Triple P – Helping Families One Child at a Time

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If you want to become a better dancer, you take dance classes. Want to improve your moves on the basketball court? You’ve got to be consistent with practice to get those reps in at the free-throw line or from behind the arc.

Dancers and basketball players aren’t bad at dancing or playing ball, but they take classes or hit the gym regularly because they want to be better at something that’s important to them.

That’s the philosophy behind Positive Parenting Program – Triple P, as Kimiko Williams calls it.

Williams is a public health educator in Franklin County who administers Triple P in the four-county area.

She wants to break the stigma that the people who take parenting classes must be “bad” parents.

Triple P is for those who want to become even better parents.

She spoke with WIZS’s Steve Lewis on Thursday’s segment of The Local Skinny! and shared program goals and how parents can participate.

The Middle “P” in Triple P stands for parenting, and Williams said the program is designed for people who are in a parenting role – you don’t have to be a child’s biological parent.

“It’s for anyone who wants to help better understand how to work on behavioral issues with children,” Williams explained. Maybe you’re a grandparent who is raising grandchildren. Or perhaps you’re the guardian of a niece or nephew. Whatever the relationship, Triple P can help grownups come up with a set of tools, tips and strategies to de-escalate undesirable behaviors or to keep them from arising in the first place.

“Triple P is designed to help families figure out ways to discipline, enforce discipline,” Williams said. It helps people identify and understand which ways are useful for their own set of circumstances “to allow families to have a healthy loving environment.”

The Triple P concept began in the late 1970’s in Australia and later made its way to the U.S. Researchers worked with families in individual training sessions, making home visits and then offering suggestions for addressing particular problem behavior areas.

It’s all about working with families on ways to manage their child’s behavior effectively and confidently, she said.

“We all want children to grow to be healthy, well -rounded people,” Williams said. “The goal is to do it in a way that we’re not threatening our children, that we feel comfortable and confident as a parent…making sure that we’re raising them in a way that is conducive to that particular family.”

Consistency is a key component, she explained. So is understanding about natural development. She wants to make sure that parents have realistic expectations of their children, too.

Parenting can be a lot – with work, home and all the day-to-day things, it can be overwhelming.

Triple P helps parents realize that parenting isn’t an impossible task and works to break down the problem to figure out what’s triggering the issue.

“If you want them to be respectful, you have to teach them,” Williams said. “Children are not born knowing what to do.”

It may take some time – more than once, twice, three times or more – for children to understand what it is you need and require of them.

Triple P helps parents manage those certain situations without becoming overwhelmed…having a specific strategy or strategies can help a parent remain calm and help them to think through the situation before it even happens, she added.

Want to learn more about being a participant or about becoming a Triple P practitioner? Contact Williams at 919.496.2533 ext 2335 or klwilliams@franklincountync.gov.

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Home and Garden Show

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

  • The Beginner Bee School will be on Saturday, March 14th starting at 9am at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
  • The Vance-Warren Beekeepers Association will meet on March 9th at 6:30pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
  • Prune fruit trees and grape vines now. Cooperative Extension has pruning guides.
  • Treat broadleaf weeds in your lawn if needed this week since we will have some warm days, always follow label directions.
  • Remember to use the proper personal protective equipment when doing pruning chores. Ex: safety glasses, long sleeve shirt, and gloves.
  • With projected warm temperatures, have a thermometer in your greenhouse and coldframe when outside temps reach 70 degrees, you need to provide ventilation in your greenhouse or cold frame if you have plants in them.
  • If you want good pollination for vegetables, order a beehive now or contact a beekeeper to locate hives near your garden.
  • Now is the time to look at large trees that may be damaged or show signs of disease. If you have trees like this you need to contact a certified arborist.
  • If you have seedlings growing indoors, provide adequate lighting.
  • Clean planting trays with 1 part bleach to 10 part water solution before adding planting mix to trays.
  • Check your lawn equipment and have your lawnmower serviced.
  • Get your vegetable publications from Cooperative Extension.
  • Check houseplants dust weekly with a soft cloth.
  • Check storage areas for mice.

The Vance County Cooperative Extension Building is located at 305 Young St, Henderson, NC 27536

The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is located at 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson, NC 27536

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Perry Memorial Library

The Local Skinny! Perry Memorial Library Preparing for March

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Teens who have wanted to try out virtual reality headsets have a great opportunity at Perry Memorial Library. Youth Services Librarian Melody Peters welcomes creative programming at the library, and VR fits the bill.

Tuesday was the first opportunity to experience the VR headsets during Teen Time, but there will be another opportunity on Mar. 24, Peters said on Tuesday’s segment of The Local Skinny!

A young man is bringing headsets and his VR programming knowledge to the library for teens to enjoy, Peters said. It’s something that kids have asked about in the past, she said.

“I’m really excited to see something new and different,” Peters said.

Then, on Thursday, as part of Read Across America Week, Vance County Schools is hosting its own Read Across Vance activity at Vance County Middle School from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

“It’s wonderful to be in a room where kids can get excited about reading,” Peters said, and to be among other young people who also are enthusiastic about reading.

