Home And Garden Show 06-22-22

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

 

  • If plants are showing signs of disease take those plants out of the garden contact Cooperative Extension for ID of the disease or insect and we can recommend control measures
  • Conserve water through summer dry periods. Tall fescue can survive 2 weeks without irrigation.
  • Gardens need at least at least 1 inch of water per week its better to water thoroughly once a week than small waterings each day.
  • Closely monitor soil moisture on any trees and shrubs you planted this past spring.
  • Vegetables may need top dressing if plants are a pale green and you haven’t top dressed them in the last three weeks
  • Skin applied insect repellants are safe and effective for minimizing exposure to mosquitos when used according to instructions. But do be extra careful when using them on children.
  • When harvesting vegetables put them in the shade as soon as possible. Harvest early in the morning.
  • Lightly prune ornamental trees and shrubs to keep them neat and tidy. You can also lightly prune fruit trees and grape vines for light air penetration into the canopy and to reduce winter pruning.

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The Local Skinny! Acquest Group Partners With City On Garnett St. Property

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In the spirit of true public-private collaboration, a portion of South Garnett Street is getting a new lease on life. Alex Green, vice president and director of operations with Acquest Group is set to close on the purchase of property at 411 S. Garnett St. The city has purchased a lot next door, and, together, the area is gearing up for big things.

“We’re very excited to be partnering with the city,” Green told WIZS during a recent interview. The partnership will result in a mixed-use of retail space and restaurants at street level, with condominiums or apartments above.

“It’s absolutely going to change Henderson for the better and we’re so excited about it,” Green said. The interview aired on Tuesday’s The Local Skinny!

Green said the main restaurant space is spoken for, but there should be enough room for a smaller café style shop and one more retail outlet.

While there will definitely be new construction going up, Green said the hope is to keep as much of the existing building as possible. “It’s a beautiful piece of history for Henderson’s downtown and also has some interesting architectural pieces on the inside,” she said.

The area will be transformed into a space for fun activities, live music outdoors on summer evenings, Green said.

Seeing the potential in a location is half the battle, Green said. “That’s part of the challenge when you come into these awesome small towns in rural communities,” she said. It’s like putting together a puzzle – taking empty lots and abandoned buildings – and transforming them to becoming places of community.

Building community also supports generational wealth and keeps money in the local economy.

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The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 06-20-22

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The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for June 21, 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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Business Name – Benchmark Community Bank

Job Opening – Relationship Bank Teller:  This position requires an outgoing and service-oriented applicant.  Full-time. Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. and Fridays 8:30-5:30 p.m. You will have your weekends and late evenings free.  Competitive pay scale offered with benefits.  Excellent relationship building skills needed.  Experience working with the public and handling money.  Basic math and computer skills.  Training provided.

How To Apply – Apply online – https://www.bcbonline.com/home – and click on the careers tab on the homepage.

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Business Name – ServPro of Franklin, Vance, and Granville

Job Opening – Hiring for Production Technicians.  Providing fire and water clean-up and restoration.  No experience needed, just a desire to be trained and show your strong desire to advance and learn the business.  Full-time. 40 hours a week.  Pay will be based on prior job history or experience.

How To Apply – Come by the ServPro office building located at 260 Industry Drive in Henderson to request an application and bring in your resume.  For questions, call 252-433-0005.

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Business Name – Fred’s Towing and Transport
Job Opening – Towing Operators Needed.

How To Apply – Stop by the NC Works office, located at 857 South Beckford Drive, Suite G in Henderson NC.  Questions call 252-438-6129. Or apply online at ncworks.gov.

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Business Name – Vance County Public School System
Job Opening – A Chef is needed for the CTE (Career and Technical Education) Program to teach high school culinary students and handle the AdVance Academy Food Truck.

How To Apply – Vance County Public Schools Human Resource Department – 252-492-2127.  Or get additional information about job openings online at https://www.vcs.k12.nc.us

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Business Name – Granville Vance Public Health Department

Job Opening – Multiple professional positions are open.  1. Full-time Dentist II for Carolina Fellows Family Dentistry in Oxford, NC.  This dental office provides full dental services for the citizens of Granville and Vance County. 2. Physician Extender I or II.  Applicant will assess and evaluate needs of the patients and implement a course of action, medical services to patients in a rural setting – Requires Physician Assistant licensure or approved as a Nurse Practitioner or Certified Nurse Midwife. 3. Nutritionist I in the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program.  Providing professional nutritional services to clients or in small groups. 4. Processing Assistant IV.  Full-time, provides administrative support to clinical and administrative personnel to enable community needs to be met in an efficient, timely and professional manner.  High School Graduate with at least 2 years of office experience.

