Entries by WIZS Staff

H-V Chamber of Commerce Releases Agenda for Regional Economic Dev. Summit

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce has released the agenda for Focus 20/20, the Regional Economic Development Summit to be held at the McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center in Henderson on Thursday, February 20, […]

Dr. Gregory McKnight Appointed to Vacant Granville BOE Seat

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Granville County Public Schools At a special work session on Monday, February 17, 2020, the Granville County Board of Education voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Greg McKnight to the vacant seat for District 5. This seat became vacant when Mr. […]

Notice of Granville Co. Polling Location, Room Changes for Election Day

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Granville County Board of Elections The Granville County Board of Elections announces polling place room and location changes for the upcoming March 3, 2020 Primary and Board of Education Elections. These changes are for Election Day polling places. All affected […]

Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Dept. Welcomes Toshia Somerville

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks The Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department is excited to introduce Toshia Somerville as the new Administrative Support Specialist. Toshia is a native of Hampton Roads, Virginia. She graduated from Old Dominion University with a Bachelor of […]

Warren Co. Animal Ark Extends Free ‘Fix Your Pit’ Event

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy the Warren County Animal Ark’s Facebook page The Warren County Animal Ark has extended its free “Fix Your Pit” spay and neuter event through the month of February. According to the Ark, pit bulls and pit bull mixes are one […]

‘The Landmark Trio’ to Perform at Joy In The Lord Baptist

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Rev. L.T. Harris, Joy In The Lord Baptist Church Joy In The Lord Baptist Church will hold a gospel singing featuring “The Landmark Trio” on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at 6 p.m. Rev. L.T. Harris and the congregation welcome everyone […]

NC MedAssist to Hold Free Mobile Pharmacy Event in Henderson

THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY -Press Release, NC MedAssist NC MedAssist is holding a Mobile Free Pharmacy Event in Vance County, NC on February 21, 2020. The event, which is in collaboration with Triangle North Healthcare Foundation, is open to any individual or family needing over-the-counter medications. The event will be held […]

Henderson Man Sentenced to 26 Years for Heroin, Firearm Violations

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Robert J. Higdon, Jr. announced that yesterday in federal court, United States District Judge James C. Dever III sentenced JONATHAN ANTWAN MITCHELL, 34, of Henderson, North Carolina to 312 months imprisonment, followed by 5 years of supervised release. MITCHELL was named in an Indictment filed […]

Reminder: Oxford City-Wide Neighborhood Watch to Meet Tues., Feb. 18

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford All Oxford residents are invited to attend a City-wide neighborhood watch informational meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, in the third-floor Commissioners Board Room of Oxford’s City Hall. The meeting will begin at […]

‘One Noble Journey’ to Pay Tribute to Black History Month at McGregor Hall

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center In celebration of Black History Month, McGregor Hall will feature “One Noble Journey: A Black History Month Tribute” on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. ONE NOBLE JOURNEY is a moving play […]