Entries by WIZS Staff

Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Supporting Father Involvement Program

On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Jamon Glover: We learn about the Supporting Father Involvement Program at Cooperative Extension Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs. Click Play! WIZS Radio · Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Supporting Father […]

Upcoming Improvements for Franklin County Roads

The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a $2.3 million contract to Sunrock Industries LLC to improve more than 16 miles of roadway in Franklin County. The project will include milling, resurfacing and shoulder reconstruction. The roads to be improved are: Brantleytown Road/Old Halifax Road from the Franklin-Wake County line to N.C. 39 Halifax Road […]

Home and Garden Show

On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. The Vance-Warren Beekeepers Association will have their May meeting on May 12th, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. Cooperative Extension has publications on most vegetables and fruits that can be grown in  the central piedmont of  North Carolina call […]

Celebrate Local Artists May 8 At Oxford City Hall Art Exhibition Opening

Check out a variety of works by local artists during a celebration of arts Thursday evening at the Oxford Art Exhibition Opening Night from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Presented by the City of Oxford and Granville Arts, the event features an Art Talk, gallery tour and live performances, according to information from Oxford’s city […]

15th Annual Kiwanis Golf Tournament May 22 At Kerr Lake Country Club

The Kiwanis Club of Henderson, in partnership with local community sponsors, is hosting its 15th Annual Kiwanis Golf Tournament on Thursday, May 22, at Kerr Lake Country Club. Register now to take part in this fundraiser to serve and support the children of Vance County. The tournament will follow a Captain’s Choice (Superball) format, with […]

Duke Energy Accepting Applications For $25K Grant

— information courtesy of Duke Energy Duke Energy Foundation is accepting grant applications from eligible organizations for a $25,000 grant. Successful applications will describe the local environmental impact program and how the organization will use the funds. Applications are being accepted until Monday, June 30, at 5 p.m. Examples of potential proposals include: Projects strengthening […]

The Local Skinny! May leading into Summer at Perry Memorial Library

May is a time when the Perry Memorial Library staff kind of catches its breath – it’s a lull of sorts sandwiched between a jam-packed April and the big push of programs and activities that happen over the summer. Youth Services Librarian Melody Peters is busy, busy, busy behind the scenes to put the finishing […]