Entries by WIZS Staff

Granville Board of Education to Hold Special Meeting on School Re-Entry Options

THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY -Information courtesy Granville County Public Schools The Granville County Board of Education will meet for a Special Meeting on Thursday, July 23, 2020, at 2 p.m. The purpose of this meeting will be for the Board of Education to discuss School Re-Entry options and updates for the […]

Ridgeway Cantaloupe 5k Run/Walk Scheduled for July 25; Annual Festival Canceled

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy Tommy Tucker, Ridgeway Cantaloupe 5k The seventh annual Ridgeway Cantaloupe 5k Run/Walk will be held this Saturday, July 25, 2020, at 8 a.m. The rural and flat 5k route, a USAT&F certified course, starts and ends at 101 Ridgeway-Drewry […]

Vance County GOP to Hold Grand Opening of Headquarters

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy Vance County GOP Chairman Dwight Fraizer and the Board members of the Vance County GOP cordially invite Vance County Republicans and all/any like-minded people to the official opening of the 2020 Vance County GOP Headquarters, located at 1700 Parham […]

Athletic Drills, Scavenger Hunt & Virtual 5K Among Upcoming H-V Rec. & Parks Events

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department The Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department announces several upcoming events, including: Elite Skills & Drills: Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are so many restrictions placed on youth athletics. Our number one priority is […]

Local Agencies Partner to Provide Care to Sick and Injured Pets

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Press Release, Warren County Government Warren County EMS, Warren County Animal Ark and Vance County Animal Services recently partnered to ensure that all residents of Warren County are able to receive emergency care in their time of need – including four-legged […]

Maria Parham Health Urges Community Members to Wear Masks

THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY -Press Release, Maria Parham Health Maria Parham Health is urging community members to wear face masks or cloth face coverings in public areas where social distancing is not easily achieved in an effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19. This aligns with recommendations from the Centers […]

Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments Receives $1.2 Million CARES Act Grant

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy U.S. Department of Commerce press release On Friday, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $8.4 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants to capitalize and administer Revolving Loan Funds […]

Granville Chamber Seeking Donated Items for New Teacher Welcome Bags

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL The Granville County Chamber of Commerce’s 2020 recognition and welcome for new teachers to the county will be a gift bag filled with donations from Chamber members. The 100 gift bags will be distributed to Chamber member school systems Falls Lake […]