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Microclimates, Hot Weather, Thunderstorms, Hurricanes and Forecasting
They probably don’t teach terms like “crazy hot” in meteorology school, but everyone around here knows firsthand exactly what Jonathan Blaes means when he says those words to describe this summer’s weather. Blaes, director of the National Weather Service office in Raleigh, summarized the current weather pattern that has sent temps soaring into the triple-digit...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 08-15-23 Noon
Click Play to Listen. On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Local News Audio 08-15-23 Noon...
Vance County Schools Excellence in Education Banquet
Vance County Schools named its 2023 Educators of Excellence at a banquet on Thursday, Aug. 10 to honor nominated teachers, staff and administrators from across the schools in the district. Teacher of the Year honors go to Analiza Maghanoy of EM Rollins STEAM Academy, according to information from VCS Director of Communications & Marketing Aarika...
North Carolina Voters Will See ‘No Labels’ On Future Ballots
North Carolina is now among a group of 10 states that has recognized the No Labels movement. The State Board of Elections voted 4-1 over the weekend to allow the No Labels party to appear on ballots alongside the more traditional descriptors of Democrat, Republican, Independent and Unaffiliated. In a June 2023 interview with WIZS...
Alan Gill Steps In As Interim Director Of Vance County Board Of Elections
Alan Gill has been named to serve as interim Vance County Board of Elections director following the recent announcement that Melody Vaughan is stepping down from that position. Gill told WIZS News Monday that he began today and he and Vaughan will have a couple of weeks to have some overlap before she leaves on...
TownTalk: Macon Named Vance Co. Extension Director
When you work with the public, effective communication is an important asset. And knowing about interpersonal communication skills is a bonus. Dr. Wykia Macon has come back home, and she’s brought a wealth of experience with her – experience she has gained from time spent studying and working in several places across the globe. Macon...
The Local Skinny! Granville Humane Society To Hold Fund Raising Event
The Granville County Humane Society is sponsoring Paws for Granville next month as a fun way for the community to help dogs and cats in the area. Paws for Granville is a free event that will be held on Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Granville County Expo Center on US Hwy 15 just south of...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 08-14-23 Noon
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Donate Blood In August, Get $10 To See A Movie
There are several blood donation clinics popping up in the area through the end of the month, and the American Red Cross has issued an appeal to donors to help keep hospital shelves stocked with lifesaving blood products. Right now, the Red Cross especially needs type O negative, type O positive, type B negative and...
Dr. Wykia Macon New CED At Vance Cooperative Extension Center
Vance County native Dr. Wykia Macon has been chosen to be the director of the Vance County Cooperative Extension. Macon has been the county’s 4-H agent since July 2020, and began her new role as cooperative extension director just a couple of weeks ago on Aug. 1. “I am excited to support Cooperative Extension as...
