Entries by WIZS Staff

Benson Arrested on Child Sexual Offense, Indecent Liberties Charges

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office On June 7, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division issued a warrant for the arrest of a Wake County resident, John Claude Benson III, age 39. Charges consisted of the following: one (1) […]

‘The Landmark Trio’ to Perform at Joy In The Lord Baptist

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  “The Landmark Trio” will be featured in a gospel singing on Saturday, August 3, 2019, at 6 p.m. at Joy In The Lord Baptist Church. The church is located at 1238 […]

Third Arrest Made in Homicide of Adonious Hawkins Jr.

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Henderson Police Department At approximately 5 p.m. on July 20, 2019, Tyshon Stokes, age 20, of Warren County was taken into custody at the Vance County Magistrates Office. He is the third person arrested in the homicide of Adonious Hawkins […]

Reminder: Youth to Entertain With ‘Lion King, Jr’ This Weekend

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm PART OF THE ROSEMYR CORPORATION HENDERSON REC PLAYERS 2019 SUMMER SEASON: The Henderson Rec Players’ first-ever summer theater camp for children and youth will culminate in performances of Disney’s “The Lion King, Jr” at McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center. Three Performances: July […]

Granville Selects Open Broadband, LLC to Expand Internet Access

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Granville County Government Granville County has joined neighboring Vance and Franklin Counties, through an initiative of the Kerr-Tar Council of Governments, to improve internet connectivity and availability issues throughout the county. This past June, the Granville County Board of Commissioners […]

US Attorney’s Office Partners With AARP & FBI on Elder Justice Initiative

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, U.S. Department of Justice The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina partnered with the FBI and AARP to promote the Department of Justice’s Elder Justice Initiative by conducting outreach and educating older adults about the […]

Vance Public Safety Committee Meeting Rescheduled

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Jordan McMillen, Vance County Manager Please be informed that Vance County’s Public Safety Committee (Brummitt, Faines, Wilder), originally scheduled for July 23, has been rescheduled to meet Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at 3:30 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room of […]

BoE Announces Henderson Candidates; Filing Extended for 3rd Ward

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Melody Vaughan, Deputy Director, Vance County Board of Elections The initial filing period for the October 8, 2019, City of Henderson election ended Friday, July 19, 2019, at 12 p.m. Offices on the ballot include Mayor, 1st and 2nd Ward […]

Town of Kittrell, Middleburg Nov. Election Candidates Announced

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Melody Vaughan, Deputy Director, Vance County Board of Elections Filing for the Town of Kittrell and Town of Middleburg elections ended on Friday, July 19, 2019, at 12 p.m. The election date for Kittrell and Middleburg is Tuesday, November 5, […]

State Cabinet Secretary Visits VGCC

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College Vance-Granville Community College welcomed a member of Governor Roy Cooper’s cabinet, Department of Administration Secretary Machelle Sanders, to the college’s Main Campus on July 18. During her visit, Secretary Sanders discussed the recently-released “Status of Women in North […]