Entries by WIZS Staff

Vance Commissioners to Discuss County Debt, Shared Parking Agreement

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy the County of Vance Vance County Board of Commissioners Chairman Gordon Wilder has called a special meeting for Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at 4 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Vance County Administration Building, 122 Young Street in Henderson. […]

Oxford Commissioners to Hold July 14 Board Meeting

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy City of Oxford The Oxford Board of Commissioners will hold a regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at 7 p.m. online via Zoom. To Join the Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87138845754?pwd=L1AvbTMxK3VSeTI0YUZ5aXNEWnhjQT09  Meeting ID: 871 3884 5754 Password: 828030 Dial […]

Tax Filing, Payment Deadline July 15; Tax, COVID-19 Scams Increase

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Press Release, Internal Revenue Service The Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina reminded taxpayers of the July 15 filing and payment deadline and warned against an increase in tax […]

Masonic Home for Children at Oxford Helping Families in Need

THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY -Information courtesy Kevin Otis, Administrator, Masonic Home for Children at Oxford COVID-19 has brought a health, economic, and social pandemic to families. The Masonic Home for Children at Oxford (MHCO) provides a safe haven for children to grow, learn, and develop. The Masonic Home for Children at […]

Vance Co. Schools Announces K-8 Online Summer Learning, Bus Hot Spots

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy Vance County Schools’ Facebook page Vance County Schools is excited to provide the opportunity for continued learning experiences throughout the summer months for all students in grades K-8. Visit the VCS’ website, www.vcs.k12.nc.us, and click on the K-8 Summer […]

FGV Smart Start Awarded Grant to Aid Vance Co. Adolescent Parenting Program

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy the June 2020 FGV Smart Start Newsletter Franklin-Granville-Vance Smart Start has been awarded $1,000 to aid the Adolescent Parenting Program (APP) from the Vance County Unrestricted Endowment, a component fund of the North Carolina Community Foundation. APP provides intensive, […]

HVRPD’s ‘Recreation Rocks’ Scavenger Hunt to Offer Thrill for Young Treasure Seekers

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Program Superintendent Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department presents a “Recreation Rocks” Scavenger Hunt for youth ages 17 and under. Participants will design and submit rocks for the scavenger hunt. Registration and rocks may […]

‘Skills & Drills’ Videos Designed to Keep Youth Athletes Physically Active

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Program Superintendent Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are so many restrictions currently placed on youth athletics. Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department’s number one priority is the safety of our citizens. While we […]

‘Paws, Tails and Boots’ Veterans Dog Walk Scheduled for Fall

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information and flyer courtesy Mark Ferri The “Paws, Tails and Boots” Veterans Dog Walk will be held at the Vance County Animal Shelter, 1243 Brodie Rd., Henderson, on Saturday, September 26, 2020, from 9 to 11 a.m. The public is welcome, […]