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TownTalk: Tribute to Local “Character,” Historian Bill Alston
Host John C. Rose pays tribute to local historian Bill Alston, who passed away on Sept. 8th. Alston is remembered by David “Doc” Ayscue, Velvet Satterwhite, Mark Pace, Chocky White and Bill Harris. Alston is remembered for his historical collection, sharp memory of people and events around Warren and Vance County and his love of
Town Talk 09/09/20: 79+ Acre Landfill Proposed in Kittrell; Public Hearing Sept. 10
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL The Vance County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 10, 2020, in regards to a request by K&K Organics, LLC for a Land Clearing and Inert Debris Landfill (LCID) in Kittrell. The proposed landfill location includes
Town Talk 09/08/20: Trump Boat Parade Draws a Crowd; Repeat Scheduled for Oct.
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL Jimmy Barrier, coordinator for the Vance County Republican Party, appeared on WIZS’ Town Talk Tuesday at 11 a.m. Barrier discussed the Trump Boat Parade held on Kerr Lake over Labor Day weekend. Following a national trend of boat parades in support
Town Talk 09/03/20: Granville Tourism Announces Labor Day Weekend Activities
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL Angela Allen, director of the Granville County Tourism Development Authority, appeared on WIZS’ Town Talk Thursday at 11 a.m. Allen encouraged residents to go outside and enjoy the end-of-summer weather. “I would definitely advise people to get outside this weekend. It’s
Town Talk 09/02/20: Michael Fisher, Vance Co. Board of Commissioners (District 2) Candidate
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL Michael Fisher, candidate for the District 2 seat of the Vance County Board of Commissioners, appeared on WIZS Town Talk Wednesday at 11 a.m. Filing after the primary election, Fisher, a Democrat, said he was required to run as an unaffiliated
Town Talk 09/01/20: Henderson Family YMCA Offers Daily Child Care, School Assistance
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL Dana Holloman, director of Youth Services at the Henderson Family YMCA, appeared on WIZS Town Talk Tuesday at 11 a.m. The Henderson Family YMCA is helping local students, parents and teachers by offering in-person full-time or part-time school assistance/child care through
Town Talk 08/31/20: Ernestine Bazemore, NC Senate District 3 Dem. Candidate
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL Ernestine Bazemore, the Democratic candidate for the District 3 NC Senate Seat, appeared on WIZS Town Talk Monday at 11 a.m. Bazemore, of Bertie County, will face Republican candidate and Vance County resident Thomas “Tommy” S. Hester, Jr. for the seat
Town Talk 08/27/20: NC Room Receives Genealogy Books, Vance Needs Updated Architectural Survey
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL Mark Pace, local historian and director of the NC Room at the Richard H. Thornton Library in Oxford, appeared on WIZS Town Talk Thursday at 11 a.m. Genealogy Books Pace announced that the NC Room recently received a large collection of
TownTalk Audio 8-26-20: Mail-in Voting
Mail-in Voting Topic Including Local Phone Calls Click Play to Listen to the Latest Episode of TownTalk wizsradio · TownTalk 8-26-20 (Mail-in Voting)
Town Talk 08/25/20: Henderson-Vance DDC Chair Discusses Downtown Parking
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL Dr. Stephen Pearson, chair of the Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission (DDC), appeared on WIZS Town Talk Tuesday at 11 a.m. Pearson discussed the status of parking in downtown Henderson, addressed safety concerns and shared ideas for improving the traffic flow. When
