Entries by WIZS Staff

Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Impact of Kudzu

On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Michael Ellington: We speak about the history and impact of Kudzu. We also discuss our efforts to educate residents on how to control it by hosting research trials at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market community garden. Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or […]

‘Stomp The Stigma 5K Run/Walk May 31 At Maria Parham Franklin

Step out and step up to support National Mental Health Awareness Month at Maria Parham Franklin’s “Stomp the Stigma” 5K run and walk on Saturday, May 31 in Louisburg. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. at the Maria Parham Franklin campus, 100 Hospital Dr. in Louisburg. There are three events for participants:  the 5K run/walk begins […]

Troxler Encourages Horse Owners To Vaccinate Equines Against Mosquito-Borne Disease

  –information courtesy of N.C. Dept. of Agriculture Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler is encouraging equine owners to have their animals vaccinated against Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis and West Nile Virus.    “Mosquito-breeding season in North Carolina lasts from spring until the first frost and horses are at risk if not properly vaccinated,” Troxler said. “EEE is […]

Sheriff Curtis Brame: Two Injured In Friday Shooting

On Friday, May 9, Vance County deputies responded to the Variety Wholesalers warehouse, located at 1000 Facet Rd. in Henderson, after receiving a report of shots fired in the parking lot. While deputies were at the scene for further investigation, it was determined that two subjects had walked into Maria Parham Health with gunshot wounds […]

Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Organic Garden

On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Wayne Rowland: Organic gardens can be accomplished by using only organic soil principles. 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: Organic Garden

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 […]