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TownTalk: Bryan Cohn NC House 32 Representative Talks Issues, Legislating For All
As the newly elected District 32 representative in the N.C. House, Bryan Cohn said he sees plenty of opportunities to work in a bipartisan fashion to preserve and strengthen the economy, natural resources and more for his constituents in Vance and Granville counties. Cohn narrowly defeated incumbent Frank Sossamon in the November general election, but
TownTalk: Four (Now Five) Put Names Up For Consideration To Fill District 3 Board Seat
Update 1-28-25: Vance County Manager Renee Perry said, “One more was received before the deadline. Charisse Fain.” Perry confirmed that during the next regular commissioners meeting, this Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6 p.m., that next steps in this appointment process will be discussed. Please review earlier updates below for further information. Update 1-24-25: The
TownTalk: 4th Annual VCS Golf Tournament Mar. 27
The fourth annual golf tournament sponsored by the Vance Charter School Booster Club is coming up on Mar. 27, but there are only two team slots left, so register soon if you want to take part. VCS Booster Club President Caroline Overby and VCS Athletic Director Lance Stallings are looking forward to the event, which
U.S. Attorney For Eastern District Of N.C. Announces Whistleblower Pilot Program
— information courtesy of U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina U.S. Attorney Michael F. Easley, Jr. has announced that the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina has implemented the EDNC Whistleblower Pilot Program. “In this office, we are focused on enhancing the identification and prosecution of
TownTalk: Charles Turrentine, Jr., 2024 Recipient of United Way’s Sam Watkins Visionary Award
The winner of the 2024 Sam Watkins Visionary Award has a clear vision for what his community can be – for young people, for all people. Charles Turrentine, Jr. told WIZS Wednesday that he thought he was attending Tuesday’s United Way banquet to see his wife recognized for being Warren County’s Teacher of the Year.
TownTalk: Virtual Information Session for Vance County Schools
Despite Tuesday night’s snow “event,” tonight’s virtual information session for prospective families in Vance County Schools will go on as planned. Parents can log in via a link on the school district’s website https://www.vcs.k12.nc.us/and connect with principals of the five campuses designated as Innovative Schools. The event begins at 6 p.m. “All five principals will
TownTalk: KVA Celebrates 20th Anniversary of State Championship
The Kerr-Vance Academy Spartans boys’ basketball team takes to the court Friday evening in a 6 p.m. conference matchup with Halifax Academy, but the folks in the bleachers will also get a chance to relive a magical moment in the school’s history as the 2005 state champion basketball team is recognized. It was 20 years
TownTalk: MLK, Inauguration
Click Play to enjoy our TownTalk radio broadcast from 1-20-25, MLK Day and Inauguration Day. WIZS Radio · 01-20-25 WIZS TownTalk – Local Skinny – News – Inauguration – MLK
TownTalk: McGregor Hall’s The Spot For Valentine’s Day Dinner And Show
Make plans to spend this Valentine’s Day by enjoying dinner and a show – right here in Henderson. “The Bridges of Madison County” opens on Friday, Feb. 14 for a two weekend run at McGregor Hall, and Mark Hopper, McGregor Hall’s executive and creative director, said patrons can choose to dine before the show “with
TownTalk: Guardian ad Litem Program Provides Advocates To Children In Court System
Eight hours a month doesn’t sound like much, but it could make all the difference in the life of a child. Eight hours is what most Guardian ad Litem volunteers can expect to spend in their advocacy role for young people who are involved in the court system because of abuse or neglect. Ruth Griffin,
