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TownTalk 5-5-21 VGCC Applied Technologies
Vance-Granville Community College offers an array of certificate and degree classes under the heading of Applied Technologies – from welding to mechatronics, these programs are designed to put students on a new career path or gain additional skills in their current field of work. Robinette Fischer chairs VGCC’s applied technology department. She and Rusty Pace,
TownTalk 5-4-21 Donald Seifert, Shriner’s Fish Fry
Donald Seifert of the Tri-County Shrine Club about the upcoming Shriner’s Fish Fry. Broadcast audio here. Written story below. WIZS Radio · TownTalk 5-4-21 Donald Seifert, Shriner’s Fish Fry For decades, the annual Shrine Club fish fry was held at the Henderson Armory. In recent years, although the locations have changed, the mission has never
TownTalk 5-3-21 Dr. Michael Sylvia, Chief Of Pediatrics, Maria Parham Health
Children can safely return to school said Dr. Michael Sylvia, Chief of Pediatrics at Maria Parham Hospital, earlier today on TownTalk. TownTalk broadcast audio and written story below. WIZS Radio · TownTalk 5-3-21 Dr. Michael Sylvia, Chief Of Pediatrics, Maria Parham Hospital In the past year or so, experts and laypeople have spoken at length
TownTalk 04-29-21 Local History With Cathleen Turner, Preservation North Carolina
Hosts Bill Harris and Mark Pace speak with Cathleen Turner, Piedmont Regional Director of Preservation North Carolina, about the importance of protecting historical properties. Written story below. As well, please enjoy full broadcast audio of the show. WIZS Radio · TownTalk 04-29-21 Local History With Cathleen Turner, Preservation North Carolina Saving historic properties from demolition
Dylan Gerard Shares How Simple Things Influence His Musical Style
Sometimes, it’s the simple things in life that bring joy to people’s lives – and Dylan Gerard has created a song that celebrates family and growing up in a small town, two of his “simple things.” Gerard is an up-and-coming musician whose new single “Simple Things” reached 37th on the Music Row Country Music breakout
TownTalk 04-27-21 VGCC 9th Annual Small Business Summit
WIZS Radio · TownTalk 04-27-21 Sheri Jones And Tonya Weary, VGCC 9th Annual Small Business Summit Niche crops, innovative practices and agritourism may not be the first things that come to mind when people think about farming, but participants in an upcoming daylong workshop will learn more about these topics and more. Vance-Granville Community
TownTalk 04-26-21 NC MedAssist Mobile Pharmacy Visits Henderson April 30
NC MedAssist is coming to Henderson Friday, April 30 to distribute various types of over-the-counter medications and other first-aid items to residents in a drive-thru event. Online registration continues until noon on Wednesday, and that’s the best way to make sure that individuals get the medicines they need. Kinsey Luce, mobile events and project manager
TownTalk 04-22-21 Vaccines, Restrictions, Latest in NC
TownTalk Broadcast Audio 4-22-21 WIZS Radio · TownTalk 04-22-21 Covid 19 Vaccinations The base of information for TownTalk 4-22-21 comes from the following press release from the State of North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper and NCDHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen. April 21, 2021 Press Release Governor Cooper Outlines Timeline for Lifting State’s COVID-19 Restrictions As vaccinations
TownTalk 04-21-21 Tasker Fleming, Front Porch Bluegrass
Tune in to WIZS on Sunday, May 2 at 6 p.m. to set your toes to tappin’ as the radio station airs a new program called “Front Porch Bluegrass” hosted by Tasker Fleming. Fleming grew up in the area and spent part of his career in education right here in Vance County. Fleming sat down
Jackson Pleased With Students’ Return, Discusses Upcoming Events, Plans
Vance County students have been back in school buildings for about a month, and Superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson said the two main things the district is focused on – educating children in a safe environment – are going pretty well. So far, there have been no COVID-19 clusters, very few cases in schools and zero
