South Henderson Church Of God Announces Revival Oct. 15-19

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The South Henderson Church of God is having a revival, beginning at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15, according to Pastor Mark Bateman.

The theme for the revival is “Evangelism Intervention,” and the services begin at 7 p.m. Oct. 16-19 at the church, located at 125 JP Taylor Rd., Henderson.

The Rev. Dr. Michael Ball of La Grange will lead the revival.

The topics for each evening are:

demographical studies, one-on-one evangelism training, church outreach implementation and sound biblical evangelism principles.

TownTalk: Election Coverage

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The nonpartisan municipal elections in Henderson are Tuesday, Oct. 10 and WIZS has developed a comprehensive plan to inform voters about the candidates for the five races – the mayor and four seats on the City Council.

There are a total of 17 candidates running and WIZS posed several questions that over the course of the next week will be shared on special TownTalk segments as well as online at wizs.com.

We asked each candidate to provide written responses to the questions; most did, but some candidates provided verbal responses.

With fairness and objectivity at the top of the list of considerations, the staff at WIZS will compile written responses to the questions and include the candidates’ answers to each one. The verbal responses will be transcribed as they were recorded and presented in written form.

The candidates will be listed in alphabetical order.

The Ward 1 and Ward 2 seats will be determined by voters who live in those particular voting districts; the mayor and the two at-large seats are citywide elections.

If you haven’t registered to vote in the upcoming municipal elections, you have until 5 p.m. Friday to register with the Vance County Board of Elections.

Early voting is open Sept. 21-Oct. 7 and same-day registration is available. Contact the Vance County Board of Elections at 252.492.3730 to learn more.

Below is the schedule for presenting each race during the 11 a.m. TownTalk time slot, beginning Wednesday, Sept. 13 and concluding Wednesday, Sept. 20.

  • Wednesday, Sept. 13 – Ward 1: Candidates Geraldine Champion, Symia Crews, Clementine Hunter and Corey Pearson
  • Thursday, Sept. 14 – Ward 2: Candidates Mike Rainey, Sam Seifert and Janice Ward
  • Monday, Sept. 18 – Henderson Mayor: Candidates Sara Coffey, Melissa Elliott, Greg Etheridge and Jason Spriggs
  • Tuesday, Sept. 19 – Ward 3 At-Large: Candidates Kory Franklin, Michael Venable and Michelle Horner Wood
  • Wednesday, Sept. 20 – Ward 4 At-Large: Candidates George Daye, Lora Durham and Tami Walker

Stay tuned to WIZS as Election Day approaches for a complete presentation of the candidates, their platforms and learn how they will address the needs and concerns of the people of Henderson.

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Vance County Deputies Make Drug Arrest

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-Information courtesy of Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame

A Clayton man was arrested last week in Vance County after deputies responded to a call of a suspicious vehicle on Forest Hills Drive, just off St. Andrews Church Road.

According to a press release from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame, deputies arrived to find a gold van blocking a portion of the roadway on Wednesday, Sept. 6.

The vehicle was occupied by Frazier William Yopp, Brame stated.

Upon further investigation, deputies arrested Yopp on one count of felony possession of heroin and two misdemeanor counts of possession of drug paraphernalia and carrying a concealed weapon.

 

The Local Skinny! Voter Registration

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The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming municipal elections is fast approaching – Henderson residents have until Friday at 5 p.m. to register, if they are not already registered to do so.

The Henderson municipal elections, during which the next mayor will be elected, take place on Tuesday, Oct. 10.

Early voting begins Sept. 21 at the Andrea L. Harris Operations Center on Beckford Drive.

Remember that a photo ID is required or voting. Early voting ends on Saturday, Oct. 7.

In addition to the mayor, voters will choose City Council members for Ward 1 and Ward 2 and at-large seats for Wards 3 and 4.

The deadline is Friday, Oct. 13 to register for the Nov. 7 Kittrell and Middleburg elections.

