Rebuilding Hope volunteers spend a lot of time each year helping people make essential repairs to their homes, mostly fixing roofs and constructing handicap ramps. But the nonprofit’s founder Randolph Wilson said the group needs to turn its attention to some repairs at their own home – namely, the driveway and parking lot.
Project “ROLL ON” is underway to raise $100,000 to complete the repaving project, Wilson said.
And he’s asking for help from the community to make it happen.
“Please consider any gift to project ‘ROLL ON’ when you begin considering this year’s donations, or perhaps budgeting a contribution for early next year. Our desire is to be able to begin these repairs to the worst areas next spring and continue until completion,” Wilson said.
They kicked off the fundraiser campaign on Sept. 29 with an announcement in the monthly newsletter and an insert placed in the chicken plates that were sold on that day.
In a letter to volunteers and to other supporters, Wilson said he hopes to “gain support in acquiring much needed funds to repair the damaged pavement around our building. The parking lot and driveways are in real need of resurfacing to prevent damage to vehicles and also (to) allow proper drainage away from the building,” he stated.
Rebuilding Hope, Wilson said, has always been funded solely from individuals, churches, and business entities. “We must ask our faithful community once again to help us continue this good work. These are very difficult times for many people simply trying to afford housing, food and basic needs. We need to secure this ministry’s ability to respond to people with hope, by repairing this damage.”
The Rebuilding Hope ministry was founded in 2006 following a deployment to help victims of Hurricane Katrina.
“I knew then, as I know now, that one of the most basic physical needs people have is a place to shelter, to call home. My wife Gail and I, along with our patrons and volunteers, believe that their most important need is spiritual, and that coming alongside to offer help and hope in a time of need gives us opportunities to witness to them about Christ. It has truly been amazing over these past 17 years to see how God has moved through this construction ministry and the lives that have been touched,” Wilson said.
There are a variety of ways to make donations to Project ‘ROLL ON’:
Visit the website rebuildinghopeinc.org and select Donate to make an online contribution, mail donations to 414 Raleigh Rd., Henderson, NC 27536 or drop donations off in person at the office Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
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The Local Skinny! Rebuilding Hope Initiates Project ‘Roll On’
/by Laura GabelRebuilding Hope volunteers spend a lot of time each year helping people make essential repairs to their homes, mostly fixing roofs and constructing handicap ramps. But the nonprofit’s founder Randolph Wilson said the group needs to turn its attention to some repairs at their own home – namely, the driveway and parking lot.
Project “ROLL ON” is underway to raise $100,000 to complete the repaving project, Wilson said.
And he’s asking for help from the community to make it happen.
“Please consider any gift to project ‘ROLL ON’ when you begin considering this year’s donations, or perhaps budgeting a contribution for early next year. Our desire is to be able to begin these repairs to the worst areas next spring and continue until completion,” Wilson said.
They kicked off the fundraiser campaign on Sept. 29 with an announcement in the monthly newsletter and an insert placed in the chicken plates that were sold on that day.
In a letter to volunteers and to other supporters, Wilson said he hopes to “gain support in acquiring much needed funds to repair the damaged pavement around our building. The parking lot and driveways are in real need of resurfacing to prevent damage to vehicles and also (to) allow proper drainage away from the building,” he stated.
Rebuilding Hope, Wilson said, has always been funded solely from individuals, churches, and business entities. “We must ask our faithful community once again to help us continue this good work. These are very difficult times for many people simply trying to afford housing, food and basic needs. We need to secure this ministry’s ability to respond to people with hope, by repairing this damage.”
The Rebuilding Hope ministry was founded in 2006 following a deployment to help victims of Hurricane Katrina.
“I knew then, as I know now, that one of the most basic physical needs people have is a place to shelter, to call home. My wife Gail and I, along with our patrons and volunteers, believe that their most important need is spiritual, and that coming alongside to offer help and hope in a time of need gives us opportunities to witness to them about Christ. It has truly been amazing over these past 17 years to see how God has moved through this construction ministry and the lives that have been touched,” Wilson said.
