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TownTalk: Upcoming Events At G.R.A.C.E. Ministries
G.R.A.C.E. Ministries is a beehive of activity this week, and there’s still time for children ages 4-16 to show up for one more day of a summertime fine arts and enrichment camp at the 961 Burr St. location. Jamie Elliott said he appreciates the help from Deborah Scott with the Vance County Sheriff’s Office for...
TownTalk: Duck Derby
This year’s Duck Derby to benefit Franklin/Granville/Vance Smart Start is shaping up to be another successful event and Gary Daeke, one of the fundraiser organizers, said he’s pleased to note that there will be a full-on street festival for families to enjoy. The fun begins at 11 a.m. in downtown Henderson on Saturday, Sept. 17...
Nella Roo’s in Downtown Henderson, NC
For the past couple of years, Heather Ruth Hodge has been putting things together to bring her to this place – both literally and figuratively. Hodge’s family calls her “Roo,” and that’s half the name of her new boutique that has opened on Garnett Street. The first half of the boutique’s name is an homage...
VCS Announces Principals, Teachers Of The Year During Awards Ceremony
Vance County Schools honored its 2022 Educators of Excellence at an awards ceremony on Tuesday. Edward Ortega, principal of STEM Early High School was named Principal of the Year; Launtia Dallas of Clarke Elementary was named Beginning Teacher of the Year; Anita Griffith of Zeb Vance Elementary was named Teacher of the Year and Donald...
FRANKLIN COUNTY TRIAL WEEK RESULTS IN GUILTY PLEA IN DEATH BY DISTRIBUTION CASE
Louisburg, NC – Defendant Aaron Lloyd pleaded guilty to death by distribution this week in Franklin County Superior Court before Judge Brian C. Wilks and received an active sentence of 70 to 96 months in the North Carolina Division of Adult Corrections (DAC). This is believed to be the first death by distribution case resulting...
TownTalk: African American Cultural Museum Looking to Move Within Henderson
When families outgrow their homes, oftentimes they look for something in the same area with more bedrooms or bathrooms to make everyone more comfortable. That’s kind of what Edith Thompson is hoping to do with the African American Cultural Museum – their Oxford Road location actually used to be a home, but the museum quickly...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 08-17-22 Noon
Click Play to Listen. On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM WIZS Radio · WIZS Local News Audio 08-17-22 Noon...
Granville DSS Opens Satellite Office In Creedmoor
People who live in the southern part of Granville County can cut their drive time to the county’s Department of Social Services – a satellite office officially opened Monday in the Butner-Creedmoor area. County officials had a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the official first day of business for the second DSS location, 2531 East Lyon...
Another Grant Means Another Step Toward ‘All Aboard’ for S-Line Rail
Plans to bring rail service back to Henderson continue to chug along, and one city council member said he’s been pleasantly surprised at how the S-Line project is coming together. Garry Daeke spoke with John C. Rose on Tuesday’s Town Talk about the recent announcement of a $3.4 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 08-16-22 Noon
Click Play to Listen. On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM WIZS Radio · WIZS Local News Audio Noon 08-16-22...
