Entries by WIZS Staff

Director of Henderson-Based Not-for-Profit Sentenced for Theft of Federal Funds

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Robert J. Higdon, Jr. announced that today in federal court, United States District Judge James C. Dever III sentenced COMULUS LATEZES BRIDGES, 41, of Douglasville, Georgia to 15 months imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised […]

Gang Free Inc. to Offer Overnight Shelter, Free Meal Wed. Evening

THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY Melissa Elliott, the founder of Gang Free Inc., announced that the local Gang Free facility will be open the evening of Wednesday, January 8, 2020, for those who need shelter from temperatures that are expected to drop below 25 degrees. Located at 940 County Home Road in […]

Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly Appointed Granville Sheriff Set for Jan. 8

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Granville County Government The swearing-in ceremony of the newly-appointed Granville County Sheriff Charles R. Noblin, Jr., will be held in the Superior Courtroom of the Granville County Courthouse on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at 5:15 p.m. The Granville County Courthouse […]

Charles R. Noblin, Jr. Appointed Granville Co. Sheriff

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm This is a joint statement of the Granville County Board of Commissioners and the Granville County Sheriff’s Office. The Granville County Board of Commissioners appointed Charles R. Noblin, Jr. sheriff this evening to fulfill the unexpired term of Brindell B. Wilkins, Jr. […]

Volunteers, Donations Needed for Local ‘Rise Against Hunger’ Event

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Brian Daniel, Rise Against Hunger A “Rise Against Hunger” meal packing event and ACTS Food Drive will be held on Martin Luther King Day, Monday, January 20, 2020, at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. The event will be held […]

John Preston Appointed Warren Co. Tax Administrator

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Warren County Government At their January 6, 2020 meeting, the Warren County Board of Commissioners voted to appoint John Preston as the Warren County Tax Administrator for a two-year term with a salary of $70,000. Preston, who has been serving […]

City of Henderson Selects New Manager

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, City of Henderson Mr. Edward Terrell Blackmon has been selected as Henderson’s new City Manager and will be sworn in during the City Council’s regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, January 13, 2020, at 6 p.m. or shortly thereafter. A native […]

Davis Chapel Baptist to Reopen Free Soup Kitchen, Clothing Giveaway

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Davis Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Davis Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 742 North Chestnut St. in Henderson, is reopening its soup kitchen with clothing giveaway beginning Tuesday, January 7, 2020. The soup kitchen will be open every Tuesday and Thursday from […]

‘Into the Woods’ to Bring Modern Fairy Tale Twist to McGregor Hall

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center is gearing up for its presentation of “Into the Woods,” a fully staged Broadway-style musical presented with a live, professional orchestra. Evening performances include Sat., February 1, Fri., February 7 and […]

Warren’s Mobile DMV Unit to Save Residents Trip Outside the County

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Warren County Government The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will continue to bring its mobile unit to Warren County in 2020. Examiners will travel to the Warren County Armory Civic Center located at 501 US Hwy 158 Bus […]