On September 24th, WIZS changed the format from all Country to a great mix of Hot Country, Oldies, and Beach music.

The change has been well recieved and we are now able to appeal to a broader audience.

Check it out for a day. You may never go back to FM again!

Orange County Speedway 

2008 Schedule

9740 NC Hwy 57 Rougemont, NC 

Phone:(336) 364-1222

Racing General Admission: Adults: $10, Students $8, Children

10 and under Free. VIP Tower Seating $25. Note Special Event

Prices on April 26th, June 7th, June 21st, July 5th, July 18th

and 19th, Aug. 2nd, Sept. 13th, Sept. 20th, and Nov. 1st. Races

 Start at 7:00pm except as noted. Only soft-sided pact coolers

allowed. No glass please! Family seating in Turn 1.

5/17/08	7:00 PM	Coca Cola 355, LMSC 150, LSC 50, GS 35, PS 20, SGP-S 25,SGP-M 25, AL 50, FHF 20
6/7/08	7:00 PM	Pass 150, LSC 50, GS 35, PS 20
6/14/08	7:00 PM	LMSC 150, LSC 50, GS 35, PS 20, SGP-S 25,SGP-M 25,
6/21/08	7:00 PM	International Sport Compact Auto Racing Series (ISCARS)
6/28/08	7:00 PM	LMSC 150, LSC 75, GS 35, SGP-S 25, SGP-M 25, AL 75
7/5/08	7:00 PM	Strutmaster’s 285: LMSC 200, LSC 50, GS 35, PS 20 and fireworks!
7/18 & 19/08	7:00 PM	Pass 300
7/26/08	7:00 PM	LMSC 150, LSC 50, GS 50, PS 20, SGP-S 25, SGP-M 25
8/2/08	7:00 PM	ASALM 125, LSC 50, GS 35, PS 20, SGP-S 25, SGP-M 25
8/16/08	7:00 PM	LMSC 150, LSC 50, GS 35, PS 20, PC 50
8/23/08	7:00 PM	Dr. Pepper 305, LMSC 150, LSC 50, GS 35, PS 20, SGP-S 25, SGP-M 25
9/13/08	7:00 PM	UARA 150, LSC 50, GS 35, SGP-S 25, SGP-M 25,VMC 25
9/20/08	7:00 PM	International Sport Compact Auto Racing Series (ISCARS)
10/4/08	2:00 PM	LMSC 150, LSC 50, GS 35, PS 20, SGP-S 25, SGP-M 25, VMC 25,AL 50
10/18/08	2:00 PM	LMSC 150, LSC 75, GS 35, PS 20, SGP-S 25, SGP-M 25, FHF 20
11/1/08	2:00 PM	Championship LMSC 300 with racing by SGP-S 25, SGP-M 25

  LMSC - Late Models  LSC - Limited Sportsman  GS - Grand Stock 

PS - Pure Stock  SGP - Southern Ground Pounders

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Announcements

In an effort to better serve our listeners, WIZS will start adding your

Public Service Announcements to our site.

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St. Augustine’s  College is holding an information session for new

degree programs on Saturday, May 24th

at the Gateway Community Deveolpment Corporation from 10am

until 12pm. For more info call 919-516-4221

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The Northern Vance High School Choir will provide music at worship

at the First Presbyterian Church of Henderson, NC on 220 Young St.

on May 25th at 11am for free. This will be a wonderful chance to hear in

the context of worship, this great choir under Cindy Edwards.

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Norlina Christian school on 301 Walker Ave. in Norlina is having a 

Yard Sale on Saturday, May 17th from 6am with a pancake and sausage

 breakfast all you can eat for $5.00 until 12pm.

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Free tutoring service is being offered by Tondelayo A. Johnson

at 116 S. Bullock St in Henderson. Services offered in reading,

math, writing, etc. from 9am to 12 noon. Call 438-5254 for

more information.

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AUCTION! Saturday May 17th at 10:00am at E.O. Young Elementary

School on U.S. 1 North, Middleburg, NC. They’ll have surplus vehicles,

and miscellaneous items. Call Kevin Perdue in the maintenance dept.

at 438-4085 ext. 30 if you have any questions.

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Elite Fashions and Hats Exravaganze  is being held on May 17th at 3pm

at the E.M. Rollins Elementary School. There is no

admission price, come and support this two part fund raiser so

assistance and various community outreach efforts can be met.

Part 1: A fashion show contest with many local contestants that need

your support and prayers-ages 1yr to 60+. “Mr. and Miss Elite Fashion

2008 title and crown will be given in four age categories.

Part 2: Hats on Parade: The public is invited to wear a dressy outfit

with a nice dressy hat. Judges will view them as you march in the

parade. Prizes will be given for a variety of hat styles. Youth 17yrs

and under may wear casual or dressy (modest) attire with a hat.

