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Vance Commissioners Approve County-Wide Broadband Agreement
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm The Vance County Board of Commissioners has approved a multi-year incentive agreement with Open Broadband to provide high-speed wireless internet for residential and commercial customers throughout the county. While a public hearing was held at the July 1 Commissioners’ meeting, no public...
Franklin Co. Responds to Reports of Radiological Contaminants in Wells
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Franklin County Government The Franklin County Health Department responded to the report of potential radionuclides in wells on November 19, 2018, in a presentation to the Franklin County Board of Commissioners containing information on how citizens could have testing conducted...
Reminder: ‘Guys and Dolls’ Performances Begin This Weekend
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center The McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center, 201 Breckenridge St. in Henderson, will feature “Guys and Dolls” as presented by the Henderson Rec Players on the following dates: Friday, July 5, 2019, @ 8 p.m. Saturday, July...
Fireworks Caused 35 NC Wildfires in 2018; State Urges Caution
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, NCDA&CS Elevated wildfire risks due to abnormally dry conditions in Eastern North Carolina are prompting N.C. Forest Service officials to urge extreme caution with fireworks and to celebrate safely this Independence Day. Forecast chances for rain are slight at best...
Special Olympics Basketball to Offer Participants Physical Fitness, New Skills
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 Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department is currently registering children and adults with intellectual disabilities for Vance County Special Olympics Basketball. Those interested must preregister by August 13, 2019...
News 07/03/19
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Watson Charged With Shooting Death of Brittany Pruitt
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Vance County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Curtis R. Brame announced that on Friday, June 28, 2019, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office charged Patrick Watson, age 22 of 1262 Stewart Farm Road, Henderson, NC with the shooting death of Brittany Pruitt. On...
NCDOT Suspending Most Major Lane-Closing Projects for July 4 Holiday
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, NCDOT To ensure the most efficient travel for North Carolina drivers over the July 4 holiday, the N.C. Department of Transportation will suspend most road construction projects that cause lane closures on major routes across the state. Where possible, closed...
Stock Up for July 4th at Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm Vance County Regional Farmers Market (VCRFM) invites you to stop by tomorrow and stock up on all of your Fourth of July cookout needs. The market will be open from 7:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3. According to Tracy...
Town Talk: Rescue Squad Chief Carpunky Provides Water Safety Tips – 07/02/19
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm With scorching hot temperatures and the July 4th holiday upon us, many local residents are planning activities at a lake, beach or a swimming pool. Vance County Rescue Squad Chief Doyle Carpunky was on Tuesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to...
