Entries by WIZS Staff

VGCC Lady Vanguards Begin Home Play in Close Match With Patrick Henry CC

-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College Vance-Granville Community College’s women’s volleyball team started the 2018 season with a close home match against Patrick Henry Community College on August 29, one of 17 matches on the full schedule. Seven of the matches are scheduled at the Lady Vanguards’ home site, Aycock Recreation Complex. The Vanguards compete in […]

VGCC Releases Women’s 2018 Volleyball Schedule

-Information courtesy Vance-Granville Community College The Lady Vanguards of Vance-Granville Community College have begun their 2018 volleyball season. Seven of the matches are scheduled at the Lady Vanguards’ home site, Aycock Recreation Complex. The Vanguards compete in Region X of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division III, which includes a number of community colleges in […]

Several Vance Co. Events Canceled/Postponed Due to Hurricane

-Information courtesy Sandra Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Events postponed or canceled due to the hurricane forecast include: Franklin-Granville-Vance Smart Start, Inc. Ducky Derby Race September 15; 2 p.m. – CANCELED Garnett Street in Downtown Henderson A drawing for prizes will be held Friday, September 21 at noon at the F-G-V […]

Shelters Open at Louisburg Senior Center, Franklinton High School

Update – Friday, September 14 – 11 a.m. Shelters are currently open at the Louisburg Senior Center (127 Shannon Village) and Franklinton High School (910 Cedar Creek Road). For information about NC shelters, visit ReadyNC.org. You may also monitor https://www.franklincountync.us/alerts/hurricane-florence. Franklin County residents are urged to sign up for Code Red alerts at https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/76FC03E45CDF.

Boyette, Thompson Warn of Cyberattacks During Hurricane Florence

-Press Release, NC Department of Information Technology State Chief Information Officer Eric Boyette and State Chief Risk Officer Maria Thompson are urging North Carolinians to be cautious of cybercrime before, during, and after Hurricane Florence. Cybercriminals take advantage of natural disasters such as hurricanes to solicit personal information illegally and to take advantage of vulnerable […]

Maria Parham Physician Offices Closed; Hospital Remains Open

-Information courtesy Maria Parham Health’s website Due to potentially dangerous travel conditions from Hurricane Florence, all Maria Parham physician practice offices are closed until Monday, September 17. The hospital, including our Emergency Department, remains open to receive and care for patients. Please stay tuned to our Facebook page for important updates throughout the duration of the storm.

Hurricane Florence Updates – Sept. 13

Updated Thursday, Sept. 13 at 3 p.m. WIZS will be bringing you updates on Hurricane Florence as new information is received. Please check the WIZS website, Facebook page and listen live to WIZS 1450 AM and 100.1 FM for updates throughout the week. The latest briefing from the National Weather Service can be found by clicking here. The forecast […]

Vance Co. Schools Celebrates Top Educators at Excellence in Education Banquet

-Press Release, Vance County Schools Vance County Schools celebrated the accomplishments and talents of the district’s top educators at the annual Excellence in Education Banquet held on September 11, at McGregor Hall in downtown Henderson. During the event, an audience of about 150 people watched as Angela Cusaac, now a teacher at Vance County High […]

Public Invited to Attend ‘Gathering of Gardeners’ Workshop

-Information courtesy Paul McKenzie, Agricultural Extension Agent, Vance/Warren Counties, NC Cooperative Extension The gardening public is invited to attend a “Gathering of Gardeners: Practical Strategies for Gardening in Challenging Times and Conditions” on September 22, 2018, 9 a.m. to noon. Gardeners in Warren County and surrounding areas can learn about straw bale gardening, rain barrels […]