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Henderson Mayor Explains Rationale For May 29 Called Emergency Meeting
(This post has been updated on June 2 at 9:30 a.m. to include an additional clarification by Mayor Melissa Elliott. You will find it in bold italics below the original text before the audio file.) Henderson Mayor Melissa Elliott told WIZS News Monday morning that she called last week’s emergency meeting in an effort to
TownTalk: City Council FY 2027 Budget Work Session Creates As Many Questions As Answers
City of Henderson Finance Director Joey Fuqua stood and answered questions from City Council for the better part of 90 minutes during the City Council’s budget work session on Thursday. Council members reviewed the $51.7 budget department by department, with questioning led mainly by Mayor Pro Tem Tami Walker, Catherine “Kitty” Gill and Geraldine Champion.
TownTalk: KTCOG Elder Abuse & Awareness Conference Coming to Warrenton June 12
The Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments is sponsoring the 12th annual Region K Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention event and walk on Friday, June 12 in Warrenton. It’s a time for senior adults and those who may be caring for senior family members or others to learn more about elder abuse, how to spot it and
Maria Parham Orthopaedics Lunch & Learn June 19 In South Hill, VA
Maria Parham Health will host a free Lunch & Learn focused on the latest advancements in orthopaedic surgery on Thursday, June 19, at noon at 313 Franklin – Cocktails and Kitchen, located at 313 Franklin St. in South Hill, Virginia. The event will feature Darius Divina, DO, of Maria Parham Orthopaedics, who will discuss MAKO robotic-arm technology
TownTalk: Vance County Government Public Hearing & Public Comment Rules
The Vance County Board of Commissioners has adopted policies that spell out how individuals are expected to conduct themselves when addressing the board during public comment periods and during public hearings. The public comment policy covers 10 different points which go into detail about the various aspects ranging from its length – 30 minutes –
TownTalk: Franklin County Sends Letter To KLRWS For Terms To Be Met
In a letter to the owners of the Kerr Lake Regional Water System dated May 21, Franklin County Manager Ryan Preble posed a couple of possible solutions to his county’s need for more water. The six-page letter recounted efforts undertaken by Franklin County over the past almost 20 years to find a way to
Veterans Monument Installation On Track For July 4 Dedication
If all goes as planned, the new Veterans Memorial will be officially unveiled at a ceremony on July 4, a fitting day as the nation officially celebrates its 250th birthday. Hartwell Wright, American Legion Post 60 commander, said the fundraising efforts are paying off, but there’s more to do. The July 4 ceremony will be
TownTalk: Henderson City Budget Public Hearing Set For 6 P.M. Thursday, May 21
Henderson Mayor Melissa Elliott has scheduled a special called meeting of the City Council for Thursday, May 21 at 6 p.m. in order to hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2027 budget. The meeting will be held in City Council Chambers at 134 Rose Ave. This is the time for the public to
TownTalk: Business Spotlight – The Assurance Group
As an insurance professional and Medicare benefits coordinator with the The Assurance Group, Dr. Almice Floyd Gill has the knowledge and experience to help individuals understand their choices when it comes to Medicare options. In her role as an insurance broker, she can help clients as they consider all the different choices that are available,
TownTalk: McGregor Hall’s Summer Lineup Sizzles With Wide Range Of Performances, Concerts
Country Music’s Shenandoah Coming to Henderson, NC and McGregor Hall Activity at McGregor Hall is brisk these days, with recent and upcoming commencement exercises, not to mention dance competitions – both of which bring in plenty of folks from near and far to the 1,000-seat performing arts venue. And McGregor Hall’s executive director and artistic
