Warren County is hiring a Community Development Division Manager to provide support across the county in various areas, from housing development projects and workforce development to food security and poverty reduction.
The application is available at the county’s Human Resources website: https://www.warrencountync.com/166/Human-Resources. The position closes on Sept. 13, according to information from Charla Duncan, Warren County Community & Economic Development director.
This is a newly created position, Duncan stated, designed to support various initiatives in the county, including housing, broadband, transportation, recreation, workforce development, and early child development.
“This role will be characterized by a high-degree of initiative and dedication to preserving and producing affordable housing and an ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including local, state, and federal agencies, as well as lenders, private foundations, non-profits, and the business community,” Duncan stated, adding that one role will be to develop and implement a strategic plan to address the unmet housing needs within the county.
The job follows the normal hours of operation for Warren County government – Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., but there will be occasions to work outside those office hours to attend workshops, meetings and special events. It’s mostly an on-site office job with the possibility for some remote work in accordance with county policy.
Read more details below:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
Work with the colleagues to research and develop land use policies to encourage housing in areas with access to infrastructure and services, as well as address workforce and workforce housing demand
Ensure educational and financial assistance programs to homeowners are promoted and fully utilized by residents
Develop programs with innovative approaches to affordable and workforce housing
Develop homeowner assistance programs
Facilitate educational and informational workshops to educate renter and first-time homebuyers on rental assistance program as well as home purchase procedures, finance, and maintenance
Manage and oversee programs funding by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and oversees the administration and contract compliance of community development programs such as the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of housing and community development activities in the county and across the state, as well as nationwide best practices
Develop and recommend policies and programs related to community development programs for the county to consider; prepares reports and delivers presentations to committees and county commissioners
Develop and distribute information through a variety of media outlets
Facilitate community engagement efforts for program areas
Conduct research, compile and analyze data as needed for all departments (related to economic & community development)
Write and administer grants related to community development initiatives
Analyze and interpret state and federal policy
Assist with transportation projects
Assist in marketing the county in residential and workforce recruitment efforts
Assist in overseeing performance measurement for the Community and Economic Development Office
Develop surveys and research tools as needed pertaining to community development
Assist in strategic planning and implementation
Assist in departmental community and economic development projects as needed
Assist with community and economic development budget tracking as needed
Serve on county committees as needed
Other duties as needed (we’re all on the same team)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the local community and region is preferred; ability to research and understand economic and community development concepts and practices; ability to research and understand local, state, and federal laws related to community and economic development; ability to research and understand concepts and laws related to land use and planning and zoning; must be a team player willing to take on tasks aligned with the strategic vision of Warren County and the Community and Economic Development Office; punctual and reliable; effective communicator with both public speaking skills and written skills; can work independently with minimal direction; values rural communities and is community-oriented with great inter-personal skills; eager to serve the greater public, including a diversity of backgrounds and lifestyles; pragmatic and logical, but also excited by innovation and thinking outside of the box.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Preference is for a candidate to have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in public administration, community development, planning, or social sciences, and have at least four years of work experience related to this role. There is a desire for an advanced degree in any of those areas, but it is not required. There is a desire for a candidate that has previously worked in local government. Experience related to developing and implementing affordable housing and community development programs is desired. Open to considering other combinations of education and experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This is light working requiring minimal physical movement. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, and atmospheric conditions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess an appropriate driver’s license valid in the State of North Carolina; considerable knowledge of word processing and the Microsoft Office Suite; considerable knowledge of social media platforms. Knowledge of GIS is helpful, but not mandatory.
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Join Franklin County leaders next week for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the new 911 Emergency Communications Public Safety Answering Point.
The ceremony will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the facility, located at 287 T. Kemp Rd., Louisburg.
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WIZS News has obtained answers from 14 of the 17 total candidates. Please note below our special coverage coming up on the news and TownTalk.
Tune In At 11 A.M. For Towntalk On Sept 13, Sept 14, Sept 18, Sept 19, And Sept 20.
Please Tune In On Air And Online To Receive Information About Candidates In The Upcoming Nonpartisan City Of Henderson Municipal Election.
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Posted at 10:34 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023:
Candidates, candidate committees and friends of candidates along with the general public, be advised that WIZS has established a deadline of today (Friday, Sept 8, 2023) for candidates to submit information that will be presented in advance of the Oct. 10 municipal elections.