How To Apply – Submit your resume by email to humanresources@gvdhd.org or mail to Personnel Director, Granville-Vance District Health Dept., PO Box 367, Oxford, NC 27565

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Business Name – KARTS (Kerr Area Rural Transportation Service)

Job Opening – Drivers Needed.  Reports to the KARTS Transportation Coordinator.  Must be able to accept and follow instructions; possess a valid NC drivers license appropriate for the size vehicle to be driven; must be at least 21 years of age with at least 3 years driving experience; with a good driving record for the preceding 3 years.  Must be able to relate to people of all ages, economic and ethnic backgrounds.  Must have a working phone at all times.

How To Apply – Mail applications to:  PO Box 246, Henderson, NC 27536.  Or call 252-438-22573 for additional information.

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Business Name – Lowe’s Improvement Center

Job Opening – Head Cashier.  Full-time. Flexible hours.  Responsibilities include delivering a checkout experience that is quick, professional, and friendly; ensure merchandise is accurately scanned and meets the needs of the customer; and engaging in safe work practices and encouraging others to do the same.  Requires morning, afternoon and evening availability any day of the week.

How To Apply – Pick up application at the Lowe’s Home Improvement Center at 166 Dabney Road in Henderson, NC or apply online at https://www.lowes.com/store/NC-Henderson/0738 or online at www.indeed.com.

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Some of these businesses are present or past advertisers of WIZS.  Being an ad client is not a condition of being listed or broadcast.  This is not a paid ad.

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The Local Skinny! Bee Jubilee Coming To Granville Expo Center

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The Granville County Expo and Convention Center will be abuzz with activity Saturday as the local beekeepers group hosts the 6th annual Bee Jubilee.

Christi Henthorn, president of the Granville County Beekeepers said upwards of 80 vendors will be set up inside and outside for the event, which will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 25.

“It’s growing fast and it’s awesome,” Henthorn said in describing the daylong event. The popular “Year of Honey” raffle will be held on Saturday; tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. The lucky winner will get eight bottles of local honey and four additional “products of the hive,” she said.

The Bee Jubilee is a great way to promote homegrown, handmade items created by area artisans, Henthorn said on Monday’s The Local Skinny! Of course, there will be local honey for sale, but there also will be a variety of home baked goods, jams and jellies available for purchase.

The Oxford Farmer’s Market is relocating for the day to the Expo Center as well.

“It’s a family-friendly event,” Henthorn said, with inflatables and face-painting for the kids, and a half dozen or so food trucks bringing everything from barbecue and burgers to mini-donuts and Italian ices.

The Lord Granville Historical Society is scheduled to create their yummy churned ice cream – always a treat.

Henthorn said folks are welcome to bring their canine family members to walk among the vendors outside.

A live auction will begin at 12 noon in the air-conditioned environs of the auditorium, and Henthorn said there is a variety of top-notch items that will be up for bid, including nukes and bee supplies, a NASCAR-themed package and custom artwork depicting a variety of pollinators.

Find the Granville County Beekeepers on Facebook for details of the day’s schedule or visit https://granvillecountybeekeepers.org/

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Henderson State of the City Address

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The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with The Henderson Rotary Club, has announced a State of the City address and luncheon.

According to a flyer out about the event, it will serve as the first in a series of informative, local agency meetings.

The City’s vision, strategic plan, recent achievements and challenges will be provided by keynote speakers including Mayor Eddie Ellington and City Manager Terrell Blackmon.

Particularly, it is an opportunity for business owners and others engaged in the community to gather.

Reservations required by June 24th for the Thursday, June 30, 2022 address and luncheon — noon until 1:30 p.m. at the Henderson Country Club, $30 per person with tables of eight available.

In an email sent to Chamber members, organizers indicated, “You can reserve your seat by calling the Chamber at 252-438-8414…emailing sandra@hendersonvance.org or go to the Chamber website at https://business.hendersonvance.org/events/details/state-of-the-city-address-and-luncheon to register and pay on-line.”

Volunteers Needed For Upcoming MedAssist OTC Medicine Distribution

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MedAssist NC is planning a distribution event in Henderson tomorrow and is in desperate need of volunteers. The event will take place at the Salvation Army, 2292 Ross Mill Rd.

Project Manager Lisa Szabo said a group from Durham was scheduled to provide volunteers but had to back out at the last minute because of a rise in COVID-19 cases.

“Volunteers help ensure our event will be successful. We can’t do this without them,” Szabo said in a written statement to WIZS News.

She said she needs at least 3 to 4 volunteers to help out on Friday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

As of Wednesday, there were two volunteers registered for the morning shift (8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and six registered for the full day. She said she needs at least 15 to 20 more volunteers to work to make the event run as smoothly as possible.

Please consider volunteering for this worthy community event. Register at https://cerv.is/0332×251

Visit https://medassist.org to learn more.

