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TownTalk: Mary Emma Evans Foundation Continues To Help Those in Need
It all started with popsicles. And young people playing ball on a basketball court in South Henderson, said Phyllis Evans. The “it” Evans is referring to has evolved beyond popsicles and the neighborhood where Evans lives. The Mary Emma Evans Foundation provides resources for the whole community, from tangible items like food and clothing to
TownTalk: ‘Way To GROW!’ Festival Coming To Downtown Henderson
Say you’re organizing an event – complete with food, music and more – and you really want everyone to come out and enjoy themselves. One sure-fire way to make sure the whole community feels invited and welcomed is to get key leaders involved and interested. Two people who fit that description in the Henderson area
TownTalk: County Commissioners Adopt Strategic Economic Development Plan
The Vance County Board of Commissioners adopted a strategic plan for economic development at its July 10 meeting that creates a roadmap for future growth over the next few years. Crystal Morphis, with Creative Economic Development Consulting, walked commissioners through the basic framework of the strategic plan, which she and her team developed over the
TownTalk: County Commissioners Hear from Vance Recovery
Vance Recovery is part of the Vance County Substance Abuse Collaborative, a group of providers that work each day to help clients who are battling opioid addiction. John Mattocks is Vance Recovery’s program director and he spoke on behalf of the county collaborative to Vance County Board of Commissioners during the public comment section of
TownTalk: Commissioners Take Up Fire Services At Board Meeting
Thanks to the wonders of technology, Vance County Board of Commissioners meetings are recorded for the public to play – and, in some cases, replay. WIZS replayed a portion of the July 10 regular monthly meeting during Tuesday’s TownTalk segment, during which the contentious topic of a fire study was discussed. At its July meeting,
TownTalk: Events In Granville County
With the heat of summer in full swing, Granville County Tourism Director Angela Allen has some options for indoor activities to keep folks cool. The National Teapot Festival continues at Cedar Creek Gallery through September 10, and Allen said a trip to this Creedmoor gem won’t disappoint. Part working studio, part art gallery, Cedar Creek
TownTalk: Brodie Works To Engage Local Democrats
The Vance County Democratic Party is sponsoring an informational event next week designed to increase awareness throughout the community about a variety of issues including voter registration, as well as the state’s new voter ID law. Joseph Brodie is first vice chair of the group and he said although the event, scheduled for Saturday, July
TownTalk: Williams Looks To Grow NAACP
Jameel Williams has been an influence in the lives of young people as an educator in Vance County Schools for more than three decades. Now, as president of the local chapter of the NAACP, Williams has the opportunity to provide a different type of education. “Together, we can move forward,” Williams said – more than
TownTalk: VV Show’s Varonica Mitchell Works With Game Changers For Community Event
Varonica Mitchell, that local 12-year-old social media sensation with her own online show is paying a visit to Henderson Sunday, July 16 to take part in an event sponsored by Game Changers and iDance Praise Academy. There will be games for the kids, as well as food, clothing and school supplies that will be distributed
TownTalk: Twisdale Takes Over As Fire Chief
Henderson Fire Chief Tim Twisdale said he learned at an early age the importance of service to others and being responsible for nurturing growth. Those childhood lessons are paying dividends as Twisdale takes the helm as the city’s new chief. As a youngster, growing up on the family farm, he was exposed to things that
