Entries by WIZS Staff

Granville Co. Crime Stoppers to Host Seminar on Ministry Safety

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Granville County Government Granville County Crime Stoppers will host a seminar on Ministry Safety and Security on September 4. This one-day course, to be held at West Oxford Baptist Church (627 Hillsboro Street), will instruct participants on how to build […]

Aycock Rec. Center Offering Step Aerobics Class

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 will offer Step Aerobics in the Aycock Recreation Center’s Multi-Purpose Room on Wednesdays from September 4 – November 20, 2019. Step Aerobics is […]

VGCC Honors Faculty and Staff Members of the Year

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College At Vance-Granville Community College’s recent fall convocation, college President Dr. Rachel Desmarais announced awards to a pair of outstanding employees for the 2019-20 year. Tammy Ball, an instructor for Office Administration and Medical Office Administration and Online […]

Rebuilding Hope to Hold Fall BBQ Chicken Fundraiser

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Rebuilding Hope, Inc.  Rebuilding Hope, Inc. will hold a BBQ Chicken Fundraiser on Friday, September 27, 2019. The $7-a-plate dinners will be cooked and served at 414 Raleigh Road, the location of RHI’s office and warehouse in the former Coca-Cola building. You’re invited […]

NCDOT Suspending Most Major Lane-Closing Projects for Labor Day Travel

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, NCDOT To ensure the safest and most efficient travel possible for North Carolina residents and visitors this Labor Day weekend, the N.C. Department of Transportation will suspend most road construction projects causing lane closures on major routes across the state. […]

Aycock Rec. Center to Offer Fall Water Aerobics Classes

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 Aycock Recreation Center will offer fall water aerobics classes for both swimmers and non-swimmers alike beginning September 3 and ending December 13, 2019. Classes will not be held […]

Granville Co. Libraries Seeking Old Toy Donations

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Granville County Government  Granville County Libraries need your old toys for library programming! Plastic only please, and the toys DO NOT have to be in good condition! Examples of toys include Barbie dolls, baby dolls, action figures that can be […]

Vance County to Hold Evening Informational Session on Medicaid Changes

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Vance County Department of Social Services Changes to Medicaid requirements will take effect on November 1, 2019. While most recipients will see no changes to the services they have been receiving, enrollment through a health plan will be required. A […]

Registration Underway for Annual Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce Join the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce and presenting sponsor BB&T at Kerr Lake Country Club for the 21st Annual Chamber Challenge Golf Tournament. This Super Ball Tournament is one of the Chamber’s largest […]

Reminder: ‘Fireworks in the Park’ Set for Fox Pond This Sat.!

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 presents Fireworks in the Park! This FREE event will be held at Fox Pond Park on Saturday, August 31, 2019 (rain date Sunday, […]