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TownTalk 03-11-21 Monica Kearney, Safe Space Inc.
They may not be on the front lines or in the spotlight as other types of professionals who work to keep the community safe and healthy, but social workers operate across society to provide services to those in need. March is National Social Work Month and this year’s theme is “Social Workers are Essential.” Monica
TownTalk 03-09-21; Lisa Harrison, Granville Vance Public Health
The recent stretch of warmer, sunny days is a welcome sign that spring is just around the corner. For Granville-Vance Public Health Director Lisa Harrison, the break in the weather is another way to combat COVID-19 as well. “The biggest help is that people spend more time outside,” Harrison said on Tuesday’s Town Talk. She
#BRENTSTRONG; Heather Montgomery And Fundraiser For Brent Montgomery
The local community continues to rally around Brent Montgomery and his family as the Henderson man battles COVID-19 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill. Montgomery’s wife, Heather, talked with guest host Brandon Boyd on Wednesday’s Town Talk and provided an update on his condition, as well as plans for a lunchtime fundraiser that will take
TownTalk 03-08-21; New EDC director “impressed” with Vance
Henderson-Vance Economic Development Commission Director Christian Lockamy has been on the job for less than two months, but he said in that short period of time he sees “a strong economic development programwith a tremendous amount of potential” for good things to come. Since his Jan. 19, 2021 start date, Lockamy said he’s been “very
TownTalk 03-04-21 Covid 19, Vance County Schools
Host John C. Rose discusses Covid 19, the vaccine and the effects on Vance Co. Schools. For full details and complete audio click play. WIZS Radio · TownTalk 03-04-21 Covid 19, Vance County Schools
TownTalk 03-03-21; Tax Time and More
For today’s TownTalk Audio Click Play. WIZS Your Community Voice — 100.1 FM / 1450 AM “TownTalk” Airs on WIZS M-F at 11 a.m. “The Local Skinny!” Airs on WIZS Mon-Thurs at 11:30 a.m. Local News Airs on WIZS M-F at 8 a.m., 12 Noon and 5 p.m. WIZS Radio · TownTalk 03-03-21; Tax Time
TownTalk 03-2-21 Marijuana Legalization
Host John C. Rose and Co-host Bill Harris discuss recent marijuana legalization bills that have been passed in New Jersey and Virginia and how it may impact drug laws in North Carolina. For complete details and full audio click play. WIZS Radio · TownTalk 03-2-21 Marijuana Legalization
TownTalk 03-1-21 Robert J. Higdon Jr. from local Police, Sheriff Perspective
Local law enforcement leaders said Monday they appreciate the efforts of U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District North Carolina Robert J. Higdon, Jr. during his three-plus years in office and look forward to further strengthening the relationship between local and federal agencies to reduce violent crime in the area. Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow spoke
TownTalk 02-25-21 with Mark Pace, Local Black History
(The latest in the WIZS Tri-Weekly Thursday Local History Series. Next broadcast March 18.) Alonzo “Jake” Gaither’s Florida A&M football teams only lost four games between 1959 and 1963. But when he was football coach for Henderson Institute in the early 1920’s his team was winless in its first season. Gaither, whose overall record for
TownTalk 02-24-21; VGCC Personal Enrichment
Vance-Granville Community College is again offering a variety of personal enrichment classes beginning in early March at several of its campuses. Whether you’d like to brush up on your motorcycle-driving skills or want to learn how to create a TED Talk, there is a class for you, according to Cherrelle Lawrence, VGCC dean of the
