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News 11/20/19
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Town Talk 11/19/19: Mast Drug Anticipates Dec. Opening of Dabney Dr. Location
THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY Richard “Dicky” Flye, president and CEO of Mast Family Drug Company, was on Tuesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the upcoming grand opening of the new Mast Drug Store. The multi-generational business, part of the Henderson community for over 50 years, will be moving...
VGCC to Offer Truck Driver Training
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College Vance-Granville Community College, in partnership with Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, will soon offer a Truck Driver Training program that gives students the training required to operate tractor-trailer rigs, obtain a Class A commercial driver’s license...
Henderson Men’s Shelter in Need of Volunteers, Meals for Holiday Season
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Community Partners of Hope Community Partners of Hope really needs volunteer assistance with the Henderson Men’s Shelter. Thanks to a few church groups and a number of individual contributors, most of November and December are scheduled; however, there are few...
Henderson Family YMCA to Host ‘Ugly Sweater 5K’ at Kerr Lake
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy the Henderson Family YMCA The Henderson Family YMCA presents the “Ugly Sweater 5K” on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Kerr Lake Recreation Area – Satterwhite Point in Henderson. The race starts at 10 a.m.; entrance gate closes at 9:50 a.m...
Mendenhall Named Educator of Excellence for Exceptional Children’s Program
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Granville County Public Schools Granville County Public Schools, Superintendent Dr. Alisa McLean, and the Department of Exceptional Children proudly acknowledge Mrs. Stacie Mendenhall as our 2019-2020 Educator of Excellence for the Exceptional Children’s Program. Mrs. Mendenhall received her Master’s in...
After Six Month Search, Town of Youngsville Hires Chief of Police
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy the Town of Youngsville Six months after Chief Daren Kirts of the Youngsville Police Department announced his retirement, the Town of Youngsville announced that Lieutenant Greg Whitley of the Knightdale Police Department will be Youngsville’s next chief of police. Town...
News 11/19/19
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Town Talk 11/18/19: Granville Vance Public Health Talks Flu Shots, Health Priorities
THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY Lisa Harrison, health director for Granville Vance Public Health (GVPH), was on Monday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss flu season and the department’s 2018 Community Health Assessment. Flu Season According to Harrison, now is the perfect time to receive your influenza shot for the...
Vance Co. Sheriff’s Office: Father, Son Served on Drug Charges
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Vance County Sheriff’s Office On November 15, 2019, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit and Vance County Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Response Team served a search warrant at 2395 Spring Valley Road, Henderson, North Carolina 27537. Arrested at the...