Entries by Kelly Bondurant

Westwood Church to Give Away Free Car Easter Sunday!

Phil Collins, senior pastor of Westwood Church in Henderson, was on Thursday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the church’s upcoming free car giveaway planned for Easter Sunday. Formerly known as Westwood Pentecostal Holiness, the church located at 621 US 158 Bypass in Henderson will be giving away a reconditioned 2005 Honda Civic […]

‘Community Voices’ Kick-Off Session Draws Interest; Next Meeting April 30

Turner Pride, County Extension Director with Vance County Cooperative Extension, was on Wednesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the revival of the center’s “Community Voices” program. The community-based program, sponsored by Vance County Cooperative Extension and N.C. A&T State University, helps citizens tackle community issues while developing effective leadership skills. “Community Voices […]

Henderson City Council: Elmwood Cemetery, Food Trucks Under Review

City Manager Frank Frazier was on Wednesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to provide a brief overview of the Henderson City Council meeting held on Monday, April 8. According to Frazier, the City Council voted to table the first agenda item, a public hearing and consideration of approval that would amend the zoning map […]

‘Bass for Cash’ Fishing Tournament to Benefit Local Boys & Girls Club

Dennis Jarvis, vice chair of the Vance County Advisory Council of the Boys & Girls Club of North Central North Carolina, was the guest of honor on Tuesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program. Jarvis announced the club’s upcoming 12th Annual “Bass for Cash” Fishing Tournament to be held on Kerr Lake Saturday, April 20, […]

Concerned Bikers Association (CBA) in Support of Bills to Improve Safety

Members of the Concerned Bikers Association (CBA) were on Thursday’s edition of WIZS Town Talk program to discuss their support of four proposed NC House bills that would grant more freedom and ensure better safety precautions for motorcyclists. According to Charlie Boone, legislative director for the state CBA, the group’s primary mission is “to get […]

Carolina Fellows Family Dentistry Staff Talk Oral Cancer Awareness Month

Sandra Micou, office manager, and Brooke Arrington, dental hygienist, with Carolina Fellows Family Dentistry, were on Wednesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss April’s designation as Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Part of the Granville Vance Public Health Department, Carolina Fellows Family Dentistry is a non-profit dentistry clinic serving Granville and Vance County residents […]

Desmarais Talks Economic Development, Ending the ‘Stigma’ of Community College

Dr. Rachel Desmarais, president of Vance-Granville Community College, was on Tuesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss the college’s role in economic development and her vision for the future of the institution. Beginning her tenure as VGCC’s seventh president in January, Desmarais brings with her over 20 years of experience in the community […]

Granville Vance Public Health Addressing Opioid, Mental Health Issues

Lisa Harrison, health director for the Granville Vance Public Health Department, was on Thursday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss current health initiatives as well as a possible relocation for the department’s Granville County office. Buildings With office locations in both Vance and Granville County, Harrison said the buildings of the 40- year-old […]