Entries by WIZS Staff

One Man Arrested On Drug Charges; Cocaine, Heroin, Fentanyl And Guns Seized

-information courtesy of Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow On May 09, 2024 the Henderson Police Department and Vance County Sheriff’s Office served two narcotic search warrants at 561 McBorn St. and 394 South Lake Lodge Rd., Lot 3. During the service of both warrants, approximately 192 grams of cocaine, 63 grams of heroin, 101 grams […]

Granville County Veterans Services Hosting Breakfast on May 20

Granville County Veterans Services will host a Veterans breakfast on Monday, May 20 at 8:00 a.m. at Family Diner (1213 Goshen Street D) in Oxford. This event is made possible by the Joel Fund, Brynn Marr Hospital, Holly Hill Hospital and Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services. Veterans will be able to enjoy a breakfast and […]

Larry Ferebee Named Principal At J.F. Webb In Oxford

-information courtesy of Granville County Public Schools Larry Ferebee has been named principal at J.F. Webb High School. The announcement was made Monday at the regular scheduled meeting of the Granville County Board of Education, according to information from GCPS Public Information Officer Courtney Currin. Ferebee retired from the U.S. Army after more than 20 […]

Improvements Coming to Granville County Roads

Multiple sections of Granville County roads will be improved thanks to a $ 1.2 million contract recently awarded to Carolina Sunrock, LLC of Raleigh by the N.C. Department of Transportation. In total, more than 6 miles of roads, including two sections of Hillsboro Street, a section of Oxford Loop and one section of Old N.C. […]

Wreck on I-85, Driver Ejected, Car Rolls Over Multiple Times

From the Henderson Police Department: On Thursday around 12:25 a.m., a motor vehicle collision involving a 2020 Dodge Charger and a 2011 Ford SUV occurred on I-85 South near the 214 mile maker. Both vehicles were traveling south on I-85 when a Dodge Charger collided with the rear of a Ford SUV. The collision caused […]

Equines Need Annual Vaccines To Prevent Mosquito-Borne Diseases

-information courtesy of the N.C. Department of Agriculture Horse, donkey and mule owners, it’s time to get your animals vaccinated against Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis and West Nile Virus. “Mosquito-breeding season in North Carolina lasts from spring until the first frost and horses are at risk if not properly vaccinated,” said N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. […]

The Local Skinny! Pop the Hood: Spring Cleaning Your Car

For our sponsor, Advance Auto Parts, as part of a paid radio sponsorship on WIZS. Getting a little spring cleaning done may be on people’s minds, now that the pollen has done its thing and the weather’s warming up. But spring cleaning shouldn’t be limited to homes and businesses – what about your vehicles? We […]