Contact the Vance County Board of Elections to learn more at 252.492.3730.

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Warren County Looks To Fill Community Development Division Manager Position

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Warren County is hiring a Community Development Division Manager to provide support across the county in various areas, from housing development projects and workforce development to food security and poverty reduction.

The application is available at the county’s Human Resources website: https://www.warrencountync.com/166/Human-Resources. The position closes on Sept. 13, according to information from Charla Duncan, Warren County Community & Economic Development director.

This is a newly created position, Duncan stated, designed to support various initiatives in the county, including housing, broadband, transportation, recreation, workforce development, and early child development.

“This role will be characterized by a high-degree of initiative and dedication to preserving and producing affordable housing and an ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including local, state, and federal agencies, as well as lenders, private foundations, non-profits, and the business community,” Duncan stated, adding that one role will be to develop and implement a strategic plan to address the unmet housing needs within the county.

The job follows the normal hours of operation for Warren County government – Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., but there will be occasions to work outside those office hours to attend workshops, meetings and special events. It’s mostly an on-site office job with the possibility for some remote work in accordance with county policy.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

  • Work with the colleagues to research and develop land use policies to encourage housing in areas with access to infrastructure and services, as well as address workforce and workforce housing demand
  • Ensure educational and financial assistance programs to homeowners are promoted and fully utilized by residents
  • Develop programs with innovative approaches to affordable and workforce housing
  • Develop homeowner assistance programs
  • Facilitate educational and informational workshops to educate renter and first-time homebuyers on rental assistance program as well as home purchase procedures, finance, and maintenance
  • Manage and oversee programs funding by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and oversees the administration and contract compliance of community development programs such as the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of housing and community development activities in the county and across the state, as well as nationwide best practices
  • Develop and recommend policies and programs related to community development programs for the county to consider; prepares reports and delivers presentations to committees and county commissioners
  • Develop and distribute information through a variety of media outlets
  • Facilitate community engagement efforts for program areas
  • Conduct research, compile and analyze data as needed for all departments (related to economic & community development)
  • Write and administer grants related to community development initiatives
  • Analyze and interpret state and federal policy
  • Assist with transportation projects
  • Assist in marketing the county in residential and workforce recruitment efforts
  • Assist in overseeing performance measurement for the Community and Economic Development Office
  • Develop surveys and research tools as needed pertaining to community development
  • Assist in strategic planning and implementation
  • Assist in departmental community and economic development projects as needed
  • Assist with community and economic development budget tracking as needed
  • Serve on county committees as needed
  • Other duties as needed (we’re all on the same team)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the local community and region is preferred; ability to research and understand economic and community development concepts and practices; ability to research and understand local, state, and federal laws related to community and economic development; ability to research and understand concepts and laws related to land use and planning and zoning; must be a team player willing to take on tasks aligned with the strategic vision of Warren County and the Community and Economic Development Office; punctual and reliable; effective communicator with both public speaking skills and written skills; can work independently with minimal direction; values rural communities and is community-oriented with great inter-personal skills; eager to serve the greater public, including a diversity of backgrounds and lifestyles; pragmatic and logical, but also excited by innovation and thinking outside of the box.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Preference is for a candidate to have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in public administration, community development, planning, or social sciences, and have at least four years of work experience related to this role. There is a desire for an advanced degree in any of those areas, but it is not required. There is a desire for a candidate that has previously worked in local government. Experience related to developing and implementing affordable housing and community development programs is desired. Open to considering other combinations of education and experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is light working requiring minimal physical movement. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, and atmospheric conditions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess an appropriate driver’s license valid in the State of North Carolina; considerable knowledge of word processing and the Microsoft Office Suite; considerable knowledge of social media platforms. Knowledge of GIS is helpful, but not mandatory.

Franklin County 911 Answering Point Facility Has Ribbon-Cutting Sept. 12

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Join Franklin County leaders next week for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the new 911 Emergency Communications Public Safety Answering Point.

