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The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance
The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for April 12, 2022. The Chamber compiles the information, and it is presented here and on the radio. Contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce at 438-8414 or email michelle@hendersonvance.org to be included.
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Freight Handler/Order Filler
Walmart Distribution Center – 6091 – Henderson, NC
$17.55 – $23.55 an hour
Temporary
12 hour shift
Fulfill store orders through pulling merchandise through layer using electronic voice control equipment, stacking onto pallets, placing labels in appropriate…
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Parts Delivery
O’Reilly Auto Parts
Henderson, NC
Full-time
Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) per department standards.
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Patient Care Coordinator
Axiom Dentistry
Louisburg, NC
Estimated $32.7K – $41.3K a year
Responsible for administering the day-to-day activities of the business office, including: welcoming of patients, answering phone calls, scheduling of appointments.
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Office Clerk
CorTech
Oxford, NC
$25 – $30 an hour
Full-time
Assistance with marketing and community outreach efforts.
Willingness to work with outside vendors to achieve recruiting goals.
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Principal
Vance County Schools
Henderson, NC
Estimated $64.6K – $81.8K a year
Supervises and appraises the performance of the school staff through observation formulas derived for the state of North Carolina.
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Warehouse Associate
ADUSA Distribution, LLC
Henderson, NC
Full-time
12 hour shift
Able to use a personal computer for data entry and research purposes*.
Work in a warehouse environment with varying conditions
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Health Care Front Office Assistant
The Optometric Eye Site
Henderson, NC
$12 – $15 an hour
Part-time
Busy Eye Care Practice seeking a new front office assistant and health care technician.
No previous experience and specific education is required, however, some…
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Child Care Specialist Assistant
Vance-Granville Community College4.0
Henderson, NC
$13 – $14 an hour
Part-time
Must be willing to submit to local, state, and federal criminal background checks.
Must have be willing to obtain CPR/ First Aid certification with in 90 days…
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Human Resources
M.R. Williams
Henderson, NC 27536
Estimated $39.4K – $50K a year
Develops, facilitates, and implement all phases of the recruitment process.
Researches and executes industry recruitment standards/strategies.
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Retail Store Associate
CVS Health Retail3.4
Henderson, NC 27536
Accurately perform cashier duties – handling cash, checks and credit card transactions with precision while following company policies and procedures.
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Team Member
Petsense LLC
Henderson, NC 27536
Estimated $22.7K – $28.7K a year
Part-time
Operate cash register/computer following cash handling procedures as established by Tractor Supply/Petsense Company.
Engage with the customer and/or pet.
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Some of these businesses are present or past advertisers of WIZS. Being an ad client is not a condition of being listed or broadcast. This is not a paid ad.
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The Local Skinny! City Council To Address Codes
UPDATE 4/12/22 – City Manager Terrell Blackmon told WIZS News the Municode contract was passed Monday night by the Henderson City Council. Original news article from 4/11/22 continues below.
The Henderson City Council meets Monday evening and one item up for discussion involves contracting with an outside agency to recodify a batch of city ordinances that would bring infractions into compliance with state law.
John C. Rose explained on Monday’s The Local Skinny! that the council was scheduled to entertain a motion to contract with a company called Municode to help the city make the changes, which would begin the process of bringing city ordinances into compliance with what state law dictates.
Last year, Police Chief Marcus Barrow identified seven ordinances – ranging from the use of golf carts on city streets to carrying a concealed weapon on city property – to tackle first.
The ordinances must be worded in a way that specifies whether infractions would result in a criminal charge or a civil penalty.
Henderson City Manager has said that the city doesn’t have the manpower to complete the task within the required time frame, and city staff has recommended that the council adopt the contract with Municode, in an amount not to exceed $20,000.
According to information in the council agenda packet, all city ordinances had been considered Class 3 misdemeanors unless otherwise noted. State legislators, however, have adopted a change to this which states that ONLY if the city ordinance specifies that the infraction is a misdemeanor will it be considered as such. Otherwise, an infraction will be considered a civil penalty subject to a fine.
“The extensive work needed to address this new session law is beyond the scope of staff,” according to the agenda packet. The ordinances cover a broad area affecting every department in the city and an extensive look into updating all ordinances to comply with this new law is required.
