Entries by WIZS Staff

Franklin Co. Health Department to Offer Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy Franklin County Government Drive-thru COVID-19 testing will be available at the Franklin County Health Department beginning Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Testing will be available on Tuesdays from 1 – 2 p.m. by appointment only. No walk-ins will be accepted. […]

Granville Board of Education to Hold June Meeting Online

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy Granville County Public Schools The Granville County Board of Education will meet for a regular board meeting on Monday, June 1, 2020, at 6 pm.  However, in observance of the Governor’s “Stay-at-Home” Orders, this meeting will be conducted electronically, […]

VGCC Small Business Center Presents ‘Reopening Your Business’ Webinar Series

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy the VGCC Small Business Center  As local businesses begin to reopen, the Small Business Center of Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC) has scheduled a six-part series of online seminars intended to assist businesses in navigating these uncharted waters. Sessions include: […]

Cow Tests Positive for Rabies in Granville County

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy Granville County Government Granville County Animal Control reports a confirmed case of rabies. A cow has tested positive for the rabies virus near the intersection of Lee Yancey Road and Grassy Creek/Virgilina Road. Animal Control officers are posting notices […]

Register Now! Boys & Girls Clubs to Hold Free Virtual Summer Camp

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information and flyer courtesy BGCNCNC The Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central North Carolina (BGCNCNC) will hold a free virtual summer camp for local children June 15 through July 31, 2020. Camp includes: A “Be Great” box full of fun […]

Four-County Area to Receive Over $4 Million in COVID-19 Relief Funding

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Press Release, Office of Governor Roy Cooper Governor Roy Cooper announced that $85.4 million in federal funds provided for COVID-19 relief to counties will be disbursed this week. Three large counties, Guilford, Mecklenburg and Wake, have already received funds directly from […]

Oxford Prep Holds ‘Drive-In’ Commencement Ceremony for Class of 2020

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information and photos courtesy Oxford Preparatory School Oxford Preparatory School (OPS) held a “Drive-In” Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 23, 2020, at 2 p.m. in celebration of the school’s 45 graduates. OPS candidates for graduation, led by marshals McKayla Boyd, Bryce […]

Perry Memorial Library Offering Curbside Book Service, No Contact Home Delivery

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy Perry Memorial Library Perry Memorial Library in Henderson announces a new curbside service available from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. You start by placing holds on materials through your library account or by calling the library […]

Warren County Reports First COVID-19 Related Deaths

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy Warren County Government Over the weekend, Warren County saw its first deaths attributed to COVID-19. As of May 26, 2020, Warren County reported 54 confirmed positive cases; 33 recovered; five hospitalized; two deaths related to COVID-19. Both deaths were […]