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Granville Chamber’s John Penn Citizen Award Nominations Due Jan. 2
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm — Information courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com The Granville County Chamber of Commerce’s Recognition Committee announces that the committee is accepting nominations for the 2020 John Penn Citizen of the Year Award. This prestigious award, named for...
South Branch Library to Celebrate ‘Noon Year’s Eve’
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Granville County Government Kids can celebrate “Noon Year’s Eve” at the South Branch Library on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, from 11 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. Kids and their grown-ups are invited to celebrate with crafts, snacks and games as the...
Warren Co. Cooperative Extension to Hold No-Till Drill Demo Day
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy the Warren County Cooperative Extension Center The Warren County Cooperative Extension is having a demo day for the county’s new Great Plains No-Till Drill on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at 9:30 a.m. Basic operation and calibration methods for using the...
News 12/30/19
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Arendall Wanted; Sheriff Says 2 Shootings Linked
Press Release from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame Update: On Friday, December 27, 2019, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division obtained warrants for Christopher Arendall, age 28, for a shooting that occurred at 137 Sombrero Lane, Henderson, North Carolina 27537 on December 16, 2019. Arendall was charged with one count of Attempted Murder...
Deal Advances on Southeast Rail Corridor
THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY -Press Release, N.C. Department of Transportation North Carolina has received good transportation news as an important agreement reached this week will advance plans to improve the Southeast’s freight and passenger rail network. The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation announced a major deal with CSX Thursday...
MPH: With Rising Suicide Rates, Behavioral Support Important for Mental Health
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Maria Parham Health The issue of suicide is a very difficult and concerning topic to address – and, unfortunately, it is on the rise. In fact, a recent survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows suicide...
Public Invited to ‘Chat & Chew’ at GCPS’ Equity Conversation
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Granville County Public Schools You are invited to join Granville County Public Schools for an equity conversation titled “Improving Performance by Closing the Opportunity Gap” on Thursday, January 9, 2020, from 5 until 6:30 p.m. The conversation will be facilitated...
Victory Baptist to Host Gospel Night With The New Melodiares
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Mark your calendar for a night of gospel music with The New Melodiares at Victory Baptist Church on Saturday, January 11, 2020. Doors open at 3 p.m. and the program starts at 4 p.m. Featuring MC: WARR’s own Melvin Palmer and John...
Thomas Appliance in Downtown Henderson to Close Dec. 31
THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY -Information courtesy Thomas Appliance Sales and Service Thomas Appliance Sales and Service in downtown Henderson has announced its plans to close the retail location on December 31, 2019. Owner David Thomas and family thanked the community for their support in the following statement: After 53 years of...
