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WIZS Radio Local News Audio 11-13-23 Noon
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UNC Football Retains the Victory Bell After Emotional Double Overtime Victory 47-45
— text and picture by Patrick Magoon freelance writer for WIZS The Victory Bell remains in Chapel Hill after an emotional battle between the North Carolina Tar Heels and long-time rival Duke Blue Devils called for double overtime. UNC quarterback Drake Maye completed 28 passes for 342 yards and one touchdown. Maye also ran 12 times for...
Warren Library Prepares To Crank Up Outreach Services Again
The Warren County Memorial Library is getting its outreach services back on track and has hired Benjamin Griffith to the library staff to help provide materials into the community once again. Scheduled stops should be in place by December. “Ben is a great addition to the library staff. I look forward to working with him...
China Company Set To Make Hemp Food Products In Louisburg
-information courtesy of Franklin County Public Information Officer James F. Hicks III Franklin County is the site for a new plant that will produce hemp food products, representing a $10 million investment and the creation of dozens of jobs. China-based Q-power Inc. is in the final phase before it begins operation at 3959 NC-39...
VGCC Foundation Hosts Holiday Tree Online Silent Auction
-information courtesy of VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel The Vance Granville Community College Foundation is helping the community get into the holiday spirit with a Festival of Trees Online Silent Auction. Bids will be accepted Nov. 12-19 for the pre-decorated holiday trees, according to information from VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel. All fundraiser...
The Salvation Army Launches Red Kettle Campaign In Henderson
Those familiar donation kettles are getting set up and ready for the holiday season in Henderson as the Salvation Army kicked off the Red Kettle Campaign Thursday morning in front of Belk department store. This year’s goal is $75,000, but placing spare change and bills into the iconic kettles is just one way to contribute...
TownTalk: Granville-Vance Health Dept. Director Lisa Harrison Pleased with Cohen Visit
When it’s added altogether, Granville Vance Public Health is getting $9 million in federal and state funds to be used to improve access to mental health resources and battle substance abuse disorders through a variety of programs for young people and families. For GVPH Director Lisa Harrison, that’s a big deal. “Our dream is that...
The Local Skinny! Rebuilding Hope Initiates Project ‘Roll On’
Rebuilding Hope volunteers spend a lot of time each year helping people make essential repairs to their homes, mostly fixing roofs and constructing handicap ramps. But the nonprofit’s founder Randolph Wilson said the group needs to turn its attention to some repairs at their own home – namely, the driveway and parking lot. Project “ROLL...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 11-09-23 Noon
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Henderson Police Make Drug Arrest, Seize Heroin, Ecstasy
Henderson police arrested one man on numerous drug charges Wednesday. Acting in response to a drug complaint, police officers conducted a search at 1932 Oxford Rd. and recovered heroin, Ecstasy, drug-making equipment and a stolen handgun. Arrested was Marselle Rasheed Johnson, 35, according to information released Thursday by Police Chief Marcus Barrow. The search was...
