With Kerr Lake as a backdrop, local officials and community leaders witnessed Vance County receiving its official designation as a certified retirement community. It joins 17 other communities across the state, marking an achievement that has been some years in the making.
In welcoming remarks, Vance County Manager C. Renee Perry called the designation a significant milestone in the life of the community. “It’s not just a badge of honor,” Perry said, “it’s a testament to the vibrant quality of life, welcoming spirit and rich resources that make Vance County a wonderful place to live, work, and now – officially – retire.”
Visit NC’s Andre Nabors said North Carolina attracts people who are looking for “small town Americana” in retirement. But they aren’t quite ready to sit in rocking chairs, he said. “Some are looking to start businesses…and be great volunteers in the community as well.”
With amenities that include Kerr Lake, as well as McGregor Hall, quality health care facilities and proximity to larger cities, Vance County is poised to be a destination for retirees.
It’s a win-win situation: retirees enjoy what the county offers and the county enjoys the boost in economic development that accompanies an infusion of residents.
Through VisitNC, N.C. Department of Tourism markets the designated retirement communities. And Nabors was quick to point to the economic impact that retirees have before and after they make the all-important decision about where to live in retirement.
“Before they make a decision to call another place home, they’re going to visit four to seven times before they make a decision,” Nabors said. “That’s tourism dollars” that come in the form of gas tank fillups, lodging, dining in local restaurants and visiting coffee shops.
“They’re in their ‘fun’ phase,” he continued, describing youthful retirees as folks who may want to start a small business or engage in community and civic activities.
“North Carolina is continuing to be an asset for those who are looking to view their Golden Years in another location,” Nabors said. With this new designation, Vance County will be included in marketing materials, like a new RetireNC guidebook that will be placed in the state’s nine welcome centers and visitor centers.
Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce President Sandra Wilkerson said the chamber predicts positive results from the retirement community designation. “We’re not selfish. We want to share our beautiful community with others. I believe this designation will put a welcoming spotlight on us,” she told the group gathered for the presentation.
Vance County’s new Economic Development Director, Ferdinand Rouse, agreed.
The designation “reflects progress we are making to a prosperous future where all residents, whether starting a career or enjoying retirement can thrive…I look forward to what’s next in Vance County.”
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SportsTalk: Vipers Prepare For Carrboro
/by Scout HughesUPDATE – FINAL SCORE
Vance County 41
Carrboro 14
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Vance County Head Coach Aaron Elliott joins Scout Hughes and George Hoyle on SportsTalk to talk about the upcoming game against Carrboro.
Vance County will host Carrboro in their Pink Game to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness for Week 10 of the 2024 season on Friday, October 25th and you can hear all the action on WIZS 1450AM, 100.1FM, and online at wizs.com with pregame starting at 6:50 p.m. and kickoff thereafter at 7:00 p.m.
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Warren Mini-Grants Due To Parks And Rec By Oct. 31
/by WIZS StaffThere’s still time for nonprofit organizations to submit a mini-grant application to the Warren County Parks and Recreation Department and the Parks and Recreation Commission, but the deadline is Thursday, Oct. 31.
The grant applications are for programs that facilitate the development and support recreation amenities for Warren County residents at satellite locations. Recipients must be non-profit organizations located within Warren County, according to information from the Warren County manager’s office.
The grant application is available on the Warren County Parks and Recreation website https://www.warrencountync.com/345/Parks-Recreation or obtain a paper copy from the Parks and Recreation Department, located at 113 Wilcox St., Warrenton,. All applications must be submitted and received by 5 p.m. on Oct. 31. Requests may not exceed $10,000.
Applications should be submitted by:
For more information, contact Christopher Williams, Parks and Recreation Interim Director at 252-257-2272 or parksandrecreation@warrencountync.gov.
‘Shop With A Cop And Friends’ Envelope Raffle Fundraiser Underway
/by WIZS StaffTickets are available now to participate in the annual “Shop with a Cop and Friends” envelope raffle, and if you’re new to the process, Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce President Sandra Wilkerson explained how it works.