The ceremony will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the facility, located at 287 T. Kemp Rd., Louisburg.

 

TownTalk: Green-bOURG Doing More Than Just Removing Junk And Appliances

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A relatively new business in Henderson that provides cleanup and cleanout services is available to help folks with junk removal and so much more.

Bill Dunston is a retired psychotherapist who relocated to the area from Pennsylvania. His business is called Green-bOURG Appliance and Junk Removal. The second part of the name is self-explanatory, but what in the heck is Green-bOURG?

Dunston answered that question and more on Thursday’s TownTalk. It’s a European term, he said, that evokes a sense of wholesomeness. It means “green grass, clean,” Dunston explained.

He chose the name so his enterprise would stand out and he could try some distinct branding.

“I want it to be unique, I want it to be different,” he added.

And it is unique. Dunston wants to especially help a demographic that he calls “unbefriended seniors.” It’s that group of older individuals who may not have family or friends to ask for help when they need it.

Unfriended seniors, he said, “have little to no resources – they don’t have kids, etc.” to provide help when it’s needed.

Dunston wants to use his business as a way to provide resources to that particular population who may feel isolated or not able to participate in activities as they once had been able to.

“I find that there’s a lot of work being done here, but we‘re not really identifying the top tier needy,” Dunston said. And he wants to be part of the solution and do more to identify and help a group of people that sometimes gets overlooked.

With a masters in counseling, Dunston has a good handle on how to help, and further studies at University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business provides a good base for how Green-bOURG should operate.

When he worked in Philadelphia, he didn’t have to look hard to find people in need. “The need is right there in your face, it’s easy to identify,” he said.

His goal is to identify people in the community to reach out to and provide resources.

Whether clients want to reclaim their garage, haul an appliance and more to the landfill or clean out an apartment so they can get their security deposit back, Green-bOURG may be able to help.

Dunston said he hopes to be a way to link people in the community to resources they may not be aware of. With a business plan that begins with operating from the heart, Dunston said he believes he can do a lot of good in the community.

Learn more at www.Greenbourg.com or phone 919.500.2027 or 252.476.7619.

(This text and audio is not a paid ad.  The business does, however, have ads on WIZS Radio.)

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The Local Skinny! Pop The Hood Keeping Interiors Smelling Fresh

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For our sponsor, Advance Auto Parts, as part of a paid radio sponsorship on WIZS.

If the inside of your vehicle has lost that “new car smell,” there are a couple of things to check on before you hang another one of those air fresheners on the rear-view mirror.

If your car is a 1990’s model or newer, did you know that it probably has a cabin air filter?

Those things help keep dirt, dust – and smells – from penetrating the vehicle’s interior.

Not sure? Ask the staff at Advance Auto Parts for a little assistance. District Manager Michael Puckett said a clogged cabin air filter could be the culprit for that lingering smell.

Those filters function much like the air filters in your home, Puckett noted on Thursday’s installment of Pop The Hood.

The filters help to trap the dust and dirt and help keep your car’s dashboard and other flat surfaces clean.

If those surfaces need a good wipe down, Advance Auto has a full selection of products to help.

Once you’ve got the interior dusted and gleaming, it may be time to add a fancy scent.

There are plug-in types and sprays in addition to the iconic rectangular tags that hang from the rear-view mirror.

There’s one scent called “New Car Smell,” but Puckett said he’s partial to Cherry himself.

Whether it’s a cleaning product, cabin air filter or other item to help keep your vehicle’s interior shiny and squeaky clean, visit either of the Advance Auto Parts locations in Henderson – on Raleigh Road or just off Dabney Drive – for all your car care needs.

The information contained in this post is not advice from Advance Auto Parts or WIZS.  Safety First!  Always seek proper help.  This is presented for its informational value only and is part of a paid advertising sponsorship.

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