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TownTalk: Northeast Piedmont Chorale Presents Free Concerts
The Northeast Piedmont Chorale is scheduled to perform two free concerts this weekend; the first one is in Raleigh and the second will take place Sunday afternoon right here at McGregor Hall in downtown Henderson. A number of chorale members call Henderson home, including the group’s director, Cindy Edwards. Edwards, along with fellow Henderson resident
TownTalk: Sara Coffey Discusses Her Ward 1 At Large City Council Candidacy
Incumbent Sara Coffey wants another term on the Henderson City Council. Coffey holds the Ward 1 at large seat and faces challenger Clementine Hunter in the May 17 primary. Coffey spoke with John C. Rose as part of WIZS’s election coverage; the recorded and unedited interview aired during Tuesday’s Town Talk segment. She draws upon
TownTalk: Burnette And Gupton Discuss Clerk Of Court Candidacy
Candidates running for the office of Clerk of Superior Court in Vance County spoke on Monday’s Town Talk. Amanda Burnette is challenging incumbent Henry L. Gupton in the May 17 primary and each discussed how their experiences will help them fulfill their duties if elected. Amanda Burnette Burnette began her career as a deputy clerk
NC DOT Spells Out Rules For Placing Campaign Signs
As the political campaigning heats up in advance of the upcoming May 17 primary election, drivers are likely to see candidates’ campaign signs along roadsides. State laws govern where the signs may – and may not – be placed, and NC DOT has the authority to remove signs that are in violation of proper placement.
TownTalk: Care For Historic Cemeteries
The area is full of family cemeteries, many of which are lovingly maintained and easily identified with signs and decorative fences around their perimeters. But there are probably many small, family plots that have long been forgotten and now lie under weeds and thick forest growth. If you think you’ve stumbled upon such a spot,
TownTalk: Alston And Wilder Discuss Candidacy For County Commissioner
Sean Alston is challenging incumbent Gordon Wilder in the race for Vance County Commissioner in District 3 and their conversations with John C. Rose aired on Wednesday’s Town Talk. Early voting begins Apr. 28 for the May 17 primary election. Alston and Wilder talked about issues affecting the county, including community centers with after-school programs
TownTalk: Patrick Bailey And Jonathan Collier Discuss Candidacy For Sheriff
The Republican candidates whose names will be on the May 17 primary election for Sheriff of Vance County spoke on Tuesday’s Town Talk in WIZS’s continuing coverage of local races and the candidates vying for office. Patrick Bailey and Jonathan Collier spoke with John C. Rose and their remarks were recorded for presentation. Increased drug
TownTalk: Noel, Purvis, Burnette Discuss Ward 2 Candidacy
Two challengers – Lamont Noel and Dr. William R. Purvis – will face incumbent William Burnette for the Ward 2 at large seat of the Henderson City Council. All three candidates spoke recently with John C. Rose as part of WIZS’s coverage of the upcoming May 17 primary election; their recorded interviews aired on Monday’s
TownTalk: Arts And Wine Festival Coming To Downtown Oxford
The organizers of the upcoming Main Street Arts and Wine Festival hope it will give downtown Oxford some additional “street cred” for those interested in finding family-friendly activities to enjoy. Pierre Gagne and Charlie Vaughan are part of the group putting together the event, which will take place on Saturday, Apr. 23 from 1 p.m.
TownTalk: Chamber Banquet A Success; Hopper Named Citizen Of The Year
It’s always a good day to hear good news, and the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce added to the good-news cycle Tuesday evening when it announced Mark Hopper as the 2021 Citizen of the Year. Hopper is the director and board chair of McGregor Hall, and he has guided the cultural arts center from its opening
