Home And Garden Show

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On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.

  • If growing plants in a greenhouse or cold frame when day temps are 70F higher you may need ventilation in your greenhouse or open the cold frame.
  • Fertilize tall fescue, slow release, low P, crabgrass preventer.
  • Repot your house plants if needed
  • Get ready to prune fruit trees – 2/25, 10 am, timberlake
  • Add compost to the garden or raised beds
  • Sharpen your hand pruners and loppers with a metal file.
  • Use landscape cloth for weed control in raised beds.
  • Plant more pansies.
  • Cooperative Extension has excellent vegetable publications.
  • Apply preemergent herbicide to flowerbeds.

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TownTalk: Two Found Dead On Gholson Avenue

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UPDATE 5:30 p.m. Tuesday:

Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow identified the two victims who were found Tuesday morning in a car parked on a city neighborhood street.

Kentrell Venable, 18, was the driver of the car, Barrow said in a live interview during the 5 p.m. WIZS Local News broadcast Tuesday.

Quavon Champion, 20, was found in the rear passenger seat.

Police are still trying to establish a timeline to determine when the two were killed, but he said he believes they were shot in the car, which had been stopped on the side of Gholson Avenue.

The police are working with the State Bureau of Investigations, and Barrow said, “None of the victims live on that street. They came to that location, stopped in the road, on the side of the road.”

When asked about surveillance video, Barrow said, “We are currently looking through some of that information and some of that data.”

The suspect or suspects are believed to have been with the victims in the car, the shots were fired and then the suspect(s) left on foot.

If anyone has more information about this incident, please contact Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers at 252.492.1925 or P3 app, call the police department at 252.438.4141, or on Facebook or Instagram.

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UPDATE 10:30 a.m. Tuesday:

Henderson police are investigating the deaths of two men whose bodies were found earlier today inside a car on Gholson Avenue.

In a brief press statement issued about 10 a.m. today, Police Chief Marcus Barrow said officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Gholson Avenue at 8 a.m. to check on a suspicious vehicle.

When officers arrived, they found two male individuals seated in the vehicle deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. Barrow said he believes the individuals were shot from inside the vehicle. The identities of the individuals have not been released, pending positive identification and notification of families.

If anyone has more information about this incident, please contact Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers at 252.492.1925 or P3 app), call the police department at 252.438.4141, or on Facebook or Instagram.

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Vance Sheriff: One Dead From Gunshot Wound During Apparent Home Invasion

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The Vance County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 42-year-old man involved in an apparent home invasion over the weekend.

On Saturday, Feb. 4, deputies went to 100 Kelly Road in reference to a home invasion that resulted in a death, according to a press statement released Tuesday by Sheriff Curtis Brame.

Three people, two of whom are residents of the home, had been shot. Both were transported to a local medical facility for treatment of gunshot wounds. The man who died was identified as Jay Edwards Davis, Brame said. Davis was found inside the home.

The sheriff office’s criminal investigations division and the State Bureau of Investigation responded to the scene and Brame said apparently Davis was one of the individuals who entered the residence. The sheriff’s office is looking for other individuals who are believed to have entered the residence with Davis; Brame said he believes this was an isolated incident and that the victims were targeted.

No further information about the condition of the victims was available.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Vance County Sheriff’s Office at 252.738.2200 or Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers at 252.492.1925.

Warren Health Dept. Seeks Community Input To Community Health Assessment

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The Warren County Health Department is in the process of completing its four-year community health assessment and asks county residents to contribute to the assessment by taking a short survey to identify key health needs and concerns.

The survey is a list of questions related to personal behaviors, risks, health goals and priorities, as well as overall health. This community health opinion survey questions are formed by a diverse representation of community citizens, businesses and key stakeholders.

The purpose of this assessment survey is to learn more about the health and quality of life of Warren County residents. The results from the surveys will be used to help develop plans for addressing major health and community issues in Warren County.

All information is confidential and respondents’ opinions and answer choices will not be linked to them in any way.

This health assessment tool provides a way for communities to voice any unmet health needs or concerns. It is important to have this survey tool to collect data from the community as it helps Warren County Health Department and other county agencies with areas of improvement. This will allow Warren County to determine what social determinants of health the community prioritizes.

The survey can be found at www.warrencountync.com, Warren County Health Department Facebook page, and at https://freeonlinesurveys.com/s/lMyK41pb. Printed copies are available for pick-up at the Warren County Health Department.

The Warren County Health Department is located at 544 W. Ridgeway Street, Warrenton, NC. For more information about the Community Health Assessment, visit www.warrencountyhd.com.

Perry Memorial Library

The Local Skinny! What’s Happening At Perry Library

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Perry Memorial Library has several opportunities for patrons to observe Black History Month as they take part in interactive workshops, take book walks and go on scavenger hunts.

Youth Services Director Melody Peters ran down a list of activities that are already underway or will be presented during February.

The “pop up” story walk located right outside the library features the classic children’s book “The Snowy Day” by Ezra Jack Keats, Peters told WIZS’s Bill Harris on Tuesday’s segment of The Local Skinny! This literary classic is the first children’s book that features an African American child as the main character, she said.

The story walk idea blends activity with learning, “to encourage little ones to read – and walk. When you’re walking and reading and learning,” Peters said, it builds excitement for what’s going to be on the next panel. This story walk will be up all month for families to enjoy.

