Entries by WIZS Staff

Franklin Co. Reports First Community (Non-Facility Based) COVID-19 Related Death

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Press Release, Franklin County Government Sadly, Franklin County has now recorded its first community COVID–19 related death. As of the date and time of this press release, this death is not associated with any congregate care outbreak.  This brings Franklin County‘s […]

City of Henderson: Notice of Bypassed Untreated Wastewater

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Press Release, City of Henderson In accordance with NCGS 143-215.1C, the owner or operator of any wastewater collection or treatment works must issue a press release when untreated wastewater discharge of 1,000 gallons or more reaches surface waters. The City of […]

Volunteer Hospital Gown Project Continues in Face of Local COVID-19 Surge

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL A message from Amy Starr Russell, Associate Minister, First Baptist Church: Last week we were excited to receive the news that MPH was well stocked with gowns. We felt that our project was reaching a natural conclusion and that we could […]

Vance Co. Board of Commissioners to Meet Mon., May 4

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Clerk to Board/Executive Asst., County of Vance Please be informed that the Vance County Board of Commissioners’ meeting will be held on Monday, May 4, 2020, at 6 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 122 Young […]

Granville Board of Education to Hold May 4 Regular 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, May 4, 2020, at 6 p.m. However, in observance of the Governor’s “Stay-at-Home” Orders, this meeting will be conducted electronically, with […]

Reduced Vance Co. Fire Ratings in Effect Today = Savings to Homeowners

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL A Message from Vance County Fire Marshal Keith Duncan: Attention Vance County Homeowners: Recently, all Vance County fire departments undertook a ratings inspection. Due to their tireless efforts and the community’s support, they were able to reduce their district ratings. What […]

NC Dept. of Agriculture: State’s Food Supply is Safe

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Press Release, NCDA&CS Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler and N.C. Farm Bureau President Shawn Harding held a joint media availability on Wednesday to discuss the importance of agriculture and agribusiness, President Trump’s executive order of the Defense Production Act for meat processors, […]

Triangle North Executive Airport Holding ‘Healthcare Fly-Over’ Sat., May 2

100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy Bo Carson, Airport Manager, Triangle North Executive Airport Triangle North Executive Airport is basing pilots for an upcoming healthcare fly-over this Saturday, May 2, 2020, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The healthcare fly-over will consist of hospitals in […]