AutoBrite Car Washes Inc.’s location on North Cooper Drive features touchless washes, but Manager Patrick “Bubba” Glosson said there are a few extra features that make the business special.
Glosson spoke with John C. Rose on Monday’s Business Spotlight segment of The Local Skinny! and discussed how things are going so far.
They’ve been open for about four months, and patrons who bring their vehicles choose from four different wash packages – $10, $15, $20 and $25 – and then there’s the $40/month “Wash Club,” which allows customers to come every day if they choose.
All the selections include free use of the vacuums, Glosson said. “Anything you left under the seat, it will grab,” he said, adding that the vacuums are self-serve. There also are cloths and window cleaner available at the vacuum stations for patrons to use.
The only hands-on part of the whole process, he said, occurs before the actual wash. “We prep every car,” he said, “to remove mud, bugs – stuff like that. We try to get it off before it enters the wash.”
Glosson said he enjoys working with customers and he and staff are ready to help folks choose the type of wash that best suits their needs. And customers? “They see it’s a simple process and they love it,” he said.
“Prepping the cars is pretty fun,” he said, and admitted that he gets special satisfaction from helping to clean up vehicles that really muddy or that have been left sitting under trees for a while.
Once the pre-wash prep is complete, customers drive into the wash bay area, slip the vehicle into neutral, and the automated process takes care of the rest.
“The brushes are really soft…like a neoprene fabric, (and) hold no water, hold no dirt,” Glosson said, which helps to protect paint finishes on new cars and on older ones, too.
Glosson said he’s seen brand-new Corvettes pull in for a wash, and he’s also seen 60’s model Chevrolet trucks come in, too.
“Older or newer, it doesn’t matter,” he said.
AutoBrite Car Washes, Inc. is owned by Thomas Howell; Melanie Hutson is vice president.
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Domestic Situation in Public with Shots Fired
/by WIZS Staff— HPD press release —
This afternoon at approximately 1:30, officers were dispatched to the area of 1207 Dabney Drive in reference to a domestic situation involving a firearm. When officers arrived, the suspect, Rosalyn Henderson (age 44) had already left, but the victim, Antione Watson (age 48), was still on the scene and described the incident to officers.
Mr. Watson stated this had been an ongoing dispute in the county, at or around his home on Carey Chapel Rd, for the past several weeks. He stated he had obtained domestic protection orders against Ms. Henderson on the ninth of this month.
Mr. Watson and other witnesses stated that Ms. Henderson was waiting at the business and discharged a firearm at him. No one was struck by the discharging of the firearm and the suspect, Ms. Henderson, immediately fled from the scene.
Investigators took out felony warrants on Ms. Henderson for the incident and they worked with the Vance County Sheriff’s Office to locate her. The Vance County Sheriff’s Office found Ms. Henderson on Brunswick Lane, outside of Middleburg, and also recovered the suspected firearm used in this incident.
Ms. Henderson is currently being interviewed on this matter and the county’s previous occurrence(s). Bond information will be forthcoming.
Remaining Defendants Sentenced in Robert Webber’s Murder
/by WIZS StaffTwo men were sentenced last week in Granville County Criminal Superior Trial Court in connection with a 2019 murder in Oxford, bringing the total to four men charged, prosecuted and sentenced in connection with the homicide.
Michael Lewis and Andre Jones were sentenced to active terms of imprisonment for their involvement in the drive-by shooting death of Robert Webber on June 17, 2019.
Lewis was sentenced to between 240 and 300 months in prison; Jones, who pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact to second-degree murder was sentenced to 48-70 months in prison.
In May, two other men were sentenced for their role in Webber’s death, which occurred about 9:45 p.m. at 1110 College St. near Granville Health Systems. The victim was 18.
Cooperative Extension With Paul McKenzie: How We Can Support N.C. Farmers
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Granville County Has First Case Of Monkeypox; Vaccines Ordered
/by WIZS StaffGranville County has its first confirmed case of monkeypox, and local health department officials said that they’re waiting for vaccines to arrive, but don’t have any at the moment.
Granville-Vance Public Health Director Lisa Harrison said they were notified Friday afternoon about the case in Granville County, one of 138 cases of monkeypox in the state.
“Although GVPH does not yet have vaccine on site, we have ordered the vaccine and we have a relationship with both Durham and Wake counties who are two of the sites that received monkeypox vaccine in NC in the first few weeks,” Harrison said in a weekly communication statement.
Harrison and her staff have been monitoring COVID-19 updates for the past two years, and recently have had to put monkeypox on their radar screen.
Both counties remain in the “high” community spread category for COVID-19, Harrison noted. Vance County has reported a total of 126 deaths from COVID-19; Granville County has reported 118 deaths.
The BA.5 variant is now most prevalent as indicated by the data dashboard. For the most up-to-date information, visit https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/dashboard.
The Kaiser Family Foundation website has helpful information on monkeypox. View the FAQ section here.
Below is a bulleted list of statements about monkeypox, who is getting sick and the role of vaccines in curbing spread:
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Jynneos vaccine to allow health care providers to administer it via intradermal injection for individuals 18 years of age and older. Intradermal injection uses one-fifth the size of dose as subcutaneous injection, allowing the U.S. to stretch the current limited vaccine supply to reach more patients. The updated EUA is based on a 2015 study that showed a smaller dose of the vaccine injected intradermally generated a similar immune response to a larger dose injected below the skin. The EUA also allows for the use of Jynneos vaccine in individuals younger than 18 at high risk of monkeypox infection though via the original subcutaneous injection route.