For more info or to become a contestant contact Ms. Green or

Ms. Hicks at 252-492-2802 or 252-430-0968.

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Five County Mental Health Authority understands the urgency in

finding the treatment or counseling help that pregnant women, substance

abusers, and IV drug users may need. If you call the HELPLINE they can

assist you as soon as possible: 1-877-619-3761. For the hearing impaired,

the TTY number is 1-877-338-0788

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Supply Line Country Market will pay $1000.00, in addition to what

Crimestoppers normally pays, for information leading to the arrest and

conviction of the person or persons responsible for the theft of a large

number of Potted Ferns and Blooming Plants in hanging baskets stolen

from store premise this past weekend (May 2nd, 3rd, and 4th).

Call Crimestoppers at 252-492-1925 if you have any information.

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Mrs. Juanita Jackson Adams, a native of Savannah, Georgia and a

graduate of Savannah State and Atlanta Universities will be the

Woman’s Day Speaker at Shiloh Baptist Church in Henderson on

Sunday, May18th during the 11am service. The public is invited

to attend.

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Did you know summer months are most deadly for teen drivers?

According to AAA, crash deaths for teen drivers increase by nearly

20% in July and August. A teen driving study conducted by SADD

(Students Against Drunk Driving) showed that teens succumb to

more risky in-vehicle behavior during the summer months, including

driving with three or more passengers in the car and driving late

at night. Please consider increasing your support for the Youth

Reckless Driving Prevention UR the spokesperson campaign

this summer.

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Meet in the Street will have 3 major events on the corner of N. Garnett and Breckenridge Streets from 5:30pm-8:30pm.

May 22nd with Spare Change; July 24th with Band of Oz; and

September 11th with The Embers! The cost is FREE!

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Get ready for summer reading! A summer book sale is being sponsored by

The Friends of the Library from April 22-May 17th. Every Tuesday

from 5pm-7pm and every Saturday from 1pm-5pm at the Gallery at

the library. They have children’s books, paperbacks, and books on tape!

All items are 50 cents! All proceeds will be used for the benefit of the H.

Leslie Perry Memorial Library.

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VGCC is offering a variety of computer-related classes starting

in May on the college’s main campus in Vance Co. The “Beginner’s

Guide to Computers and Internet” course, The Office Assistant

course, Microsoft Word and Excel course, and Digital Photos and

Movie Maker course. Each course ranges from $55-$65, plus

a $3 technology fee. For more info and to pre-register call

VGCC at 252-738-3345 or 252-738-3417.

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The American Diabetes Association and the Juvenile Diabetes Research

Foundation International is encouraging everyone to have an A1C test

performed by their healthcare professional. This test lets patients and their

doctors know how well their diabetes is being controlled over a 3 month

period.

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New Horizons Baptist Church in Oxford will be having its next big

fundraiser to benefit the Building Fund on Friday, May 30, at the

Oxford Armory. Like last year, they will be serving BBQ chicken

plates from 11am until 6pm. These plates are $6 a piece, and they

include chicken, potato salad, slaw and bread.

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Staffmark has work available for 2nd and 3rd shift.

Please call the office at 252-438-3888

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US Department of Agriculture, Rural Development in Henderson,

NC has a homeownership program that helps those with very low to

moderate incomes afford to purchase homes. They offer direct

100% financing or 100% guaranteed financing through a conventional

bank. Contact LaShonda McKnight at 252-438-3134 Ext. 4 for more info.

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Check out all your school events for Vance County with their new 2008

Calendar of Events at http://www.vcs.k12.nc.us/

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If you are in need of child care, call your local Child Care Resource

and Referral of Franklin-Granville Partnership for Children ( Smart Start)

at 1-888-244-2480 for referrals to licensed child care options.

 All services are free

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Meet in the Street will have 3 major events on the corner of

N. Garnett and Breckenridge Streets from 5:30pm-8:30pm.

May 22nd with Spare Change; July 24th with Band of Oz; and

September 11th with The Embers! The cost is FREE!

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The Shriners Fish Fry is May 21st at 11am-7pm at their

new location, the Winndixie behind Denny’s in Henderson.

Tickets are $6.00.

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We will have a live remote at Paradise Family Dentistry

June 27th. Tune in for new information they will be providing.

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We will have a live remote for Relay for Life on June 21st

at 5:00pm. It will be at Southern Vance High.

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Get ready Shaggers! Starting on Wednesday nights at 7pm

Lindy’s Oxford Bar and Grill will be holding Shag night! On

May 21th join DJ Dan as he plays all your favorite beach music

tunes and head out on the dance floor! For more info

call OBG at 919-693-1645.

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Keep tuned into WIZS for updates on all our events!