Speaking of families, Peters said the next family program will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28 and will feature Mama Azia’s African Dance, Drum & Storytelling. This culturally immersive interactive workshop, Peters said.

Participants will have a chance to learn new things, but they’ll also have a chance to dance, Peters said. There are currently about 30 people in the ongoing family program, but Peters said there’ plenty of room for more.

Youngsters can take part in a scavenger hunt to learn more about inventions during Black History Month.

“Kids love a hunt,” Peters said. “They love to find things.” Pick up a card at the Youth Services desk, find all the items and return the card to get a prize.

Adult patrons can opt for a “Blind Date with a Book” in the Adult Services area of the library. Read the first line of novel to get a hint of what the novel may be about while also becoming interested in reading something new.

Next Saturday, Feb. 18, families are encouraged to bring the little ones for a children’s dental health workshop. The workshop will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is presented by CDA Ny’Kirah Street, a student in N.C. A&T State’s health services management program.

Kids can learn how to brush and floss and promote dental health from someone who’s not a dentist…or their parents.

“The key is learning good habits early,” Peters said.

Visit https://www.perrylibrary.org/ for a complete list of events and programs at the library.

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Cooperative Extension With Paul McKenzie: What Works in the Garden

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Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs.

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“Career Rodeo” Showcases VCS Career And Technical Education Opportunities

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– information courtesy of Vance County Schools

February is Career and Technical Education Month and Vance County Schools is shining a spotlight on a variety of careers from health care to hospitality that students can learn more about during the monthlong series of programs with the theme of “Career Rodeo.”

CTE classes in Vance County Schools prepare students for careers in health care, information technology, automotive, culinary, early childhood, business, carpentry, public safety, entrepreneurship and the list is growing, according to information from Aarika Sandlin, VCS director of marketing & communication.

Middle- and high school students will be learning about developing a resume, how to interview, job searching, career exploration, professionalism, professional dress, college experiences and much more!

High school students currently enrolled in a CTE course, as well as any senior, will be able to sign up for guest speaker sessions at Vance County High School as part of the “Career Rodeo” to hear from professionals in a variety of careers. This opportunity allows students to learn from people in the field of work they are most interested in

and ask questions. Access to business and industry leaders allow students the ability to gain knowledge to help them make informed decisions about their future. Some of the careers featured include an auto mechanic, dental hygienist, a phlebotomist, radiologist, esthetician, speech pathologist, among others.

Throughout February, Vance County Schools will highlight CTE areas and the work taking place that is helping students be prepared for jobs and careers after graduation. Partnerships with business and community groups help students prepare for the path they choose following graduation.

Some of the district’s CTE areas include:

Culinary Arts – House at the Center for Innovation, culinary arts students they become ServSafe certified. They are able to provide food service to local events within the community, as well as in partnership with local businesses. Their next engagements include providing a light breakfast for the County Soil & Water Conservation District on Feb. 23 and hosting the culinary experience at Arts Alive Heart of the Art on April 22.

 

Public Safety – students learn about career opportunities and gain skills that allow them to achieve certifications. Students most recently practiced extinguishing a controlled fire, showcasing their skills in correctly handling a fire extinguisher.

Agriculture/horticulture – the local Farm Bureau is restoring a greenhouse where students can learn hands-on about plants, as well as understanding how climate-controlled greenhouses work. Students will be able to take their skills to the next level with this on-site lab experience in the greenhouse.

Trade & Industry (T&I) – this program allows students to gain valuable knowledge and experience around engineering, construction and carpentry. The district currently has four students interning with Kilian Engineering and gaining experience with AutoCAD. Those students will serve as class foremen and lead the construction of a tiny house, which will be 20’x24′ and have full plumbing and electricity connections. The tiny house, made possible through local partnerships, donations and CTE funding,  will be auctioned off or raffled upon completion.

Early Childhood – students learn about caring for children and gain valuable experience through work at local daycare centers. As students work through the program, they learn how to support the needs of students physically and emotionally to fully prepare them for the hands-on experience that culminated with this pathway.

Business – this program pathway focuses on teaching students skills relative to marketing, office programs and entrepreneurship, leading to opportunities for students to develop items throughout a full business plan and bring those items to life in the entrepreneurship lab at the Center for Innovation.

Foods and nutrition – this program focuses on culinary skills, but without the commercial grade experience.  Students still create culinary delights; however, their focus is on residential grade appliances and uses, which give a different experience from the culinary arts pathway.

Autotech – this pathway allows students to learn about the basics of automobiles, while providing opportunities for them to gain skills in a lab setting located on the campus of Vance County High School. As students advance in the pathway, they gain knowledge and engage in more hands-on experiences in the mechanics of a vehicle, maintenance and repairs. Some certifications include entry-level certification in brakes, maintenance and light repair.

Middle school students will get to learn about career exploration with the creation of a Paxton Patterson Lab, Sandlin said. VCS recently close to $50,000 from NCDPI with a CTE Modernization and Support Grant. The lab combines problem-based learning experiences with help from educational consultants to give students a customized program of study while they learn more about their individual strengths.

The Paxton Patterson Lab joins the SLICE on Site lab on the campus of Vance County Middle School. SLICE stands for Simulated Labs for Interactive Career Exploration, Sandlin explained.

The N.C. Committee of Business Education provided $30,000 in grant funding to VCS to develop a program that gives high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to get experience within five career-focused internships in the field of technology.

The program is offered through the VCS technology department, and the students selected to participate will get paid for 6-10 hours a week in their work with other district departments.