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The Local Skinny! Zoning And Coding In The City Of Henderson

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About 5 p.m. on Monday afternoon, a group of interested business and community were leaders invited to gather at a local downtown restaurant for a quick bite before walking over to the Henderson City Council meeting that began at 6 p.m.

It’s just one way that this group – participants in a business roundtable group created by the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce – can show support and encouragement to city staff and elected leaders and to be more visible partners in helping to grow the local economy.

They plan to meet again in a few weeks, in advance of the November City Council meeting.

The most recent business roundtable discussion occurred Friday, when Corey Williams, the city’s director of code compliance and City Manager Terrell Blackmon shared information about code enforcement and the proper way to go about resolving issues around code violations and nuisance abatement.

Brian Boyd spoke with John C. Rose on Monday’s segment of The Local Skinny! and he said Williams did a great job “guiding us through and educatying us on code and nuisance abatement.”

The group also discussed a long history of concern for the local area, as business or industry dried up, with little success in recruiting new businesses.
Boyd said it was a case of “if we don’t do something about ‘this,’ it is going to lead to ‘that,’ and ‘that’ is a bad outcome,” he said.

Over the years, as elections bring different faces to the City Council, Boyd said priorities also changed for Henderson.

“I want to compliment the city and the council members for being so actively engaged right now and for working together on things” that affect the well-being of the city, he said.

The process of enforcing city codes is a legal process, Boyd said. There’s a certain way to go about lodging a complaint or voicing an opinion – it’s “not a text message to a council member or to a city official,” he said.

 

 

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The Local Skinny! Vance County Jail

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The Vance County commissioners continue to move forward to address issues with the county detention center, and at their meeting Monday chose a Raleigh architectural firm to complete a needs assessment and make recommendations and suggestions about whether to repair or replace.

Moseley Architects worked with Granville County to build its newly completed jail complex, and County Manager Jordan McMillen told WIZS News Thursday that county leaders are hopeful that the needs assessment will provide some options for next steps.

The 30-year-old jail has had some deficiencies in previous jail inspections, from damaged ceiling tiles to peeling paint and other areas that need repair or maintenance. But McMillen said options range from construction of a new jail to an upgrade and expansion of the current facility or even embracing the concept of “regionalization with a neighboring county.”

Commissioner Dan Brummitt told WIZS News Thursday that the concept of jail regionalization is a growing trend, loosely defined as a way for counties to pool resources, allowing for inmates and suspects to be housed in a central facility instead of county jails.

But jails need a full roster of county detention officers to operate effectively, and the Human Resources Committee identified the position of detention officer as one of several hard-to-fill positions.

The commissioners approved giving a $5,000 hiring bonus for new detention officers, as well as social workers who work with child protective services at the Department of Social Services.

Commissioners Carolyn Faines, Archie Taylor and Gordon Wilder comprise the HR committee, and they reviewed turnover data and length of vacancies to identify the top three positions, McMillen said.

In other business, the commissioners finalized the sale of the former DSS building to the Henderson Family YMCA.

“This will pave the way for the YMCA to use this property for their programming needs as they look to the future,” McMillen said. The 9,684 square foot building sits on 2.46 acres at 350 Ruin Creek Rd.

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Home And Garden Show

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

  • Nights are getting cooler start planning your season extension measures etc row covers, sheets, cardboard.
  • Don’t be too quick to clean up perennial beds. The dried stalks and foliage can provide overwintering habitat for beneficial insects and cover for birds.
  • With cooler temps scout your property for fire ants. Granule baits work well when fire ants are foraging
  • If you plan to use a cover crop in your vegetable garden, order seed now.
  • Your fall vegetables may need top dressing check your garden journal for when they were last fertilized.
  • Plant trees, shrubs, bulbs, perennials, pansies, strawberries.
  • Now is the time to collect soil samples. Avoid the rush!
  • Educate yourself about invasive species.
  • Clean equipment that you know you are not going to use this fall and store correctly
  • Would you like to grow pecans? Make plans now by researching cultivars and identifying nurseries.
  • Remember Lawnmower safety. Check the lawn for debris, use PPE hearing and eye protection and Please No Extra Riders one seat  equals one person on the mower!

