Despite its title, the Kerr-Tar COG’s 4th annual Young Adult Hiring Event scheduled for Tuesday, Apr. 29 at the Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre is rated for All Audiences.
Job seekers of any age are welcome said NC Works Business Services Representative Stacey Williams, one of the job fair’s organizers.
The job fair will run from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Williams said. So far, upwards of 40 employers will be on hand to chat with prospective job seekers about careers and positions available at their companies.
The job fair geared for students began during the time of COVID-19 restrictions, Williams explained, as a way to connect high school juniors and seniors not necessarily interested in attending college with local businesses and manufacturers and other employers – in an outdoor setting.
The location proved to be popular, and this is the fourth one planned in the outdoor setting.
“It’s easy to get excited about this event,” Williams said, adding that the students bring an energy that he finds contagious.
Not everyone is looking to go to college, and this hiring event is one way the Kerr-Tar COG can assist future employees learn more about prospective employers. “We’re trying to provide alternatives to those that are not interested in college,” he said.
His #1 piece of advice to job seekers? A positive attitude.
“Your attitude will take you far,” he said. Paired with determination and drive create an employee profile that employers are looking for. “You have to show up, you have to be ready, you have to be prepared and you have to be positive,” he said.
Job seekers need to do a little interviewing of their own, Williams said, when considering a particular field of work that employers should keep in mind.
“They’re looking for something that’s going to be a solid position for them,” he said. An entry-level job that can turn into something bigger and better is desirable. Companies with strong foundations, stability and a solid pay scale also are what employees are looking for.
Williams, a Henderson native, said he is happy to be back home where he is able to serve the community he grew up in. “It’s an awesome feeling to be able to support someone find a career.
Schools from all five counties in the Kerr-Tar region are planning to bring groups of students to the hiring event; other individuals from the area are welcome to just come out to the Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre, 336 Raleigh Rd., Henderson between 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. No prior registration is needed.
To learn more, visit https://www.kerrtarcog.org/
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(This story text was originally published on Friday, April 25 based on the interview you can hear above. However, the interview did not air on WIZS until Monday, April 28 on TownTalk, recorded for presentation at that time.)
Kittrell Tent Revival Coming Up April 27th-30th
/by WIZS StaffThe 3rd annual Kittrell Tent Revival will begin a 4-night run beginning Sunday, Apr. 27, and organizers have lined up preachers and music for each night that’s sure to be inspiring.
The revival is getting bigger and better each year, and organizers are looking forward to this year’s event, which will be held at 27 W. Main St., Kittrell – just across from the Kittrell Fire Department.
As the flyer states, the revival is organized by “one group for one purpose, to lead people to Christ.”
Enjoy free hotdogs beginning at 6 p.m. on Sunday and then stay for the evening program that will feature Renita Timberlake and the Revive Church of God Choir. The revival continues through Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Here’s the schedule for the rest of the revival:
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Kerr-Tar COG Young Adult Hiring Event Is April 29; All Job Seekers Welcome
/by Laura GabelDespite its title, the Kerr-Tar COG’s 4th annual Young Adult Hiring Event scheduled for Tuesday, Apr. 29 at the Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre is rated for All Audiences.
Job seekers of any age are welcome said NC Works Business Services Representative Stacey Williams, one of the job fair’s organizers.
The job fair will run from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Williams said. So far, upwards of 40 employers will be on hand to chat with prospective job seekers about careers and positions available at their companies.
The job fair geared for students began during the time of COVID-19 restrictions, Williams explained, as a way to connect high school juniors and seniors not necessarily interested in attending college with local businesses and manufacturers and other employers – in an outdoor setting.
The location proved to be popular, and this is the fourth one planned in the outdoor setting.
“It’s easy to get excited about this event,” Williams said, adding that the students bring an energy that he finds contagious.
Not everyone is looking to go to college, and this hiring event is one way the Kerr-Tar COG can assist future employees learn more about prospective employers. “We’re trying to provide alternatives to those that are not interested in college,” he said.
His #1 piece of advice to job seekers? A positive attitude.
“Your attitude will take you far,” he said. Paired with determination and drive create an employee profile that employers are looking for. “You have to show up, you have to be ready, you have to be prepared and you have to be positive,” he said.
