The Local Skinny! Vance County Schools Preps For Opening

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(This script features a correction from its first version specically about the open house event. The Viper Nation Fall Open House will be held for all high school students on August 3rd at 5 p.m.)

That day that everyone knew was coming, but hoped it wouldn’t be here quite so fast, is suddenly knocking on the proverbial door – Open House and orientations for Vance County High School.

The orientation for students who will be in 12th grade is scheduled for Monday, July 31, beginning at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the orientation session will begin at 6 p.m.

Students in the 10th and 11th grades will have orientations on Tuesday, Aug. 1. Tenth graders will assemble at 5 p.m. and 11th graders will gather for a 6 p.m. orientation.

Last, but not least, 9th graders will attend their orientation on Thursday, Aug. 3 at 4 p.m.

The Viper Nation Fall Open House will be held for all high school students on August 3rd at 5 p.m.

Vance County High School Principal Dr. Nealie Whitt III said the upcoming orientations will provide families and students valuable information about the 2023-24 school year.

“In an effort to ensure families and students have the necessary information for the upcoming year, we are hosting individual grade-level orientations and Open House,” Whitt stated. “During orientation, families will have the opportunity to meet our administrators and office staff, update contact/pick up information, and sign up to volunteer and join our booster club.”

Visit https://www.vcs.k12.nc.us/ to learn more about VCS.

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Estate Sale in Henderson Fri-Sun, July 14-16

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SPONSORED: A three-day estate sale takes place this week at the home of Bill Mast, who died in May 2022.

Mast founded Mast Drug Company in Henderson in 1962 and developed it into a successful chain of retail drug stores.

He was born in the mountains of North Carolina, but found his way to Henderson not too long after graduating from UNC’s Pharmacy School in 1957.

An auction company is handling the sale, which begins on Friday and continues through Sunday at 550 Deepwood Dr.

In addition to artwork and china, there are many collectibles as well as office equipment, home décor and more.

The sale is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, July 14, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 15 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 16, according to information from Howie and Huggins Estate and Moving Sales (Pinehurst, NC), the auction company handling the sale.

Visit https://www.howieandhuggins.com to see photos.

— written by Laura Gabel; John Rose contributed to this story

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“Pop The Hood” Change Your Oil, Keep Your Engine Hummin’

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— For our sponsor, Advance Auto Parts, as part of a paid radio sponsorship on WIZS.

Today’s cars and trucks let their owners know when it’s time to change the oil, but drivers who are used to keeping up with it themselves may still have the “every 3,000 miles” ingrained into their thoughts.

However you keep up with it, changing the oil is probably the single most important thing you can do to prolong the life of your vehicle’s engine.

And for those do-it-yourselfers, the knowledgeable staff at Advance Auto Parts can help steer you to the proper oil and oil filter for your vehicle.

Most motorists know that oil changes have to happen at least periodically, even if they don’t know precisely when or how often.

The folks at Advance Auto can help you with questions about brands, types, weights of oil.

If you decide to change the oil yourself, always remember Safety First!

Following are a few reminders when changing the oil in your car or truck:

  • Park on a level surface and put chocks behind the tires.
  • It doesn’t hurt to put a jack stand under the car – even if it isn’t jacked up – for extra protection.
  • Gather tools and materials – gloves, eye protection, funnel, drain pan.
  • Don’t over-tighten the oil plug or filter.
  • Let the oil drain for about 15 minutes.
  • Make sure the old oil filter gasket doesn’t stay stuck to the engine!

Advance Auto Parts stores have oil disposal receptacles. Please dispose of used oil and filters properly.

The information contained in this post is not advice from Advance Auto Parts or WIZS.  Safety First!  Always seek proper help.  This is presented for its informational value and is part of a paid advertising sponsorship.

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Home And Garden Show

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On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.

  • Provide extra support for heavy fruited tomato plants
  • Skip the Japanese Beetle traps.
  • Check daily for insects and disease in the garden
  • It’s OK to plant trees and shrubs through the summer, but be prepared to monitor soil moisture closely.
  • Check that rain gauge after rains and record the date and amount in garden journal.
  • Avoid putting disease infested plants or weeds that have flowered into the compost pile.
  • Yellow jackets can be a problem now. Locate the nest from a safe distance and use wasp hornet spray after dark.
  • Freeze that locally grown fruit to enjoy later this year. Melons and berries are easy to freeze.

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Perry Memorial Library

The Local Skinny! Children’s Events At Perry Memorial Library

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Perry Memorial Library’s summer programs continue this week with a variety of fun and games, according to Children’s Service Director Melody Peters.

Bring the kids and enjoy a movie Tuesday at 2:30 p.m., then stay for a game of BINGO, Peters said during a conversation recorded with WIZS co-host Bill Harris that was played on-air Monday during The Local Skinny!

The movie, Big Hero 6, is a 2014 animated movie that includes robots, good guys and bad guys.

Stay for BINGO at 4:30 p.m. and kids might just learn a little math, Peters said, because this BINGO is all about money.

In these days of debit cards and online payments, Peters said children often miss out on learning about money, specifically coins.

This program is for children in grades K-12, and there will be more difficult BINGO cards for the older players, she said.

Then, on Thursday, the weekly storytime will have a summertime theme.

The Lego club continues to meet on Thursday afternoons as well. The fun begins at 4 p.m.

Visit https://www.perrylibrary.org/ to learn more.

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Home And Garden Show

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On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.

  • Keep your garden journal updated daily
  • Tomatoes and peppers may drop blossoms during hot weather, but fruit set should resume after temps fall again.
  • Pull out suckers on your tomatoes
  • Tall fescue can go dormant during summer months, needing little water.
  • Provide irrigation for your garden vegetables needs at least 1 inch of water per week.
  • Many vegetable crops can be planted in July to extend your harvest into late summer and fall.
  • Always read the label each time you use a pesticide
  • Check label for temperature guidance when using herbicides.
  • Start making plans for a fall garden. Ex seed, design of the fall garden
  • If planning a tall fescue lawn renovation, time to get busy.
  • When you hear thunder it is time to leave the garden.

