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The Local Skinny! Vance County Schools Preps For Opening

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(This script features a correction from its first version specically about the open house event. The Viper Nation Fall Open House will be held for all high school students on August 3rd at 5 p.m.)

That day that everyone knew was coming, but hoped it wouldn’t be here quite so fast, is suddenly knocking on the proverbial door – Open House and orientations for Vance County High School.

The orientation for students who will be in 12th grade is scheduled for Monday, July 31, beginning at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the orientation session will begin at 6 p.m.

Students in the 10th and 11th grades will have orientations on Tuesday, Aug. 1. Tenth graders will assemble at 5 p.m. and 11th graders will gather for a 6 p.m. orientation.

Last, but not least, 9th graders will attend their orientation on Thursday, Aug. 3 at 4 p.m.

The Viper Nation Fall Open House will be held for all high school students on August 3rd at 5 p.m.

Vance County High School Principal Dr. Nealie Whitt III said the upcoming orientations will provide families and students valuable information about the 2023-24 school year.

“In an effort to ensure families and students have the necessary information for the upcoming year, we are hosting individual grade-level orientations and Open House,” Whitt stated. “During orientation, families will have the opportunity to meet our administrators and office staff, update contact/pick up information, and sign up to volunteer and join our booster club.”

Visit https://www.vcs.k12.nc.us/ to learn more about VCS.

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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Timber Theft

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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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“Pop The Hood” Change Your Oil, Keep Your Engine Hummin’

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— For our sponsor, Advance Auto Parts, as part of a paid radio sponsorship on WIZS.

Today’s cars and trucks let their owners know when it’s time to change the oil, but drivers who are used to keeping up with it themselves may still have the “every 3,000 miles” ingrained into their thoughts.

However you keep up with it, changing the oil is probably the single most important thing you can do to prolong the life of your vehicle’s engine.

And for those do-it-yourselfers, the knowledgeable staff at Advance Auto Parts can help steer you to the proper oil and oil filter for your vehicle.

Most motorists know that oil changes have to happen at least periodically, even if they don’t know precisely when or how often.

The folks at Advance Auto can help you with questions about brands, types, weights of oil.

If you decide to change the oil yourself, always remember Safety First!

Following are a few reminders when changing the oil in your car or truck:

  • Park on a level surface and put chocks behind the tires.
  • It doesn’t hurt to put a jack stand under the car – even if it isn’t jacked up – for extra protection.
  • Gather tools and materials – gloves, eye protection, funnel, drain pan.
  • Don’t over-tighten the oil plug or filter.
  • Let the oil drain for about 15 minutes.
  • Make sure the old oil filter gasket doesn’t stay stuck to the engine!

Advance Auto Parts stores have oil disposal receptacles. Please dispose of used oil and filters properly.

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 and is part of a paid advertising sponsorship.

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Cooperative Extension With Jamon Glover: Summer, Pt. 1

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Home And Garden Show

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

  • Provide extra support for heavy fruited tomato plants
  • Skip the Japanese Beetle traps.
  • Check daily for insects and disease in the garden
  • It’s OK to plant trees and shrubs through the summer, but be prepared to monitor soil moisture closely.
  • Check that rain gauge after rains and record the date and amount in garden journal.
  • Avoid putting disease infested plants or weeds that have flowered into the compost pile.
  • Yellow jackets can be a problem now. Locate the nest from a safe distance and use wasp hornet spray after dark.
  • Freeze that locally grown fruit to enjoy later this year. Melons and berries are easy to freeze.

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Cooperative Extension With Paul McKenzie: What Works In The Garden

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The Local Skinny! Children’s Events At Perry Memorial Library

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Perry Memorial Library’s summer programs continue this week with a variety of fun and games, according to Children’s Service Director Melody Peters.

Bring the kids and enjoy a movie Tuesday at 2:30 p.m., then stay for a game of BINGO, Peters said during a conversation recorded with WIZS co-host Bill Harris that was played on-air Monday during The Local Skinny!

The movie, Big Hero 6, is a 2014 animated movie that includes robots, good guys and bad guys.

Stay for BINGO at 4:30 p.m. and kids might just learn a little math, Peters said, because this BINGO is all about money.

In these days of debit cards and online payments, Peters said children often miss out on learning about money, specifically coins.

This program is for children in grades K-12, and there will be more difficult BINGO cards for the older players, she said.

Then, on Thursday, the weekly storytime will have a summertime theme.

The Lego club continues to meet on Thursday afternoons as well. The fun begins at 4 p.m.

Visit https://www.perrylibrary.org/ to learn more.

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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Spiders In Homes

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Cooperative Extension With Paul McKenzie: What Works in the Garden

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Home And Garden Show

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

  • Keep your garden journal updated daily
  • Tomatoes and peppers may drop blossoms during hot weather, but fruit set should resume after temps fall again.
  • Pull out suckers on your tomatoes
  • Tall fescue can go dormant during summer months, needing little water.
  • Provide irrigation for your garden vegetables needs at least 1 inch of water per week.
  • Many vegetable crops can be planted in July to extend your harvest into late summer and fall.
  • Always read the label each time you use a pesticide
  • Check label for temperature guidance when using herbicides.
  • Start making plans for a fall garden. Ex seed, design of the fall garden
  • If planning a tall fescue lawn renovation, time to get busy.
  • When you hear thunder it is time to leave the garden.

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