Schools across the school district will be represented at this gathering, and the public is invited to participate. The school is located at 293 Warrenton Road.

To celebrate Earth Day this year, the library is participating in a program that provides free trees to children and families.

Peters said interested families can call the library’s Youth Services Desk at 252.438.3316 or email her at mpeters@perrymemorial.org to register for the tree giveaway. The deadline to register is Mar. 15.

Visit https://www.perrylibrary.org/home to learn about all the programs and services at Perry Memorial Library.

 

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The Local Skinny! March Community Information Series Focuses On Treatment, Medications For Opioid Use Disorder

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Come to the Mar. 10 Community Information Series program at Baskerville Funeral Home to learn more about treatment options for opioid use disorder and more from an expert with VANCE RECOVERY.

The event is from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the chapel of Baskerville Funeral Home, 104 S. Chestnut St., Henderson.

Katie Lee, a registered nurse and director of Vance Recovery, will present information to educate and offer support to individuals and families dealing with the effects of opioid use disorder.

Topics of discussion include: Mood & Mental Health

  • Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)
  • Understanding Treatment Options
  • Reducing Stigma & Building Support

For additional information, please contact 252.430.6824.

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HUBZone Kicks Off ‘Digital Bridge Run’ Virtual Fundraiser

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The HUBZone Technology Initiative is launching a virtual race to raise money to further its mission of empowering communities through technology access.

The Digital Bridge Run begins March 1 and goes through May 31, according to HTI Marketing Director Rachel Taylor.

Participants can run, walk, bike or race their own way at any time during the period.

For an entry fee of $37, participants can complete their race at their own pace and location, making the event accessible to individuals of all fitness levels. After registering, participants are encouraged to share their time and a photo with HTI to celebrate their achievement. All registered participants will receive an official limited-edition 2026 Digital Bridge Run medal, shipped directly to them.

Proceeds from the Digital Bridge Run support HTI’s mission to transform donated technology into new opportunities for individuals and families in need. By providing laptops and digital resources, HTI works to expand access to education, workforce development, and essential online services in underserved communities.

“Community members, families, businesses, and teams are encouraged to participate and help power positive change!” Taylor said. “Every mile helps connect someone in our community to a better future.”

Registration is now open. Community members, families, businesses, and teams are encouraged to participate and help power positive change!

For more information or to register, visit https://givebutter.com/DBR26.

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Home and Garden Show

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

  • The Beginner Bee School will be on Saturday, February 28th starting at 9am at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
  • There will be a Cut Flower Production on Monday, March 2nd at 6:30pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
  • If you haven’t fertilized your tall fescue lawn this year  apply fertilizer  according to your soil sample recommendation. Remember to use a slow release, turf grade fertilizer.
  • Sow tall fescue through early March if you can irrigate your lawn, if unable to irrigate, wait till September to reseed your lawn.
  • Begin pruning your fruit trees and grape vines, cooperative extension has pruning guides.
  • Have a thermometer in your greenhouse, when outside temps reach 70 degrees F you need to provide ventilation in your greenhouse or cold frame if you have plants in them.
  • If you want good pollination for vegetables, order a beehive now or contact a beekeeper to locate hives near your garden.
  • Now is the time to look at large trees that may be damaged or show signs of disease. If you have trees like this you need to contact a certified arborist.
  • Apply a broadleaf herbicide to your lawn if needed. Apply according to label directions.
  • Clean planting trays with 1 part bleach to 10 part water solution before adding planting mix to trays.
  • Check your lawn equipment and have your lawnmower serviced.
  • Remember to use the proper personal protective equipment when doing winter chores.
  • Check houseplants dust weekly with a soft cloth.
  • Check storage areas for mice.

The Vance County Cooperative Extension Building is located at 305 Young St, Henderson, NC 27536

The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is located at 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson, NC 27536

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The Local Skinny! Oxford Rotary Club Erases $2 Million In Medical Debt In Partnership With National Non-Profit

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The Oxford Rotary Club has partnered with a national nonprofit organization to erase a whopping $2 million in medical debt for families in Granville County and across North Carolina.

Rotary Club President-Elect Don Fick issued a statement about the medical debt relief initiative Monday.

“Medical debt is one of the leading causes of financial distress for American families, often resulting from unexpected illness or injury and disproportionately affecting households with limited financial resources,” said Fick, who also chairs the club’s medical debt relief committee. “By purchasing and abolishing medical debt, we are delivering immediate and lasting financial relief to our neighbors, removing barriers to future care, and strengthening our local economy.”

Rotary President Michael Felts said the initiative reflects the club’s long-standing commitment to service above self. “With this action, we have transformed community generosity into meaningful relief for hundreds of our neighbors here in Granville County, while also extending that impact statewide,” Felts said.

Through a partnership with Undue Medical Debt, the Rotary Club of Oxford has eliminated more than $1 million* in outstanding medical debt for 597 Granville County residents. This local effort was further magnified by a matching grant from an anonymous donor, extending an additional $1 million in medical debt relief to families in North Carolina.

