Entries by WIZS Staff

HPD: 18-Year-Old Shot, Killed in Apparent Drug Deal Gone Awry

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Press Release, Henderson Police Department On Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at approximately 8:43 p.m., officers of the Henderson Police Department were dispatched to the 600 block of E. Andrews Avenue to investigate gunfire. When they arrived, they located Alveante (Al) Markeith […]

Local Noon News 10/8/20

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL Reminders From Marcia Allen, Acting Chairperson of the Vance County Democratic Party Regular Voter Registration Deadline is Friday, October 9, 2020 Domestic Violence Statistics Click Play for Full Details and Local News Audio… wizsradio · NoonNews 10-8-20 Democratic Party; Voter Registration; […]

No Bond for Henderson Man Arrested While on Pretrial Release

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Press Release and photo, Vance County Sheriff’s Office On October 6, 2020, the Vance County Sheriff‘s Office Criminal Investigation Division, Vance County Sheriff‘s Office Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team and North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation Criminal Apprehension Team arrested John Williams […]

Franklin County Library Update

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Press Release, Franklin County Government Franklin County Libraries are currently and indefinitely closed inside to the public in order to ensure materials are properly quarantined before release. Staff is making every effort to ensure materials are disinfected, quarantined and handled appropriately […]

‘Think Community’ at VCSO’s 2nd Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Event

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information and flyer courtesy Debbie Scott, Vance Co. Sheriff’s Office The Vance County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with Dr. Abidan Shah, pastor of Clearview Church, will host the 2nd Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Event on Saturday, October 24, 2020. The event […]

Reminder: Regular Voter Registration Deadline is Friday, October 9

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Press Release, NC State Board of Elections Eligible individuals who want to cast their ballot on Election Day 2020 have until Friday, October 9 to register to vote. To register, eligible individuals have the following options: Complete a North Carolina Voter Registration […]

Granville Fire Departments Report Improved Inspection Ratings

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Press Release, Granville County Government Granville County volunteer fire departments have been working for the past several months to complete requirements for lower insurance rates for local residents and businesses. At the October 5 meeting of the Granville County Board of […]

Grace Family Ministries to Hold Weekend Prayer Walk

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy Grace Family Ministries Join Grace Family Ministries this Saturday, October 10, 2020, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. for a prayer walk through Henderson. Participants should meet at Grace Ministries, 981 Burr St in Henderson, at 10 a.m. for […]

Granville Co. Public Schools Moves Toward Plan A Reentry

THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY -Press Release, Granville County Public Schools At their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, October 5, 2020, the Granville County Board of Education approved a new timetable for the gradual, staggered shift for students to return to school. Currently, the district is in the process of welcoming students […]

Suspect in Shooting of Female While on Release for Homicide Located, Arrested

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy the Henderson Police Department Today, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office located and arrested John Williams without incident on outstanding warrants from their office, along with outstanding warrants from the Henderson Police Department. On Friday, September 25, 2020, officers of […]