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Greater Ransom Way of the Cross to Serve Free Pre-Thanksgiving Meal
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Laura Thomas, Harvest of Love Food Pantry Greater Ransom Way of the Cross Temple will serve a Pre-Thanksgiving Meal again this year on Saturday, November 16, 2019, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The meal will consist of turkey and...
Local Input Needed on Future of Food Availability in Kerr-Tar Region
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Information courtesy Michael Kelly, Regional Planning Director, Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments A Kerr-Tar Regional Food Policy Community Input Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, from 1 until 3 p.m. in Perry Memorial Library’s Farm Bureau Room in Henderson...
Crime Stoppers: Catalytic Converters Stolen From Vehicles at Oxford Express Mart
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Granville County Government Do you have any information about these crimes? Sometime between the early morning and late afternoon hours of Friday, October 18, 2019, an unknown person(s) unlawfully went upon the private property of Oxford Express Mart, located off...
Two Oxford Prep Fifth Graders Selected for NC Elementary Honors Chorus
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Oxford Preparatory School Congratulations to Oxford Preparatory Lower School fifth-graders Abagail Williamson and Lilly Hicks, for being selected as members of the 2019 NC Elementary Honors Chorus. Over 600 fourth – sixth-grade students from across the state auditioned; only 200 were chosen...
News 11/05/19
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Town Talk 11/04/19: VGCC President Talks Reorganization, Power of Partnerships
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Dr. Rachel Desmarais, president of Vance-Granville Community College, joined WIZS on Monday’s edition of Town Talk to discuss college reorganization, expanded community outreach and enrollment growth. The recent hiring of Jerry Edmonds as VGCC’s Vice President of Workforce Development and Community Engagement...
Rise Against Hunger Community Planning Meeting to be Held Thurs.
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Calling all area churches, civic organizations, school clubs and other community businesses to the 2020 Vance County Community Day of Service event, benefiting Rise Against Hunger and ACTS. This is a collaborative meal packing event and canned food drive which is planned...
Jernigan Named Superintendent of Oxford Tobacco Research Station
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, NCDA&CS Chris Jernigan has been named as the new superintendent of the Oxford Tobacco Research Station. The director of the NCDA&CS Research Stations Division, Kaleb Rathbone, made the announcement on Friday. Rathbone also thanked Sam Brake for his leadership while...
Henderson Mayor Calls Special Meeting on City Manager Position
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson, NC 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! Mayor Eddie Ellington has requested a...
Reminder: ‘Beyond Amazing Gospel Tour’ to Perform at McGregor Hall
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center The “Beyond Amazing Tour: A Gospel Music All-Star Event” will perform at McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center in Henderson on Friday, November 8, 2019, at 7 p.m. This tour is already being described as one of the biggest...
