Come See Us at the NC State Fair!
Enjoy the North Carolina State Fair from Thursday, October 16th, through Sunday, October, October 26th! While you’re there, be sure to stop by the 94.7 QDR State Fair Studio powered by Thompson Buick GMC. Take a selfie with a star, visit our pop-up station swag store, and spin the (station name) and Thompson Buick GMC prize wheel – where everyone…… Continue Reading
KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Fieri!
Hi I am Fieri! I am a little tabby that I share a name with the famous chef, but my real specialty is serving up cuddles and playtime. I am always the first to investigate, the first to pounce, and the first to dash into new adventures with my siblings, Flay and Nigella. After a…… Continue Reading
Ironweed: The resilient perennial transforming North Carolina landscapes
We all want resilient plants for our landscape. Frankly we want something that is cost effective. A plant which fulfills that description and expectation is “Ironweed” (Vernonia noveboracensis). This seems to be the most common variety grown in North Carolina. Anne Clapp used to say: “A weed is a plant you don’t want in your yard,” but you definitely will want Ironweed! It is a popular and hardy herbaceous perennial that you’ll find in a lot of landscapes in North Carolina. Herbaceous means it does not have a woody stem and dies back to the ground after it flowers. By the way, “Ironweed” was named for the English botanist William Vernon who traveled extensively in the late 1600’s and early 1700’s.… Continue Reading
KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Ziggy!
Ziggy is a 3-year-old poodle mix with a big heart and plenty of pep! He’s the best of both worlds—happy to go for walks and burn off his energy, then just as content to curl up on the couch, the bed, or even the floor for a cozy nap. While he may give a few…… Continue Reading
KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Smelt!
Smelt is a lovable boy with a heart as big as his golden eyes. His little white chest patch adds to his handsome good looks—and his gentle, easygoing personality makes him a friend to everyone he meets. Smelt is wonderfully social and gets along beautifully with cats, dogs, and people alike. He’s also a playful…… Continue Reading