Entries by WIZS Staff

Reminder: Jan 3 Nomination Deadline for H-V Chamber’s Citizen of the Year

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 is currently seeking nominations for the 2019 Citizen of the Year. This annual award honors an individual who has made a significant contribution and demonstrated a commitment to […]

Surplus Property of Former Schools Topic of BOE’s Called Meeting

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Granville County Public Schools The Granville County Board of Education will meet for a Special Called Meeting on Thursday, January 2, 2020, 1:30 p.m. at the Central Office Building, 101 Delacroix Street, Oxford, North Carolina. The purpose of this meeting […]

Granville Board of Elections Hosting Regional Mandatory Compliance Training

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy the Granville County Board of Elections The Granville County Board of Elections will be hosting a Regional Mandatory Compliance Training Class on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Granville County Expo and Convention Center […]

Warrenton Police Dept. Asks Public to Celebrate the New Year Safely

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Message from the Warrenton Police Department: As things come to an end for 2019 and for the decade, we are reminded of how fortunate we are to have such a safe community for our citizens to live and work in. With the […]

Democratic Candidates Dominate Local Race; Few Opposed Seats

THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY -Information courtesy the Vance County Board of Elections Filing for the 2020 Election began on December 2, 2019, and ended on December 20, 2019. Candidates filed for Vance County Board of Commissioners Districts 1, 2, 5 and 6, and Vance County School Board Districts 3, 4 and […]

High-Speed Internet is Here: Residents Encouraged to Join Waitlist for Service

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Vance County Government After a lengthy process, Vance County was selected to bring high-speed internet to the unserved and underserved areas of the county. The kickoff meeting was held in mid-July 2019. The network build will take place over the […]

Granville Chamber’s John Penn Citizen Award Nominations Due Jan. 2

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm — Information courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com The Granville County Chamber of Commerce’s Recognition Committee announces that the committee is accepting nominations for the 2020 John Penn Citizen of the Year Award.  This prestigious award, named for […]

South Branch Library to Celebrate ‘Noon Year’s Eve’

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Granville County Government Kids can celebrate “Noon Year’s Eve” at the South Branch Library on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, from 11 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. Kids and their grown-ups are invited to celebrate with crafts, snacks and games as the […]

Warren Co. Cooperative Extension to Hold No-Till Drill Demo Day

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy the Warren County Cooperative Extension Center The Warren County Cooperative Extension is having a demo day for the county’s new Great Plains No-Till Drill on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at 9:30 a.m. Basic operation and calibration methods for using the […]

Arendall Wanted; Sheriff Says 2 Shootings Linked

Press Release from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame Update:  On Friday, December 27, 2019, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division obtained warrants for Christopher Arendall, age 28, for a shooting that occurred at 137 Sombrero Lane, Henderson, North Carolina 27537 on December 16, 2019. Arendall was charged with one count of Attempted Murder […]