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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...
Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. Wayne Rowland of the Vance Co. Extension Service passes along information for gardeners. Click Play! WIZS Radio · Home And Garden Show 06-26-24 ...
The Local Skinny! County Budget Includes $60K For McGregor Hall
The newly adopted FY 2024-25 Vance County budget includes a $60,000 appropriation for McGregor Hall, which represents the full amount requested by the performing arts venue. Executive Director Mark Hopper told WIZS News earlier today that he is “absolutely elated” with the commissioners’ action. “It’s the first step toward making this facility function in a...
Vance County Commissioners Approve $57M Budget, 10-Cent Tax Increase
Vance County commissioners approved a 10-cent tax increase and a $57 million budget Monday, June 24 at 4 p.m. The special called meeting lasted about 15 minutes, and adoption of the budget was the first order of business. The budget was approved 4-2, with Board Chair Dan Brummitt and Tommy Hester casting no votes. Commissioner...
Home and Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. Wayne Rowland of the Vance Co. Extension Service provides tips for gardeners. Click Play! WIZS Radio · Home And Garden Show 06-19-24 ...
The Local Skinny! Events At Perry Library
Perry Memorial Library’s Youth Services Director Melody Peters took a few minutes Tuesday from tending to last-minute summer reading program details to talk about upcoming events that will be taking place soon at the library. There’s a lot going on at the library, but Peters said she’s especially excited about the summer reading program kickoff...
Fire Departments Could See Additional Funding
The county’s volunteer fire departments stand to gain an additional $30,000 annually as commissioners and County Manager C. Renee Perry hammer out details of the FY 2024-25 budget. Commissioners held a budget work session last week, with sights set on June 24 as a possible date to adopt the $57 million budget. Each department, as...
