Entries by WIZS Staff

TownTalk: Families Living Violence Free To Hold Quarter Auction

Families Living Violence Free is based in Granville County, but Executive Director Amy Langston said the nonprofit agency is just a phone call away – 24/7 – for individuals who find themselves in need of help because of domestic violence or sexual assault. Although their physical location is on the campus of Central Children’s Home […]

The Local Skinny! Chicken Plate Fundraiser At Rebuilding Hope

Volunteers and supporters of Rebuilding Hope, Inc. are gearing up for the annual fall chicken plate fundraiser, which will be held Friday, Sept. 27 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the 414 Raleigh Road location. Co-director Tom Wille said the plates include half a chicken, potatoes, green beans and dessert, all for $10 each. Call […]

SportsTalk: Friday Night Football Recap

SportsTalk on WIZS 12:30 p.m. M-Th  Scout Hughes and Doc Ayscue review Vance County’s loss to Southern Durham as well as some other action going on in High School Football. Click Play! WIZS Radio · SportsTalk: Friday Night Football Recap  

Police Search for Driver After Damage at McGregor Hall

From Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow — At approximately midnight (Sat. 9-21/Sun. 9-22), a vehicle veered off the road and collided with a bench outside McGregor Hall on Breckenridge Street, resulting in damage to a large window. The driver abandoned the scene in an unregistered red Chevrolet Impala. Preliminary information suggests the suspect is a […]

2025 Leadership Granville Class Applications Available Now

The 2025 class of Leadership Granville is forming now, and individuals interested in participating have until the end of November to submit applications. Applications and payment should be received no later than Nov. 30, 2024, according to information from Granville County Chamber of Commerce Director Cynthia Ratliff. Applications are available online. Class participants will be […]

Portion Of Hillsboro Street In Oxford Getting Resurfaced

Part of Hillsboro Street in Oxford is getting a facelift, and city staff have said the improvements will take several weeks to complete. Beginning on Monday, Sept. 23, Hillsboro Street, from Lewis Street to College Street will be affected, so drivers in and around that area can expect detours. No street parking will be allowed […]

Portion Of I-85 In Warren County Named In Honor Of Eva Clayton

A section of Interstate 85 in Warren County has been named in honor of former Congresswoman Eva Clayton. Officials from the N.C. Department of Transportation, along with friends and family, gathered this weekend to celebrate both Clayton’s birthday and the highway dedication. Signs on I-85 from Ridgeway Drewry Road (Exit 226) to the Warren-Vance County […]

Vance Hires Jeremy T. Jones As Assistant County Manager

Vance County will have a new assistant county manager on Oct. 1, 2024. Jeremy T. Jones will join County Manager C. Renee Perry and other county staff, bringing more than 10 years of experience in public service and law enforcement to the job. “I am honored to step into this new role and continue my […]