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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
TownTalk: Healthy Moms And Healthy Babies
Have you heard of something called “centering pregnancy?” It’s a practice that’s been around since the 1990’s, and it is a way for expectant mothers to have support from health care professionals and other pregnant moms as they prepare for the moment that they deliver their newborn. Granville Vance Public Health offers Centering Pregnancy through
TownTalk: Rise Against Hunger Pack-A-Thon Set For Monday, Jan. 15; Volunteers Needed
Volunteers from area churches and other organizations are joining forces on the upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to pack food that will be used to feed hungry people across the world. Sandra Wiggins is one of the event organizers and she said that over the course of four hours or so on Monday, Jan.
TownTalk: NC Gubernatorial Candidate Josh Stein Coming To Henderson Jan. 9
UPDATE 1-9-24: N.C. gubernatorial candidate Josh Stein’s scheduled visit to Henderson this afternoon has been postponed because of the threat of severe weather forecast for later today. Vance County Democratic Chairperson Angela Thornton told WIZS News earlier Tuesday. “We look forward to coordinating with his campaign for a rescheduled date,” Thornton said in a written
TownTalk: 2024 Election Information
We’re three days into the New Year, which means that early voting for the March 5 primary elections is a mere 43 days away. Vance County voters will have two locations to cast their votes early, but neither of them is the Henderson Operations Center. Early voters will go to either Aycock Rec Center,
TownTalk: Scammers Active In Vance County
Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame urges the public to be savvy when it comes to answering phone calls from someone claiming to be a representative of his office. These calls are scams and the best advice he can give anyone who answers such calls is simple: Hang up. Brame told WIZS News Tuesday that his
TownTalk: Community Partners Of Hope Mourns Death Of Beloved Men’s Shelter Worker
William James Avery, a dedicated worker at the local men’s shelter, died last week. He was 80. Avery completed his shift that began at 9:30 p.m. on Dec. 28 and ended the next morning at 6:30 a.m. From there, he went to a medical appointment and suffered a medical emergency, according to his co-worker and
