Entries by WIZS Staff

Annual ‘Cops on Top’ Event to Raise Money for Special Olympics of NC

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy, Lt. Jessica West, Henderson Police Department Chick-fil-A of Henderson, the Henderson Police Department, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, WIZS 1450AM/100.1 FM and other community organizations will once again team up for the annual “Cops on Top” Fundraiser for the Special […]

VCS: Traditional Calendar Schools to Hold Open House Aug. 22

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Vance County Schools Vance County Schools will hold Open House sessions for schools on the traditional calendar on Thursday, August 22, 2019. Vance County Middle School’s Open House will be held from 3 until 7 p.m.; all other traditional schools […]

Help Needed Identifying Person of Interest in Recent Vehicle B&E Cases

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 and the Youngsville Police Department are seeking your assistance in identifying the individual photographed below. The individual in the photos is a person of interest in the recent motor vehicle breaking […]

Granville Co. Genealogical Society to Present New Discount Incentive for Veterans

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy the Granville County Genealogical Society The Granville County Genealogical Society (www.gcgs.org) will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, September 5, 2019, at 6:30 pm at the Thornton Library, 210 Main Street, Oxford, NC. Mrs. Kathy Taylor, Register of Deeds for Granville […]

NC MedAssist’s Health Care Resources Coming to Franklin County

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Press Release, NC MedAssist NC MedAssist is holding a Mobile Free Pharmacy Event in Franklin County, NC on Friday, August 30, 2019. The event is open to any individual or family needing over-the-counter medications. The event will be held at Louisburg Senior […]

Local Public Libraries Offer Wide Variety of Programming

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Granville County Government The four branches of the Granville County Library System welcome the third full week of August with a wide variety of events, presentations and activities. From cooking competitions to assistance with computers and smartphones, each library offers […]

Vance Co. Board of Education Approves Strategic Plan – FORWARD TOGETHER 2025

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Vance County Schools After a full calendar year of staff and stakeholder engagement, the Vance County Board of Education at its regular monthly meeting approved the district strategic plan, FORWARD TOGETHER 2025, which redefines the mission, vision and goals that […]

VGCC Grad Pursues NCSU Degree Through New Partnership  

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College Ethan Cole starts his first semester as a full-time student at North Carolina State University on August 21, making history as a pioneer in a partnership between NCSU and his former school, Vance-Granville Community College. Cole, who […]

Fourth Annual P.U.L.L. Event to Feature Games, Fun & Free Haircuts!

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 Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks announces the fourth annual Henderson – Vance P.U.L.L. (Peace, Unity, Love, Live) event Wednesday, August 21 – Sunday, August 25, 2019. The five-day event features […]

Brassfield Fire Dept. to Hold ‘All-You-Can-Eat’ BBQ Fundraiser

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Brassfield Fire Department will hold a Fireman’s Day Fundraiser on Saturday, September 7, 2019, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. BBQ Chicken & Pork Plates will be available for $10. Eat-in or take out. Eat-in is all-you-can-eat. The fundraiser will be held […]