Entries by WIZS Staff

Wildfire Risk Remains High in North Carolina

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, NCDS&CS The N.C. Forest Service is urging people across North Carolina to remain vigilant in reducing wildfire risk. While recent rainfall brought immediate and temporary relief to much of the state, warmer, drier days combined with winds could quickly dry […]

Vance Co. Schools to Host Parent & Family Night

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Vance County Schools On Thursday, November 14, 2019, Vance County Schools will be hosting a Parent and Family Night at Vance County High School from 5:30 – 7 p.m. There will be light snacks and childcare for children under 12.   […]

MPH Volunteer Services to Hold Dynamic Shopping Event Oct. 30 & 31

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Lisa Radford, MPH Dynamic Shopping, a lifestyle show event, will be held at Maria Parham Health in the JT Church classroom in Henderson on Wednesday, October 30 from 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Thursday, October 31 from 7 a.m. […]

Granville Co. Public Schools to Hold Safety Summit; Offers Online Survey

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Granville County Public Schools Granville County Public Schools invites you to a School Safety Summit to be held on Thursday, November 7, 2019, at 6 p.m. in the South Granville High School Auditorium. GCPS staff, law enforcement and elected officials […]

NC Coop. Extension to Hold Chainsaw Safety Workshop

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Paul McKenzie, NC Cooperative Extension Agent While chainsaws are a valuable and important tool for farmers and woodland owners, they expose the operator to significant hazards. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, hospital emergency departments treat about […]

H-V Rec. & Parks to Offer Badminton, Pickleball to Adults Ages 50+

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center The Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department is looking for “mature” adults ages 50 or better to participate in badminton and pickleball. Badminton will be offered on Mondays from 10 […]

Mayor Ellington Provides Updates on Search for Next City Manager

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Information provided by Mayor Eddie Ellington in regards to the search for Henderson’s next city manager: “Thursday night during a Special Called Meeting, myself and the Henderson City Council received information on the ‘Secondary Screening’ step that was completed by Developmental Associates […]

‘Beyond Amazing’ Gospel Tour to Perform Nov. 8 at McGregor Hall

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center 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! The “Beyond Amazing Tour: A Gospel Music All-Star Event” will perform at […]

Reminder: Downtown Henderson Trick-or-Treating Set for Halloween Day

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Henderson Vance Downtown Development Commission The Henderson Vance Downtown Development Commission will sponsor trick-or-treating in downtown Henderson on Thursday, October 31, 2019, from 4:30 until 6 p.m. This event is for children ages 1-12. Garnett Street will be closed to […]

American Legion Post 60 to Hold Veterans Day Ceremony, Chicken Plate Fundraiser

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Jeremy Hetrick, Henderson American Legion Post 60 Adjutant The Henderson American Legion Post 60 will have its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Henderson Collegiate High School, 1071 Old Epsom Road, Henderson starting at 10 a.m. […]