VGCC Open Air Job Fair

VGCC Schedules Open Air Job Fairs Featuring Hundreds of Local Positions

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-Information courtesy Tanya Weary, VGCC Dean of Business & Industry Solutions

Vance-Granville Community College has scheduled open air job fairs featuring hundreds of local positions.  These events are in response to the dramatic need for employees across our service area.

The job fair begins at the college’s Warren County Campus (Warrenton) on November 17, 2020; at Main Campus (near Henderson) on November 18, 2020; at South Campus (Creedmoor/Butner) on November 19, 2020; and at the Franklin County Campus (Louisburg) on November 20, 2020.

VGCC’s Career Services, Small Business Center and Customized Training have teamed up to offer the first open air job fair event in our service area. Employers from across Granville, Franklin, Vance and Warren Counties will be there seeking to fill jobs from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

“We’re really just trying to connect the businesses and employers with our job seekers throughout the counties that we serve. There are a lot of jobs and we are sure we can help you find one,” said Tanya Weary, VGCC Dean of Business & Industry Solutions.

This event is free and open to the public. Participants will meet employers from across the service area who will be hiring and eager to fill jobs with competitive wages, benefits and more. Job fair seekers will also be able to gain tips on getting the job they are after.

“We are excited to offer job fairs at each of our campuses,” Linda Fletcher, Director of Career Services said.  She continued, “The college is committed to developing strong communities and improving the quality of life for our community members. Jobs are the key. Local employers have jobs and need good candidates ready to work. We welcome both VGCC students and community job-seekers at each of our open air job fairs.”

Attendees are expected to adhere to social distancing guidelines, and capacity levels will be observed and mandated throughout each event. Job fair participants are reminded that health screenings and masks or face coverings are required for everyone while on campus.

VGCC Career Services encourages job seekers to consider adding to their skill set through additional training and/or education. We can help with career exploration for career-changers or determining the next step in developing an established career. In addition, our students receive assistance with resumes, interview preparation, and job search skills. Take the next step with us toward a better future.

For more information, visit: https://www.vgcc.edu/career-fair/, or contact Linda Fletcher, Director of Career Services, at (252) 738-3466 or fletcherl@vgcc.edu.

Coach's Corner Logo

Coach’s Corner: Tar Heels Face NC State After Seminoles Loss

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Jones Angell, the voice of UNC Tar Heel Football, joined Trey Snide on the WIZS Coach’s Corner to discuss the team’s 31-28 loss against Florida State last week and to preview tomorrow’s game against NC State.

In discussing the loss to the Seminoles, Angell said the first 30 minutes of the game had to be a disappointment to the Tar Heels. “I think that’s the most frustrating part for Carolina leaving that game. Carolina didn’t give itself the best chance to win.”

Angell continued, “There’s no doubt that the Tar Heels are in a better place than they were a couple of years ago and that this is a program that’s growing and taking positive steps. But, it’s not a team that can afford to play well below its capabilities and expect to win a game.”

Click Play to Hear More From Angell on the Tar Heels:

Crossroads Christian School

Sports Talk: Crossroads Christian AD Discusses Men’s Soccer Playoff

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Scottie Richardson, athletic director of Crossroads Christian School, joined WIZS Sports Talk yesterday to discuss the upcoming Men’s Soccer playoff matchup against Ridgecroft School.

The Colts are seeded #2 in the region going into this matchup against Ridgecroft, and the winner will move on to the Final Four and a chance to play in the State Championship game.

Click Play to Hear the Sports Talk Segment:

 

Granville County Public Schools

Creedmoor, Wilton Elem. School Consolidation Topic of Board of Ed. Meeting

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-Information courtesy Granville County Public Schools

The Granville County Board of Education will meet for a work session at Butner-Stem Middle School on Monday, October 26, 2020, at 6 p.m. The Board will receive and deliberate on two school consolidation studies pertaining to Creedmoor and Wilton Elementary Schools.

Members of the public are invited to view the meeting via livestream. To join the livestream meeting, please use the following link: https://live.myvrspot.com/st?cid=MDhkZj

Members of the public wishing to attend the meeting will be required to wear face coverings and undergo health screenings before entering the building.

Granville Fall Clean Out

Mark Your Calendar for Granville’s ‘Fall Clean Out’ Disposal Event

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-Press Release, Granville County Government

On November 21, 2020, residents of Granville County can bring recyclable and hazardous household items to the Expo and Convention Center in Oxford as the annual “Fall Clean Out” is held from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Due to statewide health requirements, this year’s event will be a drive-through, with assistance provided at each designated station.

On-site to collect items for recycling and safe disposal will be the following vendors:

  • Veolia – will be collecting paint, paint-related materials, household cleaners, old gasoline, drain cleaners, fluorescent light tubes and other hazardous household materials;
  • N.C. Department of Agriculture – will be accepting pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, weed killers, etc.;
  • Shred Ace – will be providing on-site document shredding;
  • Interstate Batteries – will be collecting car batteries, motorcycle/boat batteries, lithium/lithium-ion batteries, hearing aid and watch batteries, etc.; and
  • Granville County Sheriff’s Office – will be collecting medications, inhalers, sharps, diabetic supplies, ammunition, flares and fireworks.

In addition, scrap metal such as junk lawnmowers, broken appliances, bicycles and metal furniture will be accepted, as well as electronics (computers, televisions, laptops, printers, etc.) for recycling.

The Granville County Humane Society will also be on-site to accept donations of pet supplies, dog and cat food, leashes, collars, crates, pet beds, kitty litter and towels.

