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Town Talk: Kerr Lake Fireworks; Dolly Parton Imagination Library 06/24/19
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm On Monday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program, Vance County Tourism Development Authority’s Pam Hester and Norman Dickerson provided details regarding the 2019 Independence Day Celebration at Kerr Lake. Scheduled for Saturday, July 6, the celebration will feature new, kid-friendly activities and...
Vance Co. Schools’ Student Spotlight Winners Tour Washington, D.C.
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Vance County Schools Twelve of the 16 Student Spotlight award winners from Vance County schools this school year participated in a trip to Washington, D.C., on June 20. The trip was part of their award recognition. The award recipients were...
West End Community Watch Hears From Planning Director on Required Permits
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Notes courtesy Claire Catherwood, West End Community Watch West End Community Watch met on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. The speaker was Sam Hobgood, director of Planning and Development. Hobgood explained that the planning and development end of his job involves property outside...
Aycock Rec. Center to Offer Fast-Track Afternoon Swim Lessons
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 Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks will offer afternoon/evening fast-track swim lessons at the Aycock Recreation Center for youth ages 3 – 13 years old. Lessons will be held on July...
Granville Co. Government’s Summer Civic Leadership Program Underway
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Granville County Government The Granville County Board of Commissioners’ Summer Civic Leadership Program for rising Granville County high school seniors began on June 13. The program, now in its twentieth year, gives students “hands-on” experience in the operation of local...
News 06/24/19
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VGCC Child Care Center Awarded Five Stars
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College The state of North Carolina has once again awarded a five-star license — the highest possible rating — to the Child Care Center at Vance-Granville Community College’s Main Campus. State evaluations of child care programs are conducted...
Vance Co. Animal Services Recipient of Spay/Neuter Grant
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Press Release, Vance County Animal Services Vance County Animal Services is pleased to announce that they are the recipient of $1,667.50 of a total $10,005 Spay/Neuter Grant from Community Partnership for Pets though the Bissell Pet Foundation. The total grant has been...
9V Batteries Needed for Fire Dept.’s Annual Campaign
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy the City of Henderson A battery drive for the City of Henderson Fire Department, hosted by the Leadership Vance Class of 2019, is ongoing through Friday, June 28, 2019. Donations of new 9 volt batteries are needed for the department’s...
Alston Arrested on Multiple Drug, Firearm-Related Charges
100.1 FM / 1450 AM WIZS; Local News broadcasts M-F 8am, 12pm, 5pm -Information courtesy the Henderson Police Department On June 20, 2019, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Division along with the Special Response Team executed a search warrant at the residence of 618 W. Rockspring St. Henderson, NC 27536. During the...
