Entries by WIZS Staff

N.C. Forest Service Annual Tree Seedling Sale Kicks Off July 1

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–       information courtesy of N.C. Department of Agriculture The N.C. Forest Service will begin accepting orders Tuesday, July 1, for its annual tree seedling sale. With an average annual production of 10 million seedlings, the NCFS Nursery Program produces enough native and genetically improved tree seedlings to plant roughly 18,700 acres of land. “Our nursery […]

FLVF Executive Director Guest Speaker At July 8 Community Info Series

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The executive director of Families Living Violence Free will be the guest speaker at the upcoming Community Information Series event at Baskerville Funeral Home. Amy Langston is scheduled to speak on the topic “Giving Voice and Support to Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Victims” on Tuesday, July 8 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. This […]

ACTS Of Henderson Seeking Food Items, Volunteers

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Area Christians Together in Service – ACTS –  of Henderson always welcomes donated food items and financial donations to help them continue the work of feeding hungry people, but the food pantry and community kitchen also need people to volunteer their time to get the work done. Maybe you don’t have a lot of money […]

Maria Parham Health Launches Community Health Needs Assessment

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— Information from Donna Young, Maria Parham Health Market Coordinator, Marketing & Communications    Maria Parham Health, in collaboration with local health professionals and community stakeholders, has launched a comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment to identify public health priorities, goals and objectives in Vance County.  This initiative is part of the hospital’s ongoing commitment to improving and promoting […]

VGCC Recognizes 277 Students On Spring 2025 President’s List, Dean’s List

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UPDATE: June 30, 2025 — Information courtesy of VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel Vance-Granville Community College recognizes 277 students for academic achievements during the recently completed Spring 2025 semester – 175 students earned President’s List academic honors and another 102 earned Dean’s List academic honors. The President’s List includes students who achieved a perfect […]

Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Raising Chickens

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Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: You can raise chickens successfully if you take the time to care for your chickens. 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 Wayne […]