There are 180 tickets for sale, and each ticket number is the price you pay for the ticket. That part’s easy to understand – but there’s an extra layer that creates a little buzz and excitement for those who purchase tickets.
The ticket number, Wilkerson said, will determine one of four drawings and the chance to win some cash. Contributors that purchase tickets for $1 through $40 will be entered to win $200. Those that get tickets $41 through $80 will be entered to win $1,000, and ticketholders of the $121 through $180 tickets will have a shot at the grand prize of $2,000.
But that’s not all!
Everyone who purchases a ticket for $100 or more will also receive a ticket to attend the “Shop with a Cop Celebratory Reception” that will be held at the Henderson Country Club on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Additional tickets will also be sold for $20 each. Appetizers, tea and lemonade will be available and there will be a cash bar. Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow and Sheriff Curtis Brame will lead the celebration, drawing the winners for the cash prizes, selling 50/50 tickets (an additional fundraising effort) and announcing the total amount of the fundraising The proceeds from this fundraiser will go toward a Christmas shopping spree at the Henderson Walmart that pairs local law enforcement officers and other public safety personnel with disadvantaged youth for a special holiday experience.
The goal is to be able to give at least $7,000 for the shopping spree, Wilkerson said. The fundraiser also supports other member programs during the year.
SportsTalk: Jaguars Ready To Face Vance County
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Carrboro Head Coach Ken Lathan joins Scout Hughes and George Hoyle on SportsTalk to talk about the upcoming game against local Vance County.
Vance County will host Carrboro in their Pink Game to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness for Week 10 of the 2024 season on Friday, October 25th and you can hear all the action on WIZS 1450AM, 100.1FM, and online at wizs.com with pregame starting at 6:50 p.m. and kickoff thereafter at 7:00 p.m.
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The Local Skinny! Positive Parenting Program
/by WIZS StaffParents everywhere can probably remember a time or two when their children created a stressful situation – maybe it was a tantrum on the toy aisle or the nightly shriek of “NO!” at the mention of bedtime or bathtime.
What’s a parent to do?
Kimiko Williams is the coordinator of Postive Parenting Program – Triple P, for short – for Vance, Granville, Warren and Franklin counties and she said it’s a program worth checking out.
The program helps parents reduce stress. “Parenting can be very, very stressful,” Williams said, whether you’re a new parent or a parent with vast experience.
“You want to enjoy raising your children,” she said on Thursday’s segment of The Local Skinny!
But stressing out over bad behavior and power struggles does not bring much pleasure, she said.
Triple P is an evidence-based program that helps parents identify their strengths and then come up with strategies that build on those strengths – it’s not a one-size-fits-all program. And there’s no cost involved.
“Every parent has strengths to bring to the table,” Williams said.
“Children feed off of what we are giving out,” she continued, adding that the more tools and strategies in a parent’s tool belt can serve to lessen those power struggles and lower incidents of misbehavior.
Confident parenting skills create more confident, self-sufficient children.
“It’s all in how you interact with the child,” she said. Fussing and yelling detracts from the bonding that takes place between a parent and child.
“We all need help when it comes to parenting,” Williams said. Finding strategies that promote kindness in the way parents interact with their children helps reduce stress levels of the adult and of the child.
Call Williams at 919.496.2533 (ext. 2335) to learn more about Triple P and to find a practitioner near you.
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TownTalk: Vance County Retirement Community Designation Ceremony
/by WIZS StaffWith Kerr Lake as a backdrop, local officials and community leaders witnessed Vance County receiving its official designation as a certified retirement community. It joins 17 other communities across the state, marking an achievement that has been some years in the making.
In welcoming remarks, Vance County Manager C. Renee Perry called the designation a significant milestone in the life of the community. “It’s not just a badge of honor,” Perry said, “it’s a testament to the vibrant quality of life, welcoming spirit and rich resources that make Vance County a wonderful place to live, work, and now – officially – retire.”
Visit NC’s Andre Nabors said North Carolina attracts people who are looking for “small town Americana” in retirement. But they aren’t quite ready to sit in rocking chairs, he said. “Some are looking to start businesses…and be great volunteers in the community as well.”
