Entries by WIZS Staff

TownTalk: Angie Ellington – Autumn at Apple Hill Movie

Angie Ellington said she’s been a fan of Hallmark movies for quite some time, and chances are she’ll be tuning in on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 8 p.m. when “Autumn at Apple Hill” premieres. No need for spoiler alerts for Ellington, however – she already knows the story. In fact, she wrote the book. Ellington […]

Home And Garden Show

On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. Vance County Regional Farmers Market is still open on Saturdays 8am-1pm Soil samples are still free Now is a good time to harvest the herbs that you are growing It’s also a good time to renovate your tall fescue lawn You need to fertilize […]

Rebuild Communities NC, AARP Team Up To Offer Technology Classes For Senior Adults

Information courtesy of Edythe Thompson, Rebuild Communities NC Rebuild Communities NC has partnered with Senior Planet from AARP to help people over 50 learn new online skills. When you sign up for the Digital Skills Ready@50+ program, you’ll gain the essential skills you need to navigate an increasingly digital world. Whether you’re hoping to stay connected with family and friends, interested in […]

TownTalk: The Dangers of Illicit Fentanyl

It can’t be overstated: The only safe drug you can take is one that is prescribed for you and comes from a pharmacy, said Cathy Hazlett, substance use prevention & treatment program manager with Granville-Vance Public Health. Hazlett will be the featured speaker at tonight’s community information series at Baskerville Funeral Home. The talk begins […]

Local Government Commission Considers 2 Local Projects At Sept. 10 Meeting

Vance County and the city of Henderson are on Tuesday’s agenda for assistance financing two water-related projects totalling close to $2 million. The Local Government Commission is set to review more than $335 million in financing requests at its Sept. 10 meeting, according to a press release. Vance County is asking for $1.6 million in […]