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TownTalk: Domestic Violence Awareness Event This Weekend
The statistics are staggering: Every minute in the United States, 20 people are being physically abused by an intimate partner. In the past year, Vance County’s Emergency 911 received 1,107 calls related to a domestic disturbances or disputes, according to Debbie K. Scott, domestic violence coordinator and gang resource specialist for the Vance County Sheriff’s
Election Coverage: Bailey Targets Drug Sales, More Training As First Steps If Elected Sheriff
-The following is part of WIZS’s continuing coverage of the Nov. 8 election. Patrick Bailey says his experience in the private sector, coupled with his training and background in law enforcement make him the candidate to vote for in the upcoming race for Vance County Sheriff. WIZS aired Monday morning a recorded but unedited interview
TownTalk: Edmonds Discusses Fire Prevention Week
As part of the observance of the 100th annual Fire Prevention Week, Henderson Fire Department Battalion Chief Lee Edmonds stressed the importance of families having an escape plan that everyone in the household is aware of, in the event that of fire. The theme for this year’s FPW is “Fire Won’t Wait – Plan Your
TownTalk: Julee Flood, NC Appelate Court Judge Candidate
-This article is part of WIZS’s continuing coverage of the Nov. 8 election. Julee Tate Flood currently works as attorney at the N.C. Court of Appeals, but she’s drawing on her broad experience in the field of law and her institutional knowledge of the state’s appellate court system in her race for Seat 8 on
TownTalk: Veterans Justice Outreach Resources
As a clinical social worker, Jeremy Brogden has experience in helping to connect clients with various resources in the community that can help provide useful support. For the past eight years or so, as the justice outreach specialist working out of the Veterans Administration facility in Durham, Brogden’s aim has been laser-focused on a specific
TownTalk: Excitement Builds For Show Shine Shag And Dine!
Ten blocks in downtown Henderson are going to be transformed into a gigantic combination parking lot and entertainment zone for car enthusiasts this weekend when the Show, Shine, Shag & Dine festival gets the green light for all to come and enjoy. This is the 20th annual event, and Vance County Tourism Director Pam Hester
TownTalk: History Of Middleburg
Middleburg may not fit the modern definition of a “planned community,” but following its incorporation in October 1875, it did enjoy some of the same amenities that today’s planned communities have: schools, stores, restaurants and homes. Mark Pace, local historian and North Carolina Room specialist at Oxford’s Thornton Library, said the Hawkins and Yancey families
TownTalk: Preparing For Medicare Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment for Medicare begins next week – a time for people to evaluate their plans and coverage and to make changes if needed. Insurance can be complicated, but Lisa Barker said the state’s SHIIP counselors can help Medicare beneficiaries make sense of the different plans that are available. SHIIP – Seniors Health Insurance Information
TownTalk: Local Author Michael Elliott To Hold Book Signing
Oxford native Mike Elliott has fond childhood memories of the Richard Thornton Library – it’s a place he frequented after school and he said it’s where he got to discover all kinds of wonderful music. Oh, yeah, books, too. But also albums. Stacks and stacks of record albums, he said. Elliott returns to Thornton Library
TownTalk: ‘Hungry Heroes’ Event Coming To Henderson Nov. 5
When it comes to barbecue and the obligatory banana pudding that accompanies it, Amanda Riggan knows not to underestimate folks in Vance County and the surrounding area. And when that barbecue and puddin’ is prepared to raise money to support a worthy cause, Riggan knows she can count on locals to be supportive. Riggan is
