Entries by WIZS Staff

Oxford Prep PTO to Hold Community Yard Sale This Sat.

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Tina Roberson, Oxford Preparatory School Oxford Preparatory School’s PTO is holding a community yard sale on Saturday, October 5, 2019, from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m.  There will a wide variety of items for sale by multiple families. The school […]

Camping Season at Kerr Lake’s Hibernia Extended to Dec. 1

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Kerr Lake Park Watch It’s been a long time coming and it’s only a little over a month, but in the immortal words of Fred Flintstone, “YABBA DABBA DO!”  That’s the reaction to this week’s announcement by NC State Parks […]

Henderson Fire Dept. to Hold Fire Prevention Day on Breckenridge St.

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Captain Lee Edmonds, Henderson Fire Department The Henderson Fire Department will hold a Fire Prevention Day for the public on Saturday, October 12, 2019. This free event will be held on Breckenridge Street between the Henderson Police Department and the […]

NC Farms Open for Fall Events

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, NCDA&CS Travelers looking for unique farm experiences will have plenty of options this fall as farms across the state open their gates to welcome visitors. From pumpkin patches and corn mazes to festivals and farmers markets, there are plenty of […]

Granville Co. Shrine Club to Hold Fish Fry Fundraiser

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Randy Newman, Granville Co. Shrine Club The Granville County Shrine Club will hold a Fish Fry fundraiser on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. at 706 Roxboro Road in Oxford. Tickets are available for $8 and […]

Raleigh Road Baptist Church to Hold Fall Bazaar

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Cindy Pernell, Raleigh Road Baptist Church Raleigh Road Baptist Church will hold a Fall Bazaar on Saturday, October 12, 2019, from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the church’s activity center. Handmade décor for fall, Christmas and all year round […]

Vance Board of Elections to Remain in Dennis Building for Now

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Vance County Manager Jordan McMillen provided WIZS with the following summary of the Vance County Properties Committee meeting held Monday, September 30, 2019: The committee began a discussion on the Henry A. Dennis Building, located at 282 S. Garnett St. in downtown […]

VGCC, Granville Vance Health Dept. to Host Community Health Fair

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Vance-Granville Community College Vance-Granville Community College’s School of Health Sciences has partnered with the Granville Vance Health Department to offer a Fall Campus/Community Health Fair on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. The event will be held from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. […]

Steve Timberlake Named Rebuilding Hope’s Oct. Spotlight Volunteer

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Rebuilding Hope, Inc.  Steve Timberlake’s reason for volunteering at Rebuilding Hope is hard to beat: to witness “the collective efforts of many people with various talents and gifts with willing and compassionate hearts with a common goal of sharing the love […]