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Town Talk 12/23/19: Boyd Discusses Animal Society’s Doghouse Initiative
THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY Charles “Brandon” Boyd, president of the Boyd Foundation’s Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society of Henderson NC (RCAPS), appeared on WIZS Town Talk Monday at 11 a.m. Boyd discussed RCAPS’s new “I’m In The Doghouse” initiative that began Friday, December 20. Giving a new meaning to the phrase...
No Offers Made (So Far) on Nits Nats Music; 50 Year Business to Close Sat.
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Bill Harris, co-owner of Nits Nats Music in Henderson, has announced that the business that celebrated its 50th anniversary earlier this year will be closing its doors at the end of the day on Saturday, December 28, 2019. Originally opened in downtown Oxford...
Columbine Shooting Survivor to Speak at Annual Granville Chamber Banquet
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy The Granville County Chamber of Commerce In celebration of its 78th anniversary, the Granville County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2020 Annual Membership Meeting and Banquet on Monday, January 27, 2020, at the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center. Dinner...
MPH Franklin Seeking ‘High Performing Talent’ at Recruitment Event
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Maria Parham Health Maria Parham Health Franklin will hold a health care recruitment event on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at the Franklin location – 100 Hospital Drive in Louisburg. Two sessions will be offered: 8 – 11 a.m. and 5...
Rebuilding Hope Announces Early Bird Deadline for 2020 Servants on Site
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Rebuilding Hope, Inc. The Early Bird Deadline for registering for this year’s SOS is almost here. With registration and a $50 deposit, the cost per participant is $125. After Feb. 1, 2020, the cost is $150. Contact us now to take...
State Highway Patrol Focused On Collision Reduction This Christmas
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, NC Department of Public Safety In anticipation of the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s holidays, the State Highway Patrol is putting safe driving at the top of its Christmas wish list. According to AAA, more than 112 million travelers are...
News 12/23/19
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Five Arrested in Heroin Drug Bust on High Street
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release and photos, Henderson Police Department On Wednesday, December 18, 2019, officers of the Henderson Police Department served a search warrant on a residence located at 555 High Street. During the service of the warrant, 2,191 dosage units of heroin, 9.6...
Advance Academy Graduates 20 in Mid-Year Ceremony
THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY -Press Release and photos, Vance County Schools Advance Academy held its mid-year graduation on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at the former Henderson Middle School Auditorium. North Carolina Senator Erica Smith shared an inspiring message with the graduates – your future is calling! Dr. LaDonna Cooper led the...
HPD: Crack Cocaine Seized, Two Arrested at Orange St. Residence
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release and photos, Henderson Police Department On Tuesday, December 17, 2019, officers of the Henderson Police Department served a search warrant on 925 Orange Street. During the search of the residential property, 48.9 grams of “crack” cocaine, 6.5 grams of cocaine...