Entries by WIZS Staff

Home and Garden Show

On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. The Vance Warren Beekeepers Association meeting will be on Monday April 14, 2025 at 7pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. Soil samples are now free as of April 1st. Start spraying fruit trees as soon as blossoms fall. Refrain from tilling garden […]

The Local Skinny! April Excitement at Perry Memorial Library

The staff at Perry Memorial Library has planned some extra activities for young people for the week leading up to Easter, when many traditional public school students will have Spring Break. Youth Services Director Melody Peters said the library is a gathering place for the whole community, and Spring Break is the perfect time for […]

TownTalk: Pathways 2 Peace

According to the 2020 Census, the population of Vance County is 42,578. According to state government statistics, there are 720 nonprofit organizations located in the county. Simple math will tell you that’s one nonprofit for roughly every 59 residents. Matthew Todd and Charles J. Turrentine Jr. had absolutely no idea that they’d be part of […]

Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Pollen Isn’t Completely Bad

On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Michael Ellington: Today’s show dispels a common myth about pollen and allergies while making the case that pollen isn’t completely bad. Event reminders are also included: Division of Air Quality Pollen Monitoring https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/air-quality/air-quality-monitoring/pollen-monitoring Community Garden Volunteer Form (April 11th) https://go.ncsu.edu/vcrfmgarden Food Farmacy – A Health and Wellness […]

SportsTalk: Duke Makes the Final Four

SportsTalk 12:30 p.m. M-Th Torpedo Bats, Duke Heading to San Antonio for the Final Four, and High School Baseball this week? Scout Hughes and Doc Ayscue discuss it all on this edition of SportsTalk! Click Play! WIZS Radio · SportsTalk: Duke Makes the Final Four

Maria Parham Health Earns Accreditation For Chest Pain Center, Included Among America’s Best Hospitals For Quality Heart Care

— information courtesy of Maria Parham Health Public Information Officer Donna Young Maria Parham Health has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Quality Heart Care, underscoring the hospital’s commitment to providing exceptional cardiovascular care and to improving patient outcomes. Maria Parham Health was featured in a […]

Granville County’s Summer Civic Leadership Program For High School-Aged Residents

Granville County government is seeking local students to participate in the 2025 Summer Civic Leadership program. Selected students will have the opportunity to learn more about careers in public service by working in various county departments. Students who successfully complete this program will gain valuable insight into how their local government operates while exploring possible career paths. Summer […]

TownTalk: Purple Heart Signs Reign In Henderson

The Purple Heart is a combat medal for members of the military who have been wounded in battle. Sometimes, the person gets the award while he or she is living; but the award can be given at any time to veterans who qualify and also can be awarded posthumously. At a recent ceremony in Henderson, […]