Last year’s event resulted in the collection of 6,200 pounds of paint, more than 700 pounds of pesticides/fungicides/herbicides, 3,100 pounds of electronics, 3,000 pounds of scrap metal, 5,000 pounds of shredded paper, 2,900 pounds of household chemicals and many more household items.

“We appreciate everyone’s efforts in keeping these harmful items out of the community and the environment,” said Teresa Baker, Granville County Recycling and Sustainability Coordinator.

For more details, contact Baker at (919) 725-1417 or at bakertd@gcs.k12.nc.us.

Green Rural Redevelopment (GRRO)

Henderson COVID-19 Testing & Resource Distribution Event – Oct. 28

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-Press Release, Green Rural Redevelopment, Inc. 

On Wednesday, October 28, 2020, a COVID-19 community testing and resource distribution event will be held from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the public parking lot on the corner of Chestnut St. and Breckenridge St. in downtown Henderson. Councilwoman Marion Brodie Williams has partnered with Green Rural Redevelopment, Inc. (GRRO) and Cardinal Innovations Healthcare to bring this important event to Vance County.

As of the end of September, Vance County is seeing a 2.4% rate of COVID-19 infections among the residents. This is a higher rate than the average in North Carolina, and in our rural community, the impact is enormous. This day-long event brings FREE, safe COVID-19 testing, free groceries for families and free personal protection equipment (PPE) to the residents of Vance County.

Broadening its commitment to the health and well-being of Vance County, GRRO’s Healing Hearts @ Home Program formed a community health initiative partnership with other organizations and agencies serving the county: Cardinal Innovations Healthcare, Duke Health, Granville Vance Public Health, Groundwater Solutions, Inc. (Genesis Project), Franklin-Vance-Warren Opportunity, Inc., City of Henderson Fire & Police and the Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments.

To further help people impacted by the Coronavirus, Vance County residents who get tested at the event will also receive free groceries, PPE and access to a wide range of support services. Testing and distributions will be provided through drive-up service, with minimal or no-contact, in accordance with all precautions recommended for the prevention of the spread of the virus.

Creedmoor Drug Take Back

Creedmoor Police Dept. Sponsoring Drop Off Drug Take-Back Event – Oct. 24

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-Information courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce

The Creedmoor Police Department is sponsoring a Drug Take-Back Event on Saturday, October 24, 2020, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. This no-contact, drop off event will be held at the Creedmoor Community Center located at 116 Douglas Drive in Creedmoor, NC.

Bring your unused or expired prescriptions or over-the-counter medicines for proper disposal.

This event is part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s 19th Annual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

For more information, or to find a collection site closer to you, visit www.deatakeback.com.

Think Community

Town Talk 10/22/20: ‘Think Community’ Domestic Violence Awareness Event This Weekend

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Debbie K. Scott, domestic violence coordinator/gang resource specialist with the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, appeared on WIZS Town Talk Thursday at 11 a.m.

Scott announced that the Vance County Sheriff’s Office and Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame, in collaboration with Dr. Abidan Shah, pastor of Clearview Church, will host the 2nd Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Event on Saturday, October 24, 2020. The event will begin at 3 p.m. at Clearview Church located at 3485 US Hwy 158 in Henderson.

For social distancing purposes, activities will be held in the church parking lot. Face masks are required.

This year’s theme – “Think Community” – was designed to promote community support and resource availability.

“The goal is to educate and raise awareness of the effects of domestic violence here in our community,” said Scott. “The goal is also to support the victims and survivors of domestic violence and to provide them with information on available resources.”

The keynote speaker will be Winston-Salem Chief of Police Catrina Thompson. Thompson, a native of Detroit, MI, is the fifteenth Chief of Police for the city of Winston-Salem. She graduated from Wayne State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice and earned a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Appalachian State University.

During her twenty-six years with the Winston-Salem Police Department, Thompson has served as the assistant chief in charge of the Investigative Services Bureau, which is the command bureau over detectives and school resource officers.

As chief, she leads a department with 570 sworn officers, 173 civilian positions and an annual budget of $74.5 million.

“She can come with a voice and help us,” Scott said. “What’s most important is that she’s a survivor; she was a victim, so she has a powerful story to share with us.”

In addition to Thompson’s address, the Clearview Praise Team will perform music with a special guest performance by Minister Roy Burroughs & Work In Progress. Valerie L. Williams, founder and CEO of Lovesmart, Inc., will serve as honorary guest.

Refreshments will be served courtesy of Clearview Church.

Sponsors for the event are Clearview Church, the Optimist Club of Henderson and Betty B’s Florist.

For more information, contact Scott at (252) 738-2235 or by email at dscott@vancecounty.org.

To hear the interview in its entirety, go to WIZS.com and click on Town Talk.

McGregor Beatles Concert

McGregor Hall to Feature Beatles Concert at Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre

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-Information and image courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center

The secret is finally out! McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce “With a Little Help From Our Friends: A Beatles Concert for McGregor” will show at the Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre on Tuesday, November 10, 2020.

Stay tuned to McGregor Hall’s Facebook page (click here) for updates on the show, including introductions to the local talent who are helping bring the music of one of the most iconic groups to life.

Donations benefiting McGregor Hall will be accepted upon arrival as your ticket price for the event. No gift is too small or large.

McGregor Hall appreciates the community’s support during this difficult time and looks forward to this “Come Together” moment on November 10.

(This is not a paid advertisement)

Local News Audio

Noon News 10-22-20 Vance County Schools; Domestic Violence Awareness

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– Vance County Schools Attendance Matters Campaign
– Domestic Violence Awareness “Think Community” Saturday at Clearview Church, 3pm

Click Play for WIZS Noon News Audio and Full Details…