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‘NC Forever Farms’ Program Preserves Farmlands
-information courtesy of the N.C. Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services The Farmland Preservation Division of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced new initiatives to celebrate farmland preservation efforts across the state. NC Forever Farms is a program that recognizes family farms that have taken the ultimate step in protecting precious...
Town Talk: Vance County Schools Enjoy Success at Recent Robotics Competition
Elementary and middle school students traveled to Salisbury over the weekend to participate in a competition and they brought home several awards for their efforts. The six teams that made the trip for the Brick Master State Level Competition had to earn their spots at a local competition on May 6 called RoboVANCE. That’s right...
The Local Skinny! Reading And Tennis Come Together At Perry Memorial Library
Perry Memorial Library is bringing tennis back to the gallery for a fun-filled event that gets kids learning about the sport through reading and exercise. Melody Peters, the library’s youth services director, said a crew from Edmonds Tennis and Education Foundation is taking a second swing at a workshop designed for young people ages 5-18...
The Local Skinny! Keeping Pets Fit And Trim
When it comes to caring for our pets, local veterinarian Dr. Aleksandar Besermenji says the simplest solution is often the best solution when it comes to reducing obesity – portion control and exercise are key components in maintaining dog and cat health. “We do see a lot of animals with issues of extra weight,” Besermenji...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 05-23-23 Noon
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N.C. Rep Sossamon Takes Field Trip To Visit Vance County Schools
– Information courtesy of Vance County Schools N.C. Rep. Frank Sossamon visited several Vance County Schools recently as a participant in the first year of “Bring Your Legislator to School” Day. Sossamon represents District SS, which includes Vance County. He visited E.M. Rollins STEAM Academy, Dabney Elementary, STEM Early High School and the district’s Center...
N.C.’s Ag Impact Keeps Growing…And Growing
-information courtesy of N.C. Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services Maybe you’ve seen the bumper sticker that reads “If You’ve Eaten Today, Thank a Farmer.” The impact that farmers and farming have in this state is huge. And Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler has put that statement in measurable terms – for the first time, the...
Henderson Police I-85 Traffic Stop Yields Large Quantity of Drugs
Press Release Courtesy of Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow — On Saturday, May 20, 2023, at approximately 4:50AM, members of the Henderson Police Department conducted a traffic stop on I-85 for a traffic violation. After a positive alert by our agency’s K-9, a vehicle search was conducted. During the course of the investigation and search...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 05-22-23 Noon
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The Local Skinny! Maria Parham Health Remembers Lives Lost In Service To Country
-Information courtesy of Donna Young, MPH Marketing & Communication Coordinator Maria Parham Health invites the public to its third annual Memorial Day Service on Thursday, May 25, 2023. This year’s theme is “Reflection and Celebration.” The service will begin at 10 a.m. by the flagpoles in front of the hospital, where attendees will remember and honor...