The total debt relief in Granville County totaled $1,072,839.36.

Recipients of medical debt relief do not need to apply and will not be contacted for payment. Eligible beneficiaries will receive a letter from Undue Medical Debt in the coming weeks. The relief has no tax consequences and does not adversely affect credit scores — in fact, Undue Medical Debt takes steps to remove the medical debt from recipients’ credit reports.

“Due to limited resources and privacy constraints, we cannot assist with individual requests for debt relief,” Fick said. Visit https://www.oxfordncrotaryclub.org/ to find links to local organizations that may be able to help families explore options.

Founded in 1923, the Rotary Club of Oxford is a local service organization dedicated to addressing community needs through hands-on service and collaborative partnerships. This campaign represents one of the largest charitable initiatives in the club’s history.

Learn more about Undue Medical Debt at https://www.unduemedicaldebt.org.

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The Local Skinny! CPOH in Need of Items

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If you had to go outside today, hopefully you were bundled up enough to keep warm as the wind swirled and cold temperatures persisted. No doubt, you didn’t linger outside if you didn’t have to.

The City Road Center for Hope Shelter Manager Darryl Jones said the overnight staff hung around until mid-morning today to allow the men in the shelter to have a few extra hours inside.

Usually, the men who spend the night at the shelter, located in the former City Road Methodist Church at 903 N. Garnett St., have to be out by 6:30 a.m.

But Jones said that in “white flag” conditions – when the temperature is below 32 degrees – the men can stay longer.

During the recent bout of ice and snow a few weeks ago, the shelter remained open because daytime temps never got above freezing. “Several times this season, the shelter was open all day long,” Jones explained.

The shelter gives men a safe place to spend the night, offering meals, a real bed, a shower, and a place to do their laundry.

The shelter always appreciates donations to help offset costs. Monetary donations are most welcome, but donations of other items help defray costs, too.

If you can donate any of the following items, please contact Jones at 252.820.0701 or email manager@cp-hope.org.

Below is a list of much-needed items at City Road Center for Hope:

  • Paper Products
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Snacks
  • Family Size Frozen Dinners
  • Laundry Pods
  • Cereal
  • Batteries, AA or AAA
  • White Out
  • Office Supplies
  • PJ Bottoms, L, XL, or XXL
  • Shower Slippers, L or XL
  • Deodorant
  • Bath Towels
  • Monetary Donations are always welcome.

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Home and Garden Show

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

  • The Beginner Bee School will be on Saturday, February 28th starting at 9am at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
  • There will be a Cut Flower Production on Monday, March 2nd at 6:30pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
  • Fertilize your tall fescue lawns this week. Remember to use a slow release, turf grade fertilizer.
  • Now is the second best time to reseed your tall fescue lawn, but you must be able to irrigate it, if not wait till September.
  • Go to google earth to view your landscape to see any gaps in your landscape. You may want to add plants in those gaps.
  • Have a thermometer in your greenhouse, when outside temps reach 70 degrees F you need to provide ventilation in your greenhouse or cold frame if you have plants in them,
  • Clean out perennial beds. Cut back dead foliage, clean out weeds, and refresh mulch.
  • Now is the time to look at large trees that may be damaged or show signs of disease. If you have trees like this you need to contact a certified arborist.
  • Get your piedmont planting guide now.
  • Check pruning equipment. Sharpen, repair, or even replace them. You can get pruning guides from Cooperative Extension.
  • Check your lawn equipment and have your lawnmower serviced.
  • Remember to use the proper personal protective equipment when doing winter chores.
  • Check houseplants dust weekly with a soft cloth.
  • Check storage areas for mice.

The Vance County Cooperative Extension Building is located at 305 Young St, Henderson, NC 27536

The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is located at 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson, NC 27536

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The Local Skinny! VC Fire Dept. Provides Certification Update At Commissioners’ Meeting

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Vance County Fire Chief Marvin Harrison got something Monday from the Vance County Board of Commissioners that he may not have been expecting: a standing ovation.

Harrison shared with commissioners the recent certifications members of his department had received in the areas of medium and rescue and emergency medical responder from the N.C. Rescue and Emergency Management Services Commission.

Commissioner Tommy Hester commended Harrison for his efforts. “The job you’ve done here (is) outstanding in moving this forward. Your leadership has made this happen,” Hester said.

In prepared remarks, Harrison thanked commissioners for their support “to build a strategic plan and follow through with action.”

In the past few months, the county’s fire department has acquired equipment that has strengthened its operational capabilities in measurable ways, Harrison said.

“Vance County Fire is not keeping pace,” he continued, “we are positioning ourselves to lead in public safety and service delivery.”

He said he is proud of the fire personnel for continuing to pursue additional training and certifications that will raise the professional standard of the department. He included the volunteer department’s staffs as well, saying they were making the same commitment.

“It speaks volumes about the culture we are building,” Harrison said. “Rooted in service, accountability and pride in protecting Vance County.”

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