Entries by WIZS Staff

Granville’s Tourism Development Authority Awarded for Marketing Campaign

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Granville County Government The Granville County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) has received a top honor for marketing from the North Carolina Travel Industry Association. The TDA earned the coveted platinum award in the Community Relations category for its innovative approach […]

Granville Sheriff Brindell Wilkins Indicted for Obstruction of Justice

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Wake County District Attorney’s Office On Monday, the Grand Jury of Granville County returned indictments against elected Sheriff Brindell Wilkins for two counts of felony obstruction of justice. These charges come following a ten-month investigation by the North Carolina State […]

Corbitt Preservation Assoc. Finds ‘Golden Treasure’ in Rare Automobile

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information and photos courtesy Kenneth Stegall, Corbitt Preservation Association  Excerpt from the Corbitt Preservation Association August Newsletter: About two weeks ago, Charles Powell received a call from a lady saying she had a Corbitt Automobile. Charles asked everyone at the end of […]

VGCC Introduces Online Career Coach Program for Students

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College Vance-Granville Community College recently introduced a new web-based service that will help students explore careers and make plans for their future. Through the interactive “Career Coach” program, students can: take a career assessment and get suggestions for possible […]

Ballet Arts to Hold 220 Seafood Fundraiser

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Angie Devine, Ballet Arts The Ballet Arts All Stars in Henderson will hold a Fish Fry Fundraiser to support dancers’ competitions on Monday, September 23, 2019, from 4 until 7 p.m. at 220 Seafood Restaurant. Plates will include trout, slaw, […]

Thorndale Oaks to Host Fall-Themed Women in Business Luncheon

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce You are invited to the Granville County Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Luncheon at Thorndale Oaks in Oxford on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. The event will be held from 12 until 1:30 p.m. In […]

Joy in the Lord Baptist Gospel Singing to Feature ‘Unashamed’

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Rev. L.T. Harris, Joy In The Lord Baptist Church A gospel singing featuring the group “Unashamed” will be held at Joy In The Lord Baptist Church, 1238 Debnam Ave., Henderson on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at 6 p.m. Everyone is […]

UNC-Charlotte 49ers ‘Electrifying’ Offense Outpaces UMass Minutemen

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm — story and pictures by Patrick Magoon (patrickmagoon.com) of WIZS — Patrick Magoon is a recent UNC-C communications graduate looking to build his sports portfolio by writing and taking photos for WIZS Before kickoff on Saturday, September 14, the Massachusetts Minutemen (UMass) […]

Four Deputies Transported to Maria Parham After Suspect Rams Vehicles

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Vance County Sheriff’s Office On the morning of September 13, 2019, members of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office and the Henderson Police Department were attempting to serve a search warrant at 617 Thomas Street in Henderson. A suspect rammed into […]

Vance Co. Board of Elections Announces Early Voting Schedule

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Faye Gill, Elections Director, Vance County Board of Elections Early voting for the City of Henderson election begins Wednesday, September 18 and ends Friday, October 4. The official election day is Tuesday, October 8, 2019. Early voting will be held […]