Entries by WIZS Staff

New Solid Waste Director Selected in Franklin County

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Franklin County Government Franklin County Manager Angela L. Harris has named Lee Bodenhamer Solid Waste Director. Mr. Bodenhamer will assume the position on December 30, 2019, bringing 29 years of experience to Franklin County. Bodenhamer has served as a General […]

H-V Rec. & Parks Offers Jam-Packed Schedule to Beat Winter Blahs

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 & Parks Department is offering a full schedule of activities for the young and the young-at-heart this winter season. Many of the events are offered at […]

Students Tour VGCC’s Culinary Program, Granville Health Systems

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information and photos courtesy Granville County Public Schools This month, Granville County Public Schools Career & Technical Education (CTE) students visited the Vance – Granville Community College Culinary Arts program. The students learned from expert chefs and small business executives from the […]

Warren Co. Coop. Extension to Hold FREE Track-Out Success Camp

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 Center/EFNEP Program will hold a Track-Out Success Camp for children on January 6-7 and 9-10, 2020, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The camp will be held at the Warren […]

A Photographer’s Perspective: Sights & Sounds From NCAA’s Soccer Championship

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm — story and pictures by Patrick Magoon (patrickmagoon.com) of WIZS — Patrick Magoon is a recent UNC-C communications graduate looking to build his sports portfolio by writing and taking photos for WIZS Over the weekend, WakeMed Soccer Park hosted a monumental NCAA […]

Vance Co. Middle School SRO Publicly Identified, Charged With Misdemeanors

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm In a press conference held at the Vance County Courthouse earlier today, District Attorney Mike Waters announced the former school resource officer involved in last week’s assault on a Vance County Middle School student faces misdemeanor charges. The officer, identified as Warren […]

Boyd Foundation’s Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society to Donate 50 Doghouses

THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY -Press Release, The Boyd Foundation Inc.’s Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society of Henderson NC The Boyd Foundation Inc.’s, Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society of Henderson NC would like to donate fifty brand new doghouses to the citizens and animals of the City of Henderson, NC and Vance […]

VCS Staff Graduates From Virtual Labs ‘zSpace’ Credentialing Program

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Vance County Schools Vance County Schools recently had staff graduate from the Vance Virtual Labs credentialing program. These forward-thinking educators committed to hours of professional development and in-lab coaching to be able to engage their students in the rich VR/AR […]

GrassStreet & The Larry Stephenson Band to Perform at McGregor Hall

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center A NIGHT OF BLUEGRASS: Featuring GrassStreet and The Larry Stephenson Band Saturday, January 18, 2020 7:30 p.m. Two great bands come together on the McGregor Hall stage for A NIGHT OF BLUEGRASS! Local favorite GrassStreet has […]

Granville Co. Sheriff’s Office Offers Last-Minute Holiday Shopping Safety Tips

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Granville County Government With only a few shopping days left until Christmas, the Granville County Sheriff’s Office offers a reminder for residents to stay safe while completing their holiday shopping lists. This time of year attracts more shopping-related criminal activity […]