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Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: The Fatherhood Toolkit

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Jamon Glover, on the Vance County Cooperative Extension Report:

This segment has a few brief tips on how to be better prepared for disasters. It also reminds license holders of an upcoming pesticide class and announces an upcoming Master Gardener training course.

Links — go.ncsu.edu/commercialpesticide — https://ncdisaster.ces.ncsu.edu/preparedness/

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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TownTalk: Vance County Jail Could Find New Home On Brodie Road

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The Vance County Board of Commissioners is entertaining the idea of putting a new detention facility on a 10-acre tract of land at the corner of Brodie and Old County Home roads, right beside the county’s animal shelter.

During their Monday work session, commissioners discussed the idea and agreed by consensus to approve County Manager C. Renee Perry submitting a letter of support on the board’s behalf to endorse putting a new jail on the land, which is currently owned by the state of North Carolina.

Commissioner Tommy Hester has been in contact with state legislators to get things moving; Hester did not attend the work session but told WIZS News that he was eager to get the project underway before his current term on the board is up; his term expires in December 2026 and he said he does not intend to run again.

This particular tract of land, which already has water and sewer, was given to the county by Nannie Crowder, a familiar name to many in Vance County. Crowder owned parcels all around the county, and the former H. Leslie Perry librarian left this property to the county to build a school on.

Since that didn’t happen, the property reverted to the state. County leaders believe that if they can get the property at no or little cost from the state, it would be a terrific cost-saving move.

Hester has letters of endorsement from Chamber of Commerce President Sandra Wilkerson, Sheriff Curtis Brame and from Perry on behalf of commissioners to sweeten the pot for those in the legislature to act in the county’s favor.

The next regular commissioners’ meeting is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 3 at 6 p.m.

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TownTalk: Haunted Car Wash for Local Charities at AutoBright Express

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AutoBright Express of Henderson is having a Haunted Car Wash in which proceeds will be given to local charities. The fundraising events will take place on October 24th-25th from 5-9 p.m. both days.

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(This is not a paid ad on WIZS.com but it stems from a paid ad on the radio station.)

Stovall Harvest Festival and Celebration of John Penn Saturday, Oct. 25

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North Carolina boasts three signers of the Declaration of Independence, one of whom was John Penn, born in Virginia, but married a Granville County gal and lived on a farm near Stovall.

As the nation’s 250th anniversary draws near, the town of Stovall is hosting a Harvest Festival and a celebration of John Penn on Saturday, Oct. 25.

The festivities run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and include “modern-day” attractions like a cruise-in at the brand-new North Granville Senior Center, Kid Zone with bouncy houses and games, Halloween-themed activities and the customary food trucks juxtaposed with an appearance by the esteemed Mr. Penn himself, who will arrive in a horse-drawn carriage to bring remarks to those gathered.

Local historian and Penn reenactor Mark Pace will perform as Penn at 12 noon and again at 2 p.m., discussing America’s revolution, the Declaration and impending war with England.

The very first state historical marker was placed in Stovall back in 1936 to recognize John Penn.

Stovall leadership and others in the community have joined forces to pay tribute to a good harvest and to a history not shared by many communities across the nation.

The town of Stovall is located on Highway 15 North, less than 10 miles from Oxford. The public is welcome and invited to come out and celebrate – there’s something for everyone!

Here’s a breakdown of events:

STOVALL HARVEST FESTIVAL EVENT TIMELINE

• 11:00 – 11:15 a.m. – Opening Ceremony – Main Stage

• 11:15 a.m. – Cake Walk – Rural Medical Center Front Lawn

– Trunk or Treat – Stovall Methodist Church

– Classic Car Cruise‑In – North Granville Senior Center

• 11:30 a.m. – SVFD Gear Demonstration – Stovall Community Park

• 12:00 p.m. – John Penn Reenactment by Mark Pace – Stovall Library (30–45 mins)

• 12:45 p.m. – SVFD Hose Demonstration – Stovall Community Park

• 1:00 p.m. – Cornhole Tournament – Behind Town Hall

– Costume Contestants gather at Main Stage

• 1:30 p.m. – Costume Contest (12 and under; prizes for Scariest, Cutest, Most Creative) – Main Stage

• 2:00 p.m. – John Penn Reenactment by Mark Pace – Stovall Library (30–45 mins)

• 2:30 p.m. – SVFD Extinguisher Demonstration – Stovall Community Park

• 2:40 p.m. – Pie in the Face – Main Stage

• 2:45 p.m. – Raffle Drawing – Main Stage

• 3:00 – 3:15 p.m. – Closing Ceremony – Main Stage

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Home and Garden Show

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

  • The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm.
  • There will be a Home Composting Workshop on October 27th at 6:30pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
  • Collect your soil samples now! Avoid the rush!
  • Before tilling in your garden take a picture of what grew where, this will help you rotate your vegetables next year.
  • Make plans to purchase landscape & fruit trees. Do your research.
  • Keep leaves off newly established grass.
  • If cole crops are not dark green they may need top dressing.
  • Winterise any equipment that you will not use till next spring.
  • Check vegetables that have been in storage. Ex: Irish potatoes.
  • Avoid pruning right now.
  • Check cole crops for disease and insects.
  • Remember to use the proper personal protective equipment when doing fall chores
  • Check houseplants dust weekly with a soft cloth.
  • Check storage areas for mice.

The Vance County Cooperative Extension Building is located at 305 Young St, Henderson, NC 27536

The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is located at 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson, NC 27536

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Perry Memorial Library

The Local Skinny! Wrapping Up October at Perry Memorial Library

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It’s not too soon for trick-or-treaters to be plotting their routes for maximum candy collection on Oct. 31. With Halloween just over a week away, Perry Memorial Library Youth Services Director Melody Peters has a couple of great suggestions: Stop by the Vance County Regional Farmers Market for Spooky Story Time at 3 p.m. and then head downtown to see what the business and retail community has in store between 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.

The library is teaming up with the local 4-H program to host the story time at the farmers market. It’ll last about an hour and is for children of all ages, she said.

But this won’t be the only option for Halloween celebration at the library, Peters said. She’s hosting a “Not So Spooky” Family Story Time at 3 p.m. this Sunday, Oct. 26. Enjoy a story and then a craft afterward.

Peters hopes the weather cooperates for the last Wednesday of the month’s Community Read-In. What started back in the summer has continued, she said. It’s a simple way to encourage more reading among all ages, adults and children alike.

The read-in will take place – weather permitting – on the grassy area outside the library near the police station on Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Bring a book or other print reading material, a blanket or a lawn chair to participate.

“It’s a very simple, but very powerful” demonstration of the power of reading. The group has grown from a handful in the beginning to dozens, and Peters said she hopes the growth continues.

Another multi-age opportunity comes Tuesday, Oct. 28 when the Charlie Cart gets wheeled in for a free cooking class to learn how to cook sweet potato fries.

Space is limited but there’s still time to register for participants ages 13 and up, Peters said. The class is from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Visit the library website to sign up for the cooking class.

To learn about all the program and services the library offers, visit www.perrylibrary.org

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