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Cooperative Extension With Jamon Glover: Parent Trap

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Listen 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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VCMS Top Bots Takes Second Place At State BrickEd Competition

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The Vance County Middle School Top Bots won second place in a statewide competition held over the weekend in Salisbury.

The Top Bots were one of six RoboVance teams to showcase their talents at the BrickEd competition, according to information from Grace Herndon, with VCS Communication & Innovative Support.

After competing at the district level on April 27, the teams advanced to the BrickEd state competition on May 18.

In addition to the VCMS Top Bots, participating teams included the Carver Eagles, E.M. Rollins’s Bear Cub Power, Clarke Tech Titans, STEM Byte Club and Aycock Robo Coders. The Bear Cub Power team from E.M. Rollins received the Sportsmanship Award.

Using LEGO Spike Prime kits and extensions, these teams programmed their robots to complete complex tasks on custom maps.

RoboVance coordinator is Stephen Jones, who, along with other dedicated staff members inspire students to achieve success.

Home And Garden Show

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

  •  Soil Samples
  • Controlling Deer in gardens
  • Check garden for insects
  • Check soil moisture
  • Protect seedlings from birds
  • Pruning Azaleas
  • Succession Planting
  • Squash bugs
  • Check tomatoes for leaf disease

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MPH Celebrates Hospital Week With A Variety Of Activities, Fun And Food

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Information courtesy of MPH Marketing & Communications Coordinator Donna Young

Maria Parham Health proudly celebrated Hospital Week from May 12 to May 18, honoring and appreciating the exceptional dedication and hard work of its hospital team.  Throughout the week, MPH organized a series of engaging activities and events to foster team spirit and camaraderie among its staff members.

The week kicked off with ‘Merica Monday, where MPH team members showcased their patriotic spirit by decking out in red, white and blue. The celebration featured an array of food trucks including Bun on the Run, Hen and Hound and Baton Rouge Cuisine, which provided a delicious variety of cuisines.

Tuesday, known as Color Day, saw MPH staff adorned in vibrant hues, adding a burst of color to the hospital environment. Harriett Baptist Church generously sponsored free hot and cold coffee for the staff, served by Love is Coffee. The day also featured an indulgent Ice Cream Sundae bar, complete with an assortment of toppings to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth.

Wednesday embraced the theme of Wild and Tacky Day, encouraging team members to embrace their creativity with mismatched prints, crazy color combinations, and unconventional headwear. Andy’s Kettle Corn and Ernestine’s Caribbean Cuisine tantalized taste buds with their delectable offerings.

Tropical Day brought a taste of the islands to MPH, with staff donning Hawaiian shirts, muu muus, and flower leis. A hospital cookout added to the festivities, with MacScoops providing frozen treats to beat the heat.

The week culminated with Sports Fan Day on Friday, where MPH team members proudly displayed their favorite team apparel. Jones BBQ food truck served up mouth-watering barbecue delights, and staff were treated to exciting giveaways throughout the day.

“We are incredibly grateful for the dedication and hard work of our hospital team,” said Bert Beard, CEO at Maria Parham Health. “Hospital Week was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate their commitment to providing exceptional care to our community. We are proud of our team’s resilience, compassion, and teamwork, which are integral to our mission of making communities healthier.”

Maria Parham Health extends its sincere appreciation to all its staff members for their unwavering dedication and contribution to the hospital’s mission.

Visit www.MariaParham.com to learn more about the hospital’s services and programs

TownTalk: Welcome Center Celebrates National Travel And Tourism Week Thursday, May 23

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There are nine official Welcome Centers in North Carolina, all positioned along interstate corridors near the borders of neighboring states. But how many of us who live in North Carolina have made a stop as we make our way home from a roadtrip?

Brian Fletcher, manager of the I-85 North Welcome Center in Norlina, said anyone who stops by tomorrow – Thursday – between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. is going to be in for a treat.

“We’re gonna have a party out there tomorrow,” Fletcher said, to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week, observed May 19-25.

Travelers who take a break at the combination rest stop and welcome center can enjoy tasty treats like watermelon, courtesy of the Watermelon Association, and barbecue from Skipper’s. There also will be additional resources available, all to help those traveling to – and through – the state.

Fletcher said the NCDOT operates and maintains the state’s rest areas, but the Welcome Centers are under the N.C. Department of Commerce. And he said welcome center employees are the state’s ambassadors to the traveling public.

Apparently, the state is becoming more and more attractive to the traveling public. In fact, Gov. Roy Cooper said North Carolina is ranked fifth in the U.S. as a domestic travel destination. In 2023, the North Carolina tourism economy totaled $35.6 billion for trips to and within the state, topping the record set just a year earlier by more than $2 billion.

Fletcher said the welcome centers are staffed with certified travel counselors who provide information about nearby attractions and upcoming events.

Visitors spend more than $97 million per day in North Carolina, which, in turn, funnels $7.1 million per day to state and local tax revenues – about $3.7 million in state taxes and $3.4 million in local taxes.

Having a welcome center to provide services for visitors is just one way to encourage people to get off the interstate and enjoy small towns like Henderson – “to encourage tourism spending in the state,” Fletcher said.

From a big weekend extravaganza like Show, Shine, Shag and Dine to a quaint little antiques shop or a downtown boutique, Fletcher said there’s a wealth of information at the welcome center.

“We represent the whole state,” he added, so the travel counselors don’t recommend one restaurant over another, but give folks several options to choose from.

Fun facts about the I-85 North Welcome Center: it was the state’s first welcome center, built in 1968. And the “north” in the name comes from its geographical location: it’s actually located on I-85 South, designed to welcome folks traveling INTO the state.

Have a question? Call 1.800.VISITNC or search online at www.visitnc.com. And the direct number to Fletcher’s center is 252.456.3236.

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American Legion Post 60 Memorial Day Service

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The Henderson American Legion Post 60 will host a Memorial Day event on Monday, May 27, beginning at 10 a.m. at the post building, located at the corner of Garnett and Spring streets in downtown Henderson.

Jeremy Hetrick, incoming Commander, will be the speaker.

As part of the holiday observance, the names of all individuals from Vance County who gave their lives in service to their country will be read aloud.

In case of rain, the event will be held in the post building.

 

TownTalk: National Police Week

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As part of last week’s observance of National Police Week, U.S. Attorney Michael Easley joined U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and others across the country as they paid tribute to all members of law enforcement for their service within the ranks of federal, state, local and Tribal law enforcement.

“As our country recognizes National Police Week, the Justice Department joins families and communities in remembering the members of the law enforcement community who made the ultimate sacrifice protecting the public,” said Garland in a press statement issued from Easley’s office.

“Policing is difficult and dangerous, yet time and time again, law enforcement officers answer the call, showing up for their communities when they are needed the most,” he continued. “Their devotion to duty is matched only by that of their loved ones who make daily sacrifices to support them.  The Justice Department is committed to doing everything in our power to help provide our law enforcement partners with the resources they need to carry out their noble work on behalf of the public.”

“Every day across North Carolina, law enforcement officers put their lives on the line to protect our communities,” said Easley, who serves the Eastern District. “During National Police Week, we honor their courage and sacrifice. Because of you, Americans can live their lives driven by our highest hopes, dreams and aspirations – and not our greatest fears.  It is also critical to recognize our officers’ families, who support their loved one’s calling to build a safer community.  We owe you all a debt of gratitude.”

In 1962, President Kennedy issued the first proclamation for Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week to remember and honor law enforcement officers for their service and sacrifices. Peace Officers Memorial Day, which every year falls on May 15, specifically honors law enforcement officers killed or disabled in the line of duty.

Each year, during National Police Week, our nation celebrates the contributions of law enforcement from around the country, recognizing their hard work, dedication, loyalty, and commitment to keeping our communities safe.

On Monday, May 13, the names of more than 280 officers killed in the line of duty in 2024 who have been added to the wall at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial were read during a Candlelight Vigil. To view a recording of the livestream of this event, visit https://nleomf.org/memorial/programs/national-police-week-2024/candlelight-vigil/.

To learn more about National Police Week and the virtual candlelight vigil, please visit www.policeweek.org.

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Perry Memorial Library

The Local Skinny! Upcoming Events At Perry Memorial Library

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Parents, if you’re wondering just how you’re going to keep the kids busy when they get out of school, just tap in to some of the events and programs that are shaping up at Perry Memorial Library.

Tuesdays and Thursdays are the days that have the main programs for young people this summer, said Melody Peters, Youth Services director at the library.

Take the Summer Reading Program kickoff, for example. Stop in on Tuesday, June 18 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. to get the particulars of the incentive program that’s good for young people and adults, Peters said on Tuesday’s The Local Skinny!

“We just really want all ages joining us – we want people reading all summer,” she said. One minute of reading equals 1 point. Accumulate points to earn rewards – it’s just that easy.

The kickoff event features carnival-style games for the kids, craft activities for all ages, inflatable bowling games courtesy of the local rec and parks department, and Pelican Sno balls. Rangers from the Kerr Lake State Recreation Area will take part, as well as beekeepers from Vance and Warren counties.

With “adventure” as part of the theme, Peters reminds all readers that you can “find adventure in your backyard or in a good book.”

There are movies scheduled for Thursdays at 11 a.m. during the summer, as well as other special live performances including an aerial storytelling performance and a kids’ band – both returning after an overwhelming response last summer.

A new literary club is forming for middle and high school aged youth; come from 12 noon to 1 on Thursdays beginning June 27.

There’s another new program called Sip n Read, which provides coffee and tea in the Farm Bureau Room for adults who just want some quiet time with a hot beverage and a good book. Stop by between 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26 and Wednesday, July 3 for a respite from the summer temps.

Visit www.perrylibrary.org to check out a complete listing of all programs that await you at your library.

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