Entries by Laura Gabel

TownTalk: Edmonds Discusses Fire Prevention Week

As part of the observance of the 100th annual Fire Prevention Week, Henderson Fire Department Battalion Chief Lee Edmonds stressed the importance of families having an escape plan that everyone in the household is aware of, in the event that of fire. The theme for this year’s FPW is “Fire Won’t Wait – Plan Your […]

TownTalk: Julee Flood, NC Appelate Court Judge Candidate

-This article is part of WIZS’s continuing coverage of the Nov. 8 election.   Julee Tate Flood currently works as attorney at the N.C. Court of Appeals, but she’s drawing on her broad experience in the field of law and her institutional knowledge of the state’s appellate court system in her race for Seat 8 on […]

Tickets On Sale Now For Nov. 4 Granville Chamber’s “Cluck ‘N Shuck”

Join the fun at the annual Cluck ‘N Shuck fundraiser sponsored by the Granville County Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Nov. 4 at the Granville County Expo & Convention Center. Tickets are limited, so make sure to stop by the Chamber office, 124 Hillsboro St., Oxford to get yours now, said Chamber Executive Director Lauren […]

TownTalk: Veterans Justice Outreach Resources

As a clinical social worker, Jeremy Brogden has experience in helping to connect clients with various resources in the community that can help provide useful support. For the past eight years or so, as the justice outreach specialist working out of the Veterans Administration facility in Durham, Brogden’s aim has been laser-focused on a specific […]

The Local Skinny! Zoning And Coding In The City Of Henderson

About 5 p.m. on Monday afternoon, a group of interested business and community were leaders invited to gather at a local downtown restaurant for a quick bite before walking over to the Henderson City Council meeting that began at 6 p.m. It’s just one way that this group – participants in a business roundtable group […]

TownTalk: Excitement Builds For Show Shine Shag And Dine!

Ten blocks in downtown Henderson are going to be transformed into a gigantic combination parking lot and entertainment zone for car enthusiasts this weekend when the Show, Shine, Shag & Dine festival gets the green light for all to come and enjoy. This is the 20th annual event, and Vance County Tourism Director Pam Hester […]

The Local Skinny! Vance County Jail

The Vance County commissioners continue to move forward to address issues with the county detention center, and at their meeting Monday chose a Raleigh architectural firm to complete a needs assessment and make recommendations and suggestions about whether to repair or replace. Moseley Architects worked with Granville County to build its newly completed jail complex, […]