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TownTalk: Grace Ministries Prepares 2000 Meals for Thanksgiving
G.R.A.C.E. Ministries is partnering with several churches in Vance and Granville counties to distribute a couple of thousand plates of food Saturday, Nov. 20. Jamie Elliott, one of the founders of G.R.A.C.E. Ministries, said he welcomes the community to come join in, whether you’re interested in helping prepare the food or whether you want to...
John Penn Citizen Of The Year Nominations Open; Due To Chamber By Jan. 4, 2022
The Granville County Chamber of Commerce has opened nominations for the annual John Penn Citizen of the Year award, given to a local citizen for outstanding service to the community. John Penn was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and he lived in Granville County and was elected to the Continental Congress...
Joint Commissioners, School Board Meeting Cancelled; Commissioners Still On For Nov. 15 at 7 P.M.
The joint meeting of the Granville County Board of Commissioners and the Granville Board of Education, scheduled for Monday, Nov. 15, 2021 at 2 p.m., has been cancelled, according to information received from Debra Weary, clerk to the board of commissioners. The commissioners will meet on Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. for the regular scheduled...
VCHS Theater Arts Class Creates Winning Video For Statewide Contest
A team of theater arts students at Vance County High School won first place in a statewide video contest sponsored by the N.C. School Boards Association. Board of Education Chair Linda Cobb and board member Ruth Hartness recently accepted the award on behalf of VCHS. Teacher Samantha Campbell and her theater arts class produced the...
Please Help and Share; Vance Man Missing Since Oct. 30
Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame says he is very worried and so is the family. — picture 1 in blue shirt provided by the family to WIZS — picture 2 an additional updated picture (Joel standing) from NC Department of Public Safety NORTH CAROLINA SILVER ALERT ANNOUNCEMENT — info from NC Department of Public Safety...
SportsTalk: Pender Reflects On First Season At VCHS
Wilbur Pender was hired as Vance County High School’s head football coach only four weeks before the season started, and the team’s season was disrupted for two weeks due to Covid but none of that really mattered as the Vipers posted a 7-3 record this season making it to the state playoffs. They lost in...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 11-12-21 Noon
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South Granville Rotary Collecting Items For Holiday Gift-Giving To Senior Adults
The Rotary Club of South Granville County needs the community’s help to bring some holiday cheer to senior adults in the area. The goal is to distribute 125 gifts at a drive-thru event on Dec. 3 at the Granville County Senior Center. The event is for senior adults who attend South Granville Senior Center activities...
SportsTalk: Richardson Tips Off Crossroads Basketball Season Friday
Scottie Richardson has two hats. One hat is his Athletic Director’s hat and the other is his Head Basketball Coach hat. Friday night he will be wearing his basketball hat as Crossroads Christiam kicks off the 2021 basketball season against Oxford Prep. In his 4th year as coach Richardson says there is a system in...
The Local Skinny! Youth Interested In Showing Dairy Calves Can Attend Meeting Nov. 16 At Warren Armory
Youngsters who want to learn more about the 2022 Dairy Calf project of the Warren County Extension 4-H program are invited to a meeting next week, according to information from Matthew Place, Warren livestock agent. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Warren Armory Civic Center. The civic...