Entries by WIZS Staff

Rise Against Hunger Community Planning Meeting to be Held Thurs.

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100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Calling all area churches, civic organizations, school clubs and other community businesses to the 2020 Vance County Community Day of Service event, benefiting Rise Against Hunger and ACTS. This is a collaborative meal packing event and canned food drive which is planned […]

Jernigan Named Superintendent of Oxford Tobacco Research Station

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100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, NCDA&CS Chris Jernigan has been named as the new superintendent of the Oxford Tobacco Research Station. The director of the NCDA&CS Research Stations Division, Kaleb Rathbone, made the announcement on Friday. Rathbone also thanked Sam Brake for his leadership while […]

Henderson Mayor Calls Special Meeting on City Manager Position

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100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson, NC BE SURE TO CLICK ON THE BANNER BELOW TO SIGN UP FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A FREE 8×12 STORAGE BUILDING FROM BUILDER’S DISCOUNT CENTER! Mayor Eddie Ellington has requested a […]

Reminder: ‘Beyond Amazing Gospel Tour’ to Perform at McGregor Hall

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100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center The “Beyond Amazing Tour: A Gospel Music All-Star Event” will perform at McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center in Henderson on Friday, November 8, 2019, at 7 p.m. This tour is already being described as one of the biggest […]

Department of Justice Awards NC More Than $165 Million In Public Safety Funding

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100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, U.S. Department of Justice The Department of Justice announced awards of more than $165 million to support public safety efforts in the state of North Carolina. The funding from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), Office of Justice […]

Vance Co. Board of Commissioners to Hold Monthly Meeting Nov. 4

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100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Clerk to Board/Executive Asst., County of Vance The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, November 4, 2019, at 6 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 122 Young Street, Henderson. The Invocation will be given by […]

Katie Jones Named Rebuilding Hope’s Nov. Spotlight Volunteer

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100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Rebuilding Hope, Inc.  When Rebuilding Hope needed an online upgrade, it was Katie Jones to the rescue. “I first heard about RHI from Pastor Ralph McGowan at West End Baptist Church,” Katie says. “My parents are long-time members there, and I […]

‘File of Life’ Pouches Help Make Seconds Count

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100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Granville County Government Medical emergencies can happen at any time, and when they do, confusion can often be a result. That’s why the Kerr-Tar Area Agency on Aging, in partnership with the Granville County Senior Center, emergency responders, businesses and […]