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All Campuses of Vance-Granville Community College Closed Sept. 13-16
-Information courtesy Vance-Granville Community College Due to the threat of inclement weather, all campuses of Vance-Granville Community College will be closed and all classes and activities are canceled Thursday through Sunday, September 13-16...
Warren Co. Schools Closing TODAY at 12:30
-Information courtesy Warren County Schools Warren County Schools will close at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 12 and remain closed until further notice. Please stay tuned to the district website, social media and local news stations for updates...
Franklin Co. Schools Closed Sept. 13 & 14
-Information courtesy Franklin County Schools Due to Hurricane Florence, all Franklin County schools are closed Thursday, September 13 and Friday, September 14 for students and staff. All school-related events, activities and rentals are canceled from Thursday through the weekend. Additional updates will be sent out as needed. Please continue to monitor the district website, social...
Granville Co. Schools Closed Sept. 13 & 14; Northern Granville Middle Designated as Shelter
-Information courtesy Dr. Stan Winborne, Public Information Officer, Granville County Public Schools Forecasts for Hurricane Florence continue to show a significant threat to our area in the coming days. After consultation with Emergency Management officials, we have decided to cancel school for all students and staff for Thursday, September 13 and Friday, September 14. Also...
Vance Co. Schools Closed Sept. 13 & 14
-Press Release, Vance County Schools Vance County Schools will be closed on Thursday, September 13 and Friday, September 14 for all students and staff members. The schools are operating on a regular schedule today, September 12. All evening activities at all schools are canceled for today. The Evening Academy will be closed today. Future announcements...
9-11 Pentagon Survivors Share Their Experience in Honor of Patriot Day
In the midst of continuous Hurricane Florence coverage and updates, WIZS was honored to speak with two 9-11 survivors this Patriot Day. Today marks the 17th anniversary of the day hijacked planes crashed into the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Arlington, VA and a field in Shanksville, PA. The 9-11...
Body Found Behind Marathon Gas Station on Dabney Dr.
-Information courtesy Lt. Chris Ball, Henderson Police Department On August 28, 2018, the Henderson Police Department responded to a call for service at the Marathon gas station on Dabney Drive beside Union Bank. On the scene behind the store, a body of a deceased middle-aged African American male was found. The medical examiner was contacted and identification was later made through...
Hurricane Florence Updates – Tues. Sept. 11
Updated Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 12:30 p.m. WIZS will be bringing you updates on Hurricane Florence as new information is received. Please check the WIZS website, Facebook page and listen live to WIZS 1450 AM and 100.1 FM for updates throughout the week. The latest briefing from the National Weather Service can be found any time by clicking...
Area Farmers Advised to Make Storm Preps for Hurricane Florence
-Information courtesy Paul McKenzie, Agricultural Extension Agent, Vance/Warren Counties, NC Cooperative Extension The local office of NC Cooperative Extension is a great source of storm preparation information for local farmers. A few quick tips are compiled below, but be sure to call or visit one of the web links below for complete details. Consider moving...