There are a variety of ways to make donations to Project ‘ROLL ON’:
Visit the website rebuildinghopeinc.org and select Donate to make an online contribution, mail donations to 414 Raleigh Rd., Henderson, NC 27536 or drop donations off in person at the office Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
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WIZS Radio Local News Audio 11-09-23 Noon
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Henderson Police Make Drug Arrest, Seize Heroin, Ecstasy
/by WIZS StaffHenderson police arrested one man on numerous drug charges Wednesday.
Acting in response to a drug complaint, police officers conducted a search at 1932 Oxford Rd. and recovered heroin, Ecstasy, drug-making equipment and a stolen handgun.
Arrested was Marselle Rasheed Johnson, 35, according to information released Thursday by Police Chief Marcus Barrow. The search was conducted at 1932 Oxford Rd.
During the service of the warrant approximately 1,750 dosage units of heroin, 45 grams of raw heroin, drug manufacturing equipment, Ecstasy, and a stolen handgun were seized, according to information from Police Chief Marcus Barrow.
Johnson was charged with two counts of trafficking heroin, one count of possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver heroin, one count of possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver MDMA, one count of possession of a firearm by a felon, one count of possession of a stolen firearm, one count of maintaining a dwelling place for a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Johnson received a $620,000 secured bond on the drug-related charges and a $99,000 secured bond for outstanding arrest warrants. Additionally, he was remanded to the Vance County Detention Center without bond for a parole violation.
Cooperative Extension With Jamon Glover: Supervision And Safety, Pt. 3
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VGCC To Offer Students Access To Virtual Textbooks, Course Materials Beginning Spring 2024
/by WIZS Staff-information courtesy of VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel
Vance-Granville Community College is making course materials more affordable and accessible for students. November 3 the college announced the launch of the new VGCC Textbook+ initiative, which lowers the cost of learning materials through a partnership with textbook publisher Cengage. Beginning in the spring 2024 semester, students will be able to access digital Cengage course materials through the Moodle platform starting on the first day of class.
“With textbook prices rising every year, VGCC wants to help students with the cost as much as possible,” said Dr. Kim Sepich, vice president of Learning, Student Engagement & Success at Vance-Granville. “We want our students to have what they need as quickly and as economically as possible, and VGCC Textbook+ makes this happen.”
VGCC’s Textbook+ initiative provides Cengage Unlimited Institutional subscriptions to students, which allows first-day access to a virtual library of thousands of e-books, online learning platforms and study materials covering hundreds of college-level subject areas in one place at a single price. Vance-Granville is helping its students save hundreds of dollars per semester on textbooks and course materials with the addition of the Cengage Unlimited Institutional program.
“Cengage has made a significant commitment to lowering course materials costs for students,” said Edwin Robles, senior vice president and general manager of U.S. Higher Education and Canada at Cengage. “Vance-Granville Community College shares this commitment. Working together, we will support VGCC students by making education more affordable and accessible for all.”
Since its August 2018 launch, Cengage Unlimited has helped more than 5.2 million students save nearly $630 million on the cost of course materials, with $230 million of that savings coming directly from institutional partnerships. For more information on institutional partnerships for Cengage Unlimited, visit www.cengage.com/institutions.
Oak Level UCC Hosts Community Program Saturday
/by WIZS StaffOak Level United Church of Christ in Manson is hosting a program on Saturday, Nov. 11 for the community to come out and learn about how to help young people stay safe from gangs, drugs and gun violence.
It’s called “Around the Table – Substance in the Community,” and Rayenna Wimbush said the two-hour event is free to attend and will begin at 10 a.m.
Guest speaker is Debbie Scott, who will share strategies to help those struggling with addiction, as well as identifying gangs in the community and putting a stop to gun violence.
Plan to be entertained with song, praise dance and more, Wimbush said.
Refreshments will be served.
The church is located at 5631 Jacksontown Rd., Manson.
