Listen Live at 8 a.m., 12 Noon and 5 p.m. M-F
News Archives
Latest News
Back-To-School Review Of Safety Tips For Students, Motorists
– information courtesy of Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame As schools get back in session over the next couple of weeks, Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame reminds the public of some basic safety tips that will help keep schoolchildren safe as they make their way to and from school, whether walking, riding a bike, or...
Chamber Recruiting Business Members To Join The “Cheer Line” At Aug. 20 VCS Convocation Kick-Off
Educators from across Vance County Schools will gather at McGregor Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 20 for the district’s Convocation Kick-Off. The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce is encouraging all its members to come out to cheer on the district’s teachers as they get ready for the 2024-25 school year. “Plan to come out, bring some associates/employees...
Visitor Spending In Warren Totals $73M In 2023 – Up 10.8 % From 2022
-information courtesy of Warren County Government Visitor spending in Warren County reached an impressive $73 million in 2023, marking a notable 10.8% increase from the previous year. This exceptional growth rate not only highlights the county’s rising popularity but also positions Warren County as a leader in the state for visitor spending growth...
TownTalk Around Old Granville: Forgotten Historical Figures, Pt. 2
Remember Soupy Sales? What about Charlie Briggs? Both were television stars, before streaming became a preferred way of watching shows certainly before binge watching was a “thing.” But both men share something else in common: They are both from the area known as “Old Granville County” and were the topic of Thursday’s TownTalk segment of...
The Local Skinny! Pop The Hood: Car Washing
— For our sponsor, Advance Auto Parts, as part of a paid radio sponsorship on WIZS. Cleaning the exterior of your car or truck may sound pretty basic – sort of like writing instructions for how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich – but when you break it down step by step, you...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 08-15-24 Noon
Click Play to Listen. On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 08-15-24 Noon ...
SportsTalk: Mangum Lights It Up For The Bulls
Jake Mangum, Outfielder for the Durham Bulls, discusses his success this season. When the lights come on, the stars shine brighter. On Wednesday night that’s what happened when the Durham Bulls beat the Nashville Sounds in an epic Minor League matchup 10-9 in extra innings. This, thanks to Jake Mangum who stole third base...
Granville School Board Names Gwen Roulhac Principal At Early College
The Granville County Board of Education named Dr. Gwen Roulhac as the principal of Granville Early College High School. Roulhac has more than 20 years of experience in education and has previously served schools in Orange and Durham counties as a principal, assistant principal, testing coordinator, school counselor and teacher, according to information from...
VGCC Health Sciences Programs Has Dual Pinning Ceremony for 14 Graduates
-information courtesy of VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel The Vance-Granville Community College School of Health Sciences’ Medical Assisting and Practical Nursing programs honored 14 students at their very first joint pinning ceremony on July 24. Family, friends, faculty and VGCC leaders attended the ceremony, which took place at the Civic Center on the Main...
TownTalk: Catfish Drop for New Year’s by Vance County Tourism
New York City’s Times Square has that iconic glittery orb. Raleigh has a giant acorn. Shoot, Mt. Olive has a giant pickle covered in lights. But this New Year’s Eve, families can head out to Satterwhite Point to witness a first: a giant blue catfish drop to usher in 2025. It’s all part of a...
