Entries by WIZS Staff

Chamber: New Teacher Gift Bags for 2021

Some 140 new teachers will arrive soon. The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce’s annual tradition of new teacher gift bags continues. Vance County Public Schools, Henderson Collegiate, Crossroads Christian School, Kerr-Vance Academy and Vance Charter School will benefit from your help packing the new teacher gift bags. The Chamber is looking for donations from local business […]

4 Locals and 2 Out-of-Towners Arrested and Charged by VCSO

– press release – Sheriff Curtis R. Brame announces the following arrests by the Vance County Sheriff’s Office.  Six Suspects arrested and charged: Trevor Medlin 199 Woodland Rd Wake Forest, NC 27587 Age: 29 Charge: Possession of Heroin Court Date: 07-26-2021 (Vance County District Court) Bond: $5,000.00 Keiontre Maurice Ragland 322 Huff Lane Henderson, NC […]

Families Living Violence Free Has Moved

Families Living Violence Free has moved. The new location is 211 West Antioch Drive, Henrahand Cottage, Oxford, NC 27565. Learn more at (919) 693-3579 or www.flvf.org. The 24/7/365 crisis line is 919-693-5700 for English and 919-690-0888 for Spanish.

Happy 4th of July – FREEDOM!

Happy 4th of July! Please enjoy our Freedom 4th of July audio message as well as the written message below. WIZS Radio · TownTalk: July 4th FREEDOM! This Fourth of July weekend is sure to be filled with cookouts, fireworks and lots of red, white and blue. But if you notice that your Stars and […]

State Evictions Moratorium Ends July 1

– press release courtesy of Gov. Roy Cooper – Republican Council of State Members Revoke State Evictions Protections Effective July 1 Majority of Council of State Decline to Concur with Extension of State Evictions Order; CDC Evictions Moratorium and HOPE Program Rental Assistance Remain in Place The state evictions moratorium will end July 1 after […]

The Local Skinny! Baskervilles Create VGCC Scholarship

– press release – Randolph and Sarah Baskerville of Henderson have established a new scholarship at Vance-Granville Community College. Sarah Baskerville retired after a 30-year career in education, the last 15 as a counselor at Southern Vance High School. She has served for many years on the board of directors for the VGCC Foundation. Randolph […]

TownTalk: July 4th Safety Tips

From grilling to swimming, these tips will help keep you safe for the 4th of July weekend. Please keep this information in mind. Disclaimer – This is not advice. Click play or read below. WIZS Radio · TownTalk: July 4th Safety Tips – Press Release Courtesy of the State of North Carolina – As the […]

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Looking for Bradley Morris Hines – UPDATED

UPDATE TO ORIGINAL STORY AT 2:40 P.M. SUNDAY — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office reports, “Bradley Hines has been captured in Jefferson County, Missouri after a brief vehicular and foot pursuit by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect was taken into custody without injuries to deputies or the suspect.” ——————- – press release – […]

Vance/Warren Master Gardeners Program 2021

– submitted by Paul McKenzie – Cooperative Extension is looking for a few good volunteers to join the Vance/Warren Master Gardeners program. Applications are now being accepted for the 16 week training program, which will begin on August 3rd, 2021. The class will meet on Tuesday mornings, and covers all aspects of gardening including fruits, […]