000. The mini-grant program helps county organizations and agencies promote and market events and activities that encourage tourism and create an economic impact. Funded projects should create visitor spending with a goal of helping stimulate events and/or activities that can grow […]
The state’s primary election is Tuesday, Mar. 5 and elections officials have offered some tips for smooth voting for registered voters who didn’t cast their ballots during the early voting period. Precincts are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. From basic rules that define a primary election and knowing your precinct to studying a […]
Maria Parham Health will host a Lunch and Learn program on Thursday, Mar. 21 to talk about colorectal cancer early detection and prevention. Register online at mariaparham.com/event/50 or by calling 252.436.1605. The program will be from 12 noon to 1 p.m. and will be held in the classroom of the hospital, located at 566 Ruin […]
Maria Parham Health Cancer Center is planning a Cancer Survivor Dinner on Friday, May 3 to honor the strength and resilience of community members who have been affected by the disease. The dinner will begin at 6 p.m. at South Henderson Pentecostal Holiness Church, located at 905 American Rd., Henderson, according to information from hospital […]
A South Granville High School senior has been recognized as the February Student Spotlight winner by the Granville County Chamber of Commerce. Madison Lavrack was nominated by Leah Powell, a digital teacher & learning advisor with Granville County Public Schools, for her leadership and advocacy skills she exhibits in both school-based and districtwide roles. […]
