Entries by WIZS Staff

Pesticide Collection Day Scheduled for Warren, Surrounding Counties

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Paul McKenzie, Agricultural Extension Agent, Vance/Warren Counties NC Cooperative Extension will offer a Pesticide Collection Day for residents in Warren and surrounding counties on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at […]

FCSO: Citizen Complaints Lead to Drug Arrest of Two Bunn Residents

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Unit arrested Franklin County resident James Edward Bullock Jr. on October 18, 2019. Mr. Bullock was arrested at his residence located at 783 Dead Road Bunn, NC. In addition […]

Dept. of Justice Awards $5 Million to Address NC School Violence

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 it has awarded more than $85.3 million to bolster school security—including funding to educate and train students and faculty—and support first responders who arrive on the scene of a school shooting […]

Granville Chamber’s ‘Cluck ‘N Shuck’ Postponed Until Spring

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Granville County Chamber of Commerce Late last week, the Granville County Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Committee was notified by the event chairman of their annual Cluck ‘N Shuck event that the event caterer had contacted him regarding the very limited […]

Reminder: ‘Shrek the Musical’ Coming to McGregor Hall This Weekend!

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center Everyone’s favorite movie is coming to McGregor Hall’s stage! DreamWorks Classic’s SHREK THE MUSICAL is the story of dreams becoming reality for a group of misunderstood fairy tale creatures who learn that our differences are what make […]

Council to Continue Henderson City Manager Discussions in Closed Session

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 Mayor Eddie Ellington has requested a Special Called meeting of the Henderson City Council on Thursday, October 24, 2019, at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers. The purpose of the meeting is […]

Vance County Water, Technology Committees to Meet Oct. 28

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Executive Assistant/Clerk to Board, Vance County Board of Commissioners The following Vance County committees are scheduled to meet Monday, October 28, 2019, in the Administrative Conference Room of the Vance County Administration Building located at 122 Young Street […]

‘Operation Impact: Phase II’ Ends in 16 Arrests, 88 Drug Charges (Pics)

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office  The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit has concluded Phase II of “Operation Impact,” a six-month joint investigation with JC’s Recovery Baltimore involving illegal drug activity in Franklin County. This operation focused on illegal drug sales […]

Henderson’s Loose Leaf Collection Season Has Begun

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!   The City of Henderson’s Loose […]

Maria Parham to Host Free Breast Cancer Awareness Lunch & Learn Event

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Maria Parham Health To celebrate October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Maria Parham will host a free lunch and learn event on Thursday, October 24, 2019, from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. This event will be offered at Maria Parham […]