Job seekers need to do a little interviewing of their own, Williams said, when considering a particular field of work that employers should keep in mind.
“They’re looking for something that’s going to be a solid position for them,” he said. An entry-level job that can turn into something bigger and better is desirable. Companies with strong foundations, stability and a solid pay scale also are what employees are looking for.
Williams, a Henderson native, said he is happy to be back home where he is able to serve the community he grew up in. “It’s an awesome feeling to be able to support someone find a career.
Schools from all five counties in the Kerr-Tar region are planning to bring groups of students to the hiring event; other individuals from the area are welcome to just come out to the Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre, 336 Raleigh Rd., Henderson between 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. No prior registration is needed.
To learn more, visit https://www.kerrtarcog.org/
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Jessica Deal Joins Maria Parham Health Wound Center Team
/by WIZS StaffMaria Parham Health proudly announces the addition of Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Jessica Deal to its Wound Center team. Deal has more than three decades of nursing experience and a dedicated background in wound and ostomy care, according to information provided by MPH Public Information Officer Donna Young.
Deal earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from East Carolina University in 1992 and has since cultivated a career marked by excellence in patient care, clinical leadership, and specialized wound management. She holds certification as a Certified Wound Care Nurse and demonstrates her expertise in treating complex and chronic wounds with evidence-based practices.
Throughout her career, Deal has provided care in a variety of healthcare environments, including Maria Parham GI Associates and Carolina GI Associates in Henderson. She has remains focused on individualized treatment plans and promoting healing through innovative techniques and multidisciplinary collaboration.
“We are excited to welcome Jessica to our Wound Care team,” said Bert Beard, Chief Executive Officer at Maria Parham Health. “Her advanced skills and commitment to personalized, evidence-based care align perfectly with our mission to provide exceptional healing services close to home.”
The addition of Deal strengthens the center’s commitment to delivering advanced wound care services to the community, including diabetic ulcer treatment, pressure injury management, and care for non-healing surgical wounds.
Learn more at https://www.mariaparham.com/
RCAPS Annual ‘Pet Palooza’ Saturday, May 3
/by WIZS StaffBring the whole family out to Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society’s Spring Fling Pet Palooza on Saturday, May 3 for a day of food trucks, crafts, games, photo booths and more!
The event will take place at the former Boyd dealership, 284 US 158 bypass from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Vendors are still being accepted, so please call 252.572.2219 or email info@rcaps.org to get registered.
Children can create crafts for Mother’s Day, and there will be raffles for great prizes available, too.
And it should come as no surprise that pets are welcome to attend with their people!
SportsTalk: Granville Central Closing From An Athletics Perspective
/by Scout HughesSportsTalk 12:30 p.m. M-Th
John Hammett, athletic director at Oxford Prep and former Granville Central Head Football Coach, joins SportsTalk with Scout Hughes and George Hoyle to discuss why Granville Central High School is closing, the logistics of the closure, and how this affects Granville County from and athletic standpoint.
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Richmond Fed Reserve Bank President Scheduled As Keynote Speaker At VGCC Graduation
/by WIZS Staff–– information courtesy of Vance-Granville Community College Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel
Tom Barkin, president of the Federal Reserve Bank in Richmond is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at Vance-Granville Community College May 16 commencement ceremony.
The commencement begins at 6 p.m. on the grounds of the Main Campus in Henderson. The community is invited to attend, according to information from VGCC Public Information Officer Courtney Cissel. Several hundred students are expected to be graduated, having completed requirements over the past year.
Since 2018, Barkin has been the president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond which serves the District of Columbia and five states, including North Carolina.
Barkin serves on the Fed’s chief monetary policy body, the Federal Open Market Committee and is also responsible for the Richmond Fed’s bank supervision and the Federal Reserve’s technology organization. He is “on the ground” continually in the Fed’s Fifth District, which covers South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. His engagement in the region has brought real attention to areas facing economic challenges.
Prior to joining the Richmond Fed, Barkin was a senior partner and CFO at McKinsey & Company, a worldwide management consulting firm, where he also oversaw McKinsey’s offices in the southern United States. He earned his bachelor’s, MBA, and law degrees from Harvard University.
Visit www.vgcc.edu to learn more.
