Entries by WIZS Staff

The Local Skinny! Henderson Mayoral Contest

CLICK PLAY! WIZS Radio · The Local Skinny! Henderson Mayoral Contest Significant updates and changes have occurred since this original audio post above on Oct. 16.  It is strongly recommended that you review the new information available in bold below. UPDATE 5 P.M. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 18, 2023 Mayoral Runoff Election Early Voting Starts 10-19-23 Geocoding […]

UNC Football Rallied in the Second Half to Defeat Miami, 41-31

— text and picture by Patrick Magoon freelance writer for WIZS Despite a slow start, the North Carolina Tar Heels’ dynamic offensive unit rallied in the second half to defeat the Miami Hurricanes. With a win against the Hurricanes, the Tar Heels are 6-0 for the first time since 1997 and remain undefeated in the […]

Henderson Mayor Runoff Election Set For Nov. 7; Early Voting Begins Oct. 19

Significant updates and changes have occurred since this original post on Oct. 13.  It is strongly recommended that you review the new information available as of 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 17, 2023 in bold rather than the original post. The Vance County Board of Elections has called for a “recess” in the post-election canvass process […]

Chamber Businesses Can Nominate Students For ‘Spotlight’ Recognition Through Oct. 31

The Granville County Chamber of Commerce’s Education Committee continues its initiative to recognize local students who are involved with Chamber businesses – whether through volunteerism or as a paid employee.Nominations are due by Oct. 31 to the Chamber office. To be eligible, students must be Granville County residents or attend one of the following schools: […]

Granville DSS Director Named; Swearing-In Ceremony Oct. 16 at 4 P.M.

The Granville County Board of Social Services has announced that LaToya Davenport Toussaint has been selected to be the director of the Granville County Department of Social Services. Toussaint will be formally appointed and sworn in at a special meeting of the Board of Social Services at the Granville County Convention and Expo Center on […]

Warren County Has Additional Drop-Off Locations For Discarded Meds

There are two additional locations in Warren County where residents can drop off unused or outdated prescription medications, thanks to some federal grant funds for rural communities. One location is at the Warren County Senior Center, located at 435 W. Franklin St. in Warrenton and the second drop-ff site is at Lake Gaston DrugCo in […]

Big Ruin Creek Missionary Baptist Church Celebrates 143 Years Sunday

Big Ruin Creek Missionary Baptist Church is observing its 143rd anniversary Sunday and invites the community to join in the celebration. The worship service begins at 11 a.m. Pastor Charles W. Burwell will deliver the sermon; Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. The C.W. Walton Voices of Praise will provide special music for the occasion […]

Henderson Man Dies In Early-Morning Shooting; Manson Man Charged

  A Manson man faces a first-degree murder charge in the early-morning shooting death of a Henderson man. Daniel Blake Grissom died from his injuries and the condition of a second male victim is unknown at this time. In a press release issued this afternoon, Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame said Eric Ryan Hill was […]