Entries by WIZS Staff

The Local Skinny! Vance County Reads with Perry Memorial Library

Have you seen those baskets with books when you pop in the local coffee shop or the farmers market? Those books are for you! It’s part of a new program called ‘Vance County Reads’ sponsored by Perry Memorial Library. There are 10 locations throughout the county where copies of three different books can be found, […]

NCDOT Awards $2.9 M Contract For Roadwork In Vance, Granville, Warren Counties

— information from the N.C. Department of Transportation The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a $2.9 million contract to Sunrock Industries LLC to improve more than 16 miles of roads in Granville, Vance and Warren counties. The roads to be upgraded include: US 1 / 158 / Norlina Road from just north of Satterwhite […]

“Very Conservative” KTCOG Budget Reflects Federal Funding Uncertainty

It’s budget season, a time when cities and counties look at that tricky balance between revenues – money coming in – and expenditures – paying for services that residents need. The Kerr-Tar Council of Government budget, however, relies mostly on federal money to fund its programs. And KTCOG Executive Director Diane Cox said recent uncertainty […]

Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Too Much Rain

On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Michael Ellington: We explain how too much rain may cause problems in plants even after the water is gone. Also included are reminders for the farmers market’s new Wednesday hours and an upcoming continuing education credits for commercial pesticide applicators. Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 […]

Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Blossom-End Rot

On the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report from Wayne Rowland: Blossom-end rot can be prevented by the correct amount of calcium in the soil and correct watering of tomatoes. 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 […]

Wise Independence Day Parade & Festival Friday, July 4

Organizers of the Wise Independence Day Parade & Festival are preparing for a day full of fun for the whole family and this year, the event will be held on Friday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Danielle Edgerton and Gary Paynter are two of the organizers, which includes a parade, live music […]