Home And Garden Show

On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.

  • Vegetables that can be planted now collards, turnips, beets, snap beans squash broccoli,
  • Pull or spray microstegium soon. It will set seed in a couple of weeks which makes the infestation much worse next year.
  • Control cabbage loopers, cabbage worms, in cole crops with Dipel or Sevin
  • Plant tall fescue NOW.
  • Weed your strawberry beds. Every weed you control now will help in weeding your strawberries next spring
  • Remove fruiting canes from your blackberry patch.
  • Now is great time to take your soil test
  • Avoid pruning. Wait until late November at the earliest.
  • Provide irrigation soon after planting any fall vegetables if rain is not forecast within 3 days of planting.
  • Leaves will be falling before you know it, so go ahead and build a compost bin to hold them.

 

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Maria Parham Welcomes New Family Nurse Practioner To GI Staff

Information courtesy of Donna Young, MPH marketing & communication coordinator

Maria Parham Health Tuesday announced that Colleen Truax, FNP has joined its staff and will be offering GI services to patients throughout Henderson, Vance County and the surrounding area.

“We are pleased to welcome Colleen Truax to our Maria Parham family as part of our growing GI practice,” said Bert Beard, MPH CEO.

“GI care is a growing need in our community, as diagnoses of colorectal cancer continue to increase among adults younger than 50 and recommendations are supporting earlier screenings. Maria Parham GI Associates will be an important practice as we work to slow the trend of later stage cancer findings to make our community healthier.”

Colleen Truax earned her Family Nurse Practitioner designation from Bradley University in Illinois, and also holds a Master’s Degree in Leadership and Administration from Roberts Wesleyan College. She has participated in several clinical rotations throughout the area, including work at North Carolina Specialty Hospital, Maria Parham Health and UNC Nash General Hospital.

Colleen Truax is seeing patients at Maria Parham GI Associates. To schedule an appointment, call (800)424-DOCS.

TownTalk: Tourism And Its Impact On The Local Economy

We spend money every day, during trips to the grocery store or the pharmacy, for example. But each day, Vance County residents shop alongside visitors to the community who may be camping at Kerr Lake or who are in town for a dance competition or one of a number of annual events that draw folks from all over.

The data comes from an annual study commissioned by Visit North Carolina, a unit of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina. If you break down that number,

Vance County received about $164,000 a day last year in tourism dollars.

That money supports the local economy in a variety of ways – it means that people are shopping and dining locally, and they’re spending a night or nights in area motels and hotels. Tourism spending was up in all 100 North Carolina counties last year over the previous year. But considering that the previous year – 2020 – was basically a tourism “bust” because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it stood to reason that any improvement in 2021 over 2020 would be expected.

Vance County is gearing up for a couple of its annual events that traditionally attract throngs of visitors – the Show, Shine, Shag and Dine is set for Oct. 14-15 in Vance County.

There’s a pre-show barbecue dinner and cruise-in at Kerr Lake on Friday, Oct. 14, and then the Southern Classic Cruise-In will take place the next day at 117 Horner St. in downtown Henderson. This is the 20th annual Show, Shine, Shag and Dine, sure to delight classic car enthusiasts.

And just in case those car enthusiasts need a bit more, the 20th annual Corbitt Truck Show and Reunion will take place Saturday, Oct. 15. The Corbitt Preservation Association works throughout the year to remember that workhorse vehicle that was manufactured right here in Henderson. The show and reunion runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Corbitt Museum, located at 180 Church St.

Whether it’s an annual car show, performances at McGregor Hall or families who enjoy all recreational activities on Kerr Lake, Vance County benefits. Gas tanks get filled, appetites satisfied in area restaurants and then those visitors return to their homes. But their money gets spent here and stays here.

In 2021, that money amounted to more than $59 million.

In Warren County, visitors spent just more than $63 million in 2021. Although the Commerce Department statistics didn’t break down spending by event, but did list a handful of categories that are including when capturing the visitor spending. One category is second homes, and Warren County has a lot of second homes situated along the Lake Gaston shoreline.

Maybe the people who used to visit their lake homes on the weekends decided to stay longer during the pandemic, or maybe they’ve continued to live there and work remotely. Whatever the reason, Warren County took in roughly $63 million from visitors during 2021.

