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Maria Parham Oncology Director Kimberly Smith Honored With Mercy Award From LifePoint Health
— courtesy of Maria Parham Health Maria Parham Health is proud to announce that Kimberly Smith, RN, BSN, Director of Oncology, has been named the hospital’s recipient of the 2025 Mercy Award, the highest honor given to a LifePoint Health employee. The Mercy Award, named in memory of LifePoint Health’s founding chairman Scott Mercy, recognizes...
The Local Skinny! Grand Opening of Community Garden at VCRFM
The community garden at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market has its official grand opening this Saturday, and Horticulture and Field Crops agent Michael Ellington invites folks to come out to see the result of months of preparation and what has been achieved. Cooperative Extension staff will be on hand from 12 noon to 2...
TownTalk: Around Old Granville – Warren and Franklin County Historical Markers
Two schools, both chartered in 1787, have historical markers that underscore their longevity and importance to their respective counties. The Warrenton Male Academy – more recently known as John Graham High School and then John Graham Middle School – had a local Who’s Who on its board of trustees when it was first started. And...
Chamber’s ‘State Of Agriculture’ Remembers History, Speaks To Future Of Farming
If you’ve ever had a garden, you know the feeling of excitement and expectation associated with planting seeds or slips and waiting for the reward of harvesting a vine-ripened tomato, crooked neck squash or, heck, even that umpteenth zucchini that you pawn off on unsuspecting neighbors or “city folk.” It’s the same with farmers, but...
TownTalk: Granville County Tourism Ramps Up
Granville County is bustin’ at the seams with springtime events designed to get families out and about, from Quittin’ Time in downtown Oxford on Thursday evenings, live music in Bullock and a Memorial Day wreath-laying service at Butner Gazebo Park on Monday, May 26. Angela Allen, now a decade in as the county’s Tourism director...
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 05-21-25 Noon
Listen On Air at 8am, 12pm, 5pm M-F WIZS Radio ~ 100.1FM/1450AM Click Play! WIZS Radio · WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 05-21-25 Noon...
City Holds Budget Public Hearing Thursday, May 22 At 6 PM
The Henderson City Council continues its budget discussions with a public hearing on Thursday, May 22 at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place at City Hall in the City Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave. The City Council is scheduled to go into closed session at 5 p.m. for an attorney-client privilege matter. The public...
The Local Skinny! Events To Kick Off Summer at Perry Memorial Library
With summertime approaching, Perry Memorial Library’s Youth Services librarian Melody Peters has planned some programs to help get families and children in the mood for warm-weather activities. The Mother Goose Story Time returns at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 5 and the theme of the morning is The Beach. Subsequent themes include Summer, Art, Camping...
TownTalk: Flex Ride Coming to KARTS June 2nd
Beginning Monday, June 2, two white mini vans with “Flex Ride” emblazoned on their sides will most likely be seen traveling the roads within the city limits of Henderson. And if you look closely, you’ll see the driving force behind the Uber-style transportation: KARTS. The words “Flex Ride” are in red and are superimposed on...
Cooperative Extension with Michael Ellington: Benefits of Community Gardens
The community garden at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market has its official grand opening this Saturday, and Horticulture and Field Crops agent Michael Ellington invites folks to come out to see the result of months of preparation and what has been achieved. Cooperative Extension staff will be on hand from 12 noon to 2...
