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TownTalk: Remembering Amanda Pearson
Amanda Pearson, owner of Sadie’s Coffee Corner in Downtown Henderson, has passed away. Click Play. WIZS Radio · TownTalk: Remembering Amanda Pearson
TownTalk: N.C. Court Of Appeals Seat 12 Contest
The following is part of WIZS’s continuing coverage of the upcoming general election on Nov. 5. In-person early voting begins Thursday, Oct. 17 and runs through Saturday, Nov. 2. Carolyn Thompson The N.C. Court of Appeals is the second-highest court in the state, and as the name implies, the 15 judges that make up the
TownTalk: District 1 Candidates For County Commissioner
The following is part of WIZS’s continuing coverage of the upcoming general election on Nov. 5. In-person early voting begins Thursday, Oct. 17 and the lone contested county race is for the District 1 seat on the Vance County Board of Commissioners. Democratic incumbent Carolyn Faines is seeking re-election and faces opposition from Republican challenger
Business Spotlight: AdVance Joint Regeneration
Most anybody experiencing knee pain, brought on by injury, arthritis or something else, probably would choose any therapy or procedure over the more invasive option of surgery. With surgery, there’s some expected post-op downtime, then perhaps rehab – weeks of recovery, even in the best of circumstances. For some, however, AdVance Joint Regeneration offers an
TownTalk: Information On The Upcoming Election
There are several ways to cast your vote in the upcoming November general election – all well before the first Tuesday in November. In-person early voting begins next Thursday, Oct. 17, at two polling sites in Vance County – the former Eaton Johnson gym on Beckford Drive and Aycock Rec Center on Carey Chapel Road.
TownTalk: MHCO Homecoming Oct. 11-13
The Masonic Home for Children at Oxford has been in the business of caring for children for more than 150 years. Coming off last year’s sesquicentennial celebration, MHCO Administrator said Year 151 shines just as brightly as last year. “It’s been an incredible journey and it’s just getting started,” Otis said on Thursday’s TownTalk. Alumni,
TownTalk: Perry Memorial Library Events Going on in October
Ask Perry Memorial Library’s Youth Services Librarian Melody Peters what her favorite time of year is, and you’ll get an energetic, enthusiastic “Fall!” every time. Peters is pulling out all the stops for events and programs for October, from tried-and-true favorites to new activities designed for on-the-go families. This Friday, the library will begin its
TownTalk: Make A Joyful Noise ACTS Benefit Concert
The fourth annual concert to benefit ACTS will take place Saturday, Oct. 12 at McGregor Hall in Henderson and will feature musical performances by area groups and and churches. The doors open at 6 p.m. for the “Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord” event. The concert begins at 7 p.m. and all proceeds will
TownTalk: Rebuilding Hope, Hurricane Helene Relief
Rebuilding Hope, Inc. is using one of its warehouses as a staging area and has two trailers ready to load up with much-needed supplies that will be delivered to western North Carolina that was ravaged by flooding and mudslides last week by Hurricane Helene. Robbie Parham, one of the chaplains at the local nonprofit, said
TownTalk: HPD Press Release Regarding Saturday Night Shooting
Press Release from Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow Just before midnight on Saturday, September 28th, a fight started inside Tiffany’s of Henderson, 110 S. Garnett Street. The altercation continued outside where it was reported that at least two individuals brandished firearms and discharged them. Law Enforcement was in the immediate area, and was alerted to