WIZS strives to provide full, impartial coverage to inform the community with regard to candidates and their platforms
It is the firm belief of WIZS that we have reached each candidate at least once, either by phone, email, text or by hand delivery and that each candidate is aware of the deadline. Candidates are requested to return information in writing, but some candidates have asked to speak to us by phone and have us take notes, which we have allowed.
The letter below has been delivered to candidates by multiple means until we were sure at least one way reached the candidate.
Three sitting City Council members are competing for the office of mayor. Sara Coffey, Melissa Elliott and Jason Spriggs are seeking the office of mayor along with Greg Etheridge.
Early voting begins Sept. 21 and continues through Oct. 7, and according to the Vance County Board of Elections, the early voting site again will be located at the Dr. Andrea L. Harris Operations Center on Beckford Drive.
The hours for early voting are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Polls will be open Saturday, Oct. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
In addition to the mayor, candidates are vying for four seats on the Henderson City Council. Ward 2 incumbent Mike Rainey faces challengers Sam Seifert and Janice Ward, and four newcomers are in the race for the Ward 1 seat. Geraldine Champion, Symia Crews, Clementine Hunter and Corey Pearson are on the ballot for Ward 1.
In two at-large races, Kory Franklin, Michael Venable and Michelle Wood are on the ballot for Ward 3 and George Daye, Lora Durham and Tami Walker are on the ballot for Ward 4.
WIZS Radio and WIZS.com will have the received candidate information broadcast and posted online in advance of the start of early voting as a means for listeners and readers to compare the candidates.
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A relatively new business in Henderson that provides cleanup and cleanout services is available to help folks with junk removal and so much more.
Bill Dunston is a retired psychotherapist who relocated to the area from Pennsylvania. His business is called Green-bOURG Appliance and Junk Removal. The second part of the name is self-explanatory, but what in the heck is Green-bOURG?
Dunston answered that question and more on Thursday’s TownTalk. It’s a European term, he said, that evokes a sense of wholesomeness. It means “green grass, clean,” Dunston explained.
He chose the name so his enterprise would stand out and he could try some distinct branding.
“I want it to be unique, I want it to be different,” he added.
And it is unique. Dunston wants to especially help a demographic that he calls “unbefriended seniors.” It’s that group of older individuals who may not have family or friends to ask for help when they need it.
Unfriended seniors, he said, “have little to no resources – they don’t have kids, etc.” to provide help when it’s needed.
Dunston wants to use his business as a way to provide resources to that particular population who may feel isolated or not able to participate in activities as they once had been able to.
“I find that there’s a lot of work being done here, but we‘re not really identifying the top tier needy,” Dunston said. And he wants to be part of the solution and do more to identify and help a group of people that sometimes gets overlooked.
With a masters in counseling, Dunston has a good handle on how to help, and further studies at University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business provides a good base for how Green-bOURG should operate.
When he worked in Philadelphia, he didn’t have to look hard to find people in need. “The need is right there in your face, it’s easy to identify,” he said.
His goal is to identify people in the community to reach out to and provide resources.
Whether clients want to reclaim their garage, haul an appliance and more to the landfill or clean out an apartment so they can get their security deposit back, Green-bOURG may be able to help.
Dunston said he hopes to be a way to link people in the community to resources they may not be aware of. With a business plan that begins with operating from the heart, Dunston said he believes he can do a lot of good in the community.
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It’s hot. The temperatures have forced the Vance Co. Vipers to practice in the gym most of this week as they prepare to face Northern Durham Friday night at Durham County Stadium. “It changes practice a lot,” said Vipers Head Coach Aaron Elliott on Thursday’s SportsTalk.
The Vipers are coming off a 28-19 win over Orange in a game that could be best described as ugly. The Vipers gave up 205 yards on 20 penalties in the win, something they can’t afford to do against Northern Durham. “It’s undisciplined for our team. We weren’t real proud of it. We need minimal mistakes and I know we can do it,” Elliott commented.
