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TownTalk: Around Old Granville: First Families
Just as in today’s real estate market, the phrase “location, location, location” rang true in the days when the very first families came to the area once known as Granville County. The English folks who’d settled Jamestown were branching out in the pre-Revolutionary era of the 1700’s and they looked south for more opportunities, said
WIZS Radio 2024 General Election Coverage
Democratic incumbent Carolyn Faines swept all three precincts Tuesday to retain her District 1 seat on the Vance County Board of Commissioners, defeating Republican challenger William Heitman, with 56 percent of the vote over Heitman’s 44 percent. The District 1 seat was the only contested local race on Vance County ballots, with three other commissioners
TownTalk: Economic Development In Vance County
As the county’s new economic development director, Ferdinand Rouse has spent his first few months on the job taking stock of all the things that make Vance County attractive to prospective business and industry. But he’s also digging into the county’s history and the people who have helped to shape it over the years so
TownTalk: Downtown Henderson An Opportunity For Diversity
Downtown Henderson could become a center for diversity and growth. CLICK PLAY! WIZS Radio · TownTalk: Downtown Henderson An Opportunity For Diversity
Winder Street Dedicated As ‘Eddie James Hicks Drive’
With a contingent of family, friends, colleagues and well-wishers gathered at the corner of Garnett and West Winder streets, city leaders unveiled new signs dedicating Winder Street in honor of Eddie Hicks, a hometown celebrity with a servant’s heart. All the green Winder Street signs – from Chestnut Street to County Home Road – will
TownTalk: Accident Interferes With Phone And Internet Service
Internet and phone services interrupted by accident early this morning plus Halloween is today! CLICK PLAY! WIZS Radio · TownTalk: Accident Interferes With Phone And Internet Service
Early-Morning Crash Shuts Down Vance County’s Verizon, Spectrum Services
A trash truck struck a low-hanging line near the intersection of NC 39 North and Spring Valley roads early Thursday morning, creating major disruptions to customers with Spectrum internet and Verizon wireless services. According to Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow, the crash occurred at 4:30 a.m. Barrow said at this time, services are expected to
TownTalk: Winder Street Signs To Get Special Designation To Honor Eddie Hicks
The City of Henderson is officially honoring the late Eddie Hicks by attaching his name – literally – to the street where he grew up. In a ceremony scheduled for Friday, Nov. 1 at 11 a.m., local leaders, dignitaries and others will gather at the corner of Garnett and Winder streets in downtown Henderson to
TownTalk: More Treats Than Tricks in Granville This Halloween
Granville County Tourism Development Authority Director Angela Allen has some advice for folks gearing up for a lively holiday season – buckle up! The ride is just beginning in Oxford and across the county. The Halloween fun cranks up with downtown Oxford’s “Spooktacular” beginning at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31. Kids in costumes can
TownTalk: New Corbitt Book – ‘Tar Heel Treasures’
A new book is out that captures, in words and photographs, some of the most admired and loved products ever to be made in Henderson – the Corbitt truck. Tar Heel Treasures: Richard J. Corbitt and the Corbitt Motor Co. is available for purchase now, and Corbitt truck enthusiast Kenneth Stegall said the book is
