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The Local Skinny! Pop The Hood: Bug And Tar Removal
For our sponsor, Advance Auto Parts, as part of a paid radio sponsorship on WIZS. As the weather heats up heading into summertime conditions, it’s a good time to give a little extra attention to your vehicle’s exterior. That sunshine that feels so good can really do a number on your car’s paint, especially if...
Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. Soil Samples Controlling Deer in gardens Check garden for insects Check soil moisture Protect seedlings from birds Pruning Azaleas Succession Planting Squash bugs Check tomatoes for leaf disease Click Play! WIZS Radio · Home And Garden Show 05-22-24 ...
The Local Skinny! Upcoming Events At Perry Memorial Library
Parents, if you’re wondering just how you’re going to keep the kids busy when they get out of school, just tap in to some of the events and programs that are shaping up at Perry Memorial Library. Tuesdays and Thursdays are the days that have the main programs for young people this summer, said Melody...
Maria Parham Health Hosting Memorial Day Event – Gather ‘Round The Flag Poles On May 23 At 10 AM
Maria Parham Health invites the community to a special Memorial Day event Thursday, May 23 to pay tribute to the courageous individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. “Let us come together as a community to honor and remember those who have selflessly served our nation,” said Bert Beard, CEO of...
Oxford Plans Memorial Day Service Monday May 27 At 11 AM
The City of Oxford invites the community to a Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony Monday, May 27, at the Granville Veterans Memorial Wall, located in front of City Hall. The ceremony begins at 11 a.m., according to information from Oxford Communications Specialist Sabrina Richards. Rene Adams, representing the group Gold Star Mothers is, the featured speaker...
Tax Revaluation Info Session Monday, May 20
Vance County will hold a tax revaluation information session Monday, May 20. The session starts at 4 p.m. and will be held in the Vance County Administration Building (the old courthouse building). On a flyer the County has indicated that it has answers to questions about the revaluation...
The Local Skinny! Making Things Happen Downtown
The Henderson City Council Monday approved a tax incentive program to encourage downtown business owners to make improvements to the overall appearance of downtown without adding to their tax bill. Downtown Development Coordinator Tracy Madigan explained on Tuesday’s segment of The Local Skinny! that the tax incentives would occur over a five-year period. The idea...
The Local Skinny: Granville Vance Public Health Receives Recognition
The Care Management High Risk Pregnancy Program at Granville Vance Public Health has received the “Friend of WIC” award by the NC Dept. of Health and Human Community Nutrition Service section for its commitment to providing quality services and advocating for its participants. The award follows the nomination of GVPH Care Manager and social worker...
Schools Provide Support To Students Facing First Weekend At Emergency Shelter
The 70 or so children who have spent this week with their families and others at a local shelter face their first weekend away from the place they once called home. The situation is certainly not ideal, but Vance County Schools Superintendent Dr. Cindy Bennett told WIZS News earlier Friday that district staff has put...
The Local Skinny! Hotel 121 Residents Update
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