Entries by WIZS Staff

Local Dorian Effects to Begin Late Thursday, Significant Impact Not Expected

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Information courtesy Brian K. Short, director of Henderson-Vance County Emergency Operations Please check the WIZS website, Facebook page and listen live to WIZS 1450 AM and 100.1 FM for storm updates. The latest briefing from the National Weather Service can be found any time by […]

‘Cops on Top’ Event at Chick-fil-A POSTPONED Due to Weather

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Due to the threat of inclement weather from Hurricane Dorian, the “Cops on Top” Fundraiser originally scheduled for September 5 has been postponed and will now be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, from 6 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Chick-fil-A of […]

Clearview Church to Offer Free Outdoor Screening of ‘Do You Believe?’

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Clearview Church Join Clearview Church, 3485 Hwy 158 Business in Henderson, on Friday, September 6, 2019, for a Movie Under the Stars evening! Grab your lawn chair and a bag of popcorn and get ready to settle in for a […]

Vance Co. Technology Committee to Discuss Broadband Wi-Fi Hotspots

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 Please be informed that Vance County’s Technology Committee (Brummitt, Feimster, Taylor) is scheduled to meet Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at 4 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room of the […]

Open Broadband Meeting, Business & Industry Day Among Granville’s Sept. Events

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Granville County Government Granville Co. Community Calendar Items A COMMUNITY INFORMATION MEETING, hosted by Granville County Government and Open Broadband, LLC will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at Camp Oak Hill and Retreat Center. The 7 p.m. meeting is […]

Franklin County Schools Closed Thursday

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Franklin County Schools Due to the unpredictability of Hurricane Dorian, and out of an abundance of caution, all Franklin County Schools will be closed on Thursday, September 5, 2019, for students and staff. All school-related events, activities, athletics and rentals […]

Hurricane Dorian Updates – Sept. 3; County & City Issue State of Emergency

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Information courtesy Brian K. Short, director of Henderson-Vance County Emergency Operations Please check the WIZS website, Facebook page and listen live to WIZS 1450 AM and 100.1 FM for storm updates throughout the week. The latest briefing from the National Weather Service can be […]

Two Arrested in Brewer Cycle Identity Theft Case

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Vance County Sheriff’s Office On August 30, 2019, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office conducted an undercover operation with the assistance of Brewer Cycles in an effort to apprehend suspects committing identity theft. The suspects used a stolen identity in an […]

McGregor Hall Announces Audition Dates for ‘Black Nativity’

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center Be a part of the retelling of Christ’s birth through gospel song and movement! “Black Nativity” incorporates the poetry of Langston Hughes with drama, dance, and both contemporary and traditional gospel song. ALL actors of […]

Granville Co. to Test CodeRED Community Notification System

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Granville County Government Granville County’s free emergency notification system, CodeRED, will be tested between 6:30 and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10. The purpose of the test is to validate telephone numbers in the Granville County database. The CodeRED system […]