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TownTalk 05-25-22
WIZS Radio · TownTalk 05-25-22
TownTalk: Sam Seifert New Associate Administrator at Maria Parham Health
Samuel B. Seifert, MHA, FACHE will serve as Associate Administrator starting Monday, June 13 at Maria Parham Health. He is a board-certified healthcare administrator with over 17 years of continuous experience. The Henderson native most recently served as a Senior Administrator in the Department of Anesthesiology at Emory Healthcare in Atlanta. Before moving to Atlanta
TownTalk: The City Of Henderson Budget
The proposed budget for the City of Henderson includes a bump in salary for some frontline city employees, continued funding for economic incentives and grants and, what may interest city residents most – no increase in taxes or fees for city services. The $22.68 million also includes a $1.65 million appropriation from the fund balance,
TownTalk: A Look At The Vance Co. Budget
Vance County residents can expect no increase in property tax rates or other fees if the commissioners approve the $55 million budget presented to them earlier this month. The commissioners are expected to decide at their June 6 meeting, according to information from County Manager Jordan McMillen. The proposed budget represents a 6 percent increase
TownTalk: Kaleah Padgett Helps Daughters Who Have Lost Mothers
Kaleah Padgett has degrees in sociology and in Biblical and religious studies, both of which provide useful tools, but it’s the personal experience of dealing with the loss of her mother that she draws from as she helps other women struggling with their own mothers’ deaths. Padgett formed Our Motherless Daughters about five years ago,
Town Talk: First Fruits Farms Balloon Festival
Jason Brown’s faith has led him to do some interesting things since he retired from his NFL football career and he and his family have used their farm in Franklin County to do everything from growing and giving away produce to transforming an old dairy barn into a wedding venue. And on Memorial Day weekend,
TownTalk: Crime Stoppers Breakfast Held In Appreciation To Law Enforcement
The Henderson Vance Crime Stoppers kicked off National Police Week by giving area law enforcement officers a pat on the back – and a complimentary breakfast. Frankie Nobles is president of the local Crime Stoppers organization and he said Wednesday’s breakfast included an awards ceremony to recognize a number of people who serve the community.
TownTalk: Step Back In Time Event To Be Held At Hudson Manor
Looking for a fun family activity this weekend? The Hudson Manor in Franklin County is the site for a daylong event called Step Back in Time that has something for everyone – but especially for local history enthusiasts. The stately home, with its sprawling grounds, has been a wedding venue for the past 18 years,
TownTalk: Celebrating Salvation Army Week
The local Salvation Army is celebrating National Salvation Army Week this week with lots of fun activities for the children in the Red Shield Club as the organization continues to provide valuable services and programs to the larger community. Red Shield Club Director Gina Eaves said club members are participating in activities ranging from creating
TownTalk: The Role Of Red Cross In Ukraine
When disasters happen across the world, whether they are natural disasters like typhoons and tornados, or whether they are manmade like the war in Ukraine, the Red Cross steps into action. The Red Cross organizations across the globe adhere to the same seven guiding principles, and a longtime volunteer and military veteran shared some insight