The Local Skinny! Working Conditions for City Employees
/by WIZS StaffCity of Henderson employees will receive a survey in a few weeks to give feedback about working conditions.
As City Manager/City Attorney Hassan T. Kingsberry explained to Council members at the April 14 meeting, the survey will be anonymous – employees will not be asked to give their names. Kingsberry told Council members that some employees and some directors had shared some concerns with him, so he suggested a survey would be in order.
Kingsberry told WIZS News Wednesday that a working conditions survey is standard practice in other places where he has worked. “I want to make sure staff is comfortable and thriving as we work together for the betterment of the City.”
He said the specific statements or questions that will make up the survey are still being worked on, but he expects that department heads will receive their surveys next week and the rest of the staff will be receive theirs around the mid-May mark.
As for what actions may result, Kingsberry said, “We will see how staff responds and address the issues that need to be addressed to ensure a healthy climate and work culture.”
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TownTalk: Around Old Granville – Warren County Historical Markers
/by Laura GabelThe historical marker that bears his name doesn’t have room for it, but James Turner is the North Carolinian who came the closest to being President of the United States.
He only made it as far as Speaker of the House, said Mark Pace, local historian and North Carolina Room specialist at Thornton Library in Oxford. But Speaker of the U.S. House is second in line – behind the vice president – to assume the role of President if circumstances call for it.
As governor, U.S. Senator and state legislator, Turner has his own historical marker, one of 20 that can be seen along major roads throughout Warren County.
Pace and WIZS’s Bill Harris continued their discussion of historical markers in the four-county area in their tri-weekly history segment called Around Old Granville; Thursday’s segment focused on Warren County, which Pace described as one of the most important and influential areas in the state between the Revolution and the Civil War.
The first marker that went up in Warren County remembers Annie Carter Lee – the daughter of Confederate General Robert E. Lee. She and other family members had left their Virginia home because of the war and were staying at Jones Springs, a health resort. She died after contracting typhoid fever in 1862 and was buried in the Jones cemetery in Warrenton. Her remains were moved in the mid-1990’s and placed in the Lee family cemetery.
Her marker was placed in 1936, just one year after the state created the program.
Jacob Holt didn’t get a marker until 1976, Pace said.
“He was one of two really big architects in the boom era” between 1845 and 1861, Pace said.
He designed and built homes – many of which still stand. His interest lay in Greek Revival and Italianate styles, but his own home in Warrenton, Pace said is quite modest and doesn’t resemble the other examples of his work.
Find a complete list of historical markers located across the state at https://www.dncr.nc.gov/
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Reservation Fees Going Up At State Parks May 1
/by WIZS StaffIf you’ve put off making that campsite reservation at one of the parks in the state parks system, you’ve got until Wednesday, April 30 at 11:59 p.m. to do so before prices go up.
Effective May 1, 2025, reservation fees at campgrounds and vehicle entrance fees at reservoirs will increase across the state parks system, the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources’ Division of Parks and Recreation announced. This marks the first major fee change for state park facilities since 2019. While some fees are increasing, most state parks are and will continue to be free to access for day-use year-round.
Fee changes will only impact entrance fees at the reservoir state recreation areas during peak season, most camping rates, and some boat slip rentals at Carolina Beach State Park. There are no changes to picnic shelter reservation fees, equipment rentals, and swim passes.
Beginning May 1, tent campsites will range from $20 to $30, and RV campsites with full hookups (electric, water and sewer) will cost $45. Campsite reservations made by 11:59 p.m. on April 30 will not be affected by the price increases.
The per-vehicle entrance fee, charged on weekends in April, May and September, and daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day at Falls Lake, Jordan Lake and Kerr Lake state recreation areas will cost $10. Senior citizens (62 years old or older), veterans, and active-duty military will continue to receive a discounted rate of $5 per vehicle. The 2026 State Parks Annual Pass — which covers entrance fees, equipment rentals and more — will also increase in price. The Annual Pass for Reservoirs will cost $70, the Annual Pass $100, and the Annual Pass with Four-Wheel-Drive Beach Access will be $200.
In addition to the May 1 changes, transient and monthly boat slip rentals at the Carolina Beach State Park marina will increase beginning July 1.
The increases reflect market adjustments and the higher costs to maintain these facilities.
For a full list of fee changes, please visit ncparks.gov/fees.