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Town Talk 07/21/20: GRRO Offering Free, Healthy Meals to Local Youth
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL Lucette Mercer, deputy director of the Green Rural Redevelopment Organization (GRRO), appeared on WIZS Town Talk Tuesday at 11 a.m. The GRRO, started by Henderson residents Henry Crews and Ardis Crews, is a part of the NC Rural Center’s Rural Food
Town Talk 07/20/20: Masonic Home Ready to Help Families Through Challenging Times
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL Kevin Otis, administrator for the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford (MHCO), appeared on WIZS Town Talk Monday at 11 a.m. While MHCO has weathered many events in its 147-year history, COVID-19 has brought a unique set of challenges. “This pandemic
Town Talk 07/16/20: MPH CEO Discusses COVID-19 Testing, Opening of New Cath Lab
THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY Bert Beard, CEO of Maria Parham Health (MPH), appeared on WIZS Town Talk Thursday at 11 a.m. COVID-19 Testing: According to Beard, to date, MPH has tested 2,100 patients for COVID-19 with a positive return rate of 8.71 percent, or approximately 183 cases. Beard said the majority
Town Talk 07/15/20: It’s Almost ‘Time to Unwind’ Virtually With Greg Milton & Friends
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL Greg Milton, of the musical group Greg Milton and Friends, appeared on WIZS Town Talk Wednesday at 11 a.m. Milton announced that McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center will present “Time to Unwind,” a musical concert featuring Greg Milton & Friends virtually
Town Talk 07/14/20: Gang Free, Community Partners to Distribute 40,000 Free Masks!
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL Melissa Elliott, Henderson City Council member and founder of Gang Free, Inc., appeared on WIZS Town Talk Tuesday at 11 a.m. In the first segment of the interview, Elliott announced Gang Free’s partnership with the City of Henderson, County of Vance
Town Talk 07/14/20: Henderson City Council Denies Request for Dabney Dr. Rezoning
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL Melissa Elliott, Henderson City Council member and founder of Gang Free, Inc., appeared on WIZS Town Talk Tuesday at 11 a.m. Elliott discussed the outcome of last night’s Henderson City Council meeting where council members voted to deny the second request
Town Talk 07/13/20: Harrison Encouraged by Positive Local COVID-19 Trends
THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY Lisa Harrison, director of Granville-Vance Public Health (GVPH), appeared on WIZS Town Talk Monday at 11 a.m. With 905 known Granville County COVID-19 cases and 24 deaths, and 561 known Vance County cases and 40 deaths reported as of Friday afternoon, Harrison said precautions still need to
Town Talk 07/09/20: Parks/Trails Open in Granville Co.; Upcoming Brides on Wheels Tour
THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY Angela Allen, director of the Granville County Tourism Development Authority, appeared on WIZS’ Town Talk Thursday at 11 a.m. While COVID-19 restrictions have forced the cancellation of popular Granville County events such as the Lake Holt Fourth of July fireworks show, the Hot Sauce Contest & Festival
Town Talk 07/08/20: Vance County Schools’ Reopening Plans
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL To hear today’s Town Talk segment in its entirety, go to WIZS.com and click on Town Talk or click the play button below. Listen live to Town Talk every Monday – Friday at 11 a.m. at 100.1 FM, 1450 AM or
Town Talk 07/07/20: American Flag, National Anthem (Call-Ins)
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL To hear today’s Town Talk segment in its entirety, go to WIZS.com and click on Town Talk or click the play button below. Listen live to Town Talk every Monday – Friday at 11 a.m. at 100.1 FM, 1450 AM or
