Entries by Laura Gabel

TownTalk: Tom Hannon Remembered

Daniel Thomas “Tom” Hannon III, 83, died Thursday at his home. Hannon, a Henderson native, worked for Burlington Industries in several locations across the state before returning to his hometown to work for Rose’s Stores, Inc. He retired after almost 20 years of service with Rose’s, and then indulged his love of storytelling by working […]

The Local Skinny! Covid 19 And The Omicron Variant

Granville-Vance Public Health is open each weekday to provide COVID-19 vaccines from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at both the Henderson and Oxford locations. First doses, second doses, booster doses, and even pediatric doses all are available. Only Pfizer is authorized for children, but all three vaccine types are available – Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson […]

Granville Teen Takes State Fair Prize With Her Hereford Cow/Calf Pair

A Granville County teen is among the winners of the annual livestock competitions held during the N.C. State Fair in Raleigh. Lillian “Lillee” Bissett, 16, won reserve supreme champion in the cow/calf pair class, according to the final results released recently by the N.C. Department of Agriculture. Jamie Byers of Jonesborough, TN took supreme champion […]

Vance 4-H Agent Discusses Programs For Area Youth

The 4-H program is designed as a youth development program, but there are definitely some benefits for adults as well. One program that Vance 4-H agent Wykia Macon said is a win-win for club members and older adults alike is called Tech Changemakers, which pairs those young, savvy tech users with others who need a […]

Optimist Club: No Christmas Tree Sale This Year

The Henderson Optimist Club Christmas tree lot has been a fixture on Dabney Drive for many years. But this year, the community will have one less spot to shop for their annual holiday evergreen – the Optimists won’t be in operation. Club President Tommy Farmer sent a brief statement to WIZS News, citing “logistical ordering […]

Christmas Tree Selection and Care

    Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs. Choosing a Christmas tree can be a fun activity for the whole family to enjoy, whether perusing a lot full of cut firs and pines or whether venturing out to a […]

TownTalk: Monahan Talks Nuts, Chips And Popcorn

Snack lovers have an opportunity to grab a new brand of peanut from a couple with a long history in the industry. Carol and John Monahan have launched 1949 Nut Co. and are teaming up with their son, Josh, and his 1in6 Snacks to get their yummy treats into the hands – and tummies – […]