SportsTalk: Charlotte Hornets All-Time Draft Picks

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SportsTalk 12:30 p.m. M-Th

On this edition on SportsTalk, Scout Hughes and Steve Lewis discuss the Charlotte Hornets placement in the upcoming NBA Draft in addition to the draft picks that the Hornets have made since 2004, when the NBA came back to Charlotte in the form of the Bobcats. The guys also recap the Carolina Hurricanes win over the Washington Capitals in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Thanks to Matthew for calling into the show!

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Warren County Looking For New Provider For Utilities Bills

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Warren County officials announced that the company that prepares, prints and mails invoices for the county’s utilities customers has stopped providing that service.

Effective immediately, the company – PMSI – has “ceased operations and will not complete any future orders for distribution of monthly invoices for Warren County,” according to information from the office of Warren County Manager Crystal Smith. “We are diligently negotiating with another printing partner to print statements. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. For account balances, please contact the Public Utilities office at 252.257.3645.

Warren County Public Utilities strives to serve our community in the most efficient way with the utmost customer service. We are here to answer any questions or concerns that you may have.

Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Impact of Kudzu

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On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Michael Ellington:

We speak about the history and impact of Kudzu. We also discuss our efforts to educate residents on how to control it by hosting research trials at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market community garden.

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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‘Stomp The Stigma 5K Run/Walk May 31 At Maria Parham Franklin

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Step out and step up to support National Mental Health Awareness Month at Maria Parham Franklin’s “Stomp the Stigma” 5K run and walk on Saturday, May 31 in Louisburg.

Check-in begins at 8 a.m. at the Maria Parham Franklin campus, 100 Hospital Dr. in Louisburg. There are three events for participants:  the 5K run/walk begins at 9 a.m.; the 1-mile family fun run/walk begins at 9:30 a.m. and the Kids’ Dash is at 10 a.m.

Maria Parham Franklin and the MPF Behavioral Health team are hosting the run/walk to raise awareness around mental health, reduce stigma and foster support for the needs of the local community.

Emilee Johnson, Maria Parham’s vice president of Operations, said this inaugural event is a great way to combine a fun activity with raising awareness to reduce the stigma that often surrounds mental health issues.

“Exercise helps a great deal with mental well-being,” Johnson said, so blending education and awareness with an event that provides physical activity just makes sense.

Vendors who provide education and treatment services will be on hand to share information about different types of mental illness and available resources for individuals.

The proceeds for the run/walk will be used to provide help to those in the four-county area, said Ashley Jarema, MPF coordinator for Marketing & Communications.

All dollars raised will go to First In Families, a local nonprofit that offers services and more to clients in Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren counties. Whether the money is used for actual care or to help individuals get access to the care they need, the funds are meant to stay in the local area.

 

“We want to normalize seeking help when needed,” Jarema said, adding that oftentimes, people struggle silently. “We want to make everyone aware that it’s OK to seek help.”

If you want to make sure you get a t-shirt and a swag bag, you should register no later than Friday, May 16. It’s fine to register later – or even the morning of, too.

Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Louisburg/StompTheStigmaK 

 

The top three male finishers and the top three female finishers will receive prizes, and the first 100 finishers will get medals.

There are surely folks who will want to get to the finish line first, but Jarema said “You don’t have to be a runner, you don’t even have to be a walker” to come out and help. There’s a spot to sign up to be a volunteer on the registration page.

 

Johnson said the message to the community is simple: “You are not alone. We are here with you. We all fight the battle together.”

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SportsTalk: Baseball Galore and NHL Playoffs

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SportsTalk 12:30 p.m. M-Th

On this edition of SportsTalk, Scout Hughes and Doc Ayscue give an update on the teams still playing in High School Baseball around the area, as well as a look at Minor League Baseball in the state of North Carolina. The guys also talk about Game 4 for the Carolina Hurricanes as they look to take a 3-1 against the Washington Capitals. Also, the NBA Draft Lottery is tonight. Can the Charlotte Hornets get Cooper Flagg?

High School Baseball Playoffs:

  • Kerr-Vance 5 Halifax Academy 0
  • Crossroads Christian 2 Cape Fear Christian 1
  • West Columbus 10 Vance Charter 2
  • Falls Lake 5 Bear Grass Charter 3
  • Bunn 9 Clinton 2
  • Roxboro Community 14 Warren County 5
  • Pamlico County 11 Roxboro Community

High School Baseball Playoff Games Coming Up:

  • Kerr-Vance vs. Ridgecroft, 5/13 at 6pm @ Kerr-Vance
  • Crossroads Christian vs. Lawrence Academy, 5/13 at 5pm @ Lawrence Academy
  • Falls Lake vs. Chatham Charter, 5/13 at 6pm @ Chatham Charter
  • Bunn vs. North Johnston, 5/13 @ Bunn. Time TBA

Virginia High School Baseball

  • Mecklenburg County (VA) vs. Lunenburg Central, 5/12 at 5pm @ Lunenburg Central

Friday MiLB Scores:

