Entries by WIZS Staff

FCSO: Gutierrez Arrested on Assault With A Deadly Weapon Charge

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office On Friday, November 15, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Unit arrested Lisandro Gutierrez, a Franklin County resident. Gutierrez was charged with the following: one (1) count of Assault with a Deadly Weapon With Intent […]

Vance Co. Rescue Squad Announces Christmas Raffle Winners

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm On behalf of the Vance County Rescue Squad, Treasurer Mike Fisher would like to thank those who purchased raffle tickets for the Christmas Spending Spree raffle. This year’s raffle winners are: 1st Prize – $800 – Donna Stukes 2nd Prize – $500 […]

VGCC to Offer Truck Driver Training

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College Vance-Granville Community College, in partnership with Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, will soon offer a Truck Driver Training program that gives students the training required to operate tractor-trailer rigs, obtain a Class A commercial driver’s license […]

Henderson Men’s Shelter in Need of Volunteers, Meals for Holiday Season

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Community Partners of Hope Community Partners of Hope really needs volunteer assistance with the Henderson Men’s Shelter. Thanks to a few church groups and a number of individual contributors, most of November and December are scheduled; however, there are few […]

Henderson Family YMCA to Host ‘Ugly Sweater 5K’ at Kerr Lake

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy the Henderson Family YMCA The Henderson Family YMCA presents the “Ugly Sweater 5K” on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Kerr Lake Recreation Area – Satterwhite Point in Henderson. The race starts at 10 a.m.; entrance gate closes at 9:50 a.m. […]

Mendenhall Named Educator of Excellence for Exceptional Children’s Program

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Granville County Public Schools Granville County Public Schools, Superintendent Dr. Alisa McLean, and the Department of Exceptional Children proudly acknowledge Mrs. Stacie Mendenhall as our 2019-2020 Educator of Excellence for the Exceptional Children’s Program. Mrs. Mendenhall received her Master’s in […]

After Six Month Search, Town of Youngsville Hires Chief of Police

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy the Town of Youngsville Six months after Chief Daren Kirts of the Youngsville Police Department announced his retirement, the Town of Youngsville announced that Lieutenant Greg Whitley of the Knightdale Police Department will be Youngsville’s next chief of police. Town […]

Vance Co. Sheriff’s Office: Father, Son Served on Drug Charges

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Vance County Sheriff’s Office On November 15, 2019, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit and Vance County Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Response Team served a search warrant at 2395 Spring Valley Road, Henderson, North Carolina 27537. Arrested at the […]

Join the ‘Maintain, Don’t Gain’ Holiday Weight Challenge!

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Warren County NC Cooperative Extension Center The Warren County NC Cooperative Extension Center invites everyone to participate in the 13th annual Eat Smart, Move More, Maintain, Don’t Gain! Holiday Challenge held November 18 – December 31, 2019. The challenge is a […]

MPH’s Volunteer Services to Host ‘In the Bag’ Sale

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Volunteer Services of Maria Parham Health Volunteer Services of Maria Parham Health will be hosting an “In the Bag” sale – one of the largest selections of wallets, pocketbooks, day bags, luggage and more that you’ll find locally. In the […]