Northern Durham comes into this week’s game with an 0-3 record, but Elliott has cautioned his players about taking them lightly. Northern Durham has had a very strong schedule which included Charlotte Christian. “They have athletes on both sides of the ball and on film, they are a pretty good football team,” Elliott said. The Vipers are pretty good too. They are currently undefeated but are now getting into the heart of the season as they face perineal conference champions Southern Durham in two weeks, and Elliott says it’s hard not to look over Northern Durham when Southern Durham is on the horizon.
Despite the win against Orange, the Vipers dropped ten places in this week’s MaxPreps poll. “Good teams beat bad teams badly,” Elliott said. The Vipers were favored to win by forty but the close victory caused the Vipers to fall in the poll this week. A solid win against Northern Durham will help reverse that trend.
Join Bill Harris and Doc Ayscue around 6:50pm just after the Joy Christian Center broadcast for live coverage of the Vipers/Northern Durham game here on WIZS Radio on Vance Co. Friday Night Football.
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If the inside of your vehicle has lost that “new car smell,” there are a couple of things to check on before you hang another one of those air fresheners on the rear-view mirror.
If your car is a 1990’s model or newer, did you know that it probably has a cabin air filter?
Those things help keep dirt, dust – and smells – from penetrating the vehicle’s interior.
Not sure? Ask the staff at Advance Auto Parts for a little assistance. District Manager Michael Puckett said a clogged cabin air filter could be the culprit for that lingering smell.
Those filters function much like the air filters in your home, Puckett noted on Thursday’s installment of Pop The Hood.
The filters help to trap the dust and dirt and help keep your car’s dashboard and other flat surfaces clean.
If those surfaces need a good wipe down, Advance Auto has a full selection of products to help.
Once you’ve got the interior dusted and gleaming, it may be time to add a fancy scent.
There are plug-in types and sprays in addition to the iconic rectangular tags that hang from the rear-view mirror.
There’s one scent called “New Car Smell,” but Puckett said he’s partial to Cherry himself.
Whether it’s a cleaning product, cabin air filter or other item to help keep your vehicle’s interior shiny and squeaky clean, visit either of the Advance Auto Parts locations in Henderson – on Raleigh Road or just off Dabney Drive – for all your car care needs.
The information contained in this post is not advice from Advance Auto Parts or WIZS. Safety First! Always seek proper help. This is presented for its informational value only and is part of a paid advertising sponsorship.
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Warren County Looks To Fill Community Development Division Manager Position
/by WIZS StaffWarren County is hiring a Community Development Division Manager to provide support across the county in various areas, from housing development projects and workforce development to food security and poverty reduction.
The application is available at the county’s Human Resources website: https://www.warrencountync.com/166/Human-Resources. The position closes on Sept. 13, according to information from Charla Duncan, Warren County Community & Economic Development director.
This is a newly created position, Duncan stated, designed to support various initiatives in the county, including housing, broadband, transportation, recreation, workforce development, and early child development.
“This role will be characterized by a high-degree of initiative and dedication to preserving and producing affordable housing and an ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including local, state, and federal agencies, as well as lenders, private foundations, non-profits, and the business community,” Duncan stated, adding that one role will be to develop and implement a strategic plan to address the unmet housing needs within the county.
The job follows the normal hours of operation for Warren County government – Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., but there will be occasions to work outside those office hours to attend workshops, meetings and special events. It’s mostly an on-site office job with the possibility for some remote work in accordance with county policy.
Read more details below:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the local community and region is preferred; ability to research and understand economic and community development concepts and practices; ability to research and understand local, state, and federal laws related to community and economic development; ability to research and understand concepts and laws related to land use and planning and zoning; must be a team player willing to take on tasks aligned with the strategic vision of Warren County and the Community and Economic Development Office; punctual and reliable; effective communicator with both public speaking skills and written skills; can work independently with minimal direction; values rural communities and is community-oriented with great inter-personal skills; eager to serve the greater public, including a diversity of backgrounds and lifestyles; pragmatic and logical, but also excited by innovation and thinking outside of the box.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Preference is for a candidate to have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in public administration, community development, planning, or social sciences, and have at least four years of work experience related to this role. There is a desire for an advanced degree in any of those areas, but it is not required. There is a desire for a candidate that has previously worked in local government. Experience related to developing and implementing affordable housing and community development programs is desired. Open to considering other combinations of education and experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This is light working requiring minimal physical movement. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, and atmospheric conditions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess an appropriate driver’s license valid in the State of North Carolina; considerable knowledge of word processing and the Microsoft Office Suite; considerable knowledge of social media platforms. Knowledge of GIS is helpful, but not mandatory.
