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Who: Town of Wise

What: Wise Independence Day Parade & Festival. The parade will start lining up at 9:30am by Bruce Perkinson’s house, it will start promptly at 10am and end at the Wise Baptist Church grounds. Frank Gustkey Sr. will be the grand marshal for the parade. The festival will start immediately after the parade on the Wise Baptist Church grounds. There will be live music from Feature Attraction Band, rides for kids, food & craft vendors and so much more.

When: Friday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Starting at Bruce Perkinson’s house, 1625 US 1 N, Norlina NC 27573, to the Wise Baptist Church grounds, 1840 US-1, Norlina, NC 27563

Contact: Gary Paynter or Danielle Edgerton

Phone/email: Gary – (252) 438-0574 or Danielle – (252) 204-2605

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Who: Vance County Tourism

What: Independence Day Celebration

When: Saturday, July 5th starting at 4 p.m. with fireworks about 9:15 p.m.

Where: Satterwhite Point Park on beautiful Kerr Lake

Info: A live DJ will be on site playing great music. Vendors will be there, including food. The highlight of the evening will be the fireworks display approximately 9:15. Remember, alcohol is not permitted in state parks. State Park gate fee is $10 per vehicle.

Contact: Vance County Tourism

Phone/email: 252-438-2222 or email vctourism@vancecounty.org

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Who: The Gospel Program

What: Mrs. Lula Shearin 75th Birthday Concert. Featuring Faithful, The Gospel Disciples, The Torain Family, Men Of Faith, The Gospel Harmoneers, Sister Shirley McCaden & Company, and The Soul Lifters. Pastor Daryn Thomas will be Emcee

When: July 5th, 2025. Doors Open @ 3:00PM. The Program Starts @ 4:00PM

Where: Whites Grove Christian Church 328 St Tammany Road Norlina, NC 27563

Fee: Admission is free but a love offering will be taken.

Contact: Jordan Shearin for more information

Phone/email: (252) 820-5878 or jordanshearin5602@icloud.com

Who: Ashley Grove Baptist Church

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Who: North Henderson Baptist Church

What: Wonder Junction Vacation Bible School, Supper will be provided each night. Come and join us for a fun time of crafts, games, music and learning about Jesus.

When: July 7th-10th, from 5:30pm-8:30pm each night

Where: North Henderson Baptist Church, 1211 N Garnett St, Henderson, NC 27536

Fee: No fee

Contact: Eddie Nutt

Phone/email: (252) 438-8012 or northhendersonbaptist@gmail.com

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Who: Baskerville Funeral Home

What: A community information series, “Giving Voice and Support to Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Victims,” with guest presenter Amy Langston, Executive Director of Families Living Violence Free.

When: Tuesday, July 8th from 6-7 PM

Where: Baskerville Funeral Home Chapel, 104 S. Chestnut St., Henderson, NC 27536

Why: To share critical insights and resources to support victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and strengthen community awareness.

Fee: Free and open to the public

Contact: Baskerville Funeral Home

Phone/email: (252) 430-6824

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Who: Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church

What: A musical service featuring the CB Walton Voices of Praise, Oak Level United Church Choir, Hardy Grove Baptist Church Choir, soloist Cecelia “CC” Alston, Worship Leader Minister Audreyette Small, and special guest Psalmist Johnny Ruffin Jr.

When: Sunday, July 13th at 4:00pm

Where: Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church, 16 Big Ruin Creek Lane, Henderson, NC

Contact: Dorothy Wimbush

Phone/email: (252) 425-7366, dorothy_wim49@yahoo.com

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Who: Brick Power Team

What: Fish Fry Fundraiser. Trout, French fries, hushpuppies and cold slaw.

When: July 28th from 4pm-7pm

Where: 220 Seafood, 1812 N Garnett St, Henderson, NC 27536

Why: Your support will be appreciated helping us help others. The Brick Power Team Ministry is a part of the Freedom Life Church of God.

Fee: Plates are $10

Contact: Harry Orr

Phone/email: (252) 432-4196 or horr2553@yahoo.com

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Who: Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church

What: A gospel celebration with Terrance Foster and special guests The Safeway Travelers, Jordan Chapel Gospel Choir, Next Generation Praise Team, and the Warrenton Echoes.

When: Sunday August 3rd at 3:00pm

Where: Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church, 16 Big Ruin Creek Lane, Henderson, NC

Contact: Dorothy Wimbush

Phone/email: (252) 425-7366, dorothy_wim49@yahoo.com

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Who: The Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star

What: Henderson resident Telessie McGhee is being honored by the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge & Free Accepted Mansons of North Carolina & Jurisdiction, Inc.

When: A celebration of service and testimonial is scheduled for Saturday, August 9th at 6:00 PM

Where: Hilton Durham near Duke University, 3800 Hillsborough Road, Durham, NC 27705

Fee: Tickets to the event are $60. Contact the hotel to make a reservation for the event. Mention code “PGWP McGhee Testimonial” to receive a special room mate.

Contact: Hilton Durham Near Duke University

Phone/email:  1+ (919) 383-8033

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What: Rainbow Tea Event

When: August 16th, 2025 at 2:00pm

Where: Ashley Grove Baptist Church – 2425 Nutbush Road Henderson NC 27537

Fee: $10 Donation

Contact: Deanna Steed

Phone/email: 252-767-2565 or ashleygrovebaptist@gmail.com

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Who: First United Methodist Church of Henderson

What: Tag Sale

When: Every Tuesday and Thursday from 11AM-1PM. Please enter through the Church Office entrance, and a volunteer will guide you through several rooms of the Tag Sale.

