Entries by WIZS Staff

Eastern District of NC Collects Over $13M in Civil, Criminal Actions

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 today that the Eastern District of North Carolina collected $8,527,783.50 in criminal and civil actions in Fiscal Year 2019. Of this amount, $6,362,993.33 was collected in criminal actions […]

No Offers Made (So Far) on Nits Nats Music; 50 Year Business to Close Sat.

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Bill Harris, co-owner of Nits Nats Music in Henderson, has announced that the business that celebrated its 50th anniversary earlier this year will be closing its doors at the end of the day on Saturday, December 28, 2019. Originally opened in downtown Oxford […]

Columbine Shooting Survivor to Speak at Annual Granville Chamber Banquet

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy The Granville County Chamber of Commerce In celebration of its 78th anniversary, the Granville County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2020 Annual Membership Meeting and Banquet on Monday, January 27, 2020, at the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center. Dinner […]

MPH Franklin Seeking ‘High Performing Talent’ at Recruitment Event

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Maria Parham Health Maria Parham Health Franklin will hold a health care recruitment event on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at the Franklin location – 100 Hospital Drive in Louisburg. Two sessions will be offered: 8 – 11 a.m. and 5 […]

Rebuilding Hope Announces Early Bird Deadline for 2020 Servants on Site

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Rebuilding Hope, Inc.  The Early Bird Deadline for registering for this year’s SOS is almost here. With registration and a $50 deposit, the cost per participant is $125. After Feb. 1, 2020, the cost is $150. Contact us now to take […]

State Highway Patrol Focused On Collision Reduction This Christmas

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, NC Department of Public Safety In anticipation of the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s holidays, the State Highway Patrol is putting safe driving at the top of its Christmas wish list. According to AAA, more than 112 million travelers are […]

Five Arrested in Heroin Drug Bust on High Street

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release and photos, Henderson Police Department On Wednesday, December 18, 2019, officers of the Henderson Police Department served a search warrant on a residence located at 555 High Street. During the service of the warrant, 2,191 dosage units of heroin, 9.6 […]

Advance Academy Graduates 20 in Mid-Year Ceremony

THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY -Press Release and photos, Vance County Schools Advance Academy held its mid-year graduation on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at the former Henderson Middle School Auditorium. North Carolina Senator Erica Smith shared an inspiring message with the graduates – your future is calling! Dr. LaDonna Cooper led the […]

HPD: Crack Cocaine Seized, Two Arrested at Orange St. Residence

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release and photos, Henderson Police Department On Tuesday, December 17, 2019, officers of the Henderson Police Department served a search warrant on 925 Orange Street. During the search of the residential property, 48.9 grams of “crack” cocaine, 6.5 grams of cocaine, […]

Granville Board of Elections Announces End of 2020 Filing Period

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Granville County Government The Granville County Board of Elections has announced that the filing period for the 11 local seats for the 2020 election officially ended at 12 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2019. Local offices up for election include County […]