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TownTalk: Stay Safe This Summer
– compiled courtesy of N.C. Dept. of Insurance and American Red Cross As the weather heats up this summer, folks around here may head out to enjoy Kerr Lake or area swimming pools. It’s fun to cool off with water activities like swimming and boating, but it’s important to keep safety in mind. According to
Vaccines for Children Ages 6 Months to Under 5 Years Will Be Available June 20
— NCDHHS Press Release — Children ages 6 months and older can now receive a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends all children who are eligible receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine is available in North Carolina following the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) emergency use authorization
TownTalk: Stop Gun Violence Forum June 30
Gun violence continues to be a hot topic of discussion in big cities and small towns all across the nation, and Henderson is no exception. The community is invited to participate in a forum on June 30 to hear thoughts and concerns about how to stop gun violence, especially among young people. Melissa Maloko is
TownTalk: Juneteenth Is This Sunday
The second annual Juneteenth celebration at the Henderson Tobacco Warehouse will take place Sunday, June 19 and organizers are planning for a triple play that day to honor churches, fathers and the day when the last enslaved people got news of their freedom in 1865. Alex Green, vice president and director of operations at Acquest
TownTalk: Student Behavior Health Team Helps Students Through Trauma
Educators are continually assessing the students in their classrooms – whether it’s to make sure they’ve mastered their math facts or can accurately retell a story in their own words to show understanding. But teachers in Vance County Schools are also being trained to assess their students’ mental health needs as well. And the district’s
TownTalk: African American Cultural Museum Educates And Enlightens
It’s often said the kitchen is the heart of the home. But if you ask Edythe Thompson, she may just say that about the kitchen at Henderson’s African American Cultural Museum. The museum has converted the rooms of the former residence into a space filled with exhibits that celebrate achievements of African Americans, from politics
TownTalk Trivia 06-09-22
A special Thursday edition of TownTalk Trivia. WIZS Radio · TownTalk Trivia 06-09-22
TownTalk: Gas Prices
Gas Prices and Some of the Impacts. Click Play! WIZS Radio · TownTalk: Gas Prices
TownTalk: Great Shows A Part Of Rec Players’ 50th Anniversary
The seats in McGregor Hall are a little more comfortable – ok, a lot more comfortable – than those hard, wooden seats in the E.M. Rollins auditorium. But once the house lights dimmed, the audience settled in to those wooden seats to enjoy another performance by the Henderson Rec Players. This year, the Rec Players
TownTalk: LGBTQ Event Scheduled For Henderson
The inaugural “LoveFest” is set for downtown Henderson Saturday afternoon as the community comes together to celebrate and observe Pride Month. Melissa Elliott, founder of Gang Free, Inc. and Michael Venable are working to organize the event, which will take place June 11 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 205 Breckenridge St. They spoke