The police department can pay the initial fee of $5,580 and two additional payments would be made from the 2022-23 budget in the amount of $3,980 each, with the final payment due at completion. It is estimated to take between 10 months to one year to completely update the ordinances.
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Man In Custody In Connection With Weekend Car Theft, House Fire
A 21-year-old man is in custody under a $1 million bond after a weekend incident involving an armed robbery, auto theft, a house fire and the shooting death of a dog in the Franklin County K9 unit.
William Darius Eichelberger was charged with nine felonies. He originally was placed under a $250,000 bond, but that amount was increased to $1 million after a court appearance on Monday, according to information from the Granville County Sheriff’s Office. No law enforcement officers were injured, but a dog was struck and killed by gunfire as events played out.
No law enforcement officers were injured in the incident. The Granville County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident along with the NC State Bureau of Investigation.
Deputies from Granville County Sheriff’s Office, along with other local law enforcement officials, responded to a report of an armed robbery involving the theft of a motor vehicle on Saturday afternoon about 3:15 p.m.
The car and the suspect, described as a black male about 6-foot-2 wearing a gray sweatshirt and black shorts, were later seen in the Antioch community of Granville County. The vehicle was recovered, but the suspect fled on foot.
Law enforcement officers canvassed the area into Saturday evening, but did not locate the individual, according to a press statement from Terry Hobgood, Granville County public information officer.
Sunday morning, sheriff’s deputies and fire department officials responded to a report of a suspicious fire in the Antioch community and upon arrival, determined that the suspect – possibly still armed – may be hiding in the crawlspace under the house.
Granville County requested assistance from Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team, which came under gunfire as it attempted to determine if the suspect still was in the crawlspace. Franklin County deputies returned fire and then retreated to a safe position, according to the press statement. Additional help from other law enforcement agencies was requested, including the State Bureau of Investigation.
A crisis negotiator from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office was called to the scene and made contact with the suspect, who was still under the house. The suspect did come out from under the house, at which time he was taken into custody and transported by EMS for medical attention. His injuries were minor, however, and medical professionals released him into the custody of law enforcement.
An assault-style rifle was recovered from underneath the residence.
Following is the list of charges against Eichelberger:
- Assault on a law enforcement agency K9, NCGS 14-163.1(A1)
- Assault on law enforcement officers w/firearm, NCGS 14-34.5(A)
- Breaking and/or entering, NCGS 14-54(A), two counts
- Breaking and entering a motor vehicle, NCGS 14-56
- Larceny after breaking and entering, NCGS 14-72(B)(2)
- Possession stolen firearm, NCGS 14-71.1
- Robbery with dangerous weapon, NCGS 14-87
- Possession of stolen goods/property, NCGS 14-71.1
- Larceny of motor vehicle, NCGS 14-72(A)
TownTalk: Rebuilding Hope’s Mission
Rebuilding Hope, Inc. will have a barbecued chicken plate fundraiser on Friday, April 29, and RHI Director Randolph Wilson said volunteers will team up to cook, plate distribute and deliver plates until they sell out. The event begins at 11 a.m. and by the time it’s over, Wilson said he hopes all 1,500 plates will be sold.
The plates are $8 each and Wilson said folks can eat in or drive through. Volunteers will deliver to area businesses with a minimum five-plate order, he said.
“This time, we decided to do it without selling tickets,” Wilson told John C. Rose on Monday’s Town Talk, and he invites the public to help make the fundraiser a success.
Volunteers are in charge of everything from bringing grills to the 414 Raleigh Road location to preparing, cooking and getting the chicken and sides on plates for pick up, dining in or delivery.
“It’s a great time of fellowship,” Wilson said. It’s been a couple of years since the last chicken plate fundraiser because of COVID-19 safety protocols, but this year, Wilson said he’s looking forward to getting back in the swing of things.
“It’s exciting to see people come together for one day,” he said. In addition to the team of grillers outside, Wilson said there would be 20-30 people inside packing the plates and getting them out the door.
To place a delivery order, call RHI at 252.438.5132.
Despite the two-year delay, Wilson said churches, individuals and businesses have continued to financially support RHI and the work it does in the community. “We’re blessed that people have supported this ministry,” he said.
Teams work together to construct wheelchair ramps for greater accessibility. Last year, even during COVID-19 restrictions, RHI teams build more than 45 ramps to help those in need.
