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WIZS Radio Local News Audio 01-18-24 Noon
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Washout Closes Section of Old NC 75 In Stem
A section of Old North Carolina 75 near School Street in Stem washed out and will remain closed, according to a N.C. Department of Transportation press release, through late Thursday (01-18-2024). Maintenance crews made the discovery and are “working to fix the problem and will reopen this section of Old North Carolina 75 as soon...
Gubernatorial Candidate Josh Stein ‘Meet And Greet’ Set For Jan. 24 At Perry Memorial Library
Gubernatorial candidate Josh Stein will visit Henderson on Wednesday, Jan. 24, according to information from local Democratic Party officials. Bad weather forced Stein’s Jan. 9 visit to be cancelled, and Vance County Democratic Party Chair Angela Thornton said she’s thrilled that Stein and his team rescheduled. In an email to WIZS News Wednesday, Thornton said...
NC DIT Survey To Collect Info About Internet Accessibility
Granville County residents are being asked to take part in a survey about internet capabilities where they live and their accessibility to the internet with phones, computers, tablets and more. Having reliable broadband internet continues to be an important factor facing communities across the state and nation, and Granville County is no exception. “In an...
TownTalk: Rivera Douthit, Candidate For N.C. Lieutenant Governor
The following is part of WIZS’s ongoing election coverage. The Mar. 5 primary is the lead-in to the November elections and WIZS strives to provide its listeners and readers with comprehensive coverage of local and state races. Rivera Douthit is one of 10 Republican candidates who wants to be North Carolina’s next lieutenant governor. Douthit...
SportsTalk: Alex Tharp Talks JF Webb Basketball
Alex Tharp, J.F. Webb head basketball coach, discusses the current basketball season. CLICK PLAY! WIZS Radio · SportsTalk: Alex Tharp Talks JF Webb Basketball ...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 01-17-24 Noon
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The Local Skinny! Programs For Youngsters At Perry Memorial Library
It may not have a fireplace for patrons to cozy up to as they peruse their books and magazines, but Perry Memorial Library has a full schedule of programs that can be just the ticket for youngsters when it’s too cold to be outside. Youth Services Director Melody Peters was with WIZS’s Bill Harris on...
TownTalk: Special “Night to Shine” Prom Slated For North Henderson Baptist Church Feb. 9
North Henderson Baptist Church is looking forward to being a part of what arguably may be considered the biggest prom night in the world. The church is one of more than 700 locations across the globe that will be hosting “A Night to Shine” on Friday, Feb. 9 and the Rev. Eddie Nutt said prom...
Heavy Rainfall Creates Second Wastewater Overflow In As Many Weeks
From the City of Henderson: The City of Henderson’s Sewer Collection System bypassed approximately 51,800 gallons of untreated water on Jan. 12, 2024 due to inflow/infiltration from heavy rains. The overflows occurred at Sandy Creek Pump Station, Julia Ave Pump Station, and several manholes including Neathery Street, intersection of N. Pinkston Street/Farrar Avenue, 1...
