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TownTalk: Sossamon Hosts Human Trafficking Forums

N.C. Rep. Frank Sossamon wants to get the word out about a couple of upcoming community forums that he hopes will shed a little light on the topic of human trafficking – what it is, what it can look like and how to seek help or report suspicions. Scheduling forums like the ones next week

TownTalk: Local Primary Elections, 10 Tips For A Smooth Voting Process

The state’s primary election is Tuesday, Mar. 5 and elections officials have offered some tips for smooth voting for registered voters who didn’t cast their ballots during the early voting period. Precincts are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. From basic rules that define a primary election and knowing your precinct to studying a

TownTalk: Around Old Granville – Drug Stores

Today’s pharmacies just don’t have the same feel as those “drug stores” from days gone by. Nowadays, it’s all business, filling prescriptions and answering questions at a special window marked “consultation.” That’s not all bad, by the way. We can thank a fellow originally from New Bern who moved to Oxford back in 1884 for

TownTalk: Dan Brummitt On Economic Development 101

Economic development often is the engine that spurs communities forward as it provides new job opportunities and contributes to the tax base. Sometimes, though, a community needs to have a little “skin in the game” to attract new businesses. On the campus of the Henderson-Vance Industrial Park is one such example of the kind of

TownTalk: Garry Daeke Discusses City Council Retreat

Henderson Mayor pro tem Garry Daeke reflected on the City Council’s annual planning retreat, which took place Monday. Six of the eight council members were in attendance, as well as Mayor Melissa Elliott and city staff. Daeke was a guest on Tuesday’s TownTalk, and praised Elliott for the comfortable atmosphere of the retreat. “She had

TownTalk: Granville County Features Weddings, Ambulances And Vikings In March

Whether planning a wedding, family reunion or a party to celebrate one of those “milestone” birthdays, Granville County Tourism Director Angela Allen said there will be something for everyone at Saturday’s Wedding and Special Event Expo. The event will be held on Saturday, Mar. 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Creedmoor Community

TownTalk: City Government And Storming The Basketball Court

The latest on the Henderson City Council and thoughts on storming basketball courts in celebration of big victories. CLICK PLAY! WIZS Radio · TownTalk: City Government And Storming The Basketball Court  

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TownTalk: Shamrocks On Breckenridge Friday, Mar. 15

With the Shamrocks on Breckenridge just more than three weeks away, Amanda Walker Ellis has a couple of items on her radar: As treasurer of the Downtown Development Commission, Ellis is hopeful to get a few more sponsors; as a member of the Promotions Committee, she’s all about getting the word out for folks to

TownTalk: Tax Prep Help Available

The IRS is offering assistance to eligible tax filers during special Saturday hours at a couple of locations in Granville County beginning this Saturday, Feb. 24. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs are available to offer free tax help for taxpayers who qualify. Representative of the two
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