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The Local Skinny! State Of NC Focusing On Crime Prevention
– information courtesy of the N.C. Department of Public Safety The N.C. Department of Public Safety and the Department of Health and Human Services recently released a timeline of violence prevention initiatives that reflect the whole-of-government partnership launched last year with the formation of the state’s first Office of Violence Prevention. “We must continue to work to...
The Local Skinny! Chase Results In Arrest Of Local Man
-Press release from the office of Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame On Friday, July 19 at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Vance County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the Granville County Sheriff’s Office for assistance in locating a wanted person, who has outstanding warrants for Felony Flee to Elude, and Assault with a Deadly Weapon on...
The Local Skinny! Carolina Payroll Partners Business Spotlight
Mel Manning and Carolina Payroll Partners, LLC received a recent shout-out from the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce as recipient of the Chamber Spotlight. Manning works out of Morehead City now, but he said he and partner Seth Ward can successfully meet their clients’ needs, thanks to technology and online software. For the past four...
Home and Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance County Cooperative Extension Agent Wayne Rowland: The lastest at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market Check your garden notebook for when vegetables were planted, last top dressing of fertilizer, spray applications to keep track of what you have done in the garden and what you need to...
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...
