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
7-16-24 Bounty of Bethlehem
Annamarie Jakubielski invites the public to stop by the Bounty booth at the Hendersonville Farmers Market this coming Saturday. Bounty is looking for leadership volunteers.
7-11-24 Off The Wall Books & Cafe Cat Food Drive
Betsy Alger with Off The Wall Books n Cafe and Eva Cruz-Schultz with WNC Pet Nanny urge the public to donate to the cat food drive going on through July. The rescues benefiting are the Blue Ridge
7-9-24 Great Smoky Mtns Region Auto Club
Jane Opliger from GSMR Auto Club and Megan Landreth from Veteran’s Healing Farm urge the public to attend the upcoming fundraiser at Mills River Brewery.
6-20-24 YMCA
Katrina McGuire talks about the Y’s Food and Nutrition programs, what’s going on this Summer and what’s in store for the future of the Y. CLICK HERE for more info
Mark and Paige – National Security Seminar – US Army War College
Bird’s interview with Mark & Paige about their invitation and experience at the National Security Seminar at the US Army War College in Carlisle Pennsylvania.
6-11-24 Council On Aging Volunteer Opportunities
Kevin Laffond and Robin Wells share info about volunteer opportunities with the Council On Aging thrift stores and meal truck drivers. CLICK here for info and to sign up
6-6-24 Henderson County Public Library
6-4-24 Literacy Connection
Cindy McMahon and Heather Boeke talk about upcoming Annual Luncheon at Point Lookout Vineyards on Thursday, June 13th supporting the programs at The Literacy Connection.
5-28-24 Arts Council of Henderson County
New Executive Director, Mel Ailiff talks about upcoming events and the scope of services provided by the Arts Council. CLICK HERE for info
5-22-24 Veteran’s Healing Farm – Veteran’s Resource Fair
Alan Yeck encourages the public to come out to this weekend’s Veteran’s Resource Fair and gives an update on the new property search and fundraising efforts. CLICK HERE for info and to donate
1-4-24 Henderson County Education Foundation
Executive Director, Peggy Marshall talks about Food For Thought, Dine Out For Education happening January 12-28.
Local Focus European Market
Today on Local Focus Dave & Diane talk with Natalia from the European Market and the IMOCE. We discussed the goodies found in her store as well as their mission to help Ukrainians here in our Q-munity,