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The Local Skinny! Pop The Hood: Tuneups

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For our sponsor, Advance Auto Parts, as part of a paid radio sponsorship on WIZS.

Vehicles don’t usually break down in convenient locations, like the driveway. Vehicle owners can help to make sure their cars and trucks stay in good working order with regular tuneups, whether performed at home or by your favorite mechanic.

Advance Auto Parts maintains a wide inventory of replacement parts, from spark plugs to air filters and the cabin air filters, to keep drivers driving and cars moving.

Michael Puckett, manager of the Advance Auto on Raleigh, said it could be time for a tuneup if the engine is “missing” on one cylinder, or if the ride is a little rough.

Today’s spark plugs can last longer, but they also are more expensive, Puckett said on Thursday’s Pop the Hood segment.

The staff at Advance Auto can help customers choose the correct plug for their vehicle. “We can verify by putting in the VIN,” he said, or even use the vehicle’s license plate to verify the make and model. Different vehicle manufacturers use different brands of spark plug, so it’s important to install the proper plug.

Proper maintenance can prolong the life of a spark plug, and Puckett said he’s seen plugs last for 150,000 to 200,000 miles. Most manufacturers recommend changing the plugs at 100,000 miles, but he said to refer to your vehicle manual for your car’s specs.

And those cabin air filters that seem to magically disappear under and behind the dashboard, help keep debris and more out of the vehicle’s cabin. A clogged cabin air filter can reduce the efficiency of the air conditioning; with the upcoming summertime heat, that wouldn’t be good.

“If you keep your vehicle up,” Puckett said, “a lot of times, you’ll be running clear and free.”

Check out all the products and services that Advance Auto Parts offers, in-store and online.

Now, through Aug. 16, spend $50 with Speed Perks and get 20 cents off a gallon of gas at participating Shell stations.Visit https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/ to learn more.

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Home and Garden Show

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On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.

  • Remember harvest intervals before spraying your vegetables Read Label it will have the harvest interval
  • Follow research based practices for canning and freezing.
  • Harvest early in the morning vegetables will taste fresher.
  • Continue shaping up shrubbery as needed to keep them looking tidy.
  • Take lower leaves off tomato plants below the first fruit set.
  • Remove water sprouts and other errant growth from fruit trees.
  • Summer is here keep hydrated while doing garden chores.
  • Dispose of excess spray solution and empty pesticide containers properly.
  • If you are going to be away from your garden for several days, have a friend harvest vegetables for you.
  • Check shade trees for broken branches after summer storms. They could fall days or weeks later and cause damage or injury.

Fireworks Display At Kerr Lake July 1

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Vance County Tourism invites the community to come view the annual fireworks display at Kerr Lake Saturday evening.

That being said, Norman Dickerson, program coordinator for the county tourism agency reminds motorists that traffic patterns will be altered for just more than an hour to reduce traffic congestion in the area as folks depart the area.

Dickerson was a guest on The Local Skinny! to provide details about the annual event, which has been an annual event since the 1990’s. Back then, he said, it was more for a tourism draw, to give campers and boaters a little entertainment for the July 4 holiday. Since then, locals from near and far have driven in to witness the display. There is a $7 per vehicle state park gate fee to enter Satterwhite Point Park, Dickerson said.

The event, however, remains free. There will be food vendors on hand and a DJ will begin playing music at 4 p.m.

The professionals that create the pyrotechnic display are very competent, Dickerson said.

“They are highly qualified – they’re an excellent group of people and they’ve never let us down,” he added.

Traffic will be detoured between 9:15 p.m. and about 10:30 p.m. from Satterwhite Road onto Anderson Creed Road, Norman said.

“The detour will help reduce congestion and allow for timely clearing of vehicular traffic occurring immediately after the conclusion of the annual Independence Day Celebration and fireworks display at Satterwhite Point Park,” Dickerson stated.

The closure/detour is being coordinated by the Vance County Sheriff’s Office and the N.C. State Highway Patrol.

During the detour period, traffic traveling north/northwest on Satterwhite Point Rd (SR 1319) will be halted at the intersection of Anderson Creek Road (SR 1374). Traffic leaving the park headed south back toward Henderson will be detoured east onto Anderson Creek Rd (SR 1374) and then south onto Flemingtown Road(SR 1371) to its intersection with I-85.

 

Cokesbury Fire Department

The Local Skinny! Fireworks At Cokesbury On Saturday

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If you’re looking for some fireworks fun this weekend but don’t want to go all the way to Kerr Lake, you may want to head over to the Cokesbury Volunteer Fire Department before dusk on Saturday, July 1.

Chief Adam Pegram said gates will open about 6 p.m. for the annual fireworks display. Folks can park across the street and then head over to where the action is – there will be music and food vendors will hamburgers and hotdogs, popcorn and sno-balls to enjoy.

“We’ll start shooting when the sun goes down,” Pegram said.

The Cokesbury event is the same evening as the county tourism fireworks display at Satterwhite Point, but Pegram said it’s not about competition – it’s about giving back to the community that supports the fire department.

“We’ve been working together for several years,” Pegram said. The goal is “having family fun at both locations and enjoying the holiday.”

Please keep in mind, however, that no matter where you enjoy the holiday, to be safe and considerate, Pegram reminds.

“Just be patient when we’re trying to exit and empty the parking lot,” he said.

“Come and enjoy yourself and have a good time,” Pegram said, but please remember to pick up your trash before you leave.

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