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The Local Skinny! 988 Suicide And Crisis Line Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary
-information courtesy of the N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services The three-digit suicide and crisis lifeline number – 988 – recently celebrated its first anniversary and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services officials say trained crisis counselors field about 5,000 calls each month. The number – 988 – connects North Carolinians via call...
Home And Garden Show
— On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. Check Soil moisture before watering plants. Wear proper PPE when doing Garden chores Stay Hydrated !!!!!! Check daily for insects and disease in the garden Start planning for Lawn renovation now! Ex. Soil test, grass seed,Carolina Lawns publication Click Play! WIZS Radio ·...
The Local Skinny! Brick Power Team Lifts The Spirit Through Weights
The Brick is sponsoring the Henderson Open Championships later this summer, and winners qualify to participate in the World Championships, scheduled for mid-November in Virginia Beach. The Brick is a weight-lifting ministry affiliated with – and located beside – Freedom Life Church of God on Martin Creek Road. Part of the group’s ministry, according to...
The Local Skinny! Vance County Schools Preps For Opening
(This script features a correction from its first version specically about the open house event. The Viper Nation Fall Open House will be held for all high school students on August 3rd at 5 p.m.) That day that everyone knew was coming, but hoped it wouldn’t be here quite so fast, is suddenly knocking on...
Estate Sale in Henderson Fri-Sun, July 14-16
SPONSORED: A three-day estate sale takes place this week at the home of Bill Mast, who died in May 2022. Mast founded Mast Drug Company in Henderson in 1962 and developed it into a successful chain of retail drug stores. He was born in the mountains of North Carolina, but found his way to Henderson...
“Pop The Hood” Change Your Oil, Keep Your Engine Hummin’
— For our sponsor, Advance Auto Parts, as part of a paid radio sponsorship on WIZS. Today’s cars and trucks let their owners know when it’s time to change the oil, but drivers who are used to keeping up with it themselves may still have the “every 3,000 miles” ingrained into their thoughts. However you...
Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. Provide extra support for heavy fruited tomato plants Skip the Japanese Beetle traps. Check daily for insects and disease in the garden It’s OK to plant trees and shrubs through the summer, but be prepared to monitor soil moisture closely. Check that rain gauge...
The Local Skinny! Children’s Events At Perry Memorial Library
Perry Memorial Library’s summer programs continue this week with a variety of fun and games, according to Children’s Service Director Melody Peters. Bring the kids and enjoy a movie Tuesday at 2:30 p.m., then stay for a game of BINGO, Peters said during a conversation recorded with WIZS co-host Bill Harris that was played on-air...
Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. Keep your garden journal updated daily Tomatoes and peppers may drop blossoms during hot weather, but fruit set should resume after temps fall again. Pull out suckers on your tomatoes Tall fescue can go dormant during summer months, needing little water. Provide irrigation for...
The Local Skinny! Pop The Hood: Tuneups
For our sponsor, Advance Auto Parts, as part of a paid radio sponsorship on WIZS. Vehicles don’t usually break down in convenient locations, like the driveway. Vehicle owners can help to make sure their cars and trucks stay in good working order with regular tuneups, whether performed at home or by your favorite mechanic. Advance...