 

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The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 10-04-22

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The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for October 4, 2022. The Chamber compiles the information, and it is presented here and on the radio. Contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce at 438-8414 or email Michele@hendersonvance.org to be included.

Business Name – Versatrim

Job Opening –    Multiple Job Openings:

Maintenance Mechanic – Monday – Friday 8 hour day shift, $18-$20 an hour, full benefits.  Job involves maintaining and performing preventing maintenance onall manufacturing machinery in good working order and communicating/documenting all down-times, breakdowns, and safety concerns to management.  Experience with electrical systems, metal fabrication, and construction knowledge preferred.  Cannot have a fear of heights.

Industrial Electrician  – Day shift 7:30 am – 4:00 pm.  $18-$22 per hour. Install new electrical system as needed, troubleshoot problems with existing electrical equipment, run tests to ensure machinery is ready to operate, maintain repair and maintenance logs/records.  Must have knowledge of industrial equipment installation, calibrating and maintaining circuitry, and familiar with state and national building electrical system requirements.  Position requires a technical diploma or associate degree in electrical or mechanical technology and 4+ years of manufacturing electrical experience.

Customer Service Representative– Monday-Friday, 8 hour shift, full-time.  $14 per hour. Assist customers with order placement, product inquiries, assist with complaints, and assist with resolving certain issues.  Looking for a steady, patient, relaxed, warm and approachable individual. Professional and courteous with customers with attention to detail. Must be 18 years +.

Color Coordinator/Print Operator– Day shift 8 hour with $14 per hour pay.  Responsible for the custom creation and replication of images to coordinate with customer’s varied flooring planks.  Experience with Adobe Photoshop app to manipulate and replicate a scanned design.  Knowledge of a Mac computer.  Work with other Versatrim departments to ensure that colors are being completed and approved on schedule.  Requires attention to detail, technical capacity, team oriented and results driven.

How To Apply – Apply online at https://versatrim.com/careers.html.

 

Business Name – Belk Department Store

Job Opening –    Sales Team Manager, full-time, mid-senior level.  Management of sales associates to meet or exceed area sales goals through training, coaching, and recognizing sales team associates for improving sales and customer service.  Open and close the store as needed.  Minimum education and experience includes four-year college degree or equivalent education and experience. Leadership experience. Proficient in computer business-related computer software.

How To Apply –  Apply at Belk Store in Henderson, NC.  Apply online at Belkcareers.com.

 

Business Name –  The Sunrock Group

Job Opening – Multiple Positions Open at the Kittrell, NC location.  These include:  Senior Equipment Mechanic (Plant Mechanic Lead); Equipment Operator; and Plant Utility Person. The Sunrock Group seeks individuals who are committed to excellence, who are top producers and who have high standards of individual integrity. In their team environment, dependability, problem-solving skills and personal resourcefulness are paramount. In addition, leadership skills and the desire to set and meet goals are also essential. Above all, The Sunrock Group believes that there is no substitute for good judgment and common sense.

How To Apply – Contact our Human Resources Department in Butner, NC at 855-OUR-ROCK(687-7625) or email  career@thesunrockgroup.com.

 

Business Name – Henderson Family YMCA

Job Opening –   Multiple Part-Time Positions are available.  Bus Driver, Camp Counselor, Pool Life Guard, Night and Weekends Member Services, Nursery Attendant, Substitute Group Fitness Instructor, and a Night and Weekends Wellness Center Attendant.

How To Apply – Apply online at https://www.hendersonymca.org/get-involved/employment-opportunities.  Or stop in at the Henderson YMCA, located on Ruin Creek Road, Henderson.

 

Business Name – Variety Wholesalers/Roses Stores

Job Opening –    Accounts Payable Coordinator, Full-Time position open.  Responsible for ensuring invoices are entered into the accounting system in a timely and accurate manner, reviewing three way match reports, and resolving issues to expedite payment of invoices. High School Diploma or equivalent.  Associate’s degree in business preferred.  5+ years accounts payable experience.  Accurate and efficient data entry skills

How To Apply – Apply online at Indeed.com or online at https://www.rosesdiscountstores.com/careers/

 

Business Name – Quality Equipment – (John Deere Dealership)

Job Opening –   Parts Counter Sales Position Open.  Responsible for selling, receiving, and delivery of parts and accessories. In addition, performs in-store customer service, assists with overall organizational promotion, and assists with parts stocking duties. May assist the Parts Manager in maintaining accurate and on-time reports and records (both customer and internal) relative to the parts department’s operations within the dealership. High School Diploma or equivalent experience. Basic data entry/keyboarding skills. Basic parts and machinery knowledge. Ability to use the John Deere Parts related computer application. Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to work extended hours and weekends. Ability to operate a forklift, preferred.

