Entries by WIZS Staff

Equines Need Annual Vaccines To Prevent Mosquito-Borne Diseases

-information courtesy of the N.C. Department of Agriculture Horse, donkey and mule owners, it’s time to get your animals vaccinated against Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis and West Nile Virus. “Mosquito-breeding season in North Carolina lasts from spring until the first frost and horses are at risk if not properly vaccinated,” said N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. […]

The Local Skinny! Pop the Hood: Spring Cleaning Your Car

For our sponsor, Advance Auto Parts, as part of a paid radio sponsorship on WIZS. Getting a little spring cleaning done may be on people’s minds, now that the pollen has done its thing and the weather’s warming up. But spring cleaning shouldn’t be limited to homes and businesses – what about your vehicles? We […]

Vehicles Stolen from Other Parts of State Found in Williamsboro

The Office of Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame says vehicles stolen elsewhere recovered locally. On April 29th the Vance County Sheriff’s Office located and seized two stolen motor vehicles, both of which were 2017 Dodge Charger Hellcat editions. The vehicles were reported stolen over the past seven days. One vehicle was reported stolen out of […]

Vance-Granville Community College Graduation May 10

On behalf of its faculty, staff, and 2024 graduating class, Vance-Granville Community College welcomes all members of the public to attend its 55th annual commencement exercises. VGCC will honor 533 graduates who completed degrees or diplomas during the 2023-2024 academic year. The 2024 graduation ceremony is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, May […]

eCourts Odyssey Roll Out

UPDATE 4-30-24 Noon Clerk Of Court Henry Gupton Said Day 1 Of ‘Odyssey’ Went Smoothly on WIZS Radio’s The Local Skinny! The clerk of court staff put in a full day Sunday – 9 to 5 – to make sure the transition from paper to paperless went as smoothly as it possibly could, and Vance […]

Harrington Wanted for Murder

— from Henderson Police UPDATE 6 p.m. Friday, April 26: Police remind you to contact law enforcement if you have any information about this incident or the whereabouts of Antarious Tebron Harrington. UPDATE 2 p.m. Monday, April 22: On April 15, 2024 at approximately 9:30 p.m., a shooting occurred during an altercation at 1800 Julia […]

Shriners Fish Fry is May 8th

The 60th annual Shriner’s Fish Fry is coming up on Wednesday, May 8, and plans are well underway to provide another great plate of fish with all the sides to raise money for the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital. The Tri-County Shriners will be out in full force from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. to provide plates of […]