-Information courtesy Bee Jubilee Coordinator Christi Henthron
The Granville County Beekeepers Association (GCBA), will hold their 3rd Annual Bee Jubilee this Saturday, June 23, 2018, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Granville County Expo Center, 4605 US-15 in Oxford.
The Bee Jubilee is held in conjunction with National Pollinator Week, June 18-24, and is a day-long event filled with bee and pollinator-related speakers and demonstrations, local arts and handmade crafts, non-profits, children’s activities, a silent auction, honey, North Carolina-grown produce and more.
Kids activities will be available and over 65 vendors will offer information or selling homegrown, handmade, bee or agriculture items. A silent auction and a drawing for the winner of the Year of Honey Raffle will be held.
Schedule of Events:
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Vendors & Kids Area Open – Expo Center & Arena
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Year of Honey Raffle Tickets for Sale at $1 each or 6 for $5 – Expo Lobby
9 a.m. – Silent Auction Begins – Granville County Beekeepers Association – Expo Lobby
9 to 11 a.m. – Breakfast is Served – Gavin’s Grub Hub Food Truck – Front of Expo
10 a.m. – Herbalist & Beekeeper Maria Hristova-Kazmierski – “Pollinator, Garden Design & Plant Selection: Propolis 101”- Expo Auditorium
10:30 a.m. – Honey Extraction Demonstration – Granville County Beekeepers Association – Arena (North)
11 a.m. – Goat Milking Demonstration – New Dawn Homestead – Arena (Paddock)
11 a.m. – Chris Apple, Master Gardner, Journeyman Beekeeper – “Pollinators A Plenty” – Expo Auditorium
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Ricky Manning, Journeyman Beekeeper – “Starting a New Top Bar Hive” Workshop – Arena (Training Room)
12 p.m. – Keith Rogers, Certified Beekeeper – “So You Want to be a Beekeeper?” – Expo Auditorium
12:30 p.m. – Honey Extraction Demonstration – Granville County Beekeepers Association – Arena (North)
1 p.m. – Adolphus Leonard, NC Apiary Inspector – “NCSBA and the State Fair, Entering Honey Into Competitions” – Expo Auditorium
1:30 p.m. – Goat Milking Demonstration – New Dawn Homestead – Arena (Paddock)
2 p.m. – Year of Honey Raffle Winner Drawn – Expo Auditorium
2 p.m. – Greg Taylor, Certified Beekeeper – “Mead” – Expo Auditorium
2:15 p.m. – Silent Auction Ends – Granville County Beekeepers Association – Expo Lobby
3 p.m. – Volker Borneman, President & CEO of Avazyme, Inc. – “Honey, Bees and Science: The Good, the Bad and the Toxic” – Expo Auditorium
Please call Bee Jubilee Coordinator Christi Henthron at 907.738.9047 or email granvillebeejubilee@gmail.com with any questions, comments or ideas.
For more information, visit the Bee Jubilee Facebook page by clicking here.
Learn more about Pollinator Week at www.pollinator.org!
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Stay Cool and Exercise Caution in Extreme Heat
/by Kelly BondurantIt’s a scorcher out there, folks! According to the National Weather Service website, Henderson is expected to see dangerous heat and humidity this week with the high for today reaching 96 degrees. Heat index values reached as high as 104!
According to some forecasts, today was the hottest day of 2018 thus far.
The excessive heat and humidity ensure that our forecast shows chances of showers and thunderstorms through next week, though highs are expected to drop to the 80’s as early as Friday.
Extreme heat leads to multiple deaths each year, so it is important that you remember safety tips to avoid danger. Avoid dehydration by drinking plenty of water, especially when doing outdoor activities.
Be aware of the forecasted temperatures and heat index and act quickly if you begin to experience the symptoms of heat illness. Symptoms such as dizziness, confusion, vomiting, heavy sweating and rapid pulse may require medical attention.
Those working outdoors should avoid overexertion and take regular breaks in a cooler area. During periods of extreme heat, it’s best to avoid extended time outdoors between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
WIZS would like our listeners and viewers to stay cool, stay safe and have the number of your local AC service technician close by, just in case!