How To Apply – Apply online at https://www.qualityequip.com/careers.

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Windy, Rainy Hurricane Ian Largely Spared Vance County Area

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Residents in Vance County and the surrounding area may be picking up scattered branches and limbs from Friday’s storm, but overall damage was limited to downed trees and minimal property damage. Crews spent Friday evening and Saturday restoring power to customers who lost electricity in the pouring rain and driving wind. On Saturday, 7,028 customers were without power in Vance County.

But all in all, Hurricane Ian could have left a much worse path of destruction as it blew through this part of the state.

Emergency Management Services Director Brian Short said there were more than 30 reports of trees down in the area, as well as numerous alarms, fire alarms, traffic accidents and electrical-related calls, Short said, but no major injuries or deaths were reported as a result of the storm.

“All of our public safety agencies worked well together throughout the storm as they always do. Our 911 telecommunicators worked very hard answering your calls for help and coordinating our field response personnel,” Short said. “Fire and rescue crews worked tirelessly responding to trees down, keeping roadways clear and responding to fire-related alarms and other calls. Our EMS crews responded to numerous accidents and medical related incidents and our law enforcement officers patrolled areas without power, and responded to numerous alarms and traffic accidents,” Short reported.

Thankfully, the area saw mostly just rain and wind, which gusted up to the 35-37 mph range and the rainfall measured at the emergency operations center was 1.81 inches.

A wind gust of 39 mph was recorded at the emergency operations center in downtown Henderson, Short said in a written statement. And three inches of rain was the highest amount recorded in the county.

At the height of the storm, more than half a million customers were without power in the Carolinas, and Duke Energy had 10,000 crew members out working to get the power back on. As of 11 a.m. today, there were just under 100 households in North Carolina still waiting to get power restored.

Ian had departed the area by Saturday, and the cleanup and recovery process could be undertaken in earnest, Short said in a report issued over the weekend.

“The most intense weather did not arrive until around 5 p.m. Gusty winds and heavy rains caused downed trees and power outages as well as localized flash flooding, as predicted,” Short said. The highest wind gust recorded at the County Emergency Operations Center was 39 mph. Our data matches that captured by the National Weather Service as well,” he noted.

The Local Skinny! Clayton Homes Of Oxford Supports KidsCan! At Duke Cancer Institute

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Clayton Oxford is known as #929 in the larger corporate family that is Clayton Homes, so what better day than Sept. 29 – 9/29 – to kick off the local manufacturer’s monthlong fundraising effort called Pink October?

One long table in the breakroom at the Knotts Grove Road plant was filled Thursday with all sorts of sweets for the first of several events of Pink October. Sandra Santos, Clayton Oxford’s team member experience manager, said the bake sale would probably earn close to $400 toward a $20,000 goal. Add that to $3,700 from “Stronger Together” t-shirt sales, and they’re about a fifth of the way there. And it isn’t even October yet.

Santos said other events will be held throughout the month – hotdog lunch fundraisers, 50/50 raffles and a carnival closer to Halloween are just a few of the fun things planned.

Clayton Oxford raises money each year for Duke Cancer Institute, Santos said. The roughly 220 team members had no problem meeting last year’s goal of $15,000, and Santos predicts this year will be no different.

On hand for Thursday’s kickoff event was Kristy E. Sartin, director of external relations for Duke Supportive Care and Survivorship Center. Sartin’s program is part of the umbrella organization that is Duke Cancer Institute, which provides a range of services – at no cost – to cancer patients and their families.

Leslie Dixon, a customer care advocate for Clayton Oxford, is one such patient.

