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- Vance Commissioners to Discuss County Debt, Shared Parking Agreement
- A Witness for Peace on Earth
NCWorks Hosting Virtual Hiring Events for Mako Medical, Nugget Children’s Furniture
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-Information courtesy NCWorks Career Center
Mako Medical
NCWorks Career Center will host two Virtual Hiring Events per week over the next several weeks for Mako Medical starting Thursday, July 16, 2020, at 11 a.m. The Virtual Hiring event schedule will be the same every week with sessions at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and 11 a.m. on Thursdays.
The Virtual Hiring Event will include a brief company overview, information about available positions, skills related to the positions and the application process. Strong applicants can view the available positions and apply directly to Mako Medical at www.makomedical.com/careers, but anyone that would like more information or has questions is encouraged to join the Virtual Hiring Event sessions.
Nugget
NCWorks also hosted a Virtual Open House for Nugget at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 14. There will be more events in the coming weeks as well.
Nugget is a manufacturer of children’s furniture which currently operates in Hillsborough and is relocating to Butner. They are seeking 30 new team members to begin on September 1 at the Butner facility, with training starting the last week in August. They are a living wage employer paying $15/hour and provide 100% health insurance. These are team assembly positions. Heavy lifting is not required.
Please visit https://nuggetcomfort.com/ [nuggetcomfort.com] for information on the employer, but please be aware that NCWorks has been asked to prescreen all applicants. If an applicant reaches out directly to the company, they will receive the link to the event. The employer requests no phone calls, and there is no number provided on the website.
With questions on these events, including how to join the upcoming virtual sessions, please contact NCWorks Career Center Business Services team members Lonnda Brothers or Joe Jung at (919) 693-2686 or by email at joseph.jung@ncworks.gov or lonnda.brothers@ncworks.gov.
Youngsville Couple Found Dead in Murder-Suicide
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-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
On Sunday, July 12, 2020, at approximately 9:50 p.m., Youngsville Police Department responded to a 911 hang-up call at 133 Wolfpack Lane, Youngsville. Youngsville Police Department was on scene approximately 20 minutes speaking with the two occupants of the residence regarding an apparent domestic situation.
After speaking with both occupants, Youngsville Police Department cleared the scene. However, a short time later, Youngsville Police Department was once again dispatched to 133 Wolfpack Lane after a neighbor called 911 to report shots fired. Law enforcement units from Youngsville Police Department, Franklinton Police Department, and Franklin County Sheriff’s Office responded, along with Franklin County EMS.
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and Wake Forest Police Department Special Response Team (SRT) responded and made entry to the residence. Upon entry, law enforcement personnel located a male and female who were deceased as a result of apparent gunshot wounds.
The individuals were identified as Lamien Fornike Moore and Albert Jerome Crudup both of whom reside at 133 Wolfpack Lane, Youngsville. The preliminary investigation revealed that Albert Crudup allegedly shot Ms. Moore and then died as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Lamien Fornite Moore – B/F – DOB: 7/03/1969 (age 51)
133 Wolfpack Lane Youngsville, NC 27596
Albert Jerome Crudup – B/M – DOB: 8/16/1967 (age 52)
133 Wolfpack Lane Youngsville, NC 27596
City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Rezoning of Dabney Dr. This Evening
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-Information courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson, NC
The Henderson City Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, July 13, 2020, at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave. in Henderson, NC.
Due to COVID-19 health mandates issued by Governor Cooper, the number of people allowed in Council Chambers will be limited for this meeting. Therefore, no citizens will be allowed in Council Chambers to observe or to make comments; however, members of the community are strongly encouraged to listen via Zoom.
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Agenda Items Include:
Public Hearing: Rezoning 1337 and 1343 Dabney Drive at the corner of Lynne Avenue, Vance County Parcel 0013 03052 and 0013 03001 respectively from OIA (Office Institutional “A”) District to B-2A (Highway Commercial “A” District).
Establishing a parklet within the Orange Street Parking Lot for public seating.
Approving an engineering contract with Little Environments PLLC for Nutbush Road 12-inch waterline extension.
Allowing the City Manager to approve project contracts up to $50,000 that are funded in the current fiscal year budget and have been reviewed by the City Attorney and Finance Director.
Naming the Henderson Police Department’s Training/Roll-Call Room in memory and honor of Captain Michael Rodney Davis.
Accepting National Fitness Campaign (NFC) grant funding in the amount of $30,000.
Accepting $200,000 in CARES Act Funding and authorizing a reimbursement contract with Vance County.
Click here to view previous and current Henderson City Council meeting agendas and minutes.
