Entries by Laura Gabel

TownTalk: Vance County Veterans Memorial in Progress

Naysayers may have provided just the motivation that members of American Legion Post 60 needed to get the ball rolling on completion of a veteran’s memorial in Henderson. You won’t be able to find a suitable location, they said. But they did. It’ll be difficult to get approval, they said. But they got that, too, […]

Heritage: Where History Meets Opportunity – Henderson-Vance Chamber

As the incoming chairperson of the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Abidan Shah has decided on the theme “Heritage.” Given that 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the country, that’s a pretty appropriate theme. Shah and H-V Chamber President Sandra Wilkerson said they are approaching the year with enthusiasm as the Chamber […]

TownTalk: ‘God’s Trombones’ Rescheduled To April 12 At 4 P.M.

Update January 30, 2026: The “God’s Trombones” performance originally scheduled for Sunday afternoon, has been rescheduled to Sunday, April 12, 2026, according to information Friday from Connie Ragland Productions. The performance will take place at 4 p.m. at McGregor Hall. Tickets already purchased will be honored for the April 12 performance. Update January 28, 2026: […]

TownTalk: Around Old Granville – Stories Of The American Revolution From Old Granville County

The phrases “Fourth of July “ and “Independence Day” are used interchangeably to note THE date when the American Colonists declared formal independence from Great Britain. This year marks the 250th anniversary of that official Declaration of Independence, with ongoing celebrations marking the historic moment. But it took eight years for the 13 Colonies – […]

TownTalk: Innovation Opportunities Open for All at VCS

(Be sure to scroll down for information flyers.) Families today have many choices when it comes to the type of school their children attend, and Vance County Schools offer several options to make sure the district’s students go to the school that fits their needs. With National School Choice Week being observed Jan. 26-30, the […]

SportsTalk: #6 Lady Vipers Getting Better And Better

Vance County High School Head Basketball Coach Sheila Gill has gotten the Lady Vipers off to a great start, they’re on a 12-game win streak and sit atop the standings of the Northern 6 conference. They took care of the Crossroads Christian in a non-conference matchup on Wednesday, beating the Lady Colts 57-23. Before that, […]

TownTalk: Vance County Board Retreat Recap – Part 1

Editor’s Note: WIZS is taking a closer look at the Vance County Commissioners’ annual retreat and will bring you excerpts from the topics that were discussed in upcoming TownTalk segments. At their annual retreat last week, the Vance County Board of Commissioners spent a good chunk of time talking about money – dollars coming in […]