Entries by WIZS Staff

Grammy Award Winner Dom Flemons To Perform at Thornton Library

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Granville County Government On June 29, the Richard H. Thornton Library in Oxford will host a musical concert as Grammy award winner Dom Flemons performs a selection of American folk tunes, ballads and bluegrass music. Known as “The American Songster,” […]

Wise to Celebrate 19th Annual Independence Day Parade & Festival

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy the Wise NC Independence Day Celebration Facebook page The small community of Wise, NC is gearing up for its 19th Annual 4th of July Parade & Festival on Thursday, July 4, 2019. Events will take place from 10 a.m. until […]

Vance Co. Schools’ Student Spotlight Winners Tour Washington, D.C.

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Vance County Schools Twelve of the 16 Student Spotlight award winners from Vance County schools this school year participated in a  trip to Washington, D.C., on June 20. The trip was part of their award recognition. The award recipients were […]

West End Community Watch Hears From Planning Director on Required Permits

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Notes courtesy Claire Catherwood, West End Community Watch West End Community Watch met on Tuesday, June 18, 2019.  The speaker was Sam Hobgood, director of Planning and Development. Hobgood explained that the planning and development end of his job involves property outside […]

Aycock Rec. Center to Offer Fast-Track Afternoon Swim Lessons

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 Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks will offer afternoon/evening fast-track swim lessons at the Aycock Recreation Center for youth ages 3 – 13 years old. Lessons will be held on July […]

Granville Co. Government’s Summer Civic Leadership Program Underway

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Granville County Government The Granville County Board of Commissioners’ Summer Civic Leadership Program for rising Granville County high school seniors began on June 13. The program, now in its twentieth year, gives students “hands-on” experience in the operation of local […]

VGCC Child Care Center Awarded Five Stars

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College The state of North Carolina has once again awarded a five-star license — the highest possible rating — to the Child Care Center at Vance-Granville Community College’s Main Campus. State evaluations of child care programs are conducted […]

Vance Co. Animal Services Recipient of Spay/Neuter Grant

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Vance County Animal Services Vance County Animal Services is pleased to announce that they are the recipient of $1,667.50 of a total $10,005 Spay/Neuter Grant from Community Partnership for Pets though the Bissell Pet Foundation. The total grant has been […]

9V Batteries Needed for Fire Dept.’s Annual Campaign

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy the City of Henderson A battery drive for the City of Henderson Fire Department, hosted by the Leadership Vance Class of 2019, is ongoing through Friday, June 28, 2019. Donations of new 9 volt batteries are needed for the department’s […]

Alston Arrested on Multiple Drug, Firearm-Related Charges

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy the Henderson Police Department On June 20, 2019, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Division along with the Special Response Team executed a search warrant at the residence of 618 W. Rockspring St. Henderson, NC 27536. During the […]