Granville County is the largest of the three counties in the area, and it reported visitor spending at $50 million in 2021 – a 26.9 percent increase from 2020.

Granville may not have the same volume of lake traffic as Vance and Warren, but it makes up for it in the sheer volume of events and attractions that seem to pop up most any time during the year.

Perhaps the largest annual event is coming up this weekend when the 16th annual Hot Sauce Festival and Contest takes center stage in downtown Oxford.

Food and beverage vendors, local craftspeople and dozens of hot sauce stands set up all along College, Williamsboro and Main streets for the all-day festival. There are a couple of stages for live music performances, a classic car show and, of course, the ever-popular pepper-eating contest.

The Creedmoor Music Festival tunes up next weekend to entertain concert-goers with all genres of music, from Gospel to classic rock.

No matter the draw – peppers, cars, lake activities or music – the counties all benefit from having tourists visit, enjoy and spend – their time AND their money.

 

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The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 09-06-22

The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for September 6, 2022. The Chamber compiles the information, and it is presented here nd on the radio. Contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce at 438-8414 or email Michele@hendersonvance.org to be included.

 

Spectrum is Hiring Field Technicians!

Henderson, NC 27537

Full-time

Weekend availability

Hiring multiple candidates

Travel Ability: Daily travel; valid state driver’s license and safe driving record.

 

Maintenance Professional

The Pendergraph Companies

Henderson, NC 27536

$16 an hour

Part-time

Day shift

Must have a valid drivers license, reliable transportation and some tools and be able to pass a credit and criminal background check as well as a drug test.

 

Seasonal Retail Associate

Bath & Body Works

Henderson, NC 27536

Seasonal

Weekend availability

Build a highly satisfied and loyal customer base through engagement, uncovering needs, making product recommendations, and capturing customer information.

 

Pizza Hut Delivery Driver – Henderson

Henderson, NC

$14 – $18 an hour

Full-time

Have you had your driver’s license for at least one year?

Our drivers earn a competitive hourly rate PLUS tips and driver expense reimbursement

Hiring ongoing

 

Arby’s Team Member

Henderson, NC 27536

Team Members must listen to guests, coworkers, and supervisors, in person and over loudspeakers and/or a headset.

We hire 15-, 16- and 17-year-old workers!

 

 

Front Desk Associate

AAA Gas & Appliance Co.

Henderson, NC 27536

$10 – $12 an hour

Part-time

Keying payments on the computer.

Assisting customers (both in person and over the phone).

 

 

TEACHER ASSISTANT (Virtual)

Vance County Schools

Henderson, NC 27537

Estimated $23.3K – $29.5K a year

 

Full-time

Performs various clerical duties as needed, maintains records of student progress; develops and files incident reports; grades student papers and scores tests;…

 

 

Orderfiller

new

Walmart

Henderson, NC 27537

Acknowledge and greet customers with a smile.

Online orderfillers and delivery associates get to do just that every day.

 

Warehouse Worker

Wise Snacks

Henderson, NC 27536

Estimated $28.8K – $36.4K a year

 

Full-time

Under direct supervision, maintains the integrity of the organizations warehouses, receives, stores, picks, loads and distributes products and POS materials…

 

 

 

Crew Member

Biscuitville

Henderson, NC 27536

$11 – $13 an hour

Part-time

Evening shift

Flexible hours – enjoy life after 2 pm.

 

 

School Nutrition Cafeteria Assistant

Vance County Schools

Henderson, NC 27537

Estimated $21.3K – $26.9K a year

Full-time

Use cash register to process financial transactions.

Be accountable for accurate reimbursable meals, financial transactions and cash collection procedures.

 

 

Assistant Principal

Vance County Schools

Henderson, NC 27536

$50,000 – $65,000 a year

Full-time

Apply at: https://vcsnc.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=178 Job Type: Full-time Pay: $50,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year.

 

Some of these businesses are present or past advertisers of WIZS.  Being an ad client is not a condition of being listed or broadcast.  This is not a paid ad.

