Entries by WIZS Staff

State Veterinarian Reminds Livestock & Pet Owners to Watch Out for Ticks

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, NCDA&CS State Veterinarian Doug Meckes is reminding livestock and pet owners to be vigilant in their tick preventative measures during warm weather. Recently, the deaths of five cows in Surry County were linked to acute anemia caused by tick infestations. […]

Register by Friday for Year’s Third WOVEN Event

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm – Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce The third WOVEN (Women of Vance Empowered Networking) event of 2019 is scheduled for Tuesday, July 16. The luncheon will begin at 12 p.m. at Kerr Lake’s Satterwhite Point Glass House, 269 Glass House […]

Thornton Library Welcomes New Adult Services Librarian

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Granville County Government The Richard H. Thornton Library announces the addition of Stefani Perry as Adult Services Librarian. A New Hampshire native, Perry grew up in the Butner/Creedmoor area and is a graduate of Granville Central High School. With a […]

Kinton Arrested on Stolen Vehicle, Drug-Related Charges

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office On July 3, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division, along with the assistance of the Community Action Team, arrested Robert Steven Kinton, age 22, a Franklin County resident. After a traffic stop, Kinton was […]

N.C. Peach Growers Pleased with 2019 Crop

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, NCDA&CS After several hit-or-miss years, peach growers across the state are celebrating what is shaping up to be a solid peach growing season. “Consumers can expect peaches to be in good quantity and quality this year,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve […]

Owner Asks Public for Help Finding Dog Missing in Car Accident

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Cecilie Taylor was involved in a car accident Sunday, June 30, 2019, on I-85 southbound between mile marker 214 and 215. While being assisted at the scene, Taylor’s frightened dog “Titan” ran across the highway and is now missing. Titan is a […]

Reminder: Kerr Lake Set for Fireworks Celebration Sat., July 6

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Vance County Tourism Development Authority Enjoy an Independence Day Celebration with “Fireworks Under the Stars” at Kerr Lake’s Satterwhite Point this Saturday, July 6, 2019. This year’s event will offer fun for the whole family with food vendors, kid’s activities, […]

Maria Parham Health to Hold Nurse Recruitment Event; Bonuses Offered

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Maria Parham Health Maria Parham Health will hold a Nurse Recruitment Event on Thursday, July 25, 2019, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 566 Ruin Creek Road in Henderson. MPH will hire new and experienced RNs and experienced LPNs. […]

Beat the Summer Heat at the GAP’s Spray Park

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Granville County Government The Spray Park at Granville Athletic Park is open throughout the summer, Tuesday through Sunday of each week, from noon until 5 p.m. It is also available to groups (by appointment) Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. […]

Oxford Commissioners to Consider Water, Sewer Line Replacement Grants

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford The City of Oxford Board of Commissioners will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room, City Hall in Oxford. Agenda items include: […]