Entries by WIZS Staff

Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Pollen Isn’t Completely Bad

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On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Michael Ellington: Today’s show dispels a common myth about pollen and allergies while making the case that pollen isn’t completely bad. Event reminders are also included: Division of Air Quality Pollen Monitoring https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/air-quality/air-quality-monitoring/pollen-monitoring Community Garden Volunteer Form (April 11th) https://go.ncsu.edu/vcrfmgarden Food Farmacy – A Health and Wellness […]

SportsTalk: Duke Makes the Final Four

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SportsTalk 12:30 p.m. M-Th Torpedo Bats, Duke Heading to San Antonio for the Final Four, and High School Baseball this week? Scout Hughes and Doc Ayscue discuss it all on this edition of SportsTalk! Click Play! WIZS Radio · SportsTalk: Duke Makes the Final Four

Maria Parham Health Earns Accreditation For Chest Pain Center, Included Among America’s Best Hospitals For Quality Heart Care

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— information courtesy of Maria Parham Health Public Information Officer Donna Young Maria Parham Health has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Quality Heart Care, underscoring the hospital’s commitment to providing exceptional cardiovascular care and to improving patient outcomes. Maria Parham Health was featured in a […]

Granville County’s Summer Civic Leadership Program For High School-Aged Residents

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Granville County government is seeking local students to participate in the 2025 Summer Civic Leadership program. Selected students will have the opportunity to learn more about careers in public service by working in various county departments. Students who successfully complete this program will gain valuable insight into how their local government operates while exploring possible career paths. Summer […]

TownTalk: Purple Heart Signs Reign In Henderson

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The Purple Heart is a combat medal for members of the military who have been wounded in battle. Sometimes, the person gets the award while he or she is living; but the award can be given at any time to veterans who qualify and also can be awarded posthumously. At a recent ceremony in Henderson, […]

The Local Skinny! Warren Correctional Institution Recommended For ACA Accreditation

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The Warren Correctional Institution has been recommended for accreditation following a recent audit by American Correctional Association auditors. Warren Correctional is the 49th N.C. Department of Adult Correction facility that has either been recommended for accreditation or been awarded ACA accreditation. It is the goal of the NCDAC to have 100 percent of its facilities […]

TownTalk: Utility Payment Scam Calls

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  There’s another scam circulating in the area, according to the Henderson Police Department. This time, police officials say, they’ve received reports that someone is calling claiming to be from a utility company. The caller says the utility service is being cut off and then provides another number to call to provide payment information – […]

Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Edibles Grown in Containers

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On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Wayne Rowland: You can grow edibles in containers in limited space. 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 Rowland: Edibles Grown in Containers