East Wake Football League Postpones Fall Season, Looks to Spring
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-Press Release, East Wake Football League
The East Wake Football League (EWFL) is committed to ensuring a positive youth football experience and sharing a long history of competitive youth football in the seven (7) county area. Due to the growing concerns about COVID-19, the Board of Directors of the EWFL has decided to postpone the 2020 Tackle Football and Cheer season.
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented health and safety concerns that, in our opinion, make it difficult to have a season and keep players, coaches and families safe.
As an alternative, the Board will begin to design a Spring football season for our teams that would begin in early 2021. We will share more information as plans develop.
“The safety of our athletes is our first priority, and we will follow the guidance of the CDC and the State of North Carolina as we think about the next steps of our League,’ said Jeff Clark, League Commissioner.
About the East Wake Football League: The EWFL is a North Carolina 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to youth football in North Carolina. The EWFL is an independent league that currently consists of 18 affiliated organizations with three (3) teams each from 6 to 14 years in age. The EWFL has served the youth football community for over 50 years. More information may be found at www.ewfl-football.com.
WIZS Local News 07/13/20 Noon
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- “Let There Be Peace on Earth”
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‘Let There Be Peace on Earth’ to Ring in Downtown Henderson Through July
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-Information courtesy Mary Helen Jones
Each Tuesday and Thursday through July at 12 p.m. in downtown Henderson, the First Baptist Church and the First United Methodist Church bells will ring the hymn “Let There Be Peace on Earth.”
You are invited to come downtown, wearing masks, standing at least 6-feet apart and sing this song of hope.
Participants may stand on the steps of the First United Methodist Church or line up along Garnett Street.
Weichel Hired as Assistant County Manager
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-Press Release, Granville County Government
Granville County Government announces that Korena Weichel will be joining the administrative team as Assistant County Manager.
Weichel brings 20+ years of managerial experience and 12 years of local government experience to her new role as she has most recently served as City Manager for the City of Creedmoor (beginning as Interim Manager in 2018) and Assistant City Manager (since 2013). Weichel also held the position of Administrative Services Director for the City of Creedmoor for five years, as well as having prior experience in financial reporting, human resources and marketing.
Granville County Government announces that Korena Weichel will be joining the administrative team as Assistant County Manager on August 17, 2020. (Photo courtesy Granville Co. Govt)
“I have enjoyed serving the citizens of the Creedmoor community and appreciate the opportunity to work alongside such a dedicated staff to accomplish many goals and initiatives over the past twelve years,” Weichel says. “I am pleased to continue working in Granville County, and I am looking forward to supporting all our municipalities at the county level.”
As Assistant County Manager, Weichel will work with the County Manager in researching policy recommendations and long-range approaches for program services implemented by the County and will serve as project manager for multi-department projects and as a liaison for interdepartmental contacts.
In addition to other duties, Weichel will assist the County Manager with the planning and development of programs, as directed by the Board of Commissioners, as well as negotiating contracts, monitoring the budget and submitting proposals and reports.
A fall graduate of UNC Pembroke with a degree in Public and Non-Profit Administration, Weichel holds an Associate’s degree in Business Administration from Vance-Granville Community College. She has also completed programs of governmental studies from the UNC School of Government, including Municipal and County Administration and Public Executive Leadership Academy, and presently serves on the North Carolina League of Municipalities’ (NCLM) Human Resources Advisory Committee and the N.C. City and County Manager’s Association’s (NCCCMA) Planning Committee.
Weichel is married and has one son, who also serves in local government as Finance Director for the Town of Valdese, NC (Burke County).
She begins work with Granville County Government on August 17.
Vance Commissioners to Discuss County Debt, Shared Parking Agreement
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-Information courtesy the County of Vance
Vance County Board of Commissioners Chairman Gordon Wilder has called a special meeting for Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at 4 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Vance County Administration Building, 122 Young Street in Henderson.
The purpose of the meeting is to:
1. Hold a public hearing for the refinancing of County debt.
2. Approval of Shared Parking Agreement – Henderson Institute.
3. Other items as necessary.
Please click here to view the full agenda.
Oxford Commissioners to Hold July 14 Board Meeting
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-Information courtesy City of Oxford
The Oxford Board of Commissioners will hold a regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at 7 p.m. online via Zoom.
To Join the Zoom Meeting:
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Agenda Items Include:
Public Hearing to receive citizen input on the adoption of a System Development Fee Resolution.
Consider adopting the Water and Sewer System Development Fee (SDE) Resolution.
Consider appointing Wilkinson & Carpenter. P.A., to serve as the legal advisor to the Oxford Planning Board.
Please click here for the full meeting agenda.