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The Local Skinny! Events At Perry Memorial Library
Summertime is all about taking a little break from routines and schedules and doing something a little bit out of the ordinary – shake things up a bit. But not too much. With that in mind, Perry Memorial Library Youth Services Director Melody Peters has a little something for everyone, which includes regularly scheduled events...
The Local Skinny! Chestnut Street Park Revitalization Project
Charles Turrentine Jr. grew up on Hamilton Street, so it was a short walk down to Chestnut Street Park, where he spent time playing basketball and hanging out with his friends. The park is due an upgrade, and Turrentine is spearheading an effort to give the park a facelift. As the old saying goes, all...
Pop The Hood: Know The Difference Between Coolant And Antifreeze
— For our sponsor, Advance Auto Parts, as part of a paid radio sponsorship on WIZS. Although the terms often are used interchangeably, it’s important to know that antifreeze and coolant are NOT the same thing. Coolant is a mixture of water and antifreeze; antifreeze contains either ethylene glycol or propylene glycol, which keep your...
Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. Farmer’s Market Keep Hydrated in hot weather Irrigation Harvest vegetables early in the morning Tomatoes suffering in heat Soil Samples Harvest vegetables daily Prepare for fall gardens Click Play! WIZS Radio · Home And Garden Show 07-10-24 ...
The Local Skinny! Teacher Pay And State Budget
Gov. Roy Cooper signed a dozen or so bills into law on Monday, a couple of which involve education and educators. At a time when most area school children – and teachers – are enjoying their summer vacations, Cooper signed into law small pay raises for educators and extended grants to keep childcare centers open...
The Local Skinny! Commissioner Balks At City’s Reimbursement Request For Displaced Families
In her report to the Vance County Board of Commissioners last week, County Manager C. Renee Perry said she had received a letter from Henderson City Manager Terrell Blackmon that formally requested $22,000 to reimburse the city for money it gave to families displaced when the place they were living in was shut down back...
Vance County Regional Farmers Market
Calvin Adcock has been a vendor at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market for 27 years. He’s set up shop on William Street, the YMCA, the old Lowe’s building and now at the market on Southpark Drive. Manager Pat Ayscue calls Adcock a “one-man band” because he’s got “a little bit of everything that everybody...
The Local Skinny! Events At Perry Memorial Library
If you grew up in Henderson and you’re of a certain age, you may have fond memories of spending summer afternoons in the children’s section of the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library. The children’s section was in the basement, and you could either go in at ground level or climb those impressive front steps and...
The Local Skinny! Involving Churches In Mental Health Education
A bill introduced by Rep. Frank Sossamon that would get the faith community invested and involved in tackling mental health issues has passed the House in an almost unanimous vote, leaving passage by the Senate and then the governor’s signature before it can become law. Sossamon said a pilot program is all set to be...
The Local Skinny! Pop The Hood: Cleaning Engine Compartment
For our sponsor, Advance Auto Parts, as part of a paid radio sponsorship on WIZS. Here’s a question for you: When was the last time you cleaned your car or truck? If your answer is within the last month, give yourself a pat on the back. Good job keeping your vehicle looking nice. Here’s another...
