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TownTalk: Henderson Mayor And City Council Sworn In
Henderson Mayor Melissa Elliott made history Monday night when she was sworn in as the first woman and the first Black to hold the city’s highest office. The Henderson City Council chambers and lobby area was standing-room only, filled with family, friends and dignitaries to witness the historic swearing-in ceremony. With her left hand on
TownTalk: Community Prayer Night Is This Friday
Tiffany Jones, founder of Community Uplift Project, takes her mission seriously – and literally. She is planning a Community Prayer Night for Friday, Dec. 15 and Jones said its purpose is to spiritually uplift the community. It’s called “Light the Way” and it begins at 7:30 p.m. at the offices of the local nonprofit at
TownTalk: Amedisys Seeks Volunteers For Hospice
COVID-19 restrictions affected just about every aspect of society, including the volunteer pool at Amedisys, a home health and hospice care agency that provides help to patients in hospice and respite care for their caregivers. “Before COVID, I had volunteers,” said Roberta Freeman, regional volunteer coordinator for Amedisys, which serves the four-county area.
TownTalk: Dabney Drive NC DOT Project
All signs point to growth for the city of Henderson in the not-too-distant future. Whether you’re talking new subdivisions or urban revitalization, bringing back passenger rail service or finally widening a major congested artery through a heavily commercial district, Henderson is getting ready for change. Change is considered a necessary evil by some, a vital
TownTalk: Christmas At SaddleRock Farm
SaddleRock Farm will host a winter festival on Saturday, Dec. 9 and invites families to come out to enjoy horseback rides, hay rides, games and more, all while celebrating The Reason for the Season. Emily Parker was a guest on Tuesday’s TownTalk to provide details of the event and all the farm activities as part
TownTalk: ‘Tis The Season For Scams
With Christmas just a few weeks away, folks are getting into that hustle-and-bustle mode as they try to take care of all the things that make the holidays special – including choosing the perfect gifts for family and friends. There’s always more to do than time to do it, and an attorney for the Federal
TownTalk: Fire Safety Tips For Your Home
Batalion Chief Lee Edmonds with the Henderson Fire Department reminds residents of several safety measures to preserve property and protect lives as December ushers in colder weather. Anyone who uses a portable space heater as a supplemental heat source should make sure that it is positioned at least 3 feet from things like furniture and
TownTalk: Vance County Schools Gets Federal Money To Focus On Teacher Recruitment, Retention
Vance County Schools is among close to a dozen school districts across the state to receive part of $24 million in federal grants over the next three years to focus on teacher recruitment and retention. VCS Superintendent Dr. Cindy Bennett said the district is among eight districts working with a Raleigh-based nonprofit called The Innovation
TownTalk: December Events In Granville County
There are plenty of upcoming activities in Granville County to make even those Scrooges or Grinches get in the holiday spirit. Granville Tourism Director Angela Allen joined WIZS’s own Bill Harris on Wednesday’s TownTalk to talk about upcoming Christmas parades, drive-thru events and more. The Granville Christmas Farm stows all its scary decorations in favor
TownTalk: Commissioners Debate Medical Co-Pay For Detainees
The Vance County Board of Commissioners is considering putting a health copay in place for individuals detained in the Vance County Detention Center. Finance Director Katherine Bigelow shared information with commissioners during their Monday, Nov. 20 work session. Board Chair Yolanda Feimster sent the matter to the Public Safety Committee for further discussion and to
