Entries by WIZS Staff

Franklin Schools Closed Fri, Jan 5, 2018

Due to hazardous road conditions and the Wind Chill Advisory, all Franklin County Schools will be closed Friday, January 5th for students and staff. All Friday after-school and evening activities are canceled, and all Franklin County Schools facilities are closed this weekend.

Black Ice, Wind Chills the New Concerns Jan 4-6

(Click here for the latest briefing from the NWS.) From the National Weather Service, a winter weather advisory remains in effect for the WIZS area of Vance, Granville, Warren and Franklin Counties until 7 a.m. Saturday for icy roads, black ice, hazardous travel conditions and dangerous wind chill values. A winter weather advisory for black […]

Fresh Year, Fresh Start in 2018

— courtesy Maria Parham Health Ask anyone what their New Year’s resolution is and chances are they’ll mention a determination to eat healthier. While many of us may consider a renewed focus on healthy eating as a way to make up for the rich indulgences of the holiday season or as a pathway to fit […]

Jan. 4, 2018 Closings and Delays

Check WIZS.com, Facebook.com/wizsradio and Twitter.com/wizsradio for additional information as well as on air at 1450 AM. Closings Crossroads Christian School in Henderson closed Thursday, January 4 Franklin County Schools closed, Thursday, January 4 for students and staff Vance County Court – No court January 4 – No court in Vance County today Vance County Schools closed on Thursday, January […]

Vance County Schools Closed Thurs, Jan 4

Vance County Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 4, due to snowy conditions in our area. The day is an optional workday for 12-month employees, who are asked to use their best judgement to decide if travel is safe.

Latest on the Snow Jan. 3rd and 4th

Check WIZS.com, Facebook.com/wizsradio and Twitter.com/wizsradio for the latest snow updates as well as on air at 1450 AM. Click here for the latest briefing from the National Weather Service. Brian Short, Director of Emergency Operations for Henderson and Vance County, emailed the latest National Weather Service slides to local media and emergency preparedness teams. The […]

Vance/Granville Added to Winter Weather Advisory Until 7am Jan. 4

Click here for the latest briefing from the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service has expanded a Winter Weather Advisory westward, and it now includes Vance and Granville Counties.  Warren and Franklin Counties also remain in the advised area. The latest update also indicates a slight westward shift in the “up to an inch” […]

YMCA Will Open at 8 a.m. Thursday, Jan 4, 2018

The Henderson Family YMCA staff has asked WIZS to announce that they will open at 8 a.m. on Thursday, January 4th.  This information is current as of 5:34 p.m. on Wednesday, and this post will be updated if WIZS is notified of any further changes.