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TownTalk 1-19-21: MLK Virtual Celebration VGCC Jan 26
The public is invited to join a virtual panel discussion next week that will focus on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The event will be hosted by the Vance-Granville Community College Men’s Achievement Academy, with the support of Rho Beta Lambda of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., according to Dr. Jeffrey Allen,
TownTalk 1-18-21: MLK Day of Service, Marcia Allen and Vance Dem Party
Members of the Vance County Democratic Party and other local officials braved cool, breezy conditions Monday to demonstrate servant leadership by collecting non-perishable food items for two agencies. Marcia Allen, chair of the Vance County Democratic Party, said the group sponsored the event in conjunction with the National Day of Service as part of the
TownTalk 1-14-21 History/DNA/Genealogy with Mark Pace and Shannon Christmas
For some people, just hearing or reading the term “mitochondrial DNA” conjures up fond (or not-so-fond ) memories of high school biology class; for genealogy enthusiasts, however, mitochondrial DNA and other genetic tools can provide crucial information to help fill in a family tree. Take the family tree of Shannon Christmas, for example. Christmas used
TownTalk 1-13-21 “Which Set of Fools”
Which set of fools do you believe in? Politics. Social Media. Censorship. Division. Unity. Click Play Below… WIZS Radio · TownTalk 01-13-21 “Which Set Of Fools”
Hungry Heroes is at it Again
Amanda Riggan is at it again – the founder of Hungry Heroes BBQ returns to Henderson Thursday, this time to stock refrigerators at the sheriff’s office, fire department and EMS agencies. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Riggan has had to make some adjustments in the way she shows her appreciation for law enforcement
Tribute to Coach Wilton Baskett; Friend, Mentor, Father Figure
Long-time high school basketball coach and Vance County native Wilton Baskett died Saturday. He was 62. Baskett retired in March 2020 after 37 years of coaching and teaching, much of that time with Vance County Schools. Baskett was head basketball coach at Northern Vance High School and won his 400th game with the Vance County
TownTalk 1-7-21 Washington DC Riot
Host John C. Rose talks about the events that occurred in Washington DC on Wednesday, Jan. 6th. For full details and audio click play. WIZS Radio · TownTalk 1-7-21 Washington DC Riot
TownTalk: Vaccine Deployment; Lisa Harrison, GVPH Director
The Granville-Vance Health District is establishing a Hotline for county residents to call to register for the COVID-19 vaccine, according to GVHD Health Director Lisa Harrison. Harrison appeared on Town Talk Wednesday and told host John C. Rose that residents who fall into the 1B phase of people eligible for the vaccine can call the
TownTalk for Snow Lovers, Weather Buffs and Scientists
There really IS a chance of snow on Friday, according to a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. While there could be some accumulation in our area, the term Jonathan Blaes used to describe what we could see probably isn’t used much at his office in Raleigh – it’s going to be wet and gloppy.
State Treasurer Dale Folwell; Money, Drinks, Covid, Pension Plans on TownTalk
For North Carolina Treasurer Dale Folwell, top issues on his radar continue to be the financial health of the state, as well as keeping fully funded the state employees’ pension plan, health-care concerns and understanding the effects of COVID-19. Folwell, a Republican, won re-election in November to a second term as state treasurer. He spoke
