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State Officials Bringing Donated School Supplies To Pinkston Street Elementary Friday Morning
State Human Resources Director Barbara Gibson and State Budget Director Charles Perusse are scheduled to pay a visit to Pinkston Street Elementary in tomorrow morning to deliver school supplies that were collected by their agencies. The visitors will arrive by 10:30 a.m. and they’ll get a tour from school district leaders and Principal Canecca Mayes...
The Local Skinny! The Help Center, Helping Those In Need
The Help Center provides an array of services for people who need help, but Twanna Jones, president and founder of the nonprofit organization, said that she and her team must also provide hope along with the help. One cannot go without the other, Jones told WIZS’s Bill Harris on Thursday’s The Local Skinny! “It’s the...
TownTalk: The Story Of Drewry
. ACC basketball fans may know it as the hometown of the 1980’s Duke player David Henderson. History buffs may know it by its earlier name of Enterprise. But anyone who remembers Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! may be able to recall that it is the teeny community of Drewry that, in the 1940’s had...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 09-15-22 Noon
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Ducky Derby Takes Over Garnett Street Saturday Afternoon For Race, Family-Oriented Festival
This year’s Duck Derby to benefit Franklin/Granville/Vance Smart Start is shaping up to be another successful event and Gary Daeke, one of the fundraiser organizers, said he’s pleased to note that there will be a full-on street festival for families to enjoy. The fun begins at 11 a.m. in downtown Henderson this Saturday, Sept. 17...
Quarter Auction Oct. 7 To Benefit Families Living Violence Free
Join the fun to raise money for a good cause at the Quarter Auction to benefit Families Living Violence Free on Friday, Oct. 7. The event will be held at The Barn at Vino in Stem. FVLF Executive Director Peggy Roark said a $20 ticket includes dinner and a bidding paddle. Bring an appetite, lots...
High School Students Can Apply For Youth Leadership Council Through Sept. 30
-information from Granville County Cooperative Extension The Granville County Youth Leadership Council (GCYLC) is accepting applications through Sept. 30 to join the council. Any student in grades 9-11 who is interested in honing leadership skills and learning how to make a difference in their community is encouraged to submit an application, according to Charissa Puryear...
TownTalk: Freedom Life Church Of God’s Camp Meeting Returns
According to Pastor Jeff Prewer, the upcoming camp meeting at Freedom Life Church of God will have all the markings of a traditional revival – there will be guest speakers and lots of special musical entertainment over the four-day event. But when you add technology – from video screens to social media platforms and podcasts...
YMCA Offers Class To Learn About Prediabetes
One in three adults has prediabetes, but less than 10 percent know they have the health condition that can develop into more serious health problems. The Henderson Family YMCA is offering a free program to educate participants about ways to ward off or lessen problems associated with prediabetes. Registration deadline is Thursday, Sept. 22 and...
Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. When buying container plants make sure plants are not root bound. Ex Mums Plant tall fescue NOW. If your tall fescue lawn does NOT need overseeding, then it should be fertilized. Control cabbage loopers, cabbage worms, in cole crops with Dipel or Sevin Save...
