Listen Live at 8 a.m., 12 Noon and 5 p.m. M-F
News Archives
Latest News
“Things to Know” about PPP Loans from SBA.gov
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has two loan programs open now through the end of March 2021 to help businesses keep their doors open and employee wages paid during the COVID-19 pandemic. The PPP, offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration, provides loans for first-time applicants as well as employers who previously had requested and...
Noon News 1-18-21 MLK Day; Food Drive; Basketball Tournament; Food Giveaway; Hiring Event
Stories include: – MLK Day – Food Drive at Perry Library – 3 on 3 basketball tournament – Food giveaways/covid testing – hiring event For full details and audio click play. WIZS Radio · Noon News 1-18-21 MLK Day; Food Drive; Basketball Tournament; Food Giveaway; Hiring Event ...
Why I Got the COVID-19 Vaccine by Adrian Ogle
Submitted by Adrian Ogle, Chief of Staff, Maria Parham Health For most of us, this past holiday season was unlike any other we have experienced. Instead of the typical hustle and bustle of holiday parties, family gatherings and being surrounded by those we love – this year was just different. I know for me personally...
Warren Co. Ext Dir and Family Consumer Science Agent Crystal Smith Featured on Statewide Podcast
Warren County Extension Director and Family Consumer Science Agent Crystal M. Smith was a featured guest on a statewide podcast to talk about innovative programs to combat food insecurity. Smith appeared on CountyCast, a podcast series created by the N.C. Association of County Commissioners. She and her Pitt County counterpart Leigh Guth spoke to host...
GCPS Receives Yet ANOTHER “Clean” Financial Audit Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: At their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, January 11, 2021, the Granville County Board of Education received the official financial audit for the 2019-2020 fiscal year from the firm of Anderson, Smith and Wike, PLLC. Partner Dale Smith, CPA, summarized the 72 page report to the Board, commenting, “these reports are the...
Tar River Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Meeting Jan 28th
There will be a public meeting on Thursday, Jan. 28 to discuss updates to the Tar River Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, which covers Franklin, Granville, Vance and Warren counties. The virtual meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. and will discuss next steps to update the hazard mitigation plan. The plan outlines steps to prepare, respond...
IRS Warns About New Wave of Covid Scams
— press release IRS Criminal Investigation warns North Carolina taxpayers about new wave of COVID-19 scams as second round of Economic Impact Payments are delivered The Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation Division (IRS-CI) is warning North Carolina taxpayers about a new wave of COVID-19-related scams as the agency delivers the second round of Economic Impact...
Hollander Virtual Hiring Event January 19th
WIZS has been asked to announce, by the Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments’ Workforce Development Board, Hollander Sleep Products is holding a virtual hiring event. It will take place Tuesday, January 19 at 11 a.m. Visit the Weebly events page to register. (https://ncworkskt.weebly.com) You can join for this hiring event with Hollander Sleep Products to...
Noon News 1-15-21 Payroll Protection; Food Drive; Food Insecurities; Shannon Christmas; Mick Mixon
Stories include: – Payroll Protection is now underway – Democratic Party holding local food drive – Food insecurities addressed with food drives- – Shannon Christmas’ TownTalk appearance – Mick Mixon on SportsTalk For details and full audio click play. WIZS Radio · Noon News 1-15-21 Payroll Protection; Food Drive; Food Insecurities; Shannon Christmas; Mick Mixon...
Mt. Moriah A. M. E. Zion Church Partnership to Fight Food Insecurity
— from Linda T. Bristow Mt. Moriah A. M. E. Zion Church is continuing its partnership with Livingstone College and the NC Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority to fight food insecurities in Henderson, Vance County, NC and surrounding areas. Two additional community outreach initiatives are scheduled. The first is on MLK...
