Entries by WIZS Staff

Bears Spotted in Oxford! City Offers Safety Tips to Avoid Confrontation

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy the City of Oxford There have been several bear sightings in the City of Oxford recently. Here are a few bear safety tips to help avoid confrontation: *If you see a bear, remain calm and leave it alone. Never feed, […]

Vance Co. Republican Party to Hold Family Picnic & Rally

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Judy Satterwhite, Vance Co. Republican Party  The Vance County Republican Party will hold a free Family Picnic & Rally event on Saturday, August 24, 2019, from 3 until 7 p.m. The event will be held at Pool Rock Plantation, 1305 Pool […]

Cardinal Innovations Healthcare to Offer Free Suicide Prevention Training

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Cardinal Innovations Healthcare is offering a free training titled “Suicide Prevention: Question, Persuade, Refer” on Monday, August 26, 2019, from 6 until 8 p.m. The training will be held at Baskerville Funeral Home, LLC, 104 S. Chestnut St. in Henderson. This training […]

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) […]