 

Home And Garden Show

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

  • Succession Planting keeps the Vegetables supply coming in Veggies to plant now lima beans, snap beans, cucumbers,summer squash.okra,field peas, sweet potatoes, tomatoes
  • Check squash for squash bugs. Rub off egg casings to limit these squash pest.
  • Keep hydrated while working in the garden. Use PPE for Sun Protection.
  • If planning to renovate your lawn  this fall you need a soil sample now to prepare your soil for grass renovation
  • Vegetables may need top dressing if plants are a pale green and you haven’t top dressed them in the last three weeks
  • If you have diseased plants take those plants out of the garden contact Cooperative Extension for ID and control measures.

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The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 06-14-22

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The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for June 14th, 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.

Company

Select Products

Job Title and Description

Opening for a Logistics Manager – Responsible for managing all aspects of the trucking fleet equipment and drivers and third party carriers to maximize the operation of the Select Products trucking department of this paper tissue converter products company.  Looking for local candidates only.  Applicant will be responsible for customer and inbound raw materials shipments.  Will work to ensure efficient transportation of company products from manufacturing plant to clients or retail locations.  Applicant will need to stay up-to-date on trucking/transportation laws and regulations.  Working with Select Products HR Department to create job descriptions and recruit qualified drivers as needed to operate and grow the trucking fleet.

How To Apply

Stop by Select Products Company, located at 1133 Poplar Creek Road in Henderson (across from VGCC main campus).  Contact Zollie Perry, Human Resources Manager, at Select Products.  Or send resume to zollie.perry@selectph.com.

 

Company

Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments

Job Title and Description

Opening for a Regional Project Manager – Seeking a resourceful, community minded individual for this full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package.  This position will provide support and technical assistance to local governments in a 5-county area on issues dealing with housing, broadband, transportation, water and sewer infrastructure and other community/economic development initiatives.  Applicant will be writing grants and administering grant support.  Lead public meetings related to the project, collect and analyze data, and provide technical assistance to governmental agencies and partners.  Salary range is $48,000 – $50,000.  Undergraduate degree from accredited college in a related field such as public administration, planning, business administration, or communications and 1-2 years of experience.

How To Apply

Submit resume and cover letter to info@kerrtarcog.org.

 

Company

Variety Wholesalers (Roses Stores)

Job Title and Description

Opening for a Director of Distribution Center Operations – full time position.  Analytical leader on the Senior Management Team.  Requires a Bachelor’s Degree or 7+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, industrial experience.  Excellent communications skills required.  Knowledge of computer skills, and experience in financial planning (profit and loss) is required.

How To Apply

Send resume to DeLynn Gilmore, Vice President of Human Resources at Variety Wholesalers,  DGilmore@vwstores.com

 

 

Company

Versatrim

Job Title and Description

Opening for an Accounts Receivable Clerk – Full time.  Salary from $14 an hour, with excellent benefits.  Qualifications include knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Customer Service Skills.  8-hour day shifts, Monday – Friday.  Applicant will assist the accounting department in creating accurate and timely financial records.

How To Apply

Send Resume to Human Resource Manager Brandi Parker at  brandi@versatrim.com.

 

Company

Brewer Cycles

Job Title and Description

Multiple Job Openings – Sales Associate and Parts Associate.  Full-Time.  Applicant must provide outstanding customer service.  Knowledge of power sports vehicles and parts required for sales and service of motorcycles, ATV’s, dirt bikes, go-karts, pressure washers and generators.  Ability to work Tuesday – Saturday.

How To Apply

Stop by Brewer Cycles and pick up an application or drop off your resume at 420 Warrenton Road, Henderson NC.

 

Some of these businesses are present or past advertisers of WIZS.  Being an ad client is not a condition of being listed or broadcast.  This is not a paid ad.

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GCPS Plans “Watch” Event July 12 To See Images From Webb Telescope

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The Webb telescope is set to send never-before-seen images of space back to Earth soon, and the scientific community – as well as folks on the ground in Granville County – are waiting and wondering what the giant telescope will reveal.

Planning for the design and successful launch of the James E. Webb Telescope has been years in the making, but now that it’s almost time for the instrument to send back full-color images of what it “sees,” scientists and others who have been closely monitoring its function can’t be exactly sure when they’ll be able to release those photos.

But Granville County Public Schools STEAM Coordinator Amy Rice is working with those experts to provide a special “watch” party at J.F. Webb High School on July 12. She knows the day, but the time is a little uncertain.

J.F. Webb is named for the father of James E. Webb, for whom the telescope is named. What better spot to host a watch party? Webb, the father, was a former schools superintendent in Granville County; his son, in 1961, became administrator of the newly formed NASA.

Rice told WIZS News that the event in Oxford on July 12 will include a virtual panel discussion during which time experts will discuss various aspects of the Webb mission. The panel discussion will begin at 6 p.m.

“Once NASA lets us know the time of the photo release, we will announce what time we will start live streaming the release of the photos,” Rice said in an email. On site will also be a group of science interns from nearby Shaw University to lead STEM-related interactive sessions for younger children that will be related to the work of the space telescope.

Interested in coming to the July 12 event? Please check https://www.gcs.k12.nc.us/ for updates on times for the photo release.

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