With amenities that include Kerr Lake, as well as McGregor Hall, quality health care facilities and proximity to larger cities, Vance County is poised to be a destination for retirees.
It’s a win-win situation: retirees enjoy what the county offers and the county enjoys the boost in economic development that accompanies an infusion of residents.
Through VisitNC, N.C. Department of Tourism markets the designated retirement communities. And Nabors was quick to point to the economic impact that retirees have before and after they make the all-important decision about where to live in retirement.
“Before they make a decision to call another place home, they’re going to visit four to seven times before they make a decision,” Nabors said. “That’s tourism dollars” that come in the form of gas tank fillups, lodging, dining in local restaurants and visiting coffee shops.
“They’re in their ‘fun’ phase,” he continued, describing youthful retirees as folks who may want to start a small business or engage in community and civic activities.
“North Carolina is continuing to be an asset for those who are looking to view their Golden Years in another location,” Nabors said. With this new designation, Vance County will be included in marketing materials, like a new RetireNC guidebook that will be placed in the state’s nine welcome centers and visitor centers.
Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce President Sandra Wilkerson said the chamber predicts positive results from the retirement community designation. “We’re not selfish. We want to share our beautiful community with others. I believe this designation will put a welcoming spotlight on us,” she told the group gathered for the presentation.
Vance County’s new Economic Development Director, Ferdinand Rouse, agreed.
The designation “reflects progress we are making to a prosperous future where all residents, whether starting a career or enjoying retirement can thrive…I look forward to what’s next in Vance County.”
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Cooperative Extension With Jamon Glover: Sage Teacher Archetype
/by WIZS StaffCooperative Extension
Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs.
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U.S. Attorney: Man Gets 25 Years For Role In Trafficking Meth
/by WIZS Staff-information courtesy of the office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District
The U.S. Attorney’s office announced that Olegario Pineda-Palacios, 35, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for importing multi-kilograms of methamphetamine into North Carolina.
According to a press release from the office of U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District Michael F. Easley, Jr., Pineda-Palacios pled guilty in March 2024 to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a substance containing methamphetamine, possession with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a substance containing methamphetamine, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
According to court documents and other information presented in court, Pineda-Palacios was coordinating with individuals in Mexico to receive shipments of methamphetamine in Franklin County. After locating a shipment containing approximately four kilograms of methamphetamine, in September 2022, Homeland Security Investigations, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the State Bureau of Investigation executed a search warrant at the residence of Pineda-Palacios. On the property behind the residence, law enforcement found a conversion methamphetamine lab – where powdered methamphetamine was converted to crystal methamphetamine, or “Ice,” as it is known.
Law enforcement also recovered a 9mm firearm and additional methamphetamine from the residence.
Pineda-Palacios has prior felony convictions for conspiracy to traffic cocaine, conspiracy to traffic methamphetamine, operating a vehicle containing a secret compartment, possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute and illegal reentry of a previously deported alien. Pineda-Palacios is in the country illegally and faces deportation after serving his sentence.
Meet Maria Parham’s Surgical Robot Nov. 4
/by WIZS StaffMaria Parham Health welcomes the newest addition to its surgical team – the da Vinci Surgical Robot, a groundbreaking advancement in surgical technology. To celebrate, the hospital invites the Henderson/Vance County community to attend the “Meet the Robot!” event on Monday, Nov. 4 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
This special event will provide attendees with an exclusive opportunity to explore the capabilities of Maria Parham’s newest surgical team member. Guests will learn how this state-of the-art technology enhances patient care and surgical precision, revolutionizing the way surgeries are performed.
“We are thrilled to bring this advanced technology to our community,” said Donna Young, public information officer at Maria Parham Health. “The da Vinci Surgical Robot represents the future of robotic surgery, and we can’t wait to share its benefits with our patients and community members.”
Join Maria Parham for this informative and engaging event, where you can meet the da Vinci Surgical Robot and discover how it will improve surgical outcomes for patients.
For more information about the “Meet the Robot!” event, contact Young at donna.young@lpnt.net.
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