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TownTalk: Henderson City Council Meeting 9-8-25
The Henderson City Council voted Monday to accept the resignation of City Manager/Attorney Hassan T. Kingsberry – effective immediately – and appointed Paylor Spruill as interim city manager. The Council also voted 6-1 to censure Council Member Geraldine Champion for violation of the city’s social media policy. The regular monthly meeting had gone on for
TownTalk: Rebuilding Hope BBQ Chicken Fundraiser Coming Up September 26
Plans for Rebuilding Hope’s Sept. 26 chicken plate fundraiser are well underway, and Co-Director Tom Wille said patrons are invited to pick up plates at the drive-thru, or they are welcome to park, come inside and visit for a while as they enjoy their meal. One quick note: the price has gone up to $12
TownTalk: Sheriff Brame Requests Extension of Support from County Commissioners
Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame appeared before the board of commissioners on Tuesday to thank them for the financial support that allows sheriff’s office employees to give much-needed support at the detention center and to ask for an extension of that support through the end of the year. In the past five months, County Manager
TownTalk: City Council Votes 5-1 Allowing Workshop To Teach Day Trading
In a 5-1 vote, the Henderson City Council approved a motion that will allow Mayor Melissa Elliott to take part in a “train-the-trainer” session to teach day trading. Council Member Sam Seifert cast the dissenting vote and Council Members Garry Daeke and Lamont Noel were not present at the special called meeting, announced on Friday,
TownTalk: Granville County Spicing Things Up For September
If you’ve driven around downtown Oxford recently, perhaps you’ve noticed the street decorations and banners that have been installed, creating a festive atmosphere to usher in the 19th annual N.C. Hot Sauce Contest and Festival. Granville County Tourism Director Angela Allen said this is the second year that the hot sauce festival will be a
Buckner Suspends Campaign, Endorses Incumbent Lamont Noel
Benjamin Buckner, a candidate for the Ward 2 at-large seat on the Henderson City Council, announced Wednesday afternoon that he is suspending his campaign and endorsing incumbent Ward 2 at-large Council member Lamont Noel in the upcoming municipal election. Noel joined Buckner for the announcement and thanked Buckner for his support. Noel shared the following
TownTalk: The 2025 Kerr-Tar Housing Summit Sept. 11 At VGCC Civic Center
The Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments is hosting a regional housing summit on Thursday, Sept. 11 to provide information about tacking challenges and working to resolve some of the barriers that exist in the realm of housing. Desiree Brooks, Kerr-Tar’s Community & Economic Development manager, said the summit will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Vance-Granville
TownTalk: Upcoming Municipal Elections
Editor’s note: As part of its continuing effort to keep listeners and readers up-to-date on local issues, WIZS Radio will be sending candidates a list of questions in an effort to gather responses to be included in a special elections project that will be published and aired before the early voting period begins. Campaign signs
TownTalk: Sheriff Brame Pleads for Higher Pay for New Officers
The Vance County Sheriff’s Office is between a rock and a hard place, it seems, as it faces a 20 percent vacancy rate – 12 sworn officers – including some who have recently left to take higher paying jobs in other counties. Sheriff Curtis Brame took his plea to county commissioners during their Aug. 18
TownTalk: Henderson City Council Special Called Meeting Friday, Aug. 22 At 3 PM
UPDATE: Friday, Aug. 22 at 5:03 p.m. The Henderson City Council voted 6-2 to allow City Manager/City Attorney Hassan T. Kingsberry to continue in his role through Dec. 31. Kingsberry requested that the Council rescind his resignation so he can attend a program at the UNC School of Government. Kingsberry tendered his resignation at the
