Entries by WIZS Staff

Young Farmers & Ranchers Group Gathers Next Generation In Agriculture

The Tri-County Young Farmers & Ranchers group will convene later this week at a local farm that produces organic, environmentally sustainable pork, beef and milk and will learn straight from its owners how MY Meat Farm was created. If you’re a farmer or rancher between 18 and 35, you’re invited to join this group, which […]

TownTalk: National Police Week

As part of last week’s observance of National Police Week, U.S. Attorney Michael Easley joined U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and others across the country as they paid tribute to all members of law enforcement for their service within the ranks of federal, state, local and Tribal law enforcement. “As our country recognizes National Police Week, the Justice Department […]

The Local Skinny! Upcoming Events At Perry Memorial Library

Parents, if you’re wondering just how you’re going to keep the kids busy when they get out of school, just tap in to some of the events and programs that are shaping up at Perry Memorial Library. Tuesdays and Thursdays are the days that have the main programs for young people this summer, said Melody […]

County Tax Reval Info Session Draws A Crowd

The room wasn’t packed, but there were plenty of residents at the Monday information session to learn more about the Vance County tax revaluation and appraisal. The information was a review – nothing new – but Vance County Manager C. Renee Perry said revaluation can be a complex topic, so another presentation of the overall […]

TownTalk: Blessed Trinity Holds Week-Long Revival

Blessed Trinity Ministries, under the leadership of the Rev. Dr. Almice Floyd Gill, is hosting a five-day Community Outdoor Revival at Back to Eden, located at 475 Satterwhite Point Rd. The revival kicks off at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 27 and continues nightly through Friday, May 31. Gill calls it an “old-fashioned” revival that […]

Oxford Plans Memorial Day Service Monday May 27 At 11 AM

The City of Oxford invites the community to a Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony Monday, May 27, at the Granville Veterans Memorial Wall, located in front of City Hall. The ceremony begins at 11 a.m., according to information from Oxford Communications Specialist Sabrina Richards. Rene Adams, representing the group Gold Star Mothers is, the featured speaker. […]

Weekly Farmers Market Bounty: Berries, Greens, Potatoes And More!

The Vance County Regional Farmers Market Manager Pat Ayscue invites you to come out to the market Saturday – it’s all abuzz – with local honey and so much more! Strawberries are freshly picked, and you can almost taste the sweetness with your eyes. New potatoes are just-dug from local gardens, just waiting for customers […]