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Chief Justice Announces Postponement of Many Court Proceedings for 30 Days
First, the local news WIZS has learned from the Clerk of Court in Vance County, the Hon. Henry L. Gupton. This information from Gupton replaces all other local information for Vance County you may have read or heard. Updated 12-11-2020 at 4:45pm. Gupton said, “After talking with our judges per notification we have received from...
Noon News 12-11-20 Disposition Court Cancelled; Vance Co. Mgr. Award; New EDC Director; Toy Drive
Stories include: – Vance and Granville Co. Disposition Court cancelled – Vance Co. Manager receives award from Kerr Tar COG – Lockemy named Henderson-Vance Economic Development Director – Toy drive at Roses For Full Details and audio click play. WIZS Radio · Noon News 12-11-20 Disposition Court Cancelled; Vance Co. Mgr. Award; New EDC Director;...
Reminder: Miss North Carolina Virtual Christmas Spectacular This Weekend!
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center Welcome in the holiday season with McGregor Hall and the Miss North Carolina Scholarship Organization! McGregor Hall is thrilled to be the host venue and streaming sponsor for a Virtual Christmas Spectacular Show on Saturday...
City Council to Amend Zoning Ordinances, Reject Beckford Dr. Widening
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy the City of Henderson The Henderson City Council will meet on Monday, December 14, 2020, at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave. in Henderson, NC. Due to COVID-19 health mandates issued by Governor Cooper...
Youngsville Christmas Parade Press Generates $11K for Needy Children
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Press Release, Town of Youngsville At the end of a year that found too many Americans isolated and dejected due to a wide variety of challenges, the annual Christmas parade in Youngsville, North Carolina helped encourage warm-hearted people from across the...
Vance County Manager Jordan McMillan Named Kerr-Tar Manager of the Year
Vance County Manager Jordan McMillen was recently named county manager of the year. The Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Goverments presented the award to McMillen last week. Vance County Commissioner Tommy Hester nominated McMillen and told WIZS News the county manager is exceptional and someone who goes beyond the call of duty. Hester said, “He puts...
Noon News 12-10-20 Eddie Ellington; Chamber Banquet; Covid19
Stories include: – Mayor Eddie Ellington discusses his life and role as Mayor of Henderson – Chamber of Commerce Banquet postponed – Covid19 case counts – Covid testing event For full details and audio click play. WIZS Radio · Noon News 12-10-20 Eddie Ellington; Chamber Banquet; Covid19...
Granville Wedding Vendors Invited: Register for 2021 ‘Brides on Wheels’ Tour
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Press Release, Granville County Government Granville County vendors are invited to participate in the 2021 “Brides on Wheels” Bridal Tour, scheduled for March 28, 2021. Brides planning a 2021-2022 wedding will be taking a scenic “caravan” tour to learn more about...
GCPS Celebrates Joy of Reading With ‘Books for Break’
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Press Release, Granville County Public Schools Granville County Public Schools is celebrating reading and readers with Books for Break – Celebrating the Joy of Reading! As part of its commitment to early literacy, GCPS is giving a book to every student in grades...
Vance & Granville Disposition Court Canceled Dec. 17-18
(NOTE: THE TEXT OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S INFORMATION PROVIDED BELOW FROM THURSDAY (12-10-20) IS NOT CHANGED. HOWEVER, THIS UPDATE FROM FRIDAY (12-11-20) FROM THE VANCE COUNTY CLERK OF COURT AND INFORMATION FROM OTHER JUDGES MEANS THE COURTS AND DWI DEFENDENT PROCEDINGS ARE ALL CANCELED NOW.) UPDATE 12-11-20 at 4:45pm From the Clerk of Court in...