Dixon was diagnosed with melanoma in late 2020, and she said she received “amazing care” not only from her medical team but also from the folks at Duke Cancer Institute. The KidsCan! Program helped her young son process his mom’s diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.

“KidsCan! helped with counseling and tutoring for my son, who was 10 at the time of my diagnosis,” Dixon said Thursday. The support he received from KidsCan! gave him a different outlook on cancer, she said.

“KidsCan! gave him an outlet and access to therapists for counseling,” Dixon said. And, he realized “they can also help me get my math grade back up,” she added.

“KidsCan! is a great program,” Santos said, “that provides support for children and teenagers…who can share their concerns and be treated with love and respect.”

Dixon said that during her six years at Clayton Oxford, there have been a number of fellow employees who have gotten a cancer diagnosis. They all went to Duke for their treatment, so it’s easy to support programs like the Duke Cancer Institute and KidsCan! because those programs have helped their friends and fellow team members.

“We’re part of a wonderful company,” Santos said. One of their core values is Do Good. And Pink October fits perfectly with that value, she said. “We do it and we serve our community in this way. We do good because it is good for everybody.”

To learn more, visit http://www.dukecancerinstitute.org/ and click Supportive Care.

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Home And Garden Show

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

  • Vegetables to plant now Chinese cabbage, Garlic, bulb onions, spinach
  • Don’t apply lime to your lawn out of habit or routine.
  • Any vegetables growing now still needs 1 inch of rain or irrigation
  • Scout for fire ants and treat active mounds.
  • If renovating your lawn make sure you pack the seed into the soil. Good seed to soil contact is a must for good seed germination.
  • Plant trees and shrubs.
  • Soil Test season is now! 1 week analysis time
  • Plant strawberries, if you can find them.
  • Visit local nurseries to plan for your fall landscape projects.

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The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 09-27-22

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The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for September 27, 2022. The Chamber compiles the information, and it is presented here and on the radio. Contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce at 438-8414 or email michele@hendersonvance.org to be included.

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Name of Business- Community Workforce Solutions, Inc

Title of Job- Community Employment Trainer; Full time, $17-18/hour, duties may include conducting program orientation for participants entering services, review case files, determine areas of interest, and coordinate job tours. Minimum qualifications include, one year experience working with individuals with disabilities or believe that you would have a background that would bring value to this position. This position requires the use of your personal vehicle on a routine basis.

How to Apply- Fill out their application on their website at http://www.communityworkforcesolutions.com/careers.html. Send in the application along with your resume to the email address: employment@nc-cws.org.

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Name of Business- Henderson Collegiate School

Title of Job- Middle School English Teacher; Full time, Salary of $41,000-48,000, in addition they are offering a sign-on bonus of $2,000 for the 2022-23 school year. All candidates must have a bachelor’s degree. Preferred experience teaching and working in low-income community but not required.

How to Apply- Apply on company site at https://hendersoncollegiate.org/careers/.

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Name of Business- Vance County Schools

Title of Job- School Nutrition Cafeteria Assistant; Salary of $21,000-$28,000. Full time (6 hours per day). Nature of work includes prepare foods including breakfast items, meats/main dishes, breads/grains, fruits, vegetables, salads, sandwiches, soups, snacks. Serve food on line. Correctly identify reimbursable meals & snack items. Use cash register to process financial transactions. Follow written cash collection procedures. Cleaning to include washing pans, utensils and equipment. Wipe dining tables & chairs. Empty trash.

How to Apply- Apply on Company Site https://www.vcs.k12.nc.us/ or Indeed.

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Name of Business- Vance-Granville Community College

Title of Job- Federal Work-Study Student Only; Part-Time, $10-12/hour. Duties may include Assisting students, answering telephones, scanning documents, Filing, Administrative duties, Preparing mailings and promotional material, and Data entry. Qualifications are must be eligible for Title IV Aid, must have financial need, must be enrolled in a least 6 credit hours each semester at VGCC, must submit a resume, and must submit a cover letter.

How to Apply- Visit company site to apply. https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/vgcceduNC/.

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Name of Business- Vance County Schools

Title of Job- High School Principal. Salary of $50,000-$65,000. Looking for an experienced secondary principal for our high school. There is a $10,000 new hire signing bonus for this position with a two-year commitment.

