Entries by WIZS Staff

Vance Co. Human Resources Committee to Meet Sept. 24

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 Human Resources Committee (Faines, Taylor, Wilder) is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at 4 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room […]

GCPS is ‘On The Move’ With Technology in Schools

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Granville County Public Schools The Granville County Public Schools Technology Department is excited to share some updates regarding student devices, a special cohort of teachers, online professional development for our teachers, and some exciting enhancements to the Boardroom. We are […]

District Attorney Waters Addresses Granville Sheriff Investigation

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Office of District Attorney Michael D. Waters Statement of District Attorney Michael D. Waters  As reported, the Grand Jury of Granville County returned indictments on Monday, September 16, 2019, against Sheriff Brindell Wilkins for felony obstruction of justice. The investigation […]

Murder Plot of Former Granville Co. Deputy Results in Indictment for Sheriff

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm In a move that has shocked the local community, Granville County’s Grand Jury returned indictments Monday against Sheriff Brindell Wilkins for two counts of felony obstruction of justice. Sheriff Wilkins, who has served as Granville County Sheriff since 2009 and was recently […]

Wilkins, Granville Narcotics & Interstate Interdiction Under Investigation

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm A recent indictment of Granville County Sheriff Brindell Wilkins for his alleged role in the potential homicide plot of a former sheriff’s deputy is not the only concern for the man who has been sheriff since 2009. In a second, pending North […]

Fox Found on US 1-158 Tests Positive for Rabies

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Vance County Animal Services Vance County Animal Services responded to a call on September 13, 2019, in reference to a possible rabid fox in the 5000 block of US 1-158. The fox was sent off for testing and has tested […]

Reminder: FGV Ducky Derby to ‘Flood’ Garnett St. This Saturday

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Franklin-Granville-Vance Smart Start will hold its annual Ducky Derby Festival and rubber duck race, a fundraiser for the local Smart Start program, this Saturday, September 21, 2019, in downtown Henderson. The festival begins at 12 p.m. on Breckenridge Street between Perry Memorial […]

Emergency Plan, Golf Cart Ordinance Topics for Public Safety Meeting

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson, NC The Henderson City Council’s Public Safety Committee will meet on Friday, September 20, 2019, at 3 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson. The […]

St. Andrews Christian Church to Hold Homecoming Celebration

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy St. Andrews Christian Church St. Andrews Christian Church, 203 Mulberry St., Henderson, will have a Homecoming and 134th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, September 22, 2019, at 11:15 a.m. Please come join us and fellowship. A meal will be served following […]

Granville’s Tourism Development Authority Awarded for Marketing Campaign

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Granville County Government The Granville County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) has received a top honor for marketing from the North Carolina Travel Industry Association. The TDA earned the coveted platinum award in the Community Relations category for its innovative approach […]