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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
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TownTalk: Upcoming Events At VGCC

All campuses of Vance-Granville Community College will stay open late on Tuesday, Feb. 7 to accommodate students – current and prospective – who may need help or guidance from staff about planning their next steps with coursework. Sherri Alston, director of admissions and enrollment services, told John C. Rose on Tuesday’s TownTalk that the day

TownTalk: Nobles And Wood Recognized

It’s always nice when your colleagues recognize you for your efforts in the workplace. Frankie Nobles, chief of animal services for Vance County, thinks it’s so important that he belongs to the county’s Employment Engagement Team, a group that thinks of ways to show appreciation to the county’s employees. One of the ways the county

Town Talk: Cordell Recognized for Fire Dept. Service

Steve Cordell honored for service to Henderson Fire Dept. CLICK PLAY! WIZS Radio · Town Talk: Cordell Recognized for Fire Dept. Service  
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