Where: First United Methodist Church of Henderson, 114 Church St, Henderson, NC 27536

Why: All proceeds from the Tag Sale ministry go to support the missions of the United Women in Faith. These missions include the following: Hand-in-Hand, Soup Kitchen, Pinkston Street Elementary Weekend Packs, Area Christians Together in Service (ACTS), the Boys & Girls Club, Lifeline, Community Partners of Hope, Good Neighbor Fund, YMCA Children’s Programs, NC Conference Missions, Methodist Home for Children, and United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR).

Contact: FUMC of Henderson for more information or Tom Church if a shopping time beyond these hours is needed.

Phone/email: FUMC – (252) 438-8791. Tom Church – (252) 432-3845 or tchurch219@gmail.com

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Who: Vance County Housing Authority at Lincoln Height Apartments

What: Accepting applications for two and three bedroom apartments. Applicants will need to bring original birth certificates and original social security cards for everyone on the application. They must also bring a photo ID for everyone over 18. Applications must be completed in the office.

When: Applications are accepted on Tuesdays, 9:00 am until 3:00 pm

Where: 224 Lincoln St, Henderson, NC 27536

Contact: Lincoln Height Apartments for more information

Phone/email: (252) 438-6127

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(NO LISTINGS ON THIS PAGE ARE PAID POSTINGS. EACH ENTITY IS CLEARLY IDENTIFIED IN EACH LISTING. However, Vance County Tourism does have an ad presently on WIZS Radio about the same Independence Day Celebration at Kerr Lake.)

Home and Garden Show

On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.

  • The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is now open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8am to 1pm. Today they have tomatoes, snapbeans, beets, cabbages, yellow squash, zucchini squash, red irish potatoes, cantaloupes, watermelons, cucumbers, sweet potatoes, and peaches.
  • The 2025 Landowners and Heirs Property Workshop will be on July 24th, 2025 from 8am to 4:30pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
  • Check for flooded rows after storms have passed open ends of rows to let excess water out.
  • Check soil for moisture before watering plants.
  • Cooperative Extension has excellent publications on canning and freezing your garden harvest.
  • Do not prune back azaleas now or you will lose next year’s blooms.
  • If you have harvested your irish potatoes, plant some other vegetable in that location.
  • Do garden chores early morning or late evening.
  • Let your children and grandchildren help in the garden and teach them now, they are our future gardeners.
  • Service your lawn mower according to the owners manual.
  • Check the harvest interval before spraying any fruits or vegetables that you are planning to harvest soon.
  • Keep your garden journal up to date.
  • Check houseplants dust weekly with a soft cloth.
  • Check storage areas for mice.

The Vance County Cooperative Extension is located at 305 Young St, Henderson, NC 27536

The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is located at 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson, NC 27536

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Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Raising Goats

Michael Ellington, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

This segment provides 5 things listeners should consider if they want to raise goats. Also included are two upcoming events at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.

 

Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs.

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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Raising Chickens

Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

You can raise chickens successfully if you take the time to care for your chickens.

Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs.

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Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Supporting Father Involvement Ep.2

Jamon Glover, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

We talk further on the Supporting Father Involvement Program.

Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs.

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Home and Garden Show

On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.

  • The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is now open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8am to 1pm. Today they have tomatoes, snapbeans, beets, cabbages, yellow squash, zucchini squash, red irish potatoes, cantaloupes, watermelons, cucumbers, sweet potatoes, and peaches.
  • The Evolution of Extension Event is this Thursday, on June 26th from 12pm-4pm at the Vance County Cooperative Extension’s Office.
  • Keep hydrated with water during these hot days.
  • Check soil for moisture before watering plants.
  • When you go on vacation, have someone harvest your vegetables while you are away.
  • Check squash for squash bugs and look for egg casings.
  • Water your tomatoes at the bottom of the plant not overhead to prevent leaf diseases.
  • Do garden chores early morning or late evening.
  • If you have extra vegetables, share them with someone who can’t raise a garden.
  • Service your lawn mower according to the owners manual.
  • Continue your fruit tree spray program according to the label directions of the product that you are using.
  • Keep your garden journal up to date.
  • Check houseplants dust weekly with a soft cloth.
  • Check storage areas for mice.

The Vance County Cooperative Extension is located at 305 Young St, Henderson, NC 27536

The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is located at 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson, NC 27536

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Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Plants during a Heat Wave

Michael Ellington, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

This segment has a few key tips on how to keep your plants happy during a heat wave. Also shared are reminders for upcoming events.

Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs.

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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Soil Samples

Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

This segment talks about how to properly take good soil samples, and who to send the sample to once you collect it.

Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs.

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Home and Garden Show

Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.

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Cooperative Extension: Disaster Preparedness, Pesticide Class, Master Gardener Training

Michael Ellington, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

This segment has a few brief tips on how to be better prepared for disasters. It also reminds license holders of an upcoming pesticide class and announces an upcoming Master Gardener training course.

Links — go.ncsu.edu/commercialpesticide — https://ncdisaster.ces.ncsu.edu/preparedness/

Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs.

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