Entries by Laura Gabel

Vietnam Vets Welcomed, Honored, Remembered During March 29 Ceremony

By all accounts, the ceremony held at American Legion Post 60 Wednesday hit all the right notes: about 50 people gathered at noon to remember, support and pay tribute to veterans of the Vietnam War. Britany Wilson spearheaded the event, and she told WIZS News that at least 18 veterans of the Vietnam War were […]

TownTalk: Buy A Piece Of History At Alston Estate Sale

Bill Alston was a regular caller to TownTalk shows for years, and he was a wealth of knowledge about many things, from railroads to pocket watches. Alston also was an avid collector, from Civil war artifacts to books on local history. He died in 2020, and the time has come for his estate auction. Elissa […]

TownTalk: Continuing Education At Vance Granville Community College

Vance-Granville Community College is offering several Open House opportunities for students to learn more about a variety of program opportunities available, especially for those non-traditional students who work during the day and need to take classes in the evening or online. Stephanie Tolbert is VGCC’s dean of Business, Applied Tech and Public Services, was a […]

The Local Skinny! “Paws For Granville” At The Barn At Vino

There’s still a sliver of time left to purchase a ticket for the upcoming fundraiser event sponsored by the Humane Society of Granville County. “Paws for Granville” takes place Saturday, April 1 from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $35, but Humane Society President Anne Crews said there’s little time to waste. “Ticket sales […]

TownTalk: Embrace Henderson Family Spectacular Happening On April 22nd

It’s only a few weeks away, but there’s no need to purchase tickets or send an RSVP with the number of people who will be attending – the Embrace Henderson Family Spectacular takes place on Saturday, April 22 and it’s free, free, free. As the name implies, this is an event for the entire family, […]

TownTalk: Bailey Is A Downtown Champion

Maria Bailey is a champion for downtown Henderson. Folks who work, visit and shop in the downtown area no doubt enjoy the result of countless hours she has spent to make the heart of the city more beautiful. Whether serving on boards and committees or getting out and volunteering, Bailey is dedicated to making her […]

TownTalk: The History Of Montmorenci

Montmorenci is the name of a plantation home in Warren County that was, by all accounts, over-the-top. It had the basics that many homes of the day had – porches, staircases, mantels. But skilled artisans – probably enslaved members of the Williams family – created lavish features that were admired by many, near and far. […]

TownTalk: Pickin’ And Grinnin’ At MerleFest

The musicians who play at MerleFest cut across many genres, but when they take the stage at the annual music festival up in Wilkes County, North Carolina next month, they will all fall into the category that Doc Watson called “traditional ‘plus.’” This year marks the 35th anniversary of the festival, which grew from a […]

The Local Skinny! Programs For Youth At Perry Memorial Library

If Perry Memorial Library looks more like an artist’s studio than a library this afternoon, you have Melody Peters and Alice Sallins to thank. Peters, the library’s youth services director and Sallins with the local arts council, are teaming up for the March Kids Connect program. Kids Connect is geared toward elementary-age students, Peters said […]