Entries by WIZS Staff

‘Music on Main’ Series to Continue With ‘Carolina Soul’

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Oxford NC, Historic Downtown’s Facebook page Downtown Oxford’s “Music on Main” series will continue with a performance by “Carolina Soul” beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 26, 2019. Streets around downtown will begin to close at 2 p.m. There […]

St. Andrews Christian Church Invites All to VBS

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy St. Andrews Christian Church St. Andrews Christian Church, 203 Mulberry St. in Henderson, is holding Vacation Bible School July 15 – 19, 2019, from 5:45 – 8 p.m. The theme is Kingdom Safari where kids learn that love H.E.L.P.S. Activities […]

Two Arrested in Murder of Adonious Hawkins Jr., Warrants for Two Others

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Henderson Police Department On July 14, 2019, at approximately 8 p.m., Officers of the Henderson Police Department arrested a 15-year-old juvenile for the murder of Adonious Hawkins Jr. and obtained warrants for three others. As of today at noon, Officers […]

Privately Organized Event to Offer Children FREE Lunch – July 16

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Mr. Jesse Williams and Carolyn Bullock reported to WIZS News that they will be serving a free lunch to the community. This will take place at 327 Whitten Avenue in Henderson on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at 12 p.m. This is an […]

Children’s Theater Camp to Perform ‘The Lion King, Jr.’ at McGregor Hall

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 […]

August ‘Alive After Five’ Set for Downtown Creedmoor; Volunteers Needed

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm The Granville County Chamber of Commerce’s second Alive After Five event of 2019 will be held Thursday evening, August 15, from 5:30 until 8:30 pm in the parking lot at VanNess Chevrolet, downtown Creedmoor. Join the Chamber as we celebrate our 16th […]

Union Chapel United Methodist to Hold ‘Gigantic’ Yard Sale

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Edward Woodlief, Union Chapel United Methodist Church  Union Chapel United Methodist Church, 6535 Raleigh Road, Kittrell, is holding a gigantic yard sale on Saturday, July 20, 2019. The yard sale will be held from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the […]

Franklin Co. Resident Arrested on Multiple Drug Violations

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Franklin County Press Release On July 11, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit and Special Response Team arrested Franklin County resident, Jerome Usher Jr., age 33, for multiple drug violations.  The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit received multiple complaints […]

Burgess to Head HVCC Chamber

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce has tapped Michele Burgess to be president of the organization, effective July 22, 2019. Burgess, a resident of Vance County, brings a wealth of experience to the position. She previously served […]

HPD Thanks Community for Outpouring of Support

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Message from the HPD: The Henderson Police Department is tremendously grateful for the outpouring of support shown to our agency from near and far. Our officer is doing well and is in good spirits. He appreciates the compassion that has been shown. […]