Entries by Laura Gabel

Granville Teen Takes State Fair Prize With Her Hereford Cow/Calf Pair

A Granville County teen is among the winners of the annual livestock competitions held during the N.C. State Fair in Raleigh. Lillian “Lillee” Bissett, 16, won reserve supreme champion in the cow/calf pair class, according to the final results released recently by the N.C. Department of Agriculture. Jamie Byers of Jonesborough, TN took supreme champion […]

Vance 4-H Agent Discusses Programs For Area Youth

The 4-H program is designed as a youth development program, but there are definitely some benefits for adults as well. One program that Vance 4-H agent Wykia Macon said is a win-win for club members and older adults alike is called Tech Changemakers, which pairs those young, savvy tech users with others who need a […]

Optimist Club: No Christmas Tree Sale This Year

The Henderson Optimist Club Christmas tree lot has been a fixture on Dabney Drive for many years. But this year, the community will have one less spot to shop for their annual holiday evergreen – the Optimists won’t be in operation. Club President Tommy Farmer sent a brief statement to WIZS News, citing “logistical ordering […]

Christmas Tree Selection and Care

    Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs. Choosing a Christmas tree can be a fun activity for the whole family to enjoy, whether perusing a lot full of cut firs and pines or whether venturing out to a […]

TownTalk: Monahan Talks Nuts, Chips And Popcorn

Snack lovers have an opportunity to grab a new brand of peanut from a couple with a long history in the industry. Carol and John Monahan have launched 1949 Nut Co. and are teaming up with their son, Josh, and his 1in6 Snacks to get their yummy treats into the hands – and tummies – […]

VGCC Online ‘Holiday Mini-Term’ Classes Run Nov. 29 to Dec. 24

Vance-Granville Community College is offering more than a dozen online classes as part of its Holiday Mini-Term. The deadline to pay for the classes is Wednesday, Nov. 23 at noon. The mini-term will be sandwiched in between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve – Nov. 29-Dec. 24, according to information from VGCC. Current students should speak with […]

Warren Cooperative Extension Has Portable Livestock Equipment To Lease

The Warren County Cooperative Extension has livestock handling equipment for lease to farmers and producers who operate in the county. According to livestock agent Matthew Place, one item that is available is a squeeze chute, built for small ruminants like sheep and goats. The chute allows for full restraint for animals for vaccinations and other […]