Entries by WIZS Staff

Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Great Southeast Pollinator Census

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Michael Ellington, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: Today I’m speaking about the Great Southeast Pollinator Census, a citizen science effort that can change the world. I’ve also shared reminders for related events. Pollinator ID Workshop go.ncsu.edu/pollinatorid Great Southeast Pollinator Census www.gsepc.org Harvesting Healthy Habits go.ncsu.edu/hhhvc Heirs Property Gathering go.ncsu.edu/vcheirsproperty Listen live at 100.1 […]

TownTalk: Business Spotlight – Vanco Crawl Space

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Will Bumgarner said the work his team at Vanco Crawlspace and Restoration does isn’t glamorous or fancy. In fact, he described it as dirty, nasty work. But it’s good, honest work, he said. And when homeowners or business owners need professionals to take care of problems under their homes or businesses, Vanco is the one […]

July 24 Workshop To Discuss Land Ownership, Preservation And Heirs’ Property

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The N.C. Cooperative Extension, in partnership with faculty and staff at N.C. State University, N.C. A&T State University, the Eva Clayton Rural Food Institute and other entities, will host a workshop about land ownership rights, heirs’ property and land preservation. The daylong workshop is free – includes lunch – and is scheduled to take place […]

Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Native Plants

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Wayne Rowland, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report: Planting native plants can improve your landscape while helping the environment. 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: Native Plants

NCDMV Offers 2-Year Extension For Driver License Renewals

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— information courtesy of the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles North Carolina drivers have two extra years to renew their driver licenses, thanks to Senate Bill 391 and efforts by the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles reduce wait times and long lines at DMV offices across the state. The new law went into effect July […]

The Local Skinny! Vance Co. Tourism Reports Record Attendance For Independence Day Celebration At Satterwhite Point

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— information courtesy of Vance County Tourism Satterwhite Point Park was THE place to be over the Independence Day holiday, and tourism and park officials said the daylong celebration on Saturday, July 5 brought out thousands of people to enjoy lakeside activities. Pam Hester with Vance County Tourism called it “an unprecedented turnout,” which featured […]