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TownTalk 03-29-21; Pastor Frank Sossamon Retiring from SHPHC
The Rev. Frank Sossamon knows precisely where he was on the last Sunday of June, 1985. He was preaching his first sermon as pastor of South Henderson Pentecostal Holiness Church. This Sunday – Easter Sunday – he will preach his final sermon as senior pastor to a congregation he has served for almost 36 years.
TownTalk 03-25-21 Covid Vaccinations For First Responders
Thank you for listening to WIZS Radio, Your Community Voice! Continued discussion about covid vaccine availability to first responders such as EMS, Fire, Police, Deputies and Highway Patrol. TownTalk Broadcast for 3-25-21. WIZS Radio · TownTalk 03-25-21 Covid Vaccinations For First Responders
Covid Vaccine – Who and What Decides the “Law” of Who Gets It and When
There is little doubt that the response to COVID-19 has changed dramatically since the global pandemic was first declared more than a year ago. Information about vaccine availability in North Carolina and groups currently eligible to get a vaccine are hot topics of conversation. The NC Department of Health and Human Services and local public
TownTalk 03-23-21: H-V Chamber Advances will help with Human Resources
The newly formed Human Resources Council, a program of the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce, will have its first meeting on Thursday, Mar. 25 at 1 p.m. There’s still time to register to participate in the virtual meeting, according to Chamber President Michele Burgess. Burgess said the council, which falls under the chamber’s business growth and
TownTalk 03-22-21 William Landis, Small Farms Week
Small farmers make up about 80 percent of farmers in this area and provide the community with delicious produce and pasture-raised meats that consumers can find at local farmers’ markets. But small-scale farmers are not necessarily trying to compete with, or become, large-scale farmers, according to William Landis with Franklin County Extension Service. He told
TownTalk 03-18-21: Vance County Comprehensive Architectural Survey to be Conducted
Local history buffs, take note: Vance County is one of six counties chosen to have a comprehensive architectural survey conducted over the next couple of years. A state historic preservation expert was on Town Talk Thursday to discuss the project with Bill Harris and Mark Pace. Elizabeth King, architectural survey coordinator with the NC Department
Behavioral Health; It’s Time to Start Talking
The Behavioral Health unit at Maria Parham Franklin in Louisburg offers resources for and treatment of a variety of health issues, from mild dementia in older adults to substance abuse and bipolar disorder. For Jason Roberts, behavioral health director for the in-patient facility, people struggling with mental health problems need to know they aren’t alone
TownTalk 03-16-2021; Angela Allen, Granville Co. Tourism March and Spring Events
TownTalk guest Angela Allen, Granville Co. tourism director, described multiple events starting this week and weekend and into the spring. With spring and Easter in the air and more and more people wanting to get out of the house, Allen listed off events for children and adults, including the upcoming bridal tour which still has
TownTalk 03-15-21; NC 811 Exec Dir Louis Panzer; plus Vance Co. Fire Reorganization
Whether you’re planting a few shrubs around the house, putting in a new mailbox at the driveway or starting some larger project around the yard, the first step should be dialing 811 to make sure where you dig is free of underground pipes or wiring. Louis Panzer, executive director of North Carolina 811, Inc. told
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
