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TownTalk: Rep. Sossamon Voices Concerns About ‘Gas Station Heroin’
N.C. Rep. Frank Sossamon, recently appointed to serve on the House Select Committee on Substance Abuse, said he would like to see the state ban the sale of products that contain tianeptine, which is being referred to as “gas station heroin.” Sossamon was a guest on Wednesday’s TownTalk and said eight other states have banned
TownTalk: NC Insurance Commissioner Discusses Rate Increases
The proposal to raise homeowners’ insurance rates has been a hot topic of conversation lately for Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, and he wants the people of North Carolina to understand one thing: He’s not the one asking for it. In fact, Causey said on Tuesday’s TownTalk, he has said “no” to every
TownTalk: Housing And Discrimination
Finding a new place to live can create all kinds of feelings, from excitement to anxiety. But looking for a new place where you and your family call home should NOT make you feel like you’re being discriminated against. Hope Williams, supervising attorney with N.C. Legal Aid’s Fair Housing Project, said anyone who
TownTalk: Around Old Granville Visits Watkins Township
At just 10.5 square miles, the Watkins township is the smallest of the 38 townships located in the geographical area once known as Granville County. It was established in 1881 – the same year that Vance County was formed from the larger Granville County, but local historian Mark Pace said while it may lack in
TownTalk: Rivera Douthit, Candidate For N.C. Lieutenant Governor
The following is part of WIZS’s ongoing election coverage. The Mar. 5 primary is the lead-in to the November elections and WIZS strives to provide its listeners and readers with comprehensive coverage of local and state races. Rivera Douthit is one of 10 Republican candidates who wants to be North Carolina’s next lieutenant governor. Douthit
TownTalk: Special “Night to Shine” Prom Slated For North Henderson Baptist Church Feb. 9
North Henderson Baptist Church is looking forward to being a part of what arguably may be considered the biggest prom night in the world. The church is one of more than 700 locations across the globe that will be hosting “A Night to Shine” on Friday, Feb. 9 and the Rev. Eddie Nutt said prom
TownTalk: Martin Luther King Day Events
As the community reflects on and commemorates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., WIZS Radio would like to take the opportunity to offer some glimpses into the day’s activities across Henderson and how these actions support the values that Dr. King stood for. “All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and
TownTalk: Contacting NC DOT To Resolve Roadway Issues
If the heavy rains and high winds earlier this week have created problems along state-maintained roadways, it’s important to let the N.C. Dept. of Transportation folks know about them so proper repairs can be made. In days gone by, a quick look in the phone book could have produced a local number to call, but
TownTalk: Carolina United For Change Prepares Packages For Homeless Shelters
Come Monday, Jan. 15, communities all across the nation will host events and sponsor service projects to pay tribute to slain Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. And for the third year, Carolina United for Change, located right here in Vance County, is calling on fellow residents to drop off care packages that
TownTalk: Coker Takes Over As Chief Of Animal Services
The vast majority of pet owners do the right thing and provide everything their animals need to live healthy, happy lives as furry members of the family. And while Vance County’s new Animal Services Chief William Coker acknowledges this to be the case, he said that for those pet owners who don’t, there are county