The Local Skinny! Business Spotlight Shines On Autobrite Car Wash
/by Laura GabelAutoBrite Car Washes Inc.’s location on North Cooper Drive features touchless washes, but Manager Patrick “Bubba” Glosson said there are a few extra features that make the business special.
Glosson spoke with John C. Rose on Monday’s Business Spotlight segment of The Local Skinny! and discussed how things are going so far.
They’ve been open for about four months, and patrons who bring their vehicles choose from four different wash packages – $10, $15, $20 and $25 – and then there’s the $40/month “Wash Club,” which allows customers to come every day if they choose.
All the selections include free use of the vacuums, Glosson said. “Anything you left under the seat, it will grab,” he said, adding that the vacuums are self-serve. There also are cloths and window cleaner available at the vacuum stations for patrons to use.
The only hands-on part of the whole process, he said, occurs before the actual wash. “We prep every car,” he said, “to remove mud, bugs – stuff like that. We try to get it off before it enters the wash.”
Glosson said he enjoys working with customers and he and staff are ready to help folks choose the type of wash that best suits their needs. And customers? “They see it’s a simple process and they love it,” he said.
“Prepping the cars is pretty fun,” he said, and admitted that he gets special satisfaction from helping to clean up vehicles that really muddy or that have been left sitting under trees for a while.
Once the pre-wash prep is complete, customers drive into the wash bay area, slip the vehicle into neutral, and the automated process takes care of the rest.
“The brushes are really soft…like a neoprene fabric, (and) hold no water, hold no dirt,” Glosson said, which helps to protect paint finishes on new cars and on older ones, too.
Glosson said he’s seen brand-new Corvettes pull in for a wash, and he’s also seen 60’s model Chevrolet trucks come in, too.
“Older or newer, it doesn’t matter,” he said.
AutoBrite Car Washes, Inc. is owned by Thomas Howell; Melanie Hutson is vice president.
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Chamber In Search Of Cheerleaders For Aug. 23 Event
/by WIZS StaffHenderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce President Michele Burgess invites fellow Chamber members to break out the pom-poms and turn out on Aug. 23 to cheer on Vance County Schools’ teachers as they return to begin a new school year.
Teachers will arrive by bus around 8 a.m. and the Convocation Kick-off begins at McGregor Hall.
“We are asking for anyone in our business community interested in celebrating and cheering on our educators, to join us outside of McGregor Hall from 7:50 a.m.- 8:20 a.m,” Burgess said in a statement to WIZS News Friday.
Plan to come out and bring some associates or employees to join in the fun, Burgess said. The group will line up in front of McGregor Hall, and individuals are invited to bring company signs, mascots and any other business-related swag to show some “loud hometown spirit” for teachers as they arrive from their individual schools.
School officials said this year’s convocation is the first time the entire VCS staff has been together since 2019.
Although there’s not enough space inside McGregor Hall for the business and community “cheerleaders,” it should be a lot of fun to show the educators in our community that we value their work and effort as they kick off a new school year.
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 08-12-22 Noon
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Aug. 25 SBA Webinar Focuses On Rural Entrepreneurs
/by WIZS StaffThe U.S. Small Business Administration announces another in its series of webinars “Elevating Small Business” designed for rural entrepreneurs. The hourlong program will begin at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25 and will feature a panel of experts who will speak on topics including the importance of financial wellness, creating generational wealth through business ownership and uplifting and supporting rural-owned small businesses.
Panelists are Allen Thomas, regional administrator for SBA Region IV, Terri Billups, senior advisor to acting director/deputy director of the Office of Affairs and Morgan Beavers, co-owner of Graylee Construction and Demolition in Austin, AR.
The panel will also discuss SBA initiatives and resources that support small business recovery, new rural startups seeking to launch, and existing rural-owned small businesses as they pivot and grow in a post-COVID world.
Register for the webinar here or visit https://SBArural.eventbrite.com.
SportsTalk: Louisburg Hopes To Beat Them All
/by Bill HarrisDante Lassiter, head football coach at Louisburg High School, feels good about his team this season. Of course every coach feels good before the first game but with a turn out of fifty kids perhaps Lassiter is correct. “It’s the biggest turnout we’ve had in years,” Lassiter said. Louisburg lost five seniors from last year’s team and boasts 12 seniors this year. That’s experience that could mean a return trip to the playoffs this season for the Warriors. Lassiter did lose a couple of assistant coaches to Vance County High School. These are issues all coaches face year in year out. The concern for Lassiter is that the offensive line took a hit with senior losses.
Lassiter and the Warriors had a brief scrimmage recently against Warren County before storms rolled through and cut the evening short. Still, Lassiter feels that having seen his team in action helped him learn a few things. “Defense is a strength,” Lassister stated on Thursday’s SportsTalk with George Hoyle and Bill Harris. Louisburg plays in a modified Big East conference that mixes 2A and 3A teams. The only 3A team Louisburg faces in the conference is county rival Franklinton. The conference also includes Bunn, Northern and Southern Nash and Roanoke Rapids. Roanoke Rapids is the favorite to win the conference this year with the two Nash County schools projected to finish two and three.
Lassiter may have something to say about all of that before it’s over. His goal for the season? “Beat everybody and win the conference,” Lassiter said of his idea of success for Louisburg this season. They will scrimmage against JF Webb this weekend and open the season on August 26th.
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Cooperative Extension With Jamon Glover Parent Education Part 1
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