Entries by WIZS Staff

Officials Tour New Granville Co. Law Enforcement Center, Animal Shelter

THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY -Information and photo courtesy Granville County Government Granville County Commissioners, as well as representatives of the Sheriff’s Department, Animal Management, 911 Communications, Information Technology, the court system and county administration, toured the new Law Enforcement Center/Animal Shelter last week to get a first-hand look at the progress […]

‘All Are Welcome’ at West End Community Watch; Next Meeting March 17

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Claire Catherwood, West End Community Watch West End Community Watch will meet on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at 6:30 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall of West End Baptist Church in Henderson. The speaker will be Jim Populorum. Jim will discuss […]

Granville Co. Public Schools BOE Adopts Calendar Changes

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Granville County Public Schools At their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 2, 2020, the Granville County Board of Education approved several changes to the district’s academic calendars. First, the Board approved changes to the current 2019-20 calendars as a […]

H-V Rec. & Parks to Hold Annual Egg Hunt in Two Locations

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Program Superintendent, Aycock Recreation Center The Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department’s Egg Hunt will be held at two locations this year: Aycock Recreation Center (307 Carey Chapel Road, Henderson) and Rollins Avenue Park (305 […]

Warren Co. Man Sentenced to Six Years on Child Pornography Charges

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, U.S. Department of Justice The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Robert J. Higdon, Jr., announced that yesterday, Chief United States District Judge Terrence W. Boyle, sentenced MICHAEL WYATT COLLIUS, 23, of Norlina, NC to 72 months’ […]

Granville Co. Emergency Services Offers Severe Weather Preparedness Tips

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Granville County Government To encourage planning and preparation for severe weather, the first week of March is designated as Severe Weather Preparedness Week. The observance serves as a reminder of the importance of planning for unexpected thunderstorms and tornadoes. North […]

H-V Chamber Thanks Community for Support of Annual Membership Banquet (Pics)

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Information and photos courtesy Michele Burgess, president of the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce: The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce had a very successful 2020 Annual Membership Meeting and Banquet. We had an early sell-out of our 400 available seats, so I wanted […]

GCPS Working to Keep Students & Staff Healthy

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Granville County Public Schools On Thursday, February 27, 2020, the GCPS District Safety Task Force convened for their regular monthly meeting. This group of approximately +/- 40 members has a laser focus on improving and protecting the safety, health and […]

Registration Underway for Vance Co. Special Olympics Volleyball

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Program Superintendent, Aycock Recreation Center Vance County’s Special Olympics Volleyball will play on Tuesday nights from March 24 through May 26, 2020, at the Aycock Rec. Center. Games will be held from 6 – […]

Warren Co. Memorial Library Celebrates Women’s History Month

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Warren County Government  Warren County Memorial Library celebrates Women’s History Month through literacy, culture, and the arts. The highlight will be three special programs featuring scholars offering a unique look into women’s history. In addition to these programs, the library […]