Entries by WIZS Staff

‘Merry Grinchmas’ to Offer Holiday Goodies, Photo Op With the Grinch Himself

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy the Warren County Memorial Library The Warren County Memorial Library will host a Christmas event for the entire family on Saturday, December 21, 2019. Bring your family, friends and a camera to capture pictures with the Grinch from 11:30 a.m. […]

Henderson-Vance Chamber Seeking Nominees for Citizen of the Year

THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY -Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking nominations for the 2019 Citizen of the Year. This annual award honors an individual who has made a significant contribution and demonstrated a commitment to the advancement of Henderson and […]

Social Services to Offer Heating Assistance for Eligible NC Residents

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, NCDHHS The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will begin accepting applications through county social services departments for the state’s Low-Income Energy Assistance Program on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019. Households including a person aged 60 or older, or […]

NC Restart Schools: Four Schools in GCPS ‘Reboot with Version 2.0’

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Granville County Public Schools Since early 2016, the North Carolina State Board of Education has provided a little known option for schools that face challenges in ‘making the grade’. A state-designated “Restart” status provides a mechanism for select schools across […]

Taurus Howard Named Rebuilding Hope’s Dec. Spotlight Volunteer

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Rebuilding Hope, Inc.  Often folks who have been helped by Rebuilding Hope become volunteers. “After Rebuilding Hope built a ramp for me,” Taurus Howard says, “I came up to see if I could volunteer.” Taurus joined the team about eight months […]

Reminder: Raleigh Ringers to Bring Holiday Cheer to McGregor Hall This Fri.

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 will be filled with the sounds of the holidays this Friday, December 6, 2019, with a special one-night performance by The Raleigh Ringers. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. As seen […]

Former Early College Student Credits VGCC for Success

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Vance-Granville Community College Oneisha Rebecca Leonard came to Vance-Granville Community College in 2011 as a Granville Early College High School student. “I was a good student, with mostly A’s and B’s, but I was not as focused on school as I […]

Maza Food Mart Clerk Robbed at Gunpoint, Suspect Apprehended

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Henderson Police Department On November 29, 2019, at around 3:30 a.m., a W/M subject entered Maza Food Mart at 1421 E. Andrews Avenue, brandished a handgun, and robbed the clerk of an undisclosed amount of currency. After a relentless investigation […]

Filing Period for 11 Granville County Seats Now in Progress

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 11 seats for the 2020 election is now in progress. Local offices up for election include County Commissioner seats for Districts 1, 3, 4 […]

Reminder: Henderson Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting This Saturday

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Alice Sallins The Henderson, NC Christmas Parade will be held Saturday, December 7, 2019. The parade begins at 4 p.m. and will proceed along Garnett St. in downtown Henderson, ending at Montgomery Street. Food vendors will be available at the […]