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The Local Skinny! Henderson Fruit And Produce Expands To Warrenton
It’s been a few years since Warrenton has had a grocery store, but Chris Fisher, owner of Henderson Fruit and Produce, is getting ready to change that – hopefully, by Saturday. Stop by 140 S. Main St. in downtown Warrenton to check out Henderson Fruit and Produce of Warrenton. People familiar with the Henderson location...
Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. With forecasted heavy rain open rows to prevent flooding in your garden Plant tall fescue now. Check for crusting of soil where recently planted seed in your fall garden Think about how you could compost your fall leaves. Prepare for inclement weather now. Emergency...
The Local Skinny! Upcoming Events At Perry Memorial Library
The official first day of autumn is still a few weeks away, but fall programs at Perry Memorial Library are getting started this week. Youth Services Director Melody Peters said things are shaping up for a wonderful fall at the library – come on in and have some fun! Mother Goose story time is starting...
The Local Skinny! Gain Computer Skills At VGCC Franklin Campus Training Hub
Vance-Granville Community College, in partnership with a Wake Forest company, has opened up a computer hub at its Franklin Campus to improve the community’s access to technology. Not only will DigitalBridge provide classes to help individuals learn how to use technology, but the hub is a place where people can come in a get a...
The Local Skinny! Pop The Hood
— For our sponsor, Advance Auto Parts, as part of a paid radio sponsorship on WIZS. It’s time to wash your ride – maybe past time – and you’ve found a few minutes in an otherwise busy day to put some soap in a bucket and get to work. But before you pull out an...
Home and Garden Show
The Home and Garden Show for Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Click play below for the audio, brought to you by Satterwhite Point Marina. The Home and Garden Show airs each week on WIZS on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. WIZS Radio · The Local Skinny! Home and Garden Show 08-23-23...
Dr. Marion Lark Funeral Viewing Options
The First Baptist Church of Henderson, NC issued a viewing link and options for Dr. Marion Lark’s funeral service. “The funeral for Dr. Lark will be Wednesday, August 23 at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church. For those who are unable to attend, the funeral will be livestreamed via Vimeo and on the First Baptist...
The Local Skinny! Daeke On City Opportunities, New Faces On Council
Garry Daeke isn’t up for re-election this year. But the Ward 3 representative on the Henderson City Council said the upcoming municipal election is shaping up to put some new people in leadership roles. And there will be plenty of issues for him and his fellow council members to consider, from housing to downtown revitalization...
Fire at Former J.P. Taylor Company Location on J.P. Taylor Road
Revised and posted at 2:15 p.m. Friday About 10:30 this morning, a fire broke out on J.P. Taylor Rd. at the location that was once J.P. Taylor Company. The vicinity of 800 J.P. Taylor Road is now a scrap or salvage yard. The Rev. Ricky Easter of Victory Baptist Church was across the street, and...
Interim County Manager Explains Details Of Fire Study Process
Vance County Interim County Manager Scott Elliott has a unique vantage point as plans for the county’s fire services study makes their way from start to finish. In his role as county manager, he’s responsible for providing guidance and support to county commissioners – the board voted to conduct the study – while making sure...
