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TownTalk: Two Found Dead On Gholson Avenue
UPDATE 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow identified the two victims who were found Tuesday morning in a car parked on a city neighborhood street. Kentrell Venable, 18, was the driver of the car, Barrow said in a live interview during the 5 p.m. WIZS Local News broadcast Tuesday. Quavon Champion, 20, was
TownTalk: Andy Perkinson Reflects On Public Works Service
Growing up, Andy Perkinson watched his daddy work tobacco. By watching, and working, he developed a strong work ethic. But he also listened to his father, who told him to find a job that had some benefits and some retirement. “I listened to him,” Perkinson told John C. Rose on Monday’s TownTalk. “I’m grateful that
Fire Chief Steve Cordell
Celebration of Life Audio Feb. 2, 2023 Click Play WIZS Radio · Steve Cordell
TownTalk: February-March Events In Granville County
From handcrafted coffee mugs to murder mystery dinners, Granville County has a wide range of events to please just about everyone, including prospective brides and individuals who want to immerse themselves in a “Viking experience.” Granville County Tourism Director Angela Allen took a deep breath before reeling off a plethora of upcoming events scheduled for
TownTalk: Helping Care Givers Of Those With Dementia
Professional caregivers and family members who care for loved ones with dementia can attend a workshop later this month at Vance-Granville Community College to learn about ways they can manage their roles. Michael Patterson is a family caregiver specialist with the Kerr-Tar COG, the agency sponsoring the event on Tuesday, Feb. 21. The daylong workshop
TownTalk:Vance Schools Hope To Add SRO Positions Using Part Of $841K School Safety Grant
Vance County Schools is looking at where to spend the more than $841,000 awarded to the school district as part of a statewide School Safety grant. Rey Horner, VCS executive director of student services, said the money can be used for basic safety equipment like metal detectors, but also to implement training programs for students
TownTalk: More Thoughts On Steve Cordell
City of Henderson Fire Chief Steve Cordell is remembered. CLICK PLAY! WIZS Radio · TownTalk: More Thoughts On Steve Cordell
TownTalk: Henderson Fire Chief Steve Cordell Passes
City leaders and colleagues of Henderson Fire Chief Steve Cordell paid tribute to their friend and coworker, who died Sunday after a brief illness. Cordell and his family had attended a ceremony at City Hall on Jan. 19 – on Cordell’s 51st birthday – during which he received the Order of the Guardian award for
TownTalk: Maria Parham Recognizes Employees During Leapfrog Event
People working in hospitals hear the word “contagious” and their minds may go straight to thoughts of how to react to an adverse medical situation. But during a celebration Wednesday at Maria Parham Hospital, the mood was nothing but positive as staff and other officials took time to honor employees for their hard work and
TownTalk: Wayne Goodwin Talks About NC DMV
Granville County has been without a license plate agency for a few months now, but DMV Commissioner Wayne Goodwin says the process is underway to have an office open again soon. Goodwin spoke with John C. Rose Wednesday morning on TownTalk and provided an update on this and other topics, from the Real ID program
