Entries by WIZS Staff

WIZS Pop The Hood: Batteries

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— for our sponsor, Advance Auto Parts Unless you’re really into vehicles and how they work, you may think all car batteries are alike. By asking just a few simple questions about your particular driving habits, the knowledgeable team of employees at Henderson’s two Advance Auto Parts locations can help you choose the right battery […]

NC MedAssist Has $55,000 Goal To Provide Inhalers To Patients

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Inhale. Exhale. Repeat. The average person takes between 12 and 20 breaths each minute, which adds up to about 22,000 each day. This simple, but essential, action goes unnoticed by so many, until there’s a problem. Like asthma. Asthma is a condition that makes that simple, but essential, action more difficult for 670,000 North Carolinians. […]

VGCC Foundation Scholarship Priority Deadline May 31

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-information courtesy of VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel Scholarships offered through the Vance-Granville Community College Foundation for the 2023 Fall Academic Year are open for applicants. The priority deadline for full scholarship consideration for Fall 2023 is May 31, according to VGCC officials. “We know our students are often already working, raising families, and […]

The Local Skinny! Shriner’s Fish Fry Is Scheduled For May 17th

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The Tri-County Shriner’s Fish Fry is on again for its traditional third Wednesday in May and area Shriners are gearing up for another long, but productive day, with delicious results for its patrons. Plates are $10 each – take-out only – and sales will begin at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17, said chairman Vernon […]

3 Warren Leaders Complete Rural Center’s “Homegrown” Program

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Three Warren County leaders – Demetrius Hunter, Crystal Smith, and Rose Ponton – all recently graduated from the N.C. Rural Center’s Homegrown Leaders program. This three-day regional leadership and economic development program develops and supports highly motivated local leaders committed to regional collaboration. “This experience has really underscored the importance of authentic storytelling and engaged […]

Warren Library Has Inflatable Planetarium On Site For Kids Of All Ages To Enjoy

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-Information courtesy of Warren County Warren County Memorial Library is hosting the StarLab mobile planetarium during the months of May and June. StarLab is an inflatable, portable planetarium that uses a projector to display images on the inside of the dome. It is used as an interactive tool geared towards astronomy and produces a real-life […]

Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Tomato Planting

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Chances are, most of us have planted tomato plants in our lives – either in neat rows in a beautifully tilled garden or in a container placed in the sunniest part of the yard. There’s the “if you plant it, it will live” philosophy and then there are those more serious gardeners who time their […]