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The Local Skinny! Commissioners Approve Tax Revaluation Schedule
When Vance County residents get those much-anticipated tax bills early next year, just remember one thing: It’s been eight years since the last revaluation, so any increase – and most certainly there will be an increase – has occurred over eight years, not just one. That reminder came from Ryan Vincent of Vincent Valuations, the...
‘Operation Christmas Child’ Sends Shoeboxes Of Gifts To Children Across The Globe
The Samaritan’s Purse ‘Operation Christmas Child’ collection week runs through Nov. 20, and there are several local drop-off spots that will be collecting boxes filled with gifts that will be distributed throughout the world for Christmas. This year’s goal is to reach 11 million children with the traditional “shoeboxes.” North Henderson Baptist Church is the...
The Local Skinny! Rebuilding Hope Initiates Project ‘Roll On’
Rebuilding Hope volunteers spend a lot of time each year helping people make essential repairs to their homes, mostly fixing roofs and constructing handicap ramps. But the nonprofit’s founder Randolph Wilson said the group needs to turn its attention to some repairs at their own home – namely, the driveway and parking lot. Project “ROLL...
Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. Drain water out of any sprayers or pumps. Spend some time on equipment maintenance. Harvest any mature fruits or vegetables today Continue planting. Bring indoors any plants that might freeze. Check houseplants for repotting. November is a great time to collect your Soil Samples...
The Local Skinny! Events At Perry Memorial Library
The “mitten tree” at Perry Memorial Library will be up soon, providing some holiday cheer as a wintertime decoration as well as a resource for those in need of mittens and hats during the cold months ahead. Last year’s tree was a success, but it was also funded with a “Kindness” grant, said Melody Peters...
The Local Skinny! Henderson Christmas Parade Is Coming
It may be hard to believe, but the Henderson Christmas parade is less than one month away. The parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 2 beginning at 2 p.m., according to parade organizers. And groups that want to be in the parade have until Nov. 24 – the day after Thanksgiving – to submit...
The Local Skinny! Grace Ministries Plans 7th Annual Thanksgiving Meal
The 7th annual Grace Ministries Thanksgiving meal giveaway is taking shape and organizer Bobby West said the plan is to provide 3,000 meals to folks in the community on Saturday, Nov. 18. In addition to the Grace Ministries location at 215 Crozier St., West said there are a number of locations where individuals across Vance...
The Local Skinny! Pop The Hood: Repairing Dents, Dings And Scratches
For our sponsor, Advance Auto Parts, as part of a paid radio sponsorship on WIZS. Don’t you just hate it when you get just a little too close to the mailbox with your car and you hear “that” sound – that metal on metal sound, just as you’re lowering your window to pick up the...
Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. Drain water out of any sprayers or pumps. Spend some time on equipment maintenance. Harvest any mature fruits or vegetables today Continue planting. Bring indoors any plants that might freeze. Check houseplants for repotting. November is a great time to collect your Soil Samples...
Vance County Schools October Student Spotlights
Vance County Schools shines its October Student Spotlight on three students who are making a meaningful difference in their schools. The program, sponsored by the school system and the Vance County Public School Foundation, identifies students who demonstrate excellence in their academics and who also exhibit traits like kindness, dedication and a commitment to personal...
