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TownTalk: Vance Commissioners Meeting Includes Public Comment On Possible Data Center Moratorium
The Vance County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a legislative hearing for Monday, Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. to receive public comments about two topics surrounding data centers – including the possible adoption of a 60-day moratorium and the proposed zoning ordinance amendment that deals with data center development. The meeting will be held in
TownTalk: Seeking Help Without Feeling Shame Is An Important Aspect Of Addiction Treatment, Recovery
Asking for help comes easily for some and not so easily for others. When it comes to asking for help with mental health challenges or addiction issues, Katie Lee often sees reluctance wrapped in shame. Lee, a registered nurse and program director at Vance Recovery, helps raise awareness about programs that are available in the
TownTalk: Faith In Mental Health Program Coming Sept. 21
The Faith in Mental Health initiative is taking its project to the next level when it kicks off a free year-long program on Monday, Sept. 21 that is open to churches in Vance and Granville counties. Karl Johnson, program coordinator with Granville Vance Public Health, said there’s still time to register to participate. The meeting
18 Graduate From Leadership Vance 2026
Leadership Vance just graduated its 35th class, and participants and organizers reflected recently on the impact the program has for people who live or work in Vance County. Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce President Sandra Wilkerson said the 18 participants formed a bond that will transfer into their work and daily lives. Wilkerson told WIZS that
TownTalk: Business Spotlight – Deal By Me Podcast
Dr. James W. Smith retired from his 32-year role as a pastor a few years ago, but what he decided to do in his post-retirement “next chapter” was formed by a desire to help others the way others had helped him so many years ago – before he was even a pastor. These days, the
TownTalk: VGCC Trustees To Consider The Possibility Of Hosting An Educational Forum About Data Centers
The Vance-Granville Community College Board of Trustees will convene Thursday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. at a special called meeting to consider the possibility of hosting an educational forum about data centers. With lots of uncertainty across the community surrounding this polarizing issue, VGCC leaders have been approached about having an information session that could present
TownTalk: Rebuilding Hope Celebrates 20 Years
In the Bible, Jacob labored for 20 years for Laban. And that’s how long the Israelites were oppressed before Samson came on the scene to be their deliverer. And it’s how long it took Solomon to build his temple. Tom Wille, co-director of Rebuilding Hope, shared those biblical references with those gathered Thursday to celebrate
TownTalk: Around Old Granville – Major Events Since 1960 Part 1
Local historians Mark Pace and WIZS’s Bill Harris are “of an age” now that things they remember when they were youngsters are now being considered as parts of local history that, with the benefit of hindsight, are proving to be noteworthy and important to the area. The two history buffs usually discuss people, places and
TownTalk: JCPC Hosts Sept. 25 Symposium On Ways To Promote Youth Safety
The Vance County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council is hosting a one-day community driven symposium on Friday, Sept. 25 to talk about the safety of youth and to create a community action plan to support efforts to curb gun violence. The Youth Violence & Emerging Gangs Symposium will be held in the fellowship hall of the
TownTalk: The Manhattans Taking the Stage at McGregor Hall Sept. 13th
The Manhattans are coming to McGregor Hall on Sept. 13, and it’ll be another homecoming for Henderson’s Gerald Alston. It’s not the first time he’s performed in Henderson – not even the first time he’s performed at McGregor Hall. This concert, however, is coming at the end of a Henderson Institute reunion weekend.