Two Arrested for Breaking/Entering/Larceny in Youngsville
/by WIZS Staff-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Terry M. Wright – Chief of Staff
On June 15, 2018, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Franklinton Police Department, and Youngsville Police Department responded to a Breaking and Entering on Bert Winston Road, Youngsville. All agencies established a perimeter in the area and Jesus Reyes Carreon and Pedro Antonio Castro were taken into custody without incident.
Jesus Reyes Carreon (Photo courtesy Franklin County Sheriff’s Office)
Jesus Reyes Carreon, a Franklin County resident, was charged with the following: one (1) count of Break and/or Enter a Residence and one (1) count of Larceny After Breaking and Entering.
Pedro Antonio Castro (Photo courtesy Franklin County Sheriff’s Office)
Pedro Antonio Castro, a Franklin County resident was charged with the following: one (1) count of Break and/or Enter a Residence and one (1) count of Larceny After Breaking and Entering. Pedro Antonio Castro was charged with an additional one (1) count of Break and/or Enter a Building and one (1) count of Larceny After Breaking and Entering on a warrant from an incident on May 25, 2018, at the Franklin County Solid Waste on Timberlake Road, Louisburg.
Jesus Reyes Carreon was placed in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $20,000.00 secured bond.
Pedro Antonio Castro is currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $105,000.00 secured bond.
This matter remains under investigation and no further information will be released at this time. If anyone should have any additional information pertaining to this investigation, please call Detective Nick Kapl at 919-340-4344.
Lake Holt Fireworks Display Set for Tues., July 3
/by WIZS Staff-Information courtesy Angela Allen, Director, Granville County Tourism Development Authority
The City of Creedmoor and Town of Butner will host a spectacular fireworks display at Lake Holt, located on Old Highway 75 in Butner, on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Gates open at 6 p.m. and fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
Concessions offering a selection of hot dogs, bottled water, and soft drinks are available (no alcoholic beverages are permitted), and a DJ plays music to add to the celebration.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and a personal-size flashlight. Due to the loud nature of fireworks, event organizers request that all pets be left at home for this event.
Parking and security are organized by officers of the Creedmoor Police Department, the Creedmoor Volunteer Fire Department, Butner Public Safety, and Granville County Sheriff’s Office.
This event is supported with donations from the Town of Stem, City of Oxford, and Granville County.
The date for the annual fireworks display varies from year to year, and details are published on the events calendar once finalized. Register for e-Notification to stay informed of event news and happenings in Creedmoor.
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High Number of NC Homicides Makes Families Living Violence Free Say “Enough!”
/by WIZS Staff-Information courtesy Peggy Roark, Sexual Assault Advocate & PREA Coordinator, Families Living Violence Free
As of June 3, there have been 32 domestic violence homicides in North Carolina in 2018!
The youngest victim was 7 months old…
It’s time to say “Enough!” SPEAK UP!
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, please call Families Living Violence Free at 919-693-5700 Crisis Line or the Hispanic Crisis Line at 919-690-0888 Day or Night!
We are here for you!
You could be saving a life…it might be your own.
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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland 06/19/18
/by LarryTown Talk 06/19/18
/by LarryNews 06/19/18
/by LarryNCDOT’s Office of Civil Rights Seeking Stakeholder Participation
/by WIZS Staff-Press Release, NCDOT
DURHAM – The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) is inviting stakeholders not limited to but including small businesses, general contractors, suppliers and supportive and professional service providers, to participate in the department’s next session of it’s 2018 Community Engagement Series.
“This series is designed to offer networking and learning opportunities for contractors, consultants and other companies seeking to do business with NCDOT, and is being hosted in each of NCDOT’s 14 Highway Divisions throughout the remainder of 2018,” said Chief Deputy Secretary David Howard.
“OCR’s motto is to ‘Recruit, Train, Retain and Grow,’ and this series is a conduit for us to execute that mission on behalf of the department and the taxpayers of this great state,” said Office of Civil Rights Director Shelby Scales.
