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TownTalk: Collaboration Is Key Where Economic Development Is Concerned
The public-private partnership model of economic development is a popular approach that allows for a healthy cross-section of individuals to come together as a unified front to promote a particular area. It’s a concept that members of the Henderson Vance Economic Development Commission wanted to learn more about, and HVEDC Director Ferdinand Rouse delivered at
March 2026 Primary Election Coverage
Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame handily defeated two challengers in Tuesday’s Democratic primary to retain his seat as the county’s highest ranking law enforcement officer. Brame told WIZS News Wednesday, “I would just like to thank God first. Thank my family and to the public. I thank them for their support and re-electing me to
TownTalk: One Stop Shop “Plan B” for City and County Planning and Inspection Office
Vance County Chief Code Enforcement Officer Bob Rosch may have found a “Plan B” when it comes to creating a one-stop shopping concept to house the city and county planning and inspection offices under one roof. And it would come at a substantial savings to the county. Rosch told the Vance County Board of Commissioners
During Severe Weather Preparedness Week, Governor Stein Reminds North Carolinians about Readiness Tips
March 1-7 Is Severe Weather Preparedness Week During Severe Weather Preparedness Week, Governor Josh Stein is joining emergency management officials in urging North Carolinians to be prepared should severe weather impact their communities. “North Carolina is no stranger to severe weather that can strike anywhere in the state,” said Governor Josh Stein. “North Carolinians can
TownTalk: March is Full of Non-Profit Fish Fry Fundraisers
It’s takeout only at 220 Seafood in Henderson on Mondays. There’s no dining room service on Mondays either, but the kitchen is cooking on all cylinders. Monday at 220 is for fundraisers. The first three Mondays in March are booked for local organizations that include a school, a church and a nonprofit organization. The menu
Update On Banner Project To Honor Vance County Military Veterans Killed In Service
A subcommittee of Vance County’s America 250 group is in the process of collecting photos and information for the 124 service members from Vance County veterans who were killed in action. Since January, the committee has gotten about 10 additional photos to add to the 58 that had already been located. The photos are going
TownTalk: Granville County Tourism Kicks Off March Activities With Annual Wedding And Event Expo
This weekend’s Granville Wedding and Event Expo kicks off a busy month across Granville County, and Angela Allen says there’s no slowing down as springtime approaches. The wedding and expo event takes place Sunday, Mar. 1 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at Creedmoor Community Center. It’s not only for brides-to-be, Allen said on Thursday’s
TownTalk: VGCC Foundation Celebrates 50 Years
– Information courtesy of Vance-Granville Community College For the past 50 years, the Vance-Granville Community College Foundation has been helping students with scholarships and other financial means. In doing so, it also has strengthened communities and has opened doors of opportunity across the VGCC four-county service region. Established in 1976 as the College’s Endowment Fund,
TownTalk: Kerr Lake RWS Plant Getting Upgrades
Henderson Assistant City Manager Christy Lipscomb’s report to the City Council about progress being made at the regional water treatment facility included information about subterranean placement of valve and piping, installation of new equipment to create dry sludge and dynamite. Yep, they’ve been blowing up stuff out there. “We had to use some dynamite in
WIZS Election Coverage: Candidates In Vance County Commissioner District 4 Contest
Editor’s Note: WIZS contacted the candidates for the District 4 seat on the Vance County Board of Commissioners and asked them to provide written responses to a series of questions to give voters some insight about their experience and background as the March 3 primary approaches. Incumbent Dan Brummitt faces challenger Kelley Wade Perdue. Early
