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Town Talk 09/25/19: Police, Jobs Key to City’s Future Says Mayoral Candidate Owens
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Sharon Owens, candidate for the position of Henderson Mayor, was the guest of honor on Wednesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk. Owens is running against incumbent Eddie Ellington in the October 8, 2019, City of Henderson non-partisan, municipal election. Owens, a budget...
Daye, Henderson City Council Incumbent, Seeks Reelection
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm George Daye, the incumbent candidate for the Henderson City Council’s 4th Ward At-Large seat, is running against Jason A. Spriggs in the October 8, 2019, City of Henderson election. Also serving on the Human Resources, Public Safety and Regional Transportation Committees for...
Watkins Volunteer Fire Dept. to Hold Fall BBQ Chicken/Pork Fundraiser
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy Watkins Volunteer Fire Dept. The Watkins Volunteer Fire Department will hold a BBQ Chicken and Pork Fundraiser on Friday, October 4, 2019, starting at 11 a.m. Chicken or BBQ Pork Plate – $8 Chicken/BBQ Pork Combo Plate – $12 1-pound...
FCSO: Degumba Arrested on Child Sexual Offenses
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office On Thursday, September 19, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division issued warrants for the arrest of John Edward Degumba, a Johnston County resident. Charges consisted of the following: one (1) count of Rape...
Rebuilding Hope to Hold $7 BBQ Chicken Plate Fundraiser This Fri.
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 this Friday, September 27, 2019, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. The $7-a-plate dinners will be cooked and served at 414 Raleigh Road, the location of RHI’s office...
Troxler Announces Grants for Bioenergy Research, New & Emerging Crops
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, NCDA&CS The N.C. Bioenergy Research Initiative is seeking grant proposals focused on research and development of agricultural and forestry-based feedstocks for bioenergy production as well as new and emerging crops. “We are excited that the North Carolina Bioenergy Research Initiative...
News 09/25/19
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HPD Seeking Stoney Leon Johnson in Homicide of Roseboro
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm ———————— Update Stoney Leon Johnson has been arrested and charged with first degree murder. He is currently in the Vance County Jail under no bond, pending a court hearing on October 28, 2019. Authority: Chief M.W. Barrow ———————— -Press Release, Henderson...
Town Talk 09/24/19: Vance County Fair Opens Tomorrow With New Rides, Shows
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm With only one day to go until the Vance County Fair brings lights, food and entertainment to Henderson’s Fairgrounds, fair managers Ron and Mary Weber joined WIZS’ Town Talk to discuss new attractions and ways to make your visit more affordable. An...
Sigmons of Granville County Selected for Woodland Stewardship Award
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, NCDA&CS John and Linda Sigmon of Granville County have been recognized with the North Carolina Forest Service’s “Outstanding Woodland Steward Award” for the Piedmont region for 2019. The award was announced in August through the N.C. Forest Stewardship program. The...