The next meeting in the series will be held from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 21, on the campus of North Carolina Central University inside the NCCU School of Law building at 640 Nelson Street, Durham.
NCDOT is committed to ensuring that no person shall – on the grounds of race, color, national origin, limited English proficiency, income status, sex, age or disability – be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any NCDOT program or activity, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other related nondiscrimination laws and authorities.
NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in the Series. Anyone requiring special services should contact Mark Whisenant at 919-508-1822 or mawhisenant@ncdot.gov as early as possible so arrangements can be made.
For more information contact: NCDOT Office of Civil Rights at (919) 508-1808 or ncdotocr@ncdot.gov.
Schedule Released for Saturday’s Bee Jubilee in Oxford
/by WIZS Staff-Information courtesy Bee Jubilee Coordinator Christi Henthron
The Granville County Beekeepers Association (GCBA), will hold their 3rd Annual Bee Jubilee this Saturday, June 23, 2018, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Granville County Expo Center, 4605 US-15 in Oxford.
The Bee Jubilee is held in conjunction with National Pollinator Week, June 18-24, and is a day-long event filled with bee and pollinator-related speakers and demonstrations, local arts and handmade crafts, non-profits, children’s activities, a silent auction, honey, North Carolina-grown produce and more.
Kids activities will be available and over 65 vendors will offer information or selling homegrown, handmade, bee or agriculture items. A silent auction and a drawing for the winner of the Year of Honey Raffle will be held.
Schedule of Events:
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Vendors & Kids Area Open – Expo Center & Arena
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Year of Honey Raffle Tickets for Sale at $1 each or 6 for $5 – Expo Lobby
9 a.m. – Silent Auction Begins – Granville County Beekeepers Association – Expo Lobby
9 to 11 a.m. – Breakfast is Served – Gavin’s Grub Hub Food Truck – Front of Expo
10 a.m. – Herbalist & Beekeeper Maria Hristova-Kazmierski – “Pollinator, Garden Design & Plant Selection: Propolis 101”- Expo Auditorium
10:30 a.m. – Honey Extraction Demonstration – Granville County Beekeepers Association – Arena (North)
11 a.m. – Goat Milking Demonstration – New Dawn Homestead – Arena (Paddock)
11 a.m. – Chris Apple, Master Gardner, Journeyman Beekeeper – “Pollinators A Plenty” – Expo Auditorium
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Ricky Manning, Journeyman Beekeeper – “Starting a New Top Bar Hive” Workshop – Arena (Training Room)
12 p.m. – Keith Rogers, Certified Beekeeper – “So You Want to be a Beekeeper?” – Expo Auditorium
12:30 p.m. – Honey Extraction Demonstration – Granville County Beekeepers Association – Arena (North)
1 p.m. – Adolphus Leonard, NC Apiary Inspector – “NCSBA and the State Fair, Entering Honey Into Competitions” – Expo Auditorium
1:30 p.m. – Goat Milking Demonstration – New Dawn Homestead – Arena (Paddock)
2 p.m. – Year of Honey Raffle Winner Drawn – Expo Auditorium
2 p.m. – Greg Taylor, Certified Beekeeper – “Mead” – Expo Auditorium
2:15 p.m. – Silent Auction Ends – Granville County Beekeepers Association – Expo Lobby
3 p.m. – Volker Borneman, President & CEO of Avazyme, Inc. – “Honey, Bees and Science: The Good, the Bad and the Toxic” – Expo Auditorium
Please call Bee Jubilee Coordinator Christi Henthron at 907.738.9047 or email granvillebeejubilee@gmail.com with any questions, comments or ideas.
For more information, visit the Bee Jubilee Facebook page by clicking here.
Learn more about Pollinator Week at www.pollinator.org!
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Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce Announces Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
/by WIZS Staff-Information courtesy Sandra Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce
The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce announces upcoming ribbon cutting ceremonies to welcome new Chamber members:
Thursday, June 28, 2018
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Chamber businesses celebrating a milestone anniversary are encouraged to contact Jay Andrews at jay@hendersonvance.org to schedule a ribbon cutting.
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