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TownTalk: History of Kerr Lake
(Photo courtesy R.F. Timberlake – Kerr Lake Park Watch on Facebook and Shutter Art Gallery) It was the flood of 1940 that finally set in motion the creation of the reservoir and dam that we here in North Carolina call Kerr Lake, but our neighbors to the north in Virginia insist on calling Buggs Island
TownTalk: Local Author Michael Elliott Has Faith In The Music Of John Hiatt
His name may not be a household name, but John Hiatt is the force behind many popular singers and bands – and Mike Elliott has written a book of the singer-songwriter’s life. For longtime WIZS listeners, the answer is yes, OUR Mike Elliott. The Oxford native and former program director and operations manager of the
TownTalk: MerleFest Brings Music And Families Together
It started as a simple attempt to raise money to build a unique garden on a community college campus in western North Carolina three decades ago, but it has evolved into a favorite event for music lovers all over the region. Fans were bummed out last year when MerleFest, the annual Wilkes County music festival,
TownTalk: Voluntary Ag Districts Benefit Local Farmers
Statistics back up the anecdotal evidence – rural landscapes, once dotted with crops and livestock pastures, are changing. The seemingly endless rows of corn, cotton or tobacco have been replaced with homes and subdivisions right here in our own back yards. North Carolina has a program that serves to protect and preserve existing farmland. Of
TownTalk: Vance GOP Chair Barrier Planning 9/11 Memorial Event
So many Americans can remember exactly where they were and what they were doing on that morning almost 20 years ago when the 9/11 attacks occurred. When Jimmy Barrier realized that there were no local plans to commemorate the 20th anniversary of that fateful day, he wasn’t about to let the day go unnoticed. Barrier,
TownTalk: Parolees and those on Probation Can Register to Vote in NC
DEVELOPING… State and local boards of elections are bound to comply with a court order issued Monday that restores voting privileges to convicted felons who are no longer incarcerated but are still on parole or probation. Patrick Gannon, public information director for the N.C. Board of Elections told WIZS News Wednesday, “We are required to
Sweet Finesse a Business Sweet Dream Come True
Opening a new business can be a nerve-wracking experience. Opening a new business during a pandemic is something that Hillary Hipps-Burwell never anticipated, but she and her business partner defied the odds to realize their dream. Sweet Finesse is a new clothing store in Henderson, and Hipps-Burwell and business partner Brittney Phipps are working hard
Gill Set To Retire Oct. 29 After Two Decades As Vance Elections Director
Vance County Elections Director Faye Gill has overseen many elections in her more than 20 years on the job. She’ll be passing the baton to a new director come the end of October, as she plans to retire and enjoy a little rest and relaxation. As with most folks contemplating a well-deserved retirement, Gill said
TownTalk: Henderson Fire Dept. Holds Its Own Despite Challenges
Firefighters, just like everyone else, have been affected by COVID-19 and the restrictions that have been in place for the last year and a half. But unlike so many other workers, firefighters can’t work from home or respond to fire calls virtually. Henderson Fire Chief Steve Cordell said his department has faced challenges during the
TownTalk: Vance County Fireworks and Classic Cars
Fall is just more than a month away, and its arrival ushers in several events sure to interest locals and tourists alike. Pam Hester and Norman Dickerson shared details about the upcoming Labor Day fireworks and the 19th annual downtown classic car show and the two tourism development authority representatives said plans are shaping up
