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The Local Skinny! Fire Department Awards Ceremony
The Henderson Fire Department recognized several of its own during a recent awards and commendation ceremony at Clearview Church. Interim Fire Chief Curtis Tyndall said Justin Crowder, an engineer with the fire department received the firefighter of the year award and fellow engineer Justin Simmons received the Chief’s award. Tyndall spoke with John C. Rose...
The Local Skinny! Black History Profile: Matthew Henson
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Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. Check all gardening equipment and do maintenance if needed. Ex wheelbarrow tires Fertilize tall fescue, slow release, low P. Getting late for crabgrass preventer. Read information on seed packs. Get ready to prune fruit trees – 2/25, 10 am, Timberlake If you need honeybees...
The Local Skinny! Perry Library Youth Services Upcoming Programs
Students in middle or high school are invited to take part in a “survival skills” workshop at the Perry Memorial Library, but the skills learned bear no resemblance to those of reality TV shows where you have to eat weird stuff or navigate deserted islands. No, this month’s survival skills workshop involves sewing machines, said...
The Local Skinny! JPAC Brings A Variety Of Entertainment To The Area
Whether it’s the glam style of Cher or the allure of rescue dogs doing comical tricks, chances are the Jones Performing Arts Center at Louisburg College has something of interest. Robert Poole, director of the JPAC, spoke with WIZS’s Bill Harris Monday on The Local Skinny! and listed all the upcoming performances scheduled at the...
The Local Skinny! Recreation And Parks Dept. Gears Up For Spring
The Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Departments has a long list of sports programs that are gearing up for spring and beyond. Jamal Williams spoke with WIZS’s Bill Harris Thursday on The Local Skinny! to run down just a few of the opportunities for children from 4 years all the way through high school. Basketball tryouts...
Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. If growing plants in a greenhouse or cold frame when day temps are 70F higher you may need ventilation in your greenhouse or open the cold frame. Fertilize tall fescue, slow release, low P, crabgrass preventer. Record the dates you plant your seed. Get...
The Local Skinny! Vance County Schools Receives Awards
For the third year in a row, Vance County Schools has brought home top honors for excellence in school communications, presented to school districts by the N.C. School Public Relations Association. VCS earned a total of 16 Blue Ribbon awards for outstanding and effective school public relations, according to information from Aarika Sandlin, VCS director of...
The Local Skinny! Dogs Deserve Better To Hold Quarter Auction
“Dogs Deserve Better Piedmont” is sponsoring its 3rd annual “Puppy Love” Quarter Auction later this month at The Barn at Vino in Stem. This chapter of the nonprofit organization is based in Granville County, and it serves neighboring counties including Vance, Person, Wake and Franklin. Lucy Poynton joined WIZS’s Bill Harris Monday to launch a...
The Local Skinny! Vance Co. Arts Council Celebrates Black History Month
The Vance County Arts Council, in conjunction with McGregor Hall, invites the community to come out for an evening of musical entertainment to learn about the history of gospel music. The show is free to the public and begins at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at McGregor Hall, and Vance County Arts Council Executive...