Greg Hicks New Assistant Commissioner of N.C. Forest Service
/by WIZS StaffA Granville County resident who has worked with the N.C. Forest Service for more than 20 years has been named its assistant commissioner.
N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler said the promotion of Greg Hicks was effective Nov. 1.
Hicks had been assistant commissioner overseeing operations at the forest service. He replaces Scott Bissette, who is retiring. “I am always pleased to have well-qualified and dedicated staff members step into new leadership roles at the department,” Troxler said. “Hicks has been employed with the N.C. Forest Service for more than two decades serving in nine different roles and in that time has worked at the district, regional and central office levels. I am confident in his ability to understand the many roles of the N.C. Forest Service and build on the lifelong relationships he has made as a career employee.”
Hicks received a Bachelor of Science in Forest Management from the College of Forest Resources at N.C. State University in 1998 and began his career with the forest service in 1999. In his first role, he was based in New Bern and assisted with the four counties that had been heavily impacted by Hurricane Fran. He also has worked as a service forester, an assistant district forester, assistant regional forester, fire chief and assistant state forester.
Oxford Elects Guillermo Nurse Mayor
/by WIZS StaffOxford elected Guillermo Nurse to be its mayor Tuesday, making him the first Black mayor in the city’s history.
Nurse got 1,090 votes to Debbie Ramsey’s 461.
There were seven candidates running for three Town Commissioners spots. The top three vote-getters were two newcomers – Carlos Velez and Curtis McRae – and one incumbent, John Tovey.
Velez got 771 votes, McRae got 694 and Tovey received 657 votes.
In Stovall, two newcomers joined incumbent Jeff Stovall to take the three seats on the Stovall board of commissioners. Stovall got 72 votes to keep his seat on the board; Ricky Sneed Sr. got 65 votes and Angelina Cromer got 46 votes from a field of five candidates.
View complete results from Tuesday’s elections at https://er.ncsbe.gov/
TownTalk: Elliott Wins Runoff For Henderson
/by WIZS StaffHenderson voters have elected Melissa Elliott to be the city’s next mayor, creating a historic moment on two fronts: The Mayor-Elect will be the first woman and the first Black to lead the city.
Tuesday’s runoff election was the last piece of the puzzle that provides a complete picture of city leadership; four City Council members were elected in the Oct. 10 nonpartisan municipal elections, but the mayor’s race was undecided until Tuesday’s runoff.
Traditionally, the new Council members and the mayor will be sworn in at the December meeting, which is set for Monday, Dec. 11.
As Elliott said in an interview with WIZS News Tuesday evening, she will only move one seat to the left in December; until she takes the mayor’s chair, she represents the Ward 3 at-large seat on the City Council.
New Council members elected on Oct. 10 include:
Almost 10 percent more voters turned out for Tuesday’s runoff election than in the Oct. 10 municipal election, which included four City Council seats in addition to the mayor’s race.
As WIZS reported Tuesday night, Elliott got 1,527 votes (56.35 percent) to Etheridge’s 1,183 (43.65 percent).
Yesterday’s turnout was about 29 percent, compared with about 20 percent in the October election. A runoff was called for when no candidate received the 50 percent plus 1 vote needed to claim the win outright.
Middleburg re-elected its mayor to another term Tuesday. Ray Bullock was elected with 25 votes. He ran unopposed. Shirley Bullock got 18 votes, Hazel Baskett got 11 votes and Mamie Turner got 14 votes to fill three seats on the Town Council.
But Kittrell Mayor Jerry Joyner was upset in Tuesday’s election by Gene Pulley who got 16 write-in votes, according to information Wednesday from Vance County Board of Elections Director Jennifer Cocklin.
Susan Pulley got 25 votes, Mary Jo Floyd got 19 and Robert Tunstall got 17 votes to fill the three City Council seats.
Cocklin said the election results remain unofficial until the canvass is completed on Nov. 17.
Find a link to all election results at https://er.ncsbe.gov/
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Home And Garden Show
/by Bill HarrisOn the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
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