Entries by WIZS Staff

N.C. Forest Service Offers Discount to Military Members for Seedling Orders

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Press Release, N.C. Forest Service In recognition of the service and sacrifice of members of the armed forces, the N.C. Forest Service is offering a 20 percent discount on tree seedling orders placed by active, honorably discharged or retired military personnel […]

GVPH Local COVID-19 Update: Two Recent Granville Deaths Reported

THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY -Information courtesy Granville Vance Public Health The following is an update for COVID-19 spread and response in Granville and Vance County as of November 9, 2020. Granville Vance Public Health numbers correlate with the NC Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NCEDSS) data. The county case numbers reported on the NC […]

Letters to Santa, Exercise Classes, Holiday Crafts & More at Aycock Rec. Center

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department The Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department announces upcoming events: HVRPD Neck Gaiters – Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks is now selling neck gaiters, a multipurpose accessory that can be worn 12 different ways. It […]

McGregor Hall’s Beatles Tribute Concert Rescheduled for Nov. 17

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information and image courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center’s performance of “With a Little Help From Our Friends: A Beatles Concert for McGregor” has been rescheduled for Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at 7 p.m. The concert […]

NCDHHS Releases New Guidance for Thanksgiving Celebrations, Black Friday Shopping

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released new guidance for Thanksgiving celebrations and Black Friday shopping to help North Carolinians gauge the risks, protect their friends and loved ones, and slow the spread of COVID-19. “The best way […]

Town Talk 11/9/20: Boyd Continues Discussion on Presidential Election

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL Brandon Boyd, Vance County resident, businessman and guest co-host, appeared on WIZS Town Talk Monday at 11 a.m. Continuing his discussion from Friday’s special edition of Town Talk, Boyd updated listeners on weekend developments in the presidential election. Click play to […]

HPD’s Shaw & Simmons Presented With ‘Life Saving’ Award

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information and photos courtesy the Henderson Police Department Henderson Police Department’s Officer Shaw and Sgt Simmons were presented with the department’s “Life Saving” Award by their Lieutenant, J. Ferguson last week. This is Sgt Simmons’ second Life Saving Award during his […]

Weldons Mill Road Bridge Closed; Replaced Next Year

THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY -Press Release, NCDOT N.C. Department of Transportation crews closed a Vance County bridge today due to the deterioration of its superstructure. The Weldons Mill Road bridge over Sandy Creek was built in 1949 and is set to be replaced next year. The department is scheduled to award a contract […]

Phoenix Academy Receives Bombas ‘Giving Partner’ Grant

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Press Release and photos, Granville County Public Schools Phoenix Academy of Granville County Public Schools recently became one of the newest members to be welcomed to the “Bombas’ Beehive.” In what has been an unprecedented year, Phoenix received a grant from […]

COVID-19 Outbreak Reported at the Franklin County Detention Center

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Press Release, Franklin County Government The Franklin County Health Department (FCHD) reports that as of Friday afternoon two (2) staff–members and thirty (30) inmates have tested positive for COVID–19 at the Franklin County Detention Center in Louisburg, NC.  Staff from the Franklin […]