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Cooperative Extension With Paul McKenzie: What Works in the Garden

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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New Beginnings Signal Bright Future for Duke University’s Football Program

— text and picture by Patrick Magoon freelance writer for WIZS

A fresh start for Duke’s football program hints at a brighter future for the coaching staff, players, and fans. For the first time in nearly 33 years, Duke shutout a Football Bowl Subdivision team. Duke’s offense, under the control of Mike Elko, the team’s new head coach, rallied and outscored the Temple Owls 30-0.

“To pitch a shutout in the opener was pretty special,” said Elko.

Elko replaced David Cutcliffe, the former head coach who accumulated 77 wins and a bowl game victory in 14 seasons with the program. While Cutcliffe’s leadership skills and diligence were inspiring at times, inconsistent production on the football field during the final years of his tenure and three consecutive losing seasons escalated the need for change.

With the addition of ambitious goals and an electrifying offense led by sophomore quarterback Riley Leonard, Elko is working towards rejuvenating the energy levels in Wallace Wade Stadium.

“We asked a lot of people to believe in where this program could go,” Elko said. “And it was just awesome to see the students come out like they did tonight.”

Leonard, in his season debut, completed 24 of 30 pass attempts for 328 yards. He also led the team in rushing with 64 yards. Leonard credits much of his success to a brilliant play-calling strategy and near-perfect execution.

“We had the perfect scheme drawn up every single play,” Leonard said.

Offensive production aside, we must also acknowledge the exceptional performance of Duke’s defense unit. Duke’s defense limited Temple’s offensive production to just 179 yards in four quarters of football, 50 of which came in the first half. Temple, frantically searching for answers, could not build momentum against a powerful defensive front.

Despite allowing numerous scores in recent years, Duke’s defense put on a spectacular show on Friday, September 2. The unit collectively racked up one sack, four tackles for a loss, and seven deflected passes. D’Wan Mathis, Temple’s starting quarterback, was frequently under duress and forced to make difficult throws. Once any chance at victory was out of reach, Mathis was pulled to the sideline and replaced by quarterback Quincy Patterson, who also achieved minimal success.

What’s next?

Duke (1-0) will travel to Illinois for a matchup against the Northwestern Wildcats (1-0). The Wildcats’ offense, led by quarterback Ryan Hilinski, has amassed 314 yards through the air, an average of 11.6 yards per reception. Duke’s offense is averaging 13.7 yards per reception.

Arrest Made In 2018 Murder Of Henderson Man

Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame said one person has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a 2018 incident that resulted in the death of a 21-year-old Henderson man.

On or about Aug 31, 2022,  the Vance County Sheriff’s Office arrested Oakoya Monae Turner, 25, of Henderson on a charge of first-degree murder in the death of Robert Archie, III, which occurred on Nov. 18, 2018.

The Vance County Grand Jury handed down a true bill of indictment against Turner on Aug. 22, according to the press statement from Brame received Friday.

Turner is in custody at the Vance County Detention Center.

Although an initial arrest has been made, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate this incident. Anyone with information regarding this matter is urged to contact the Vance County Sheriff’s Office.

State Highway Patrol

Booze It & Lose It Campaign Aimed At Reducing Alcohol-Related Car Crashes

State and local officials have a simple message – never drink and drive.

Doing so over the long holiday weekend could mean a trip to jail rather than to the beach or pool.

Through Sept. 11, law enforcement statewide will be stepping up patrols to stop impaired drivers during the annual Labor Day Booze It & Lose It campaign.

Driving while impaired is against the law and could be deadly, not to mention expensive. People charged with DWI can lose their license and pay thousands of dollars in court fees.

“By finding a sober ride home, you can prevent a fun summer night from turning tragic,” said Mark Ezzell, director of the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program. “More than 400 North Carolina families lost loved ones last year in alcohol-related crashes, and if we can stop even one family from experiencing this kind of loss, it will have been worth it.”

In 2021, 423 people died on North Carolina roads due to alcohol-related crashes, including 15 during the Labor Day Booze It & Lose It enforcement campaign period.

Increased enforcement during specific campaign periods year-round is a key part of making North Carolina roads safer. That’s especially important this year, as officials seek to reduce the number of traffic fatalities, which in 2021 marked the most traffic deaths in North Carolina since 1973.