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VGCC Names Edmonds to Lead Workforce and Community Engagement
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College BE SURE TO CLICK ON THE BANNER BELOW TO SIGN UP FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A FREE 8×12 STORAGE BUILDING FROM BUILDER’S DISCOUNT CENTER! Jerry E. Edmonds, III, was recently named Vice President of Workforce Development...
Weather Forecast Prompts Date Change for Downtown Oxford Trick-or-Treating
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Mary Yount, Downtown Development Director, Oxford Due to the amount of rain expected via weather forecasts, Downtown Oxford leadership has moved the day for the Spooktacular Candy Stroll trick-or-treat event to Friday, November 1, 2019, from 3:30 – 5 p.m...
Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church to Observe Veterans Day Service
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information Angela Crawford, Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church will observe its Annual Veterans Day Service on Sunday, November 3, 2019, during morning worship service. The guest speaker will be Elder Jamel Kinard. The public is invited to...
Town Talk 10/30/19: Tourism Director Talks Halloween Fun in Granville
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Angela Allen, director of the Granville County Tourism Development Authority, was on Wednesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk to discuss Halloween happenings in the area. “We are going out of October and heading into November with a bang,” Allen said. Halloween events...
New Life Baptist to Hold Trunk-or-Treat Oct. 31
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Linda Faulkner, New Life Baptist Church New Life Baptist Church, located at 2174 Vicksboro Rd. in Henderson, will hold Trunk-or-Treat on Thursday, October 31, 2019, from 6 until 8 p.m. Join the church for some family fun including hayrides, refreshments...
Wildfire Risk Remains High in North Carolina
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, NCDS&CS The N.C. Forest Service is urging people across North Carolina to remain vigilant in reducing wildfire risk. While recent rainfall brought immediate and temporary relief to much of the state, warmer, drier days combined with winds could quickly dry...
News 10/30/19
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Town Talk 10/29/19: Infinite Possibilities Offers Local Help to Domestic Violence Victims
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, WIZS has featured advocacy groups and individuals on Town Talk each Tuesday in October. To complete the series, Erin Carter, Victim’s Advocate with Infinite Possibilities, Inc., was on Tuesday’s edition of the public affairs presentation...
Vance Co. Schools to Host Parent & Family Night
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Vance County Schools On Thursday, November 14, 2019, Vance County Schools will be hosting a Parent and Family Night at Vance County High School from 5:30 – 7 p.m. There will be light snacks and childcare for children under 12. ...
MPH Volunteer Services to Hold Dynamic Shopping Event Oct. 30 & 31
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Lisa Radford, MPH Dynamic Shopping, a lifestyle show event, will be held at Maria Parham Health in the JT Church classroom in Henderson on Wednesday, October 30 from 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Thursday, October 31 from 7 a.m...