Entries by Laura Gabel

TownTalk: Edmonds Uses Tennis To Promote Oral Health

The tennis courts at Fox Pond Park will be occupied Saturday with young people swinging racquets and … toothbrushes? That’s right, it’s Tennis and Dentist Community Fun Day, hosted by Edmonds Tennis and Education Foundation. Young people ages 5-18 are invited to come out to the park for the event from 10 a.m. to 2 […]

TownTalk: Vance Granville Helping Small Businesses

Dr. Jerry Edmonds, III, vice president of Workforce Development and Community Engagement at Vance-Granville Community, said he’s proud of the way the community supports small businesses and entrepreneurs. It may make his job just a bit easier, too. From local government to the Chamber of Commerce, the network of support is a strong one for […]

TownTalk: Board of Equalization and Review Hears Appeals

Vance County residents who want to learn more about the revaluation process and just how it will affect their tax bill can attend an information session on May 20 at 4 p.m. The info session will take place in the county administration building, known commonly still as “the old courthouse.” One tidbit of information that […]

A.R. Perry Inc. Named Chamber’s 2023 Small Business Of The Year

Over its more than 100 years, A.R. Perry, Inc. has provided vital services to the community and its residents. First established to repair Corbitt buggies and farm equipment, it went through a period that handled scrap metal and more before evolving into a glass repair and replacement service. Of the many employees that have worked […]

TownTalk: Beard Discusses Rural Health Care

Maria Parham Health CEO Bert Beard said the state of health care in this area is in a pretty good spot these days. That doesn’t mean that rural hospitals like Maria Parham don’t continue to face challenges, but Beard said hospitals in other markets are facing some of the same things. Beard was a guest […]

Shriners Fish Fry Today; Get Plates Until 7 PM

WIZS was live at the 60th annual Shriners Fish Fry today during the 11 a.m TownTalk segment. Come get some fish today until 7 p.m.  Today’s THE Day, if you’re a member of the Tri-County Shrine Club. Or, if you’re someone who is planning to drive out to the annual Fish Fry. Today’s the day. […]

TownTalk: CultureFest Coming To Oxford

CultureFest is coming to downtown Oxford this Saturday, and organizers say the day’s activities will be a treat for all the senses – there will different types of food, musical performances and plenty of demonstrations for the entire family to enjoy. “We are literally shutting down the center of town, “exclaimed Cathy Anna, who is […]

The Local Skinny! Events At Perry Library

Make plans now to take part in the Summer Reading Program kickoff at Perry Memorial Library – summer sounds far away, but it’ll be here before you know it! And Melody Peters and others at the library are ready to help readers young and not-so young find time to dive into a good book. The […]

TownTalk: Cicadas Emerge

Some parts of the country are bracing for a fairly rare occurrence – a trifecta of sorts, as it pertains to cicadas. Most folks around here, however, will experience only a couple of types of those giant insects who are emerging from their dormant states for their brief foray above ground. According to Vance County […]