Entries by Laura Gabel

The Local Skinny! Vance Co. Budget Details

Vance County Commissioners have held a couple of work sessions to discuss the proposed 2023-24 budget and the community will have a chance to chime in during an upcoming June 5 public hearing before commissioners decide whether to adopt it. The details of the roughly $57.5 million budget are contained in a 131-page document presented […]

TownTalk: Kerr Lake Regional Water Systems Keeps The Water Flowing

A recent groundbreaking ceremony at the city’s water treatment facility is a tangible indication that all the t’s have been crossed and the I’s dotted to set in motion an expansion project that will, once completed, double the facility’s output to as much as 20 million gallons of water a day. This is good news […]

The Local Skinny! Upcoming Children’s Programs At Perry Library

    Summer is just around the corner, and Perry Memorial Library staff is planning a host of programs to keep youngsters occupied while they’re enjoying their time away from school. Youth Services Director Melody Peters said the library will be a cool spot to visit over the summer, and not just for the air […]

TownTalk: CultureFest Coming To Oxford This Weekend

CultureFest is coming to downtown Oxford and organizers hope that all those who take part in the festivities will leave with a greater appreciation not just for diversity, but for all the things that different world cultures share in common. “It’s back and bigger than ever,” said Ajulo Othow, one of those planning the event. […]

TownTalk: Around Old Granville: The History Of Area Newspapers

It wasn’t that long ago that people had to wait until the local daily or weekly hit the front stoop, sidewalk or mailbox to get the latest news and information. In today’s world of breaking news reports and computers that, with a few keystrokes, pull up news from across the globe, the physical newspaper has […]

Area Chambers Name Winners Of 2022 Small Business Of The Year At May 3 Luncheon

Four local Chambers of Commerce announced the 2022 Small Business of the Year winners at a luncheon in Henderson Wednesday. Vance County Chamber President Sandra Wilkerson presented Kilian Engineering with the award. What Michael Kilian began in 2001 with one employee has grown to five offices in Henderson and surrounding areas, Wilkerson said. The firm […]

TownTalk: What’s Happening In May In Granville County

  If the phrase “a rolling stone gathers no moss” applied to a geographic entity, then Granville County would be that moss-less stone. The array of activities is dizzying, and Tourism Director Angela Allen shared just a glimpse into what’s in store for May on Wednesday’s TownTalk with WIZS’s Bill Harris. First up is Quittin’ […]

TownTalk: Henderson Kiwanis Club Celebrates 100 Years

The Kiwanis Club of Henderson observed 100 years of service to the community during a special celebration that featured proclamations by city officials, reflections on the civic group’s history and a reminder of the club’s mission to be advocates for children. Art Falkner, current president of the local Kiwanis Club, was a guest on TownTalk […]

TownTalk: Watkins VFD Plans BBQ Fundraiser

Watkins Volunteer Fire Department’s upcoming barbecue and chicken fundraiser on Friday, May 5, is one way the firefighters have to help make sure the residents inside their fire district – and beyond – have everything they need when it comes to fire, EMS and other services. Assistant Fire Chief Brandon Link said this is one […]

Community Resource Festival

By all accounts, Thursday’s Community Resource Festival at the Vance-Granville Civic Center was a success as hundreds of participants visited more than 60 vendors to learn about services they provide and more. For Michelle Walker, this event was the culmination of months of planning with community partners to help local residents learn about available programs […]