Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover 04-01-21 – Parenting Tip Once Upon a Time

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Granville Family Has Two Violinists For Governor’s School

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The only thing better than having one child accepted to Governor’s School for excellence in the arts? Having TWO children accepted! Just ask Doug and Marcia Berry, parents of the two teenagers who hope to spend part of their summer attending the program.

Kimberly Berry, a junior at South Granville High School in Creedmoor and her younger sister, Emily, will represent their school and Granville County Public Schools this summer, according to information GCPS public information officer Dr. Stan Winborne.

The Governor’s School of North Carolina is the oldest statewide summer residential program for gifted and talented high school students in the nation. The program is open to rising seniors only, with exceptions made for rising juniors in selected performing/visual arts areas. The girls would attend the Governor’s School West, which is held at High Point University.

Emily, a sophomore at South Granville High School, and her sister have been playing violin for most of their lives – Kimberly started playing at age five, and Emily started playing at age four.

They have been under the tutelage of Georgia Schmidt of Triangle Area Suzuki Talent Education (T.A.S.T.E) for the past eight years. T.A.S.T.E. offers training in violin, viola, and cello, with weekly private lessons, twice a month group lessons, monthly solo recitals, plus numerous concerts at White Memorial Presbyterian Church and in the community.

Schmidt said Tuesday that she taught the girls in group lessons first and then continued giving with private lessons. In the 10 or 11 years that she has known the girls and their family, she said she has seen nothing but “utmost respect and dedication” in their commitment to music. “They’re not prodigies,” Schmidt added, but they approach their music with “a combination of hard work, listening, love, respect and grit.”

Kimberly Berry (L) & Emily Berry (R) — (Pictures courtesy of GCPS.)

“They have really worked hard all these years,” Schmidt said. “This will be such a wonderful experience for those kids. I am just so thrilled they get this opportunity.”

The sisters have performed for the past six years with the Philharmonic Association Triangle Youth Music, a non-profit organization established to provide opportunities for young musicians to learn, understand and perform all genres of great classical and jazz music. The program now consists of three full orchestras, two string orchestras, and three jazz ensembles and includes 500 school-age musicians each year.

The girls also are in their church orchestra at Friendship Baptist Church in Raleigh.

Kimberly loves animals and hopes to attend UNC-CH, where she would love to perform in the university orchestra and study nursing. Emily enjoys listening to classical music. She has her eye on either UNC-CH or NC State to pursue a career in the medical field.

Vance County High School

A Second VCHS Viper Football Game Cancelled by Covid

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Covid shortened as well as moved the Vance County High School football season from fall to spring.  Now the season is growing shorter again.  For the second time in what was just a seven-game season anyway, another game is being cancelled due to covid.

Vance County High School Athletic Director Joe Sharrow told WIZS News late Wednesday afternoon that the school “was alerted that a person involved with (the) football program tested positive for COVID-19.”  He said, “The district has been working diligently to contact those impacted to ensure all students, staff and families are properly notified of the situation.  Safety is always our number one priority.  We will continue to work together to ensure safety measures and protocols are adhered to, as we follow guidance from NCDHHS and NCHSAA to proceed through the season.”

The game cancelled earlier this season was a covid issue for that week’s opponent.

It was just a bit earlier Wednesday afternoon when Sharrow informed our Trey Snide of WIZS SportsTalk saying, “I am disappointed to share that we will no longer have a football game on Monday night, once again due to COVID concerns.”

The only remaining game this season is presently scheduled for Friday, April 9th at Cedar Ridge.

Sharrow also expressed appreciation for local support and to others who perform duties at the school and beyond to make things work out.

Based on past statements from Sharrow, as well as other local schools officials, the disappointment is for the players and the seniors.

The Local Skinny March 31; Home And Garden Show

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Wayne Rowland and Paul McKenzie of the Vance County Agricultural Extension Service provide gardening tips.

For complete details and full audio click play.

 

NC DOT

Three Road Resurfacing Contracts to be Completed by Nov 2022

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Close to 78 miles of area roadways are set to be resurfaced throughout Vance, Warren and Person counties at a cost of almost $10 million, according to the N.C. Department of Transportation.

NC DOT officials shared details of the three contracts, all of which were awarded to low bidder Carolina Sunrock of Raleigh. The contracts state that all work must be complete before November 2022. This information comes from Marty R. Homan, of the Communications Office at NC DOT in Raleigh.

  • Under a $3.9 million contract, crews will mill and resurface pavement and improve shoulders along 26.9 miles of state-maintained roads throughout Vance County.
  • Under a $2.98 million contract, crews will mill and resurface pavement and improve shoulders along 27 miles of state-maintained roads throughout Person County.
  • Under a $2.77 million contract, crews will mill and resurface pavement and improve shoulders along 23.6 miles of state-maintained roads throughout Vance and Warren counties.

Also listed in the project is the portion of Garnett Street that is located in the heart of downtown, which will allow for construction of a grassy strip in the road. Members of the Downtown Development Commission had discussed the possibility of creating a median in Garnett Street. City Manager Terrell Blackmon said Tuesday that he had not received a timeline from the Vance County engineer for DOT as to when the resurfacing would begin. A majority of William Street, from just north of Old Epsom Road all the way to Main Street, is also scheduled to have curb and gutter installed.

Below is a partial list of roads that will be resurfaced in Vance County:

  • Barker Road
  • Portions of Dabney Road
  • Gun Club Road, as well as Carolina Woods, Meridian Way, Pinnacle Place and Pine Ridge Trail off Gun Club Road
  • Brookston Road
  • Chavis Road near Kittrell
  • Garrett Road
  • MacNair Drive
  • NC 39 Loop Road
  • Numerous residential streets in the area of Skenes Avenue, Julia Avenue and Hawkins Drive

Job Openings In Vance County as of 3-30-21

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The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce and WIZS Radio have teamed up to provide a list of job openings in Vance County, which will be updated at least once per week.

The Chamber is compiling and providing the information to WIZS.  The radio station is announcing the content on local news broadcasts at 8 a.m., 12 Noon and 5 p.m. M-F as well as publishing the information here in this format.

Salvation Army

Opening for a Community Center Director at the Salvation Army, 2292 Ross Mill Rd, Henderson.   As part of the job responsibilities, the Community Center Director will direct, supervise, monitor, and evaluate the overall operation, finances, and direction of the Salvation Army youth program – Red Shield Club/ Community Center under the supervision of the Corps Officer and the Advisory Council.  They will need knowledge of the principles and practices of budget and financial development and administration, strategic planning and public relations. Ability to effectively select, recruit, led and supervise staff, Board members and volunteers. Ability to represent The Salvation Army in a professional manner and to conