With the Shamrocks on Breckenridge just more than three weeks away, Amanda Walker Ellis has a couple of items on her radar: As treasurer of the Downtown Development Commission, Ellis is hopeful to get a few more sponsors; as a member of the Promotions Committee, she’s all about getting the word out for folks to deck themselves out in all shades of green and come enjoy the free event on Friday, Mar. 15 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
“The more sponsors we get, the more food we can provide,” Ellis explained on Wednesday’s TownTalk segment. This is one way “to get families in downtown Henderson,” Ellis said. There will be a couple of food trucks on hand and sufficient sponsors’ fees means that people don’t have to pay for food.
There will be activities for the children, a DJ will be spinning tunes and cloggers from Ballet Arts will perform, Ellis said.
The deadline to become a sponsor has been extended to this Friday, Feb. 23. Sponsorship levels range from Pot of Gold – $1,000, Shamrock – $500 and Leprechaun – $250, Ellis noted. All sponsors will be prominently displayed or included in all publicity about the street fair, now in its third year.
But this year, there’s an extra twist, Ellis said.
Downtown merchants have been invited to join in the festivities, so come early and shop the sidewalk sale before the Shamrocks event begins at 5 p.m.
The fun and shenanigans continue at Southern Charm with green beer and other fun stuff available after the street fair concludes.
You’re invited back to downtown Henderson between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 16 to sample a variety of foods at an International Food Festival – with a spin on health.
Food trucks from the Triangle and Triad are joining local vendors to provide a culinary backdrop for a cadre of health providers who will be on hand to conduct simple diagnostic tests to promote health and wellness as well as to provide other information.
Not to worry if you prefer more customary food offerings, Ellis said – “It’s not all international food – there are normal food trucks as well.”
The DDC, under leadership of board chair Daniel White, is planning Shamrocks on Breckenridge, but she said it pairs nicely with the city’s food festival the next day.
“People want stuff to do in downtown Henderson, and stuff is coming,” Ellis said. “We just need people to come out and support it.”
From Vance County, it’s a short trip to the Raleigh-Durham area, where there are endless opportunities for festivals and other cultural events to enjoy, and Ellis said that’s a good thing. But she is also happy when events like Shamrock on Breckenridge happen locally – making it a much shorter drive.
“It’s all about teamwork,” she said. “And when your team is working together, it’s amazing what you can get done.”
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WIZS Radio Local News Audio 02-23-24 Noon
/by Bill HarrisClick Play to Listen. On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F
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4,680 Dosage Units of Heroin and 2,256 Grams of Marijuana
/by WIZS StaffPress Release Information:
On February 21, 2024, Officers of the Henderson Police Department served narcotic search warrants at 1409 Reservoir Street and 2555 Raleigh Road.
During the service of both warrants, approximately 4,680 dosage units of heroin, 2,256 grams of marijuana, $16,815.00 in U.S. Currency, and four (4) handguns were seized. 28-year-old Kayvon Amon Horton and 43-year-old Kasheem Thomas Jones were arrested concerning this investigation.
Horton was charged with two (2) counts of Trafficking Heroin, one (1) count of Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, and Deliver Heroin, one (1) count of Possession with the Intent to Manufacture, Sell, Deliver, and Marijuana, one (1) count of Manufacture Marijuana, one (1) count of Manufacture/Sell/Possess a Controlled Substance within 1,000 of a School and one count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Horton received a $200,000.00 secured bond from (the magistrate) and was released upon posting the bond.
Jones was charged with two (2) counts of Trafficking Heroin, one (1) count of Possession with the Intent to Manufacture, Sell, and Deliver Heroin, one (1) count of Manufacture, Sell, Possess a Controlled Substance within 1,000 of a School, and one count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Jones received a $120,000.00 secured bond from (the magistrate) and was remanded to the Vance County Jail.
Marcus W. Barrow
Chief of Police
Membership In NC Sheriffs’ Association A Way To Show Support For Local Sheriff, Deputies
/by WIZS StaffVance County Sheriff Curtis Brame is inviting any interested resident to become a member of the N.C. Sheriffs’ Association.
In response to the number of people who want to help law enforcement agencies and create a stronger partnership to fight crime, Brame issued a statement Thursday to promote membership in the 501c(3) association.
Membership applications will be mailed out to join the voluntary program, which helps to fund technical support and training for sheriffs and deputies, legislative support on key criminal justice issues and support scholarships at colleges and universities in the state.
Individual memberships are $25 a year; businesses can join for an annual fee of $50.
New members will receive a thank-you letter, a membership card, a bumper sticker, window decal, a 2024 stick-on calendar, member-only discounts and a subscription to the association’s newsletter, The North Carolina Sheriff. Businesses will receive the same materials, plus a wall plaque to display. Automobile tags and tag frames are available to members for an additional cost for each item ordered.
The association was founded in 1922 as a way for individuals to show their support for local law enforcement officers and to help sheriffs and deputies protect the lives and property of the citizens they serve.
Applications are available online at https://ncsheriffs.org/ or contact the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association at:
P.O. Box 20049
Raleigh, NC 27619-0049
Telephone: (919) SHERIFF (743-7433)
Pop The Hood: Conventional vs. Synthetic Motor Oil
/by WIZS StaffThank you for listening to Pop The Hood on WIZS!
Changing the oil in your car or truck is probably one of the most important – if not THE most important – piece of maintenance you can do to care for your vehicle’s engine.
Up for debate is when to change the oil – is it every 3,000 miles? Every 5,000? It depends.
Another debate involves the type of oil to use: conventional, synthetic or a hybrid?
Again, depends on who you ask. And on the vehicle.
Let the professionals at Advance Auto Parts help you find answers to your questions about the brand and type of oil best suited for your needs.
Conventional oil is fine for many makes and models, but some manufacturers recommend synthetic oil, which is supposed to have fewer impurities than the conventional oil.
Think of conventional oil as a material made up of molecules that resemble a handful of gravel – it’s all the same substance, but they’re all different shapes. Synthetic oil is more like a handful of marbles – more uniformly shaped and smooth.
As you may expect, synthetic oil is more expensive than conventional oil, so you’ll spend more for an oil change if you use synthetic oil.
Follow your vehicle’s specs to make sure the oil you choose is compatible with the vehicle.
If your vehicle is an older model, a synthetic oil can help prevent sludge buildup and prolong engine life.
Expect to spend $25-$50 for a conventional oil change at your neighborhood oil change shop; that range could be $45-$70 for synthetic oil. The good news is that synthetic oil doesn’t have to be changed as often.
Another plus for synthetic over conventional comes for drivers who tend to make many short trips. Conventional oil doesn’t have a chance to warm up enough to burn off impurities; synthetic oil does warm more quickly, so it may to prevent engine malfunctions.
The do-it-yourselfer may be able to crawl under a vehicle, drain the old oil and replace it with new oil for a fraction of that cost, but consider the time and effort involved to determine which route is better for you and your situation.
Be an informed consumer and know which questions to ask, whether you’re going to take your car to the shop or DIY it.
The three types of motor oil will work fine in your vehicle as long as they meet current American Petroleum Institute certification and don’t go against the manufacturer’s recommendations. The only type of engine you should never use synthetic oil in is a rotary. Rotary engines have unique seals that are engineered for use with conventional oil only.
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TownTalk: Economic Development Continued…
/by John C. RoseThank you for listening to TownTalk!
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/by Bill HarrisClick Play to Listen. On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F
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Cooperative Extension with Paul McKenzie: What Works in the Garden
/by Bill HarrisListen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs.
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TownTalk: Shamrocks On Breckenridge Friday, Mar. 15
/by WIZS StaffWith the Shamrocks on Breckenridge just more than three weeks away, Amanda Walker Ellis has a couple of items on her radar: As treasurer of the Downtown Development Commission, Ellis is hopeful to get a few more sponsors; as a member of the Promotions Committee, she’s all about getting the word out for folks to deck themselves out in all shades of green and come enjoy the free event on Friday, Mar. 15 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
“The more sponsors we get, the more food we can provide,” Ellis explained on Wednesday’s TownTalk segment. This is one way “to get families in downtown Henderson,” Ellis said. There will be a couple of food trucks on hand and sufficient sponsors’ fees means that people don’t have to pay for food.
There will be activities for the children, a DJ will be spinning tunes and cloggers from Ballet Arts will perform, Ellis said.
The deadline to become a sponsor has been extended to this Friday, Feb. 23. Sponsorship levels range from Pot of Gold – $1,000, Shamrock – $500 and Leprechaun – $250, Ellis noted. All sponsors will be prominently displayed or included in all publicity about the street fair, now in its third year.
But this year, there’s an extra twist, Ellis said.
Downtown merchants have been invited to join in the festivities, so come early and shop the sidewalk sale before the Shamrocks event begins at 5 p.m.
The fun and shenanigans continue at Southern Charm with green beer and other fun stuff available after the street fair concludes.
You’re invited back to downtown Henderson between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 16 to sample a variety of foods at an International Food Festival – with a spin on health.
Food trucks from the Triangle and Triad are joining local vendors to provide a culinary backdrop for a cadre of health providers who will be on hand to conduct simple diagnostic tests to promote health and wellness as well as to provide other information.
Not to worry if you prefer more customary food offerings, Ellis said – “It’s not all international food – there are normal food trucks as well.”
The DDC, under leadership of board chair Daniel White, is planning Shamrocks on Breckenridge, but she said it pairs nicely with the city’s food festival the next day.
“People want stuff to do in downtown Henderson, and stuff is coming,” Ellis said. “We just need people to come out and support it.”
From Vance County, it’s a short trip to the Raleigh-Durham area, where there are endless opportunities for festivals and other cultural events to enjoy, and Ellis said that’s a good thing. But she is also happy when events like Shamrock on Breckenridge happen locally – making it a much shorter drive.
“It’s all about teamwork,” she said. “And when your team is working together, it’s amazing what you can get done.”
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TownTalk: Tax Prep Help Available
/by WIZS StaffThe IRS is offering assistance to eligible tax filers during special Saturday hours at a couple of locations in Granville County beginning this Saturday, Feb. 24.
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs are available to offer free tax help for taxpayers who qualify.
Representative of the two programs will be at Richard Thornton Public Library in Oxford from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 24; if evening hours are better, make plans to go to the library’s South Branch Monday, Feb. 26 between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. to request help.
The next closest location for the free tax help offered by VITA and TCE is at the Taxpayer Assistance Center, 7751 Brier Creek Parkway, Suite 102, Raleigh. At this location, in-person help is available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
No appointment is required for any of the sites offering the help.
The VITA program has operated for more than 50 years. VITA sites offer free tax help to people who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns, including:
Before going to a VITA or TCE site, see Publication 3676-B for services provided and check out What to Bring to ensure you have all the required documents and information the volunteers will need to help you.
Visit www.irs.gov to find out more, including what types of information you’ll need to bring, including a government-issued photo ID, Social Security numbers or ITIN for all household members and more.
Additional resources are found below:
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Home And Garden Show
/by Bill HarrisOn the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
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