Entries by WIZS Staff

Shanticia Hawkins Named New Warden at Warren Correctional Institution

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, North Carolina Department of Public Safety The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Shanticia E. Hawkins as the new warden of the Warren Correctional Institution in Manson. Hawkins, 45, had been the interim warden at Nash Correctional […]

Clothing & Backpack Giveaway to be Held at New Sandy Creek Baptist

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Jackie Ayscue, New Sandy Creek Baptist Church A community clothing and backpack giveaway will be held Saturday, August 24, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Family Life Center at New Sandy Creek Baptist Church. Clothing, coats, backpack […]

H-V Rec. & Parks to Offer Summer ‘Pop Up Parks’

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center The Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department presents “Pop Up Parks.” These parks will be held at Lincoln Heights, Cedar Hurst and Henderson Heights Apartments. Times & Locations: Lincoln Heights […]

Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies in Bearpond Area

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Vance County Animal Services Vance County Animal Services responded to a call on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, of a possibly rabid raccoon in the 1800 block of Bearpond Road. The raccoon was sent off for testing and has tested positive […]

Granville Co. to Hold Informational Sessions on Medicaid Changes

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Granville County Government  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 health plan – […]

Maria Parham Health to Hold 220 Trout Dinner Fundraiser

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Maria Parham Health The Maria Parham Health Relay for Life team will hold a Trout Dinner fundraiser at 220 Seafood Restaurant in Henderson on Monday, August 12, 2109, from 4 until 7 p.m. The $7 dinner plate includes trout, French […]

Epsom Fire Dept. to Host Spaghetti Plate Fundraiser & Silent Auction

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm The Epsom Fire Department will host the 2nd Annual Colton’s Adventure Spaghetti Plate Fundraising Event and Silent Auction on Saturday, July 27, 2019, from 12 – 5 p.m. The $7 meal includes spaghetti, salad with a choice of ranch or thousand island […]

VGCC Welcomes Two New Trustees

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 welcomed a pair of new members to its Board of Trustees. Deborah M. Butler of Youngsville was appointed to serve on the college’s governing board by the Granville County board of commissioners. Butler […]

Aycock Gym, New City Manager on Agenda for Called Council Meeting

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson Mayor Eddie Ellington has requested a Special Called Meeting of the Henderson City Council for Thursday, July 25, 2019, at 12 p.m. The purpose of this lunch meeting is to consider awarding […]

Annual NC Hot Sauce Contest to Heat Up Oxford in Sept.

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Angela Allen, Director, Granville County Tourism Development Authority There are less than two months to go until Oxford heats up with the annual NC Hot Sauce Contest! This year’s event will be held Saturday, September 14, 2019, from 11 a.m. […]