How to Apply- Apply at https://vcsnc.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=181.

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Name of Business: George’s of Henderson

Title of Job: Multiple Positions

How to Apply: Apply by stopping by the Restaurant to pick up an application or dropping off your resume at the Restaurant.  They are located at 210 N. Garnett St Henderson, NC 27536.

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Name of Business: Vance Chapter of Boys & Girls Club Organization

Title of Job: Part-time positions open for after-school counselors. Requirements are must love working with youth, have good reading skills, and a desire to come to work on time 2:30 – 7:00 pm Monday – Friday.

How to Apply: Apply by calling or emailing Evelyn Taylor at

252-438-5830 or etaylor@bgcncnc.com.

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The Local Skinny! Free Prostate Cancer Screening To Be Held At Maria Parham

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Maria Parham Health is sponsoring a free prostate cancer screening on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Cancer Center Director Kim Smith and Hope Breedlove, a social worker who helps clients navigate the process of getting screened, reviewing results and understanding treatment options encourage men in the community to come take part in what they describe as a simple, and necessary, process for early detection of prostate cancer.

Smith and Breedlove spoke with John C. Rose on Monday’s The Local Skinny! and said the two-hour event is free and will observe COVID-19 safety protocols. There is no need to make an appointment – simply show up to the main entrance of the hospital, located on Ruin Creek Road.

As an added bonus, Smith said the “Strollin’ Colon” will be on hand to remind people to schedule their colonoscopies.

Over the last couple of years, regular checkups and screenings may have been postponed because of the ongoing pandemic, but Smith said it’s time to get back on schedule “we’ve got to get our screenings the way we’re supposed to,” she said.

Breedlove said her role as social worker is to help get patients registered, guide them through the process of the screening, then help get lab results out in the mail. If patients need additional follow-up care or treatment of some sort, Breedlove is available to help manage that part of the process, too.

“I get them linked up with the care they need,” Breedlove said.

Men over the age of 50 are more likely to see elevated PSAs, Smith noted. African American males are at a higher risk, and she said it is important to spread the news of the screening throughout the community.

“This is something that has to be done as (men) get older,” she said of the prostate screening.

 

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The Local Skinny! COVID-19 Update

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Although daily updates about COVID-19 transmission rates, sickness and deaths have evolved to weekly and now monthly updates, Granville-Vance Health Director Lisa Harrison’s updates have become regular reminders that although vaccines have reduced the threat of severe illness and worse in the community, the transmission rate in Vance County remains high.

In the latest update, Harrison is quick to point out that health professionals are still dealing with COVID-19 and its repercussions, despite the fact that so much of society has opted for a return to almost normal life.

“Although there is some confusion in the news lately about whether we are still in a pandemic or not, the World Health Organization is the entity that gets to declare when the pandemic is over,” Harrison wrote. In the U.S. and in North Carolina, she added, health officials are more confident in their ability to effectively fight COVID-19.

But we’re entering that time of year where folks are rolling up their sleeves for the seasonal flu shot. Harrison said it’s important to consider getting a COVID-19 booster as well.

“An updated COVID-19 booster is now available for people 12 and older, two months after they finish their primary series, and/or two months after illness from COVID-19. It offers the most up-to-date protection against the latest Omicron variants. Omicron is the most common form of COVID-19 in circulation so this new booster identifies variants related to Omicron,” Harrison stated in the weekly update.

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Whether it’s COVID-19, or the flu, or just the common cold, Harrison said it bears repeating a few simple actions that can reduce spread of any virus germs:

 

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Avoid close contact such as kissing, hugging, and sharing cups or eating utensils with people who are sick, and when you are sick.
  • Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your upper shirt sleeve, not your hands.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, such as toys and doorknobs, especially if someone is sick.
  • Consider wearing a mask around other people if you have respiratory symptoms.
  • Contact a healthcare provider immediately if you or your child has trouble breathing or has a sudden onset of limb weakness.
  • Ensure you or your child are following an up-to-date asthma action plan if you or your child have asthma.
  • Stay home when you are sick. Let me say that again: Stay home when you are sick.  One more time for those in the back: Stay home when you are sick.

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