WTZQ’s flagship Q-munity feature where we speak to the non-profit, civic, government, and volunteer leaders about the issues and topics that effect life in Western North Carolina.
Tune in to Local Focus every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:05am on Q- 95.3 FM, AM1600, or online here at www.wtzq.com.
Local Focus Interviews
4-18-24 Mobility Matters Cornhole Tournament
Amy Seigler talks about the mission of Mobility Matters Foundation and asks the community to support their upcoming cornhole fundraiser at Guidon Brewery on May 4th.
4-4-24 Carolina Concert Choir Spring 2024 Concert
President Roger Christensen and Artistic Director and Conductor, Dr Mike Lancaster urge the public to support the concert choir and to attend the upcoming Spring, 2024 concert, Sunrise Mass for Strings & Chorus. CLICK HERE to learn
4-2-24 Safelight
ED, Lauren Wilke and Associate Director, Susan Huter talk about April being Child Abuse Awareness Month and invite the public to upcoming events, re-sale store ribbon cutting and Humanitarian Awards banquet.
3-28-24 – Blue Ridge Humane Society and Arts Council of H. County
A Local Focus “double-header” featuring Angela Proderick with Blue Ridge Humane Society reminding us of the upcoming “Paws for a Purpose” fundraiser and introducing the new ED of the Arts Council of Henderson County, Mel Ailiff.
3-20-24 Meals on Wheels
Emma Watson informs about recent funding changes for Meals on Wheels and shares that there is a current waiting list for meals at just under 150. Emma reminds the community of upcoming opportunities to support Meals on
3-14-24
James Lyon and John Lynn from Animal Services Advisory Committee of Henderson County announce 3 vacancies on the council and urge the public to get involved and fill the seats.
3-12-24 Veteran’s Healing Farm
Alan Yeck informs us that the Farm has lost it’s lease as of August ’24. In order for them to continue their great work with veterans they need the public’s help in finding a new property and
3-7-24 Hope Coalition
Julie Huneycutt and Suzanne English talk about the upcoming Hope Week in Henderson County Public Schools and the exciting news of the new youth center that will be open soon. Click the link below to donate through
3-6-24 Vital Signs – Pardee Hospital Foundation
3-5-24 WNCSource
Executive Director, David White and Recruiter, Anna Williams talk about the many job openings and training and education they offer for teachers in their Head Start early child education programs. CLICK HERE to apply
2-27-24 Council on Aging – Meals on Wheels
Kevin Laffond talks about the upcoming March for Meals info session for Meals on Wheels and discusses the importance of the program.
1-4-24 Henderson County Education Foundation
Executive Director, Peggy Marshall talks about Food For Thought, Dine Out For Education happening January 12-28.
