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Perry Library This Summer, Books, Programs, Opportunties
Anyone who works with young people will probably offer this advice: Be ready for anything. Getting tweens and teens off their devices and into the library may be a tall order, but Perry Memorial Library’s Youth Services Director Melody Peters is up for the challenge. “Reading’s boring,” they’ll say. “Oh, you just haven’t found the...
Upcoming Blood Drives
Kick June off right by donating blood or plasma at several upcoming blood drives. The American Red Cross has a special incentive to donors who register to help build the blood supply for patients in need. Everyone who comes to a blood drive site between now and June 9 will get a t-shirt featuring the...
Calculating Your Property Tax Bill
Whether you reach for a sharpened No. 2 pencil and a piece of paper or choose to tap numbers into your phone’s calculator, it’s time to do a little math to at least have an idea of what your tax bill may look like. Although neither the city nor the county has adopted the new...
The Local Skinny! 100 Deadliest Days
Sandwiched in between two national holidays – Memorial Day and Labor Day – is a period of about 100 days that parents of teen drivers never want to commemorate: During those three or so months have proven to be the deadliest for teen drivers. During the summer months, teen drivers find themselves with more time...
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...
