TownTalk: Rebuilding Hope’s Kids’ Construction Camp

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There’s still time to sign youngsters up for next week’s Kids’ Construction Camp at Rebuilding Hope. The three-day camp is free, and Rebuilding Hope’s Director Randolph Wilson says the camp is a fun way to introduce young people to the trades as well as to community service.

The camp runs from Monday, Aug. 5 through Wednesday Aug. 7 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Raleigh Road headquarters.

Children in grades 3-6 will learn how to use hand tools, but also will be introduced to new-fangled equipment like nail guns and screw guns, Wilson said.

They’ll also learn some basics about electricity and plumbing, as well as hanging Sheetrock and laying shingles.

There is a Bible study component, too, which Wilson said is just as important as learning about trades.

“We need to get back to teaching people about trades,” he said on Monday’s TownTalk. Who knows? Maybe this construction camp will be the place where a young boy or girl develops a passion for a particular trade, he said.

“We’re excited – and we have fun. The kids enjoy it,” Wilson said.

Wilson and co-director Tom Wille oversee the various projects and programs at Rebuilding Hope, from next week’s camp to the recent Servants on Site and ramp construction across the area.

The SOS was a huge success, with 85 young people coming together to put six roofs on in just four days’ time.

“We had a great week,” he said. The youth worked all day – with a daily lunchtime devotional with the residents they were helping – and then had a worship service each night.

“It’s a great time of helping people, also a time of sharing the love of Christ in the community they were working in,” Wilson said.

And when the Kids’ Construction campers and SOS participants get a little older, Wilson said he would welcome them to help out with ramp construction – so far this year, teams have built 90 ramps, on a pace to beat last year’s 116 total.

“We can’t keep up with the ramps,” Wilson said, noting that they’ve got a wait list of close to 25 now. “We need volunteers – people who have a passion to get out and help their community.”

Visit https://rebuildinghopeinc.org/ to learn more about how you can help.

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Man Shot Dead in His Own Car, Found in Road on West Andrews

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Press Release —

On July 25, 2024, around 7:47 PM, a patrol officer with the Henderson Police Department located a vehicle in the roadway between Beck Avenue and Ford Street on W. Andrews Avenue. When the Officer approached, they found that the driver had been shot.

Vance County EMS responded, and the victim was transported to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

The victim was identified as Christopher Joyner, 26, of Henderson. Further investigation into the incident revealed that Mr. Joyner had been shot by an individual or individuals that were in the vehicle with him at the time of the incident.

At this time, Jah-meer Spann, 19, of Henderson has been arrested and charged with murder. He received no bond and was remanded to the Vance County Jail.

Members of the Henderson Police Department Criminal Investigations Division continue to work diligently to fully uncover what occurred, and we urge anyone who may have information related to this incident to contact the Henderson Police Department at 252-438-4141, Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925, or use the P3 app on a smartphone or tablet device. Callers may remain anonymous. Crime Stoppers offers rewards for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of suspects involved in criminal acts.

As always, we are greatly appreciative of our citizens for their willingness to help us solve such heinous crimes.

Authority: Chief M.W. Barrow

(On 7-30-24 this story was corrected from its original version by WIZS staff so that it indicates West Andrews Avenue rather than East Andrews Avenue.)

One Dead, Two Injured In Early-Morning Shooting Wednesday On Gholson Place

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A 21-year-old died from a gunshot wound in the early-morning hours of Wednesday, July 24 in what law enforcement officers have ruled a homicide.

Tabyious Cheek, 21, died from injuries in the shooting and two other gunshot victims were transported to Duke University Hospital for treatment, according to information Friday from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame.

Brame stated that deputies and members of the Henderson Police Department responded to Maria Parham about 12:39 a.m. Wednesday in reference to three gunshot victims.

Omir Gibbs, 19, and a 16-year-old juvenile were taken to Duke from Maria Parham.

It was determined that the incident occurred on Gholson Place in Henderson, Brame stated.

The investigation into this incident is still ongoing and anyone with additional information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Vance County Sheriff’s Office at 252.738.2200, or Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925 or through the P3 app.

