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VGCC Honors Faculty and Staff Members of the Year
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College At Vance-Granville Community College’s recent fall convocation, college President Dr. Rachel Desmarais announced awards to a pair of outstanding employees for the 2019-20 year. Tammy Ball, an instructor for Office Administration and Medical Office Administration and Online...
Town Talk 08/28/19: Community Events Show Law Enforcement in ‘Different Light’
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Sgt. Marti Stewart, with the Henderson Police Department, was on Wednesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk to discuss local law enforcement’s participation in the annual “Cops on Top” fundraiser as well as Vance County’s observance of the National Night Out Against Crime...
Rebuilding Hope to Hold Fall BBQ Chicken Fundraiser
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Rebuilding Hope, Inc. Rebuilding Hope, Inc. will hold a BBQ Chicken Fundraiser on Friday, September 27, 2019. The $7-a-plate dinners will be cooked and served at 414 Raleigh Road, the location of RHI’s office and warehouse in the former Coca-Cola building. You’re invited...
NCDOT Suspending Most Major Lane-Closing Projects for Labor Day Travel
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, NCDOT To ensure the safest and most efficient travel possible for North Carolina residents and visitors this Labor Day weekend, the N.C. Department of Transportation will suspend most road construction projects causing lane closures on major routes across the state...
Aycock Rec. Center to Offer Fall Water Aerobics Classes
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center The Aycock Recreation Center will offer fall water aerobics classes for both swimmers and non-swimmers alike beginning September 3 and ending December 13, 2019. Classes will not be held...
Granville Co. Libraries Seeking Old Toy Donations
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Granville County Government Granville County Libraries need your old toys for library programming! Plastic only please, and the toys DO NOT have to be in good condition! Examples of toys include Barbie dolls, baby dolls, action figures that can be...
News 08/28/19
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Triangle North Industrial Park Selected for Site Visit
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Rep. Terry Garrison and N.C. Secretary of Commerce Tony Copeland visited the Triangle North industrial site on Friday, August 23, in Vance and Granville Counties. Along in Vance County were Henderson Mayor Eddie Ellington, Vance County Manager Jordan McMillen and Henderson-Vance Economic...
Town Talk 08/27/19: Oxford’s Huntsboro Hemp Company Discusses CBD
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Huntsboro Hemp Company’s Garrett and Katie Brewer, Senior Vice President of Business Development and Vice President of Product Development respectively, were on Tuesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk to discuss CBD and their production process. CBD, or cannabidiol, continues to gain popularity...
Vance County to Hold Evening Informational Session on Medicaid Changes
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Vance County Department of Social Services Changes to Medicaid requirements will take effect on November 1, 2019. While most recipients will see no changes to the services they have been receiving, enrollment through a health plan will be required. A...