Entries by WIZS Staff

TownTalk: Vance County Child Well-Being Landscape Analysis February 2025

The executive summary of a 47-page report released earlier this month paints a sobering picture for children in Vance County, and includes information about challenges, disparities and gaps in a range of services in the community to support children’s well-being. A project team from Positive Childhood Alliance North Carolina gathered information from 16 community partners […]

The Local Skinny! Granville County Wedding and Event Expo is This Sunday

Whether you’re planning a wedding, a big birthday bash or some other type of special event, this weekend’s Granville Wedding and Event Expo is the place for a one-stop shopping opportunity to learn about venues, vendors to make the celebration unforgettable. The expo will be held Sunday, Mar. 2 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. […]

TownTalk: Duke RAM Clinic is Coming This Weekend

The Duke RAM free mobile clinic is coming to Henderson this weekend, and organizers say they are planning to provide free medical, dental and vision care for hundreds in the community. Anvi Charvu has been involved with the Remote Area Medical clinic for several years. And now, Charvu said this year’s clinic will include more […]

TownTalk: All Systems Go for the 3rd Annual Torch Awards

Carolina United for Change will present Torch awards to three local individuals for demonstrating support throughout the community. Tracy Madigan, Dr. Alice Sallins and D’Asia Stutson will be honored at an awards banquet Mar. 16 at Southern Charmn Events Center, 200 S. Garnett St. The evening includes dinner and live music by Best Friends. “We’re […]