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TownTalk 04/29/20: GVPH ‘Virtual Town Hall’ COVID-19 Session (Audio/Video)
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL Granville Vance Public Health (GVPH) hosted a “Virtual Town Hall” session live via its Facebook page today at 11 a.m. GVPH Director Lisa Harrison, GVPH Medical Director Dr. Shauna Guthrie and Oxford Mayor Jackie Sergent addressed the on-going COVID-19 epidemic and
TownTalk 04/27/20: Restaurant 39 Reopens With Full Menu for Takeout
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL J.R. Stainback, owner of Restaurant 39 in Henderson, appeared on the first segment of WIZS Town Talk Monday at 11 a.m. Reopening today after a 30-day shutdown, Restaurant 39 will offer its full menu for takeout including vegetable casseroles, chitlins, country
Carolina Panthers – Mick Mixon Audio Interview
The Panthers drafted seven defensive players, and the general reports indicate it was a successful plan, including those from Matt Rhule, the new head coach, and from General Manager Marty Hurney. Mick Mixon, play by play announcer of the NFL’s Carolina Panthers, joined WIZS TownTalk on Monday to discuss the latest NFL draft. Of the
Town Talk 04/23/20: Callers Discuss COVID-19
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TownTalk 04/22/20: Pearson Discusses Challenging Times, Community Excellence
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL Dr. Stephen Pearson, co-owner and operator of Sadie’s Coffee Corner in downtown Henderson, appeared on WIZS Town Talk Wednesday at 11 a.m. Pearson, who holds a Doctorate in Business Administration with a specialization in global business organization leadership, addressed the importance
TownTalk 04/21/20: Registration Open for VGCC’s Fully Online Summer Semester
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL Kali Brown, dean of Student Access and Support at Vance-Granville Community College, appeared on WIZS Town Talk Tuesday at 11 a.m. Frequently known as the curriculum side of the house, Brown oversees an area that includes Admissions, Career Services, Financial Aid
TownTalk 04/20/20: Local Calls; Stimulus Checks; Facebook; Keep Up Good Spirits
100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL Had a lot of fun on TownTalk Monday taking calls, talking about stimulus checks, Facebook and keeping up good spirits. WIZS Radio broadcasts Town Talk, a locally produced public affairs program, including local phone calls, each Monday through Thursday, except holidays,
Town Talk 04/16/20: Tribute to Lt. Walter Fuller, Jr., Fire & COVID-19 Fighter
THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY Debbie Scott, niece of Lt. Walter Fuller, Jr., the first person to die in Vance County from complications of COVID-19, appeared on WIZS Town Talk Thursday at 11 a.m. Scott contacted WIZS directly to pay tribute to her uncle, who passed away on Easter morning, Sunday, April
Town Talk 04/15/20: Treasurer Folwell Discusses State Pension Plan, COVID-19 Recovery
THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY North Carolina State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, appeared on WIZS Town Talk Wednesday at 11 a.m. Folwell, who has served as NC State Treasurer since 2017, is recovering after being hospitalized for five days with COVID-19. “I am thankful for all the caregivers, God, my family,
Town Talk 04/14/20: MPH CEO Discusses COVID-19 Testing, Lower Hospital Volume
THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY Bert Beard, CEO of Maria Parham Health (MPH), appeared on WIZS Town Talk Tuesday at 11 a.m. Beard reported that MPH has tested 150 people for possible COVID-19 infection at this point, with 14 positive cases. Of those positive cases, Beard said a “handful” have been admitted
