Entries by WIZS Staff

Oxford’s Christmas Parade, Lighting of the Greens Set for Dec. 6

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Downtown Oxford Economic Development Corporation A magical night is planned on Friday, December 6, 2019, for the 14th Annual Lighting of the Greens and Christmas Parade sponsored by Downtown Oxford Economic Development Corporation (DOEDC), the City of Oxford and partner […]

VGCC Brings Partners Together for Summit on Talent Pipeline

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College Employers, economic developers and workforce development experts from across the region recently met at Vance-Granville Community College to learn more about how to meet the critical need to recruit and train workers. The first-of-its-kind “Business & Industry […]

H-V Chamber to Participate in Festival of Trees; Business Ornaments Needed

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Message from the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce: The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce will be participating in the Festival of Trees, which will be held at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market December 3 – 7, 2019.  All proceeds will go to the […]

Superheroes for Duke Kids to Hold 220 Fundraiser, Toy Donation

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Shirley Loftis, Superheroes for Duke Kids Superheroes for Duke Kids will hold a fundraiser at 220 seafood Restaurant in Henderson on Monday, December 2, 2019, from 4 until 7 p.m. Cost is $7 per plate and meal includes trout, french fries, […]

Commissioners to Hear From Public on Possible Internet Sweepstakes Moratorium

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford The City of Oxford Board of Commissioners will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room, City Hall in Oxford. Agenda items include: […]

Granville’s Veterans Parade to Honor Military Personnel & Families

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Oxford NC, Historic Downtown  The Annual Granville County Veterans Parade honors all those who have or are currently serving in the military and their families. Please come out and show your support on Sunday, November 10, 2019, in Downtown Oxford. […]

Triangle North Healthcare Foundation Awards Over $250,000 in Health Grants

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Triangle North Healthcare Foundation Triangle North Healthcare Foundation’s Board of Directors has awarded $258,500 in grants to local organizations in the Foundation’s seventh annual grant cycle. With the 2019 grant award, the Foundation’s contributions to the community total over $1.8 […]

Masonic Home Administrator Thanks All Involved in Homecoming’s Success

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm A 2019 Homecoming “Thank You” message from Kevin Otis, Administrator, Masonic Home for Children at Oxford: We realize that good weather is important, but realize even more that the real success of Homecoming is the help so many provided. MHCO especially wants […]

Chess Grandmaster Headlines VGCC Small Business Summit

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College Maurice Ashley, the first African-American International Grandmaster in chess, served as the keynote speaker for the eighth annual Small Business Summit, presented by the Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center and the Warren County Economic Development Commission […]

Blessed Hope Baptist to Hold Keith Plott Gospel Singing

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Lauren Elliott, Blessed Hope Baptist Church Blessed Hope Baptist Church, 741 Dabney Road in Henderson, will hold a Keith Plott Gospel Singing on Sunday, November 24, 2019, at 6 p.m. All are invited to attend!