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Vance Co. Sheriff Curtis Brame Reflects on Former Sheriff Thomas Breedlove
THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY Many in the community were saddened to hear the news that Robert Thomas Breedlove, sheriff of Vance County from 1990-2006, passed away on Sunday at the age of 86. In a conversation with WIZS News, current Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame said he was saddened to hear...
Robert Thomas Breedlove Sr., Former Vance County Sheriff, Dies at 86
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL R. Thomas Breedlove, Sr. Robert Thomas Breedlove Sr., 86, of Henderson, NC died Sunday, October 4, 2020, at his home. Born in Vance County, he was the son of the late Marvin Green Breedlove and Daisey Lowry Breedlove. He was the...
‘Coach’ Joseph Stepusin, Jr. Remembered in Private Graveside Memorial Service
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL “Coach” Joseph Stepusin, Jr., 86, of Oxford Road, died Monday, September 28, 2020, at Maria Parham Health. He was a retired educator, having taught and coached in the Vance County School System. As a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, he...
Local Noon News 10/5/20
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL Passing of Former Vance County Sheriff Thomas Breedlove Vance-Granville Community College – Domestic Violence Awareness Activities Baptist Men of West End Baptist Church Holding 220 Seafood Fundraiser This Afternoon Local COVID-19 Update WIZS’ Domestic Violence Awareness Coverage on Town Talk Click...
Register Now: GVPH’s Free Diabetes Prevention Program Begins Oct. 6
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy Granville Vance Public Health Type 2 Diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, affecting approximately 5,000 Granville County residents and 3,000 Vance County residents. In response to these statistics, Granville Vance Public Health will continue its free Diabetes Prevention...
State Board Reminds Voters Not to Photograph Their Ballots
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Press Release, NC State Board of Elections The State Board of Elections is reminding voters that North Carolina law prohibits taking photographs of or videotaping voted ballots. Please refer to N.C.G.S. § 163-166.3 for more information. “Voters should not take a picture...
Henderson’s Boards & Commissions Committee to Meet Oct. 6
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy the City of Henderson The Henderson City Council’s Boards and Commissions Committee will meet on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at 2 p.m. in Council Chambers, 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson. The purpose of the meeting is to consider applications...
Granville Co. Board of Education to Meet This Evening
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL -Information courtesy Granville County Public Schools The Granville County Board of Education will meet for a regular Board meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2020, at the Mary Potter Center for Education, 200 Taylor Street in Oxford. Members of...
Join WIZS Town Talk for Domestic Violence Awareness Month Coverage
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, WIZS’ Town Talk will feature local organizations involved with various aspects of this prevalent type of abuse. Please join us live at 1450AM, 100.1 FM or online at www.wizs.com at 11 a.m. to hear...
Local Noon News 10/02/20
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump Test Positive for COVID-19 VGCC Announces October Events for Domestic Violence Awareness Month Fred’s Towing & Transport, Inc. Selected H-V Chamber of Commerce’s 2019 Small Business of the Year Henderson Chick-fil-A Closing for...
