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TownTalk: Oxendine Is A New Face On School Board
The Vance County Board of Education will feature two new faces following last week’s midterm elections – Omega T. Perry and Randy Oxendine. Perry is the pastor at Cook’s Chapel AME Zion Church and has a Sunday morning program on WIZS. Perry ran unopposed for the school board seat, and Oxendine won the District
TownTalk: Gill Clopton Remembered
Gill Clopton had a variety of interests – he loved to write and take photographs – but he also was a self-proclaimed archivist who had taken it upon himself to try to preserve local history, one photograph at the time. In doing so, Clopton developed a following of almost 10,000 followers on social media. Oh,
TownTalk: Election Review
The dust of last week’s midterm elections have settled locally, although several key races across the nation have yet to be called. Here in Vance County, however, races have been decided, with Democrats and Republicans each taking its share of wins. Sheriff Curtis Brame defeated Republican challenger Patrick Bailey to gain a second term in
TownTalk: Aycock School Presents Festival Of Lights
The staff at Aycock Elementary is gearing up for the 3rd annual Festival of Lights, when the campus will be transformed into a glittery, shiny bright holiday drive-through wonderland. Aycock Principal Kristen H. Boyd said teachers and staff are already planning for the two-night event, which will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on
TownTalk: Keeping Pets Safe Over The Holidays
The advice could be coming from your family doctor about how to manage the upcoming holiday season: Limit treats, avoid fatty foods, get regular exercise and stay calm when there’s a houseful of company. Humans would do well to follow these suggestions, but this advice actually comes from Bridget Waters, DVM. She’s talking about caring
TownTalk: Election Recap
A look back at yesterday’s election results. CLICK PLAY! WIZS Radio · TownTalk: Election Recap
TownTalk: Kettle Drive Underway For Salvation Army
It’s sort of like being asked to throw out the first pitch at a baseball game or to join the teams at midfield for the traditional coin toss. Dollar bills don’t make much noise as they land softly in the Big Red Kettle, but when they heard the familiar tinkling sound, the crowd assembled in
TownTalk: “Hidden Helpers” Program Assists Veterans’ Families
Men and women who serve in the military have equipment to support the work they are called to do, whether they are participating in training exercises or whether they are deployed to battle. But their families – especially children – sometimes need some special support when their parent returns home and family members find
TownTalk: ‘Clearview Today’ Show Airs On WIZS M-F At 10 A.M.
One of the team members at Clearview Church describes pastor Dr. Abidan Shah as a scholar with a pastor’s heart. That’s a winning combination, to be sure. And the Henderson church has launched a new show called Clearview Today to share his insights and message to others. John Galantis and Ryan Hill are two members
TownTalk: Preparing For Open Enrollment For Medicare
The Open Enrollment for Medicare is now underway, and it is the time for those enrolled in Medicare to do a little research and decide if they need to make any changes in their current plans. The open enrollment period for Medicare ends Dec. 7. Lisa Barker is the Northeast regional manager for SHIIP –