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Franklin County 911 Answering Point Facility Has Ribbon-Cutting Sept. 12
/by WIZS StaffJoin Franklin County leaders next week for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the new 911 Emergency Communications Public Safety Answering Point.
The ceremony will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the facility, located at 287 T. Kemp Rd., Louisburg.
Reminder to Candidates; Deadline Today
/by John C. RoseUpdate 7:49 p.m. on Friday, Sept 8, 2023:
WIZS News has obtained answers from 14 of the 17 total candidates. Please note below our special coverage coming up on the news and TownTalk.
Tune In At 11 A.M. For Towntalk On Sept 13, Sept 14, Sept 18, Sept 19, And Sept 20.
Please Tune In On Air And Online To Receive Information About Candidates In The Upcoming Nonpartisan City Of Henderson Municipal Election.
During These 11 A.M. Broadcasts Of Towntalk On Sept 13, Sept 14, Sept 18, Sept 19, And Sept 20, You Will Be Able To Compare The Candidates So You Can Make An Informed Vote.
If You Miss A Show, All The Information Will Be At Wizs.Com In Audio And Written Form.
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Posted at 10:34 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023:
Candidates, candidate committees and friends of candidates along with the general public, be advised that WIZS has established a deadline of today (Friday, Sept 8, 2023) for candidates to submit information that will be presented in advance of the Oct. 10 municipal elections.
WIZS strives to provide full, impartial coverage to inform the community with regard to candidates and their platforms
It is the firm belief of WIZS that we have reached each candidate at least once, either by phone, email, text or by hand delivery and that each candidate is aware of the deadline. Candidates are requested to return information in writing, but some candidates have asked to speak to us by phone and have us take notes, which we have allowed.
The letter below has been delivered to candidates by multiple means until we were sure at least one way reached the candidate.
Three sitting City Council members are competing for the office of mayor. Sara Coffey, Melissa Elliott and Jason Spriggs are seeking the office of mayor along with Greg Etheridge.
Early voting begins Sept. 21 and continues through Oct. 7, and according to the Vance County Board of Elections, the early voting site again will be located at the Dr. Andrea L. Harris Operations Center on Beckford Drive.
The hours for early voting are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Polls will be open Saturday, Oct. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
In addition to the mayor, candidates are vying for four seats on the Henderson City Council. Ward 2 incumbent Mike Rainey faces challengers Sam Seifert and Janice Ward, and four newcomers are in the race for the Ward 1 seat. Geraldine Champion, Symia Crews, Clementine Hunter and Corey Pearson are on the ballot for Ward 1.
In two at-large races, Kory Franklin, Michael Venable and Michelle Wood are on the ballot for Ward 3 and George Daye, Lora Durham and Tami Walker are on the ballot for Ward 4.
WIZS Radio and WIZS.com will have the received candidate information broadcast and posted online in advance of the start of early voting as a means for listeners and readers to compare the candidates.
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TownTalk: Green-bOURG Doing More Than Just Removing Junk And Appliances
/by Laura GabelA relatively new business in Henderson that provides cleanup and cleanout services is available to help folks with junk removal and so much more.
Bill Dunston is a retired psychotherapist who relocated to the area from Pennsylvania. His business is called Green-bOURG Appliance and Junk Removal. The second part of the name is self-explanatory, but what in the heck is Green-bOURG?
Dunston answered that question and more on Thursday’s TownTalk. It’s a European term, he said, that evokes a sense of wholesomeness. It means “green grass, clean,” Dunston explained.
He chose the name so his enterprise would stand out and he could try some distinct branding.
“I want it to be unique, I want it to be different,” he added.
And it is unique. Dunston wants to especially help a demographic that he calls “unbefriended seniors.” It’s that group of older individuals who may not have family or friends to ask for help when they need it.
Unfriended seniors, he said, “have little to no resources – they don’t have kids, etc.” to provide help when it’s needed.
Dunston wants to use his business as a way to provide resources to that particular population who may feel isolated or not able to participate in activities as they once had been able to.
