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TownTalk: Around Old Granville: ‘Angel Of Mercy’ Aunt Abby House
During the Civil War, Clara Barton was a nurse who tended to wounded soldiers in hospitals. But Franklin County lays claim to another “angel of mercy” who, during that same time, tended to soldiers on the battlefield. Abby House, known around Old Granville as Aunt Abby House, was born around 1796, and local historian Mark...
Charla Duncan Appointed To State Economic Development Advisory Council
Charla Duncan, director of Warren County Community and Economic Development, was recently appointed to represent the North Central Prosperity Zone on the North Carolina EDPNC Economic Development Advisory Council. This council provides advisory direction and support to the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC). Duncan was appointed to fill the seat of Harry Mills...
Henderson Police Make Drug Arrest At Local Motel
–press release from Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow On August 15, 2023, officers of the Henderson Police Department served a narcotics search warrant for a room at the Budget Host Inn, located at 1727 N. Garnett St. During the service of the warrant, officers seized approximately 100 dosage units of heroin, 6.8 grams of marijuana...
Interim County Manager Explains Details Of Fire Study Process
Vance County Interim County Manager Scott Elliott has a unique vantage point as plans for the county’s fire services study makes their way from start to finish. In his role as county manager, he’s responsible for providing guidance and support to county commissioners – the board voted to conduct the study – while making sure...
Church-Turned Men’s Shelter Inching Toward Reality
The word “sanctuary” is defined as a sacred place. In church terms, it’s the area near the altar. The term is also used to mean “refuge” or “haven.” As the vision to transform a former church property into a men’s shelter gains momentum, area supporters may find a way to have a sacred space continue...
Rep. Sossamon Selected For Hunt Institute Elevate NC 2023 Cohort
Rep. Frank Sossamon is among a group of individuals that form the Hunt Institute Elevate NC 2023 Cohort, a group that brings together leaders work on making positive impacts on education across the state. In a press statement, Sossamon said it was an honor to be selected. “Education is the cornerstone of our society, and...
Latest on the Vance County Fire Study
Fire Service Study Clears Hurdle It took about a half hour of discussion – some of it contentious at times – as well as various motions and amendments to motions, but the Vance County Board of Commissioners formally approved on Monday, August 7, 2023 the selection of a consulting agency to conduct a fire services...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 08-16-23 Noon
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Mayoral Candidates Down To Four – For Now
Four candidates are currently in the race for Henderson mayor following a decision from the local elections board to remove one name from the ballot and a second mayoral candidate faces a similar challenge to his residency. Wallace Cheek was removed from the list of candidates, according to Vance County Elections Board Director Melody Vaughan...
Microclimates, Hot Weather, Thunderstorms, Hurricanes and Forecasting
They probably don’t teach terms like “crazy hot” in meteorology school, but everyone around here knows firsthand exactly what Jonathan Blaes means when he says those words to describe this summer’s weather. Blaes, director of the National Weather Service office in Raleigh, summarized the current weather pattern that has sent temps soaring into the triple-digit...