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Town Talk 09/29/20: Archie Taylor, Jr., Vance Board of Commissioners (District 2) Incumbent
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL Archie Taylor, Jr., the incumbent for the District 2 seat of the Vance County Board of Commissioners, appeared on WIZS Town Talk Tuesday at 11 a.m. Taylor, a Democrat, is running against challenger Michael Fisher for the seat. Filing after the
Town Talk 09/28/20: Guest Host Brandon Boyd Interviews WIZS’ John Charles Rose
THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY On today’s episode of WIZS’ Town Talk, originally aired September 15, John Charles Rose, owner and operator of WIZS and primary Town Talk host, was on the receiving end of questions posed by new guest host Brandon Boyd. Many in the community may recognize Boyd from Boyd
Town Talk 09/24/20: Location, Array of Activities Credited for Granville’s Increased Tourism Dollars
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 discussed the recent announcement that visitor spending in Granville County for 2019 represented an increase of 4.5 percent over the previous
Town Talk 09/23/20: Historian Tem Blackburn Talks Local History
THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY In a rebroadcast from the June 24, 2020, edition of WIZS’ Town Talk, George Templeton “Tem” Blackburn II, local historian, discussed the important role Richard Henderson played in the expansion of the American West. Henderson was a member of one of the first families to settle in
Town Talk 09/22/20: Hungry Heroes Feeds Henderson Fire Station, Police Dept. (Pics)
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL Amanda Riggan, founder of the nationally recognized Hungry Heroes, appeared on WIZS’ Town Talk Tuesday at 11 a.m. Riggan’s organization was in Henderson today to feed personnel at Henderson Fire Station #1 on Dabney Drive from 12 to 1 p.m. and
Town Talk 09/21/20: Veterans Dog Walk Raises Mental Health Awareness
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL Mark Ferri, veteran and Vance County Animal Shelter volunteer, appeared on WIZS’ Town Talk Monday at 11 a.m. Ferri announced that a “Paws, Tails and Boots” Veterans Dog Walk will be held at the Vance County Animal Shelter, 1243 Brodie Rd.
Town Talk 09/21/20: VCRFM to Hold Season’s Final Twilight Market; Fall Hours Begin Oct. 3
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL Tracy Madigan, market manager for the Vance County Regional Farmers Market (VCRFM), appeared on WIZS Town Talk Monday at 11 a.m. Madigan discussed the winding down of the summer season and the beginning of fall/winter hours on October 3. The market
Town Talk 09/17/20: Schools, COVID and Sports
wizsradio · TownTalk 9-17-20 Dan Forrest Calls For Reopening Schools
Town Talk 09/16/20: Mentality Large Part of Litter Problem; Adopt-A-Highway May Help
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL WIZS Town Talk host John Charles Rose discussed roadside trash and what he thinks of those that litter on Wednesday’s edition of Town Talk at 11 a.m. Specifically, Rose mentioned Graham Avenue in Henderson, an area, he said, that is well-kept
Town Talk 09/15/20: 5th Annual ‘Shop With A Cop’ Fundraiser Kicks Off Next Week!
THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce President Michele Burgess and Chamber Events Coordinator Sandra Wilkerson appeared on WIZS’ Town Talk Tuesday at 11 a.m. The community leaders discussed the 5th Annual “Shop With a Cop” fundraiser and event, a collaboration of the Henderson-Vance Chamber
