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Nikita Koloff – Jan 7 at Crystal River Church of God
— WIZS has been asked to announce Nikita Koloff, retired professional wrestler, actor, and minister, will be visiting Crystal River Church of God on Sunday, January 7 for Morning and Evening Worship Services. Everyone is welcome! Please join us as Nikita shares a Message. Sunday Morning Worship begins at 11 a.m. and Sunday Evening Worship...
Jan 3rd Snow and How Much
UPDATE 6 p.m. Click here for the latest briefing from the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service has expanded a Winter Weather Advisory westward, and it now includes Vance and Granville Counties. Warren and Franklin Counties also remain in the advised area. The latest update also indicates a slight westward shift in the “up...
Vance Schools After School and Evening Activities Cancelled for Jan 3, 2018
From Terri Hedrick Public Information Officer All after school activities for Vance County Schools, including the evening classes at AdVance Academy, have been cancelled for today...
Granville County Schools Early Release Jan 3, 2018
From Dr. Stan Winborne Executive Director of Operations, Human Resources, Communications, and Safety Public Information Officer Granville County Public Schools Due to the winter weather forecast, all schools will dismiss ONE HOUR EARLY today, Wednesday, January 3. This early dismissal will allow time for our buses to complete their routes before dark and give all students...
Franklin County Schools Early Release Jan 3, 2018
Franklin County Schools will release early today, January 3, due to the pending winter storm and current weather advisory. High Schools will dismiss at 11:45 a.m. Middle Schools will dismiss at 12:15 p.m. Elementary Schools will dismiss at 12:45 p.m. Bus transportation will be provided at the early release dismissal times. All after-school activities, including...
Snow Update Wed, Jan 3
Click here for the latest briefing from the National Weather Service. — UPDATE Wednesday 8:45 a.m. — (Click here for latest National Weather Service Briefing.) Snow appears likely for Henderson/Vance County and the surrounding WIZS listening area, but exactly how much remains a mystery. Forecasters say the storm system is still developing that will...
Special Olympics Polar Plunge 2018
The Vance County Polar Plunge for Special Olympics North Carolina is Saturday, February 3. You must preregister by Friday, January 5. Contact Crystal Allen at 252-431-6091 or vance@sonc.net for more information. Freezin’ For A Reason – Polar Plunge – Check in at the Satterwhite Point Glasshouse between 9:30 and 10 a.m. on February 3. Prize...
John Penn Citizen of the Year Nominations Due Jan. 3
— courtesy of Granville County Chamber of Commerce The Chamber’s Meetings/Recognitions Committee requests that individuals and businesses give careful consideration to nominating an outstanding citizen to receive the 2018 JOHN PENN CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD. The nomination form is available on our website by clicking here, or at one of the Chamber’s offices –...
Search Party Formed To Look for Mike Bowes
A Henderson man, Michael Bowes, has been missing for just over a week. A search party has formed, consisting of 45 or so people who are friends and family. They meet this morning at the local Hardees. The group was organized by Donna Ayscue. She said, “He even missed Christmas with his children, and this...