Entries by WIZS Staff

Vance Co. to Hold Informational Sessions on Medicaid Changes

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Vance County Department of Social Services Changes to Medicaid requirements will take effect on November 1, 2019. While most recipients will see no changes to the services they have been receiving, enrollment through a health plan will be required. A […]

American Legion to Hold Spaghetti Benefit Dinner for Wounded HPD Officer

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Andy J. Roberson, American Legion Post 60 The American Legion Post 60 will hold a Spaghetti Benefit Dinner on Friday, August 16, 2019, from 5 until 7 p.m. Eat-in or take out available at the corner of Garnett and Spring […]

Oxford, Creedmoor to Hold ‘National Night Out Against Crime’ Events – Aug. 6

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Granville County Government Granville’s “National Night Out Against Crime” will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, August 6, 2019. “National Night Out” brings the community and law enforcement together with food, fun, educational activities and demonstrations. Oxford’s event will be held at […]

Reminder: Henderson Rec Players to Present ‘Rumors’ at McGregor Hall

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center PART OF THE ROSEMYR CORPORATION HENDERSON REC PLAYERS 2019 SUMMER SEASON AND SPONSORED BY KILIAN ENGINEERING, INC. The Henderson Rec Players will present Neil Simon’s “Rumors” on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019, at […]

Victory Road Baptist to Hold Back-to-School Giveaway

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Victory Road Baptist Church, 235 Boothe Avenue in Henderson, will hold a Back-to-School Giveaway on Saturday, August 24, 2019. The school supply giveaway will be held from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., while supplies last.

Volunteers Needed for Hot Sauce Contest; Great Opportunity for Students

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy the City of Oxford Volunteers are needed for the 2019 NC Hot Sauce Contest taking place in downtown Oxford on Saturday, September 14 from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. This is a great opportunity for volunteers that need service hours […]

VGCC President Recognizes Faculty & Staff Member of the Year

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College Vance-Granville Community College President Dr. Rachel Desmarais recently presented medallions to honor the college’s faculty and staff members of the year for 2018-19. The medallions are provided by the National Institute for Staff & Organizational Development (NISOD) […]

Four Henderson Residents Arrested in Early Morning Drug Search

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Henderson Police Department In the early morning hours of August 1, 2019, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, State Bureau of Investigations, and the Henderson Police Department executed search warrants at the residence of 488 Merriman St., 490 Merriman St., and […]

Reminder: H-V Chamber Accepting Items For New Teacher Bags Through Tues.

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce is preparing to welcome new teachers to the Vance County area in August. The schools include all Vance County Public Schools, Henderson Collegiate, Crossroads Christian School, Kerr-Vance Academy and […]

Vance Co. Board of Commissioners to Hold Monthly Meeting Aug. 5

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Clerk to Board/Executive Asst., County of Vance The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, August 5, 2019, at 6 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 122 Young Street, Henderson. The Invocation will be given by […]