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The Local Skinny! Skipper’s BBQ Recognized by Chamber
Allen Ellis, the great-grandson of Skipper is the 4th generation family manager/owner. Listen in. The Local Skinny! Skipper’s BBQ Recognized by Chamber; More on donation to YMCA. CLICK PLAY!...
Nella Roo’s in Downtown Henderson, NC
For the past couple of years, Heather Ruth Hodge has been putting things together to bring her to this place – both literally and figuratively. Hodge’s family calls her “Roo,” and that’s half the name of her new boutique that has opened on Garnett Street. The first half of the boutique’s name is an homage...
The Local Skinny! Home & Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. THIS WEEK IN THE GARDEN Fall garden planting time is now Garden food safety tip 1: Wash your hands before harvesting your garden. Control weeds before they seed out Garden food safety tip 2: Keep pets and wildlife out of the garden. With recent...
The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 08-16-22
The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for August 16, 2022. The Chamber compiles the information, and it is presented here and on the radio. Contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce at 438-8414 or email michele@hendersonvance.org to be included. ••••••••••••••••••••••• Business Name – Holy Innocents Episcopal Church Job...
The Local Skinny! Business Spotlight Shines On Autobrite Car Wash
AutoBrite Car Washes Inc.’s location on North Cooper Drive features touchless washes, but Manager Patrick “Bubba” Glosson said there are a few extra features that make the business special. Glosson spoke with John C. Rose on Monday’s Business Spotlight segment of The Local Skinny! and discussed how things are going so far. They’ve been open...
Aug. 13 Franklin Freedom Fest Features Dave Bray USA
Franklin Freedom Fest, a fundraiser for Congressional candidate Sandy Smith, is scheduled for Saturday and participants can take part in a full range of activities through the afternoon and into the evening – from a pig pickin’ to cannon shooting and an open gun range. The event begins at 3 p.m. at 1770 Seven Paths...
Home And Garden Show
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext. Paul McKenzie of the Vance County Extension Service and guest Johnny Coley of Warren County Extension Service discuss paw paws. Click Play! WIZS Radio · The Local Skinny! Home And Garden Show 08- 10-22...
The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 08-09-22
The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for August 9, 2022. The Chamber compiles the information, and it is presented here and on the radio. Contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce at 438-8414 or email michele@hendersonvance.org to be included. ••••••••••••••••••••••• Business Name – Central Baptist Church Job Opening...
Juror Shortage Prompts More Summonses In More Citizens’ Mailboxes
COVID-19 has been blamed for everything from global supply chain problems to schoolchildren’s lagging academic achievement. And Vance Clerk of Superior Court Henry Gupton said the current lack of jurors for local trials could also be blamed on the virus. Gupton told WIZS News Friday that for the next five Mondays, the juror pool will...
The Local Skinny! Immunizations For Children Returning To School
-information courtesy of N.C. Department of Health and Human Services As children across North Carolina head back to school this month, the N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services reminds families that vaccinations are an important part of back-to-school success and overall health and well-being. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recognizes August as...