Entries by WIZS Staff

Vance County Schools Unveils Framework of Re-Opening Plans 

THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY -Press Release, Vance County Schools Vance County Schools, along with every other school district in the state, was instructed to develop three plans in preparation for the 2020-2021 school year. Plan A, with minimal social distancing, Plan B, with moderate social distancing and Plan C, as complete […]

Tree Seedlings Available Through N.C. Forest Service

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Press Release, NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services The North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS) is now accepting tree seedling orders from the public, as well as from private entities and landowners. Each year, the NCFS Nursery Program produces millions of […]

Town Talk 07/07/20: American Flag, National Anthem (Call-Ins)

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL To hear today’s Town Talk segment in its entirety, go to WIZS.com and click on Town Talk or click the play button below. Listen live to Town Talk every Monday – Friday at 11 a.m. at 100.1 FM, 1450 AM or […]

Notice to Public: Beware of Scams Involving COVID-19 Contact Tracing

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy the NCDHHS  The public is asked to be aware that scams involving COVID-19 contact tracing are being used to gain financial and sensitive information. According to the NCDHHS, legitimate contact tracers from the COVID-19 Community Team will contact those […]

Vance Co. Schools’ Free Summer Meal Program Continues Through July

THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY -Information courtesy Vance County Schools Vance County Schools’ free summer meal program continues through Thursday, July 30, 2020. Each week, meals will be available for drive-thru pick up at Aycock Elementary School, EO Young Elementary School, Vance County Middle School and Vance County High School from 11 […]

McGregor Hall to Livestream ‘Time to Unwind’ Concert July 16

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center will present “Time to Unwind,” a musical concert featuring Greg Milton & Friends via Facebook on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. During this evening of music, the […]

Madden, Exercise, Crafts & More Part of H-V Rec & Parks Summer Programming

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Program Superintendent The Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department announces its summer programming opportunities for youth and adults alike. Sessions include: HVRPD Madden 20 Tournament: Test your Madden skills in the first Henderson-Vance Recreation […]

Warren County Board Opens FY 21 Non-Profit Grant Funding Cycle

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Press Release, Warren County Government Warren County is now accepting applications for its FY 21 non-profit grand funding cycle. The FY 21 budget allocates $40,000 for this program. The grant program accepts applications on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted. […]

Rob Rivers Resigns from Granville County School Board

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Press Release, Granville County Public Schools The Granville County Board of Education held a special called meeting on Monday, June 29, 2020. After the conclusion of official business items on the agenda, Board Member Rob Rivers announced his resignation effective September […]

Warren Co. 4-H Palooza Offering Summer Fun to Local Youth

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy Warren County 4-H The Warren County 4-H Summer Palooza 2o2o program will offer eight different classes to local youth. A few will be offered via ZOOM, and others will be offered offline. Kits will be provided and can be […]