  • Gwinnett 3 Durham Bulls 2
  • Memphis 13 Charlotte Knights 10
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    • Asheville 6 Brooklyn 5
    • Brooklyn 8 Asheville 5
  • Bowling Green 5 Winston-Salem 4
  • Greensboro 3 Hub City 1
  • Double Header
    • Carolina Mudcats 5 Kannapolis 4
    • Kannapolis 5 Carolina Mudcats 4
  • Hickory 7 Augusta 4
  • Salem 7 Fayetteville 2

Saturday MiLB Scores:

  • Durham Bulls 4 Gwinnett 3
  • Double Header
    • Memphis 8 Charlotte Knights 4
    • Charlotte Knights 3 Memphis 2
  • Greensboro 9 Hub City 5
  • Brooklyn 6 Asheville 1
  • Bowling Green 7 Winston-Salem 0
  • Augusta 9 Hickory 4
  • Carolina Mudcats 16 Kannapolis 2
  • Fayetteville 9 Salem 2

Sunday MiLB Scores:

  • Gwinnett 4 Durham Bulls 1
  • Charlotte Knights 6 Memphis 5
  • Asheville 12 Brooklyn 6
  • Winston-Salem 5 Bowling Green 3
  • Greensboro 4 Hub City 1
  • Kannapolis 4 Carolina Mudcats 0
  • Fayetteville 4 Salem 3
  • Hickory vs. Augusta – Cancelled for rain

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Troxler Encourages Horse Owners To Vaccinate Equines Against Mosquito-Borne Disease

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–information courtesy of N.C. Dept. of Agriculture

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler is encouraging equine owners to have their animals vaccinated against Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis and West Nile Virus. 

 

“Mosquito-breeding season in North Carolina lasts from spring until the first frost and horses are at risk if not properly vaccinated,” Troxler said. “EEE is fatal 90 percent of the time in horses and WNV has a fatality rate of 30 percent. However, both diseases are preventable by vaccination.” 

 

So far this year we have had no cases of EEE or WNV, but last year there were five cases of EEE and two cases of West Nile Virus, Troxler added. 

 

State Veterinarian Dr. Mike Martin recommends that equine owners talk to their veterinarians about an effective vaccination protocol to protect horses from mosquito-borne diseases. The combination vaccination initially requires multiple injections for horses, mules and donkeys that have no prior vaccination history. 

 

Mosquitoes can breed in any puddle that lasts for more than four days, so removing any source of standing water can reduce the chance of exposing animals to WNV or EEE. Keeping horses in stalls at night, using insect screens and fans, and turning off lights after dusk can also help reduce exposure to mosquitoes. Insect repellants can be effective if used according to the manufacturer’s instructions. 

 

Symptoms of EEE include impaired vision, aimless wandering, head pressing, circling, inability to swallow, irregular staggering gait, paralysis, convulsions and death. Once a horse has been bitten by an infected mosquito, it may take three to 10 days for symptoms to appear. 

Symptoms of WNV include fever, weakness or paralysis of hind limbs, impaired vision, head pressing, seizures and aimless wandering.  

People, horses and birds can become infected from a bite by a mosquito carrying these diseases, but there is no evidence that horses can transmit these viruses to other horses, birds or people through direct contact. 

 

Equine care also includes keeping up to date on equine infectious anemia (EIA) testing, commonly referred to as the Coggins test. “It’s also a great time to make sure your animal is current on its rabies vaccination,” Troxler said. “We have had a positive case of rabies in livestock already this year. All livestock are naturally curious animals, which puts them at risk for a bite if a rabid animal gets through their fence line.” 

Sheriff Curtis Brame: Two Injured In Friday Shooting

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On Friday, May 9, Vance County deputies responded to the Variety Wholesalers warehouse, located at 1000 Facet Rd. in Henderson, after receiving a report of shots fired in the parking lot.

While deputies were at the scene for further investigation, it was determined that two subjects had walked into Maria Parham Health with gunshot wounds from the incident. Both subjects were transported to Duke Hospital for further treatment for their injuries.

Brame told WIZS Friday afternoon, “I understand it started somewhere else and ended up there,” on the parking lot.

A spokesperson for Variety Wholesalers told WIZS News Friday afternoon that they were aware of the incident and were cooperating with law enforcement officers to determine what happened.

“We are aware of an incident that occurred on Friday afternoon on our Henderson Distribution Center campus where two people
were allegedly shot. We understand that the incident involved a Variety Wholesalers employee and non-Variety Wholesalers employee. We are currently gathering facts and cooperating with authorities to find out more information. We will provide more information as the investigation continues and as we are able to communicate further.”

Neither the identities of the individuals involved in the incident nor their condition has been released.

This matter is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with any information is asked to please contact the Vance County Sheriff’s Office at 252.738.2200.

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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Organic Garden

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On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Wayne Rowland:

Organic gardens can be accomplished by using only organic soil principles.

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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