Sheriff Brame: One Arrested On Drug Charges

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-Press release from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame

 

On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, members of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics unit served an arrest warrant on Jerry Lee Lemay, Jr. at 457 Lemay Lane in Henderson. The warrant was issued as a result of an ongoing narcotics investigation prompted by numerous complaints from citizens regarding the sale of narcotics at the above location. Lemay had an additional outstanding warrant for the possession of a stolen motor vehicle.

Lemay was served with two warrants charging him with Possession With Intent to Manufacture, Sell, and Deliver Heroin; and Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle.

Lemay appeared before a t a magistrate and was given a $40,000 secured bond.

Area August Blood Drives

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The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets as the summer continues. Type O blood donors are especially needed to help keep hospital shelves stocked through August.

Anyone who donates blood or platelets during the month of August will receive a $20 Amazon.com gift card by email. See RedCrossBlood.org/Help for details.

 

Make an appointment at RedCrossBlood.org, by calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. 

 

Upcoming blood drives by county:

Vance

Henderson

8/1/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Raleigh Road Baptist Church, 3892 Raleigh Rd.

Granville

Oxford

8/15/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Ernest F. Hart American Legion Post 90, 914 Williamsboro St.

Warren

Warrenton

8/12/2024: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Warren County Armory Civic Center, 501 US Hwy 158 Bus E

Franklin

Louisburg

8/2/2024: 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Senior Citizens Center, 279 S. Bickett Blvd.

Drought? What Drought? WIZS Listening Area Removed From ‘Abnormally Dry’ Status

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Given the recent downpours, showers and afternoon and evening thunderstorms, the WIZS listening area no longer is in the “abnormally dry” status posted by the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council.

Just last week, most of the state was experiencing some level of drought conditions, according to NCDROUGHT.ORG, but since then, that level has decreased, thanks to substantial rainfall. Only five counties remain in severe drought, with 30 counties still in moderate drought and 47 others in the abnormally dry category.

Rainfall totals vary widely across the four counties, with some areas reporting 1-inch, 2-inch, even 5-inch totals just in the last week.

The rain has been a welcome sight for farmers with crops in the field. Hopefully, corn and bean crops in the southeastern portion of the state have gotten some relief as well.

TownTalk: Around Old Granville: Forgotten Historical Figures

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Mark Pace, NC Room Specialist at Thornton Library in Oxford talks about local historical figures that have been forgotten.

 

The Local Skinny! Pop The Hood: Batteries

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

 

Did you know that extreme heat can do a number on your car’s battery just like extreme cold can?

Being exposed to continuous heat – like the recent stretch of 90+ degree days – can drain your car’s battery, and that’s not good. In fact, extreme heat or extreme cold can increase your vehicle battery’s rate of discharge.

Turns out, a life of a battery in the North is between four and five years, but it’s only between two and three years for batteries in the South.

It’s a good idea to inspect your vehicle’s battery a couple of times a year to spot any unwelcome signs that you’re about to have a problem.

Drive in to an Advance Auto Parts to have a member of their team check your battery and charging system.

Without getting into the science behind how a battery actually works, let’s just say that the battery stores energy that is called on to start the engine when you turn the key – or push the button, in newer models.

When the cells inside the battery are fully charged, everything’s goo. But when they don’t all function, the battery isn’t going to produce enough volts to crank the engine. A process called sulfation reduces the battery’s ability to hold a full charge, which can lead to problems starting the engine.

Signs of a failing battery include:

  • engine cranks more slowly
  • white or blue corrosion at battery terminals
  • age of the battery
  • dim headlights with a yellow color instead of bright white
  • dim domelight or other interior dashboard lights
  • weak horn sound
  • swollen or cracked battery casing

A weakened battery doesn’t have to work as hard to turn over the engine when it’s warm outside, so drivers may not detect a problem until much later, when the outside temps drop. The battery has to work harder during colder seasons to crank the engine, so that could be why winter gets blamed for killing batteries. Let the professional staff at Advance Auto Parts help you select a battery that is right for your vehicle 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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