Entries by WIZS Staff

Vance & Granville Co. Donate Surplus Law Enforcement Vehicles to VGCC

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College Officials from Vance and Granville counties recently approved the donation of surplus law enforcement vehicles from their respective fleets to the Vance-Granville Community College Campus Police Department. These vehicles, both of which are Dodge Chargers, will prove to be […]

Ridgeway Cantaloupe 5K & Festival Set for Sat., July 13

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Don’t miss the 6th anniversary of the Ridgeway Cantaloupe 5K Run on Saturday, July 13, 2019. Sponsored by the Ridgeway Historical Society, the run begins at 101 Ridgeway – Drewry Road in Norlina at 8 a.m. The rural and flat 5K route, […]

A New Look for JF Webb High School’s Mascot & Logo

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Granville County Public Schools Big changes are underway at JF Webb High School.  New staff, newly renovated facilities, and a new instructional focus are all on the way. These updates, new ideas and student-focused changes will bring exciting new opportunities […]

Cardinal Innovations Healthcare to Hold Free Presentation on Services

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Nancy Hux, Cardinal Innovations Healthcare There will be a free presentation to help citizens understand what services are available through Cardinal Innovations Healthcare, and how to access services, including emergency services, provider network, and wellness centers. Learn how Cardinal Innovations […]

Public Safety Committee: Emergency Operations, Fire Engine Loan on Meeting Agenda

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 Public Safety Committee (Brummitt, Faines, Wilder) is scheduled to meet Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at 3:30 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room of […]

Granville Co. School Board to Meet in Closed Session – July 15

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Granville County Public Schools NOTICE TO PUBLIC AND PRESS The Granville County Board of Education will meet in Closed Session, Monday, July 15, 2019, at 4 p.m. at the Granville County Public Schools Central Office, 101 Delacroix Street, Oxford, North […]

Vance Co. Technology Committee to Discuss Broadband – July 15

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 Technology Committee (Brummitt, Feimster, Taylor) is scheduled to meet Monday, July 15, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room of the Vance […]

Mary Potter School to Honor 130th Anniversary With Reunion, Parade

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Come join the fun and celebrate the 130th anniversary of Mary Potter Academy/High School. A school reunion will be held July 19 – 21, 2019, in Oxford, NC. A parade will be held Saturday, July 20 beginning at 9:30 a.m. The parade […]

H-V Rec. & Parks Announces Special Olympics Bocce for Children, Adults

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 is currently registering children and adults with intellectual disabilities for Vance County Special Olympics Bocce. Those interested must preregister by August 15, 2019, […]

St. John Baptist to Hold Yard Sale & Food Fundraiser

100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy St. John Baptist Church St. John Baptist Church will have a yard sale and food fundraiser on Saturday, July 13, 2019, from 7 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Items include: electronics, shoes, clothing, electric mixer, housewares, hotdogs, sandwiches, chips, drinks, water, […]