“I find that there’s a lot of work being done here, but we‘re not really identifying the top tier needy,” Dunston said. And he wants to be part of the solution and do more to identify and help a group of people that sometimes gets overlooked.
With a masters in counseling, Dunston has a good handle on how to help, and further studies at University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business provides a good base for how Green-bOURG should operate.
When he worked in Philadelphia, he didn’t have to look hard to find people in need. “The need is right there in your face, it’s easy to identify,” he said.
His goal is to identify people in the community to reach out to and provide resources.
Whether clients want to reclaim their garage, haul an appliance and more to the landfill or clean out an apartment so they can get their security deposit back, Green-bOURG may be able to help.
Dunston said he hopes to be a way to link people in the community to resources they may not be aware of. With a business plan that begins with operating from the heart, Dunston said he believes he can do a lot of good in the community.
Learn more at www.Greenbourg.com or phone 919.500.2027 or 252.476.7619.
(This text and audio is not a paid ad. The business does, however, have ads on WIZS Radio.)
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SportsTalk: Elliott Focuses On Eliminating Viper Mistakes
/by Bill HarrisIt’s hot. The temperatures have forced the Vance Co. Vipers to practice in the gym most of this week as they prepare to face Northern Durham Friday night at Durham County Stadium. “It changes practice a lot,” said Vipers Head Coach Aaron Elliott on Thursday’s SportsTalk.
The Vipers are coming off a 28-19 win over Orange in a game that could be best described as ugly. The Vipers gave up 205 yards on 20 penalties in the win, something they can’t afford to do against Northern Durham. “It’s undisciplined for our team. We weren’t real proud of it. We need minimal mistakes and I know we can do it,” Elliott commented.
Northern Durham comes into this week’s game with an 0-3 record, but Elliott has cautioned his players about taking them lightly. Northern Durham has had a very strong schedule which included Charlotte Christian. “They have athletes on both sides of the ball and on film, they are a pretty good football team,” Elliott said. The Vipers are pretty good too. They are currently undefeated but are now getting into the heart of the season as they face perineal conference champions Southern Durham in two weeks, and Elliott says it’s hard not to look over Northern Durham when Southern Durham is on the horizon.
Despite the win against Orange, the Vipers dropped ten places in this week’s MaxPreps poll. “Good teams beat bad teams badly,” Elliott said. The Vipers were favored to win by forty but the close victory caused the Vipers to fall in the poll this week. A solid win against Northern Durham will help reverse that trend.
Join Bill Harris and Doc Ayscue around 6:50pm just after the Joy Christian Center broadcast for live coverage of the Vipers/Northern Durham game here on WIZS Radio on Vance Co. Friday Night Football.
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The Local Skinny! Pop The Hood Keeping Interiors Smelling Fresh
/by WIZS StaffFor our sponsor, Advance Auto Parts, as part of a paid radio sponsorship on WIZS.
If the inside of your vehicle has lost that “new car smell,” there are a couple of things to check on before you hang another one of those air fresheners on the rear-view mirror.
If your car is a 1990’s model or newer, did you know that it probably has a cabin air filter?
Those things help keep dirt, dust – and smells – from penetrating the vehicle’s interior.
Not sure? Ask the staff at Advance Auto Parts for a little assistance. District Manager Michael Puckett said a clogged cabin air filter could be the culprit for that lingering smell.
Those filters function much like the air filters in your home, Puckett noted on Thursday’s installment of Pop The Hood.
The filters help to trap the dust and dirt and help keep your car’s dashboard and other flat surfaces clean.
If those surfaces need a good wipe down, Advance Auto has a full selection of products to help.
Once you’ve got the interior dusted and gleaming, it may be time to add a fancy scent.
There are plug-in types and sprays in addition to the iconic rectangular tags that hang from the rear-view mirror.
There’s one scent called “New Car Smell,” but Puckett said he’s partial to Cherry himself.
Whether it’s a cleaning product, cabin air filter or other item to help keep your vehicle’s interior shiny and squeaky clean, visit either of the Advance Auto Parts locations in Henderson – on Raleigh Road or just off Dabney Drive – for all your car care needs.
The information contained in this post is not advice from Advance Auto Parts or WIZS. Safety First! Always seek proper help. This is presented for its informational value only and is part of a paid advertising sponsorship.
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