And this summer, the Servants on Site program will continue home repairs in the area.
The weeklong event is scheduled for June 18-25, and will send groups of young people out into the community to go out and work on houses. So far, several local groups have committed to the event, as well as one group from Franklin, NC and another group from Alabama.
Wilson said they put roofs on 12 houses last summer; that SOS program looked a bit different than it had in previous years to comply with COVID-19 safety protocols.
This year, however, Wilson said the plan is to get back to normal, which means housing all the youth together and dividing them into different teams to do the home repairs.
The deadline to register and pay the $125 cost is May 1. Wilson said scholarships may be available if an individual needs help paying the registration fee.
“If they want to come and don’t have the funds to do that – we don’t want anybody to miss out because of funds,” Wilson said. “It’s so exciting to see these young people go out on a job site,” he said. “They build friends that last a lifetime.”
The groups don’t simply make a repair and move on, he said. “They put the roof on, then walk through the neighborhood and pray with people,” building relationships along the way.
“That’s what we do it for – not for building a ramp or putting a roof on the house – this is just our avenue to share the love of Christ.”
To register for SOS, email sossec@rebuildinghopeinc.org.
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TownTalk: A Look Back At Saturday’s Embrace Henderson Event
Embrace Henderson returned over the weekend at Saddlerock Farms.
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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Mini Gardening
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Leadership Granville Graduation 2021-2022
— by Lauren Roberson, Executive Director Granville County Chamber of Commerce
On behalf of the Leadership Granville Steering Committee, the Chamber is proud to recognize the 2021-2022 Leadership Granville Class! Granville County is very lucky to have this group of talented individuals serving our community. The Chamber would also like to thank our co-sponsors, Granville County Public Schools, and Vance-Granville Community College. Thank you to the county, municipalities, organizations, businesses, and industries who participated in this program. The graduation was held at Chamber member restaurant, Main St. Oasis in Downtown Oxford. Spence Bailey, Leadership Granville Steering Committee Chair, presided over the graduation.
Congratulations to the graduates!
(Front Row, L to R)
Melanie Baldwin, Granville County Library System
Tyeisha Hewett, Granville County Department of Social Services
Shelia Thornton, Cornerstone Community Church
Donna Owen, ST Owen Electric, Inc
(Back Row, L to R)
Tiana Jones, Granville County Cooperative Extension
Gail Barnes-Hall, Granville Health System
James Brown, Jr., Vance-Granville Community College
Lisa Mayhew, Falls Lake Academy
Lauren Piper, Granville County Public Schools
Anita Thomasson, Town of Butner
Graduates Not Pictured:
Keith Adcock, City of Oxford 2021
Barry Long, School of Graphic Arts
Jonelle Berky Matabele, NC Department of Health and Human Services
Also pictured:
Dr. Jerry Edmonds, Vance-Granville Community College Vice President of Workforce and Community Engagement
Dr. Alisa McLean, Superintendent Granville County Public Schools
Dan DiCarlo, Chamber Board President and GM at Creedmoor Forest Products
Rosalyn Green and Annette Myers, Leadership Granville Facilitators
Warren County Gets National Award For Budget Presentation
Warren County has received the distinguished budget presentation award for its FY 2021 budget from the Government Finance Officers Association.
According to information from the Chicago-based organization, the achievement reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. Warren County officials met nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. These guidelines are designed to assess how well an entity’s budget serves as:
- a policy document
- a financial plan
- an operations guide
- a communications device
Budget documents must be rated “proficient” in all four categories, and in the 14 mandatory criteria within those categories, to receive the award.
“This GFOA Budget Book award is a significant accomplishment for the county,” stat County Manager Vincent Jones. “It is a priority I identified when my tenure with the county began.”
“The Board of Commissioners has focused on making sure the county is well-run, accountable, and transparent,” continued Jones. “Developing a budget book to capture our annual spending plan could not have been accomplished without a dedicated Warren County staff and leadership team. I hope our residents will take note and are proud of this accomplishment as well.”
More than 1,700 participants in the Budget Awards Program. The most recent budget award recipients, along with their corresponding budget documents, are posted quarterly on GFOA’s website. Award recipients have pioneered efforts to improve the quality of budgeting and provide an excellent example for other governments throughout North America.
Warren County’s FY 22 budget is available online at https://www.warrencountync.com/161/Finance.