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Honors Jim "Wiz" and Cheryl Wiszowaty of Batesburg-Leesville as the 2025 South Carolina Poultry Festival Distinguished Citizens of the Year

Recognizes the couple's nearly four decades of business ownership in Batesburg-Leesville, including Wiz's Eatery, which they reopened as Wiz's Eatery 2.0 in 2023

Acknowledges Jim's extensive community service as former mayor of Batesburg-Leesville, assistant fire chief, baseball commissioner, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce, and volunteer firefighter

Commends their charitable work including Hurricane Helene relief efforts, Wiz's Angels holiday program, back-to-school assistance for children, and numerous fundraisers

Notes the couple received the 2022 Champions for Public Education Award from the South Carolina School Boards Association for supporting Lexington County School District 3