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TownTalk 1-7-21 Washington DC Riot
Host John C. Rose talks about the events that occurred in Washington DC on Wednesday, Jan. 6th. For full details and audio click play. WIZS Radio · TownTalk 1-7-21 Washington DC Riot
TownTalk: Vaccine Deployment; Lisa Harrison, GVPH Director
The Granville-Vance Health District is establishing a Hotline for county residents to call to register for the COVID-19 vaccine, according to GVHD Health Director Lisa Harrison. Harrison appeared on Town Talk Wednesday and told host John C. Rose that residents who fall into the 1B phase of people eligible for the vaccine can call the
TownTalk for Snow Lovers, Weather Buffs and Scientists
There really IS a chance of snow on Friday, according to a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. While there could be some accumulation in our area, the term Jonathan Blaes used to describe what we could see probably isn’t used much at his office in Raleigh – it’s going to be wet and gloppy.
State Treasurer Dale Folwell; Money, Drinks, Covid, Pension Plans on TownTalk
For North Carolina Treasurer Dale Folwell, top issues on his radar continue to be the financial health of the state, as well as keeping fully funded the state employees’ pension plan, health-care concerns and understanding the effects of COVID-19. Folwell, a Republican, won re-election in November to a second term as state treasurer. He spoke
High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Covid Wellness Conference Info For Tonight 1-4-21 – TownTalk
Two women with an eye on community service and good health are teaming up to provide a special telephone wellness conference this evening to discuss the importance of identifying underlying health concerns – hypertension and diabetes – even amid a global pandemic. Tonight’s conference, “Understanding Hypertension and Diabetes Effect on Blood Vessels,” is the result
Local Gold at Portis Gold Mine: TownTalk 12-28-20 with Tim Fisher
Modern-day gold prospectors like Tim Fisher have tools and technology that simply weren’t available to folks who ventured to California and Alaska to make their fortunes during the era known as the Gold Rush. What Fisher undoubtedly does share with those earlier prospectors, however, is an enthusiasm and curiosity about what may lie just below
Vaccine Here; TownTalk 12-23-20 MPH CEO Beard Beard
Vaccine is here. Maria Parham Health is administering within guidelines. Last week Maria Parham Health CEO, in talking about Covid-19, said, “It’s been an amazing journey and amazing to watch our healthcare providers in our teams step up over the last year in spite of everything that’s gone on. So I would definitely use exciting
TownTalk 12-22-20; Vance County Schools Superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson On Return From Covid
Vance County Schools developed and last week adopted a plan for the return to face-to-face learning. But when? The plan itself calls for two days of face-to-face instruction and a staggered entry. The entry would begin with PreK then K and 6 grades followed by grades 1 and 2 and finally grades 3-5. Self-contained EC
TownTalk 12-21-20 Brian “Doc” Miller, Vance Granville Community Band, And More
Brian “Doc” Miller is experiencing a case of Sousa rehearsal withdrawal. This condition, brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, is not affecting Miller’s enthusiasm for teaching and conducting musicians. And that’s a good thing, because he can’t wait to get the band back together. In this case, the “band” is the Vance Granville Community Band.
TownTalk 12-17-20: Pete Burgess; The Man; The Farmer; The Community Advocate
— written from WIZS Staff contributions plus information from a VGCC press release A farmer must cultivate his crop to ensure a productive yield. First comes the groundwork – literally. The field has to be ready for planting and then kept weed-free so the young plants can flourish. Often, the ultimate success of the crop
