Entries by WIZS Staff

Search On for Man Charged With 70 Counts of Vehicle B&E, Larceny

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Franklin County Sheriff’s Office The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Youngsville Police Department, is seeking the public’s help in locating Kedrick Derrell Jones, age 29, of Wake County. Jones frequents the Rolesville, Wake Forest, Youngsville and Zebulon areas. […]

NC Coop. Extension to Offer Two-Part High Tunnel Produce Learning Opportunity

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Paul McKenzie, Agricultural Extension Agent, NC Cooperative Extension Raising produce in high tunnels (essentially a greenhouse heated only by the sun) offers many advantages over field production, such as extending the growing season and providing better control over growing conditions. However, […]

Movie Nights to Craft Projects: Lots to Do at Granville Co. Libraries!

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Granville County Government From movie nights and game nights to craft projects and student enrichment, your local public library offers a full slate of activities during the last full week of August. This Saturday, Aug. 24, enjoy a homemade dessert […]

D.R.E.A.M. to Hold Dance Team Tryouts for Youth

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 D.R.E.A.M. (Diverse Roles in Entertainment, Arts and Music) will hold Dance Team Tryouts on Saturday, September 21 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Sunday, September 22 from 1 […]

Maria Parham Cancer Center to Offer Free Prostate Screening

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Maria Parham Health The Maria Parham Cancer Center will offer a Free Prostate Screening event on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, from 5 until 7 p.m. Enter through the main entrance of the hospital, 566 Ruin Creek Road in Henderson. No […]

Sixth Annual Military Order of the Purple Heart Bike Run Set for Sept.

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy American Legion, Post 60 The 6th Annual Military Order of the Purple Heart Bike Run will be held Saturday, September 28, 2019. Sponsored by the American Legion, Post 60, this ride will benefit those that fought for freedom and continue […]

Granville’s Creative Lifelong Learning Program Gears Up for Fall

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Granville County Government A full calendar of classes, interactive activities and educational trips have been scheduled through Granville County Senior Services’ Creative Lifelong Learning (CLL) program, which offers a wide variety of programming for all interests. Courses range from “Beginning […]

Brick Power Team to Hold Bench Press Contest for Adults, Teens

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Harry Orr, Brick Power Team Brick Power Team will hold a Bench Press Contest at Strong Ox Cross Fit Gym, 108 Critcher Rd. in Oxford, on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Adult entry fee for the contest is $40, $30 for […]

VGCC Holds Convocation, Recognizes Employees’ Years of Service

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information and photos courtesy Vance-Granville Community College Vance-Granville Community College held Convocation on Friday, August 16, 2019, at the Main Campus in Henderson. Faculty and staff with 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years of service were recognized and are pictured […]

Downtown Oxford Set for ‘Cruise-In’ and ‘Movie Under the Stars’

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Downtown Oxford Oxford Parks & Recreation invites you to join “Cruising Downtown,” a Cruise-in on College Street in downtown Oxford on Friday, September 27, 2019. The event will be held from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. and is free to the […]