Cooperative Extension with Paul McKenzie: What Works in the Garden
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Henderson Sanitation Ordinance Changes
Henderson Sanitation Ordinance
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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Container Gardens
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Cooperative Extension With Jamon Glover: Biting, Pt. 3
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Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
- If you have plants in a greenhouse or cold frame, always check the projected high temperature for the day 70F or higher. You will need to ventilate your greenhouse or cold frame. Also have a good thermometer in these structures.
- Do not over water seedlings in greenhouse or cold frame
- When pruning, always wear safety glasses and gloves.
- Cut back ornamental grasses and liriope, but be careful not to cut into emerging growth.
- Get your Piedmont Planting guide from Cooperative Extension
- Do a germination test on old seed.
- Have all your lawn mowers serviced before the rush
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The Local Skinny! Vance County Schools Receive Blue Ribbon Awards
For the fourth year in a row, Vance County Schools has been recognized by a statewide organization for excellence in communications. The district took four Blue Ribbon awards at a recent ceremony of the North Carolina School Public Relations Association, according to information from VCS Chief Communication Officer Aarika Sandlin.
Of the 344 awards given out during the ceremony, Vance County received two Gold level awards, one Silver and one Bronze level award.
The BlueRibbon Awards are the highest honor presented by t6he NCSPRA to school districts. The awards are given for outstanding communication in eight categories: marketing, digital media engagement, electronic media, excellence in writing, publications, image/graphic design, photography and special events/programs.
“This recognition is an honor for our entire district, as well as a testament to the hard work of our team,” Sandlin said in the press statement. “We are grateful for the ongoing collaboration between the Communications department and the Center For Innovation staff as we work together to provide opportunities and experience for our students and showcase our district’s story.”
Here’s a breakdown of the award-winning programs and projects:
VCS earned Gold level recognition in the Special Events and Programs category for its Engage, Inspire, Empower conference, held in April 2023 for young women in grades 7-12 and in the Digital Media Engagement category for its Alumni Roll Call 2023 social media campaign.
The district took Silver and Bronze in the category of Image/Graphic Design for its use of AI technology that turned each principal into a superhero during Principal Appreciation Month.
The Bronze award was given for a billboard campaign called Sharing Our Story at New Heights. The billboard is on Norlina Road across from the Food Lion Shopping Center.
The NCSPRA identified a “Best of the Best” for each category, and VCS was honored in the Special Events/Programs category.
Other school district winners were:
- Digital Media Engagement: Guilford County Schools
- Electronic Media: Guilford County Schools
- Excellence in Writing: New Hanover County Schools
- Image/Graphic Design: Chatham County Schools
- Marketing: Rutherford County Schools
- Photography: Durham Public Schools
- Publications (Electronic & Print): Durham Public Schools
Visit www.ncspra.org to learn more about the organization.
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Cooperative Extension With Paul McKenzie: What Works in the Garden
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The Local Skinny! RAM Clinic In Henderson This Weekend
Organizers and participants of this weekend’s Duke RAM pop-up clinic in Henderson are planning to provide medical wellness checkups, as well as dental and vision services – all free of charge.
Duke University senior Saajan Patel has invested a good chunk of his time over the past three years to get the Remote Area Medical clinic up and running. This is the third year that the clinic has been held at Vance Charter School, and Patel said he’s excited for what the weekend holds.
Patients can begin lining up as early as midnight on Friday, Feb. 16 in advance of the clinic’s opening at 6 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17. Dentists, optometrists, doctors, nurses and other health professionals are volunteering their services during the two-day clinic. Patients need only show up and get in line for care; no proof of insurance or ID is required, Patel said.
In rural North Carolina, where access to services may be limited for residents, Patel said. “Getting into the health care atmophere is so cumbersome…hopefully RAM makes it easier for patients to connect” patients with services.
Patel said through his participation with RAM, he’s been able to see firsthand the health disparities that exist in areas like Henderson and Vance County. He hopes to be able to continue to serve rural North Carolina in some capacity “and make a difference” after he graduates in May with a degree in biology and minors in global health and chemistry.
The clinic hours are Saturday, Feb. 17 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 18 from 6 a.m. to about 12 noon or 1 p.m. Vance Charter School is located at 2922 Ross Mill Rd.
Other community partners will be on hand to provide information, from how to enroll in Medicaid or Medicare to demonstrations on how to properly use Narcan in case of drug overdose.
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Cooperative Extension With Wayne Rowland: Thinning Pine Stands
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The Local Skinny! Pop The Hood: Batteries
For our sponsor, Advance Auto Parts, as part of a paid radio sponsorship on WIZS.
If the memories from that elementary school science lesson about how batteries work are a little fuzzy, here’s a recap: batteries store chemical energy that is changed to electric current that is used to do work.
When you’re talking flashlights and other handheld devices, replacing those AA or AAA cylinders is no big deal.
But when it comes to car batteries, replacement – or recharging – is a horse of a different color.
Those heavy squares with the plastic-capped terminals are nothing to trifle with, so let the professional staff at Advance Auto Parts help you determine whether your vehicle’s battery needs a charge or whether it’s time to replace.
In fact, come to Advance and they’ll check the battery, starter and alternator for free – no appointment necessary.
Do-it-yourselfers can recycle old batteries at Advance and get a $10 gift card good on future in-store purchases.
Those batteries are filled with sulfuric acid, a caustic and flammable substance. Use safety goggles and gloves to protect yourself in case of an accident.
Check your battery every so often to make sure the terminals are free of corrosion, there’s no leakage and the battery itself is properly seated and secure.
There are many choices for batteries, and the staff at Advance can help you decide which type is best for you.
Whether you’re replacing your vehicle’s battery or you need a battery for a golf cart, lawn mower, motorcycle or watercraft, check with Advance Auto to get just the right type for your application.
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 only and is part of a paid advertising sponsorship.
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