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TownTalk: City Council Votes 5-1 Allowing Workshop To Teach Day Trading
In a 5-1 vote, the Henderson City Council approved a motion that will allow Mayor Melissa Elliott to take part in a “train-the-trainer” session to teach day trading. Council Member Sam Seifert cast the dissenting vote and Council Members Garry Daeke and Lamont Noel were not present at the special called meeting, announced on Friday,
TownTalk: Granville County Spicing Things Up For September
If you’ve driven around downtown Oxford recently, perhaps you’ve noticed the street decorations and banners that have been installed, creating a festive atmosphere to usher in the 19th annual N.C. Hot Sauce Contest and Festival. Granville County Tourism Director Angela Allen said this is the second year that the hot sauce festival will be a
Buckner Suspends Campaign, Endorses Incumbent Lamont Noel
Benjamin Buckner, a candidate for the Ward 2 at-large seat on the Henderson City Council, announced Wednesday afternoon that he is suspending his campaign and endorsing incumbent Ward 2 at-large Council member Lamont Noel in the upcoming municipal election. Noel joined Buckner for the announcement and thanked Buckner for his support. Noel shared the following
TownTalk: The 2025 Kerr-Tar Housing Summit Sept. 11 At VGCC Civic Center
The Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments is hosting a regional housing summit on Thursday, Sept. 11 to provide information about tacking challenges and working to resolve some of the barriers that exist in the realm of housing. Desiree Brooks, Kerr-Tar’s Community & Economic Development manager, said the summit will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Vance-Granville
TownTalk: Upcoming Municipal Elections
Editor’s note: As part of its continuing effort to keep listeners and readers up-to-date on local issues, WIZS Radio will be sending candidates a list of questions in an effort to gather responses to be included in a special elections project that will be published and aired before the early voting period begins. Campaign signs
TownTalk: Sheriff Brame Pleads for Higher Pay for New Officers
The Vance County Sheriff’s Office is between a rock and a hard place, it seems, as it faces a 20 percent vacancy rate – 12 sworn officers – including some who have recently left to take higher paying jobs in other counties. Sheriff Curtis Brame took his plea to county commissioners during their Aug. 18
TownTalk: Henderson City Council Special Called Meeting Friday, Aug. 22 At 3 PM
UPDATE: Friday, Aug. 22 at 5:03 p.m. The Henderson City Council voted 6-2 to allow City Manager/City Attorney Hassan T. Kingsberry to continue in his role through Dec. 31. Kingsberry requested that the Council rescind his resignation so he can attend a program at the UNC School of Government. Kingsberry tendered his resignation at the
VCSO Maj. William Mitchell Named Director Of State Sheriffs’ Training And Standards Division At N.C. Dept. Of Justice
N.C. State Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced Wednesday that Major William L. Mitchell will serve as the new director of the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Training and Standards Division at the Department of Justice. He replaces interim Director Robin Pendergraft, who took on the role after Richard Squires retired earlier this year. Vance County Sheriff Curtis
TownTalk: ‘Way To Grow Fest’ Continues With Weeklong Activities
The weeklong Way to Grow fest, in full swing in Henderson and Vance County, is shaping up to provide the community with a variety of ways to come together and support the place we call home. At Monday’s community block parties, folks gathered at several different spots to share an easy meal and let the
TownTalk: Franklin-Vance-Warren Launches $3M Jubilee Center Project
Franklin-Vance-Warren Opportunity, Inc. occupies the red brick building with the low profile up on the hill at 180 S. Beckford Dr. Through its efforts over the course of the last 60 years, FVWOPP has woven itself into the fabric of the communities it serves. From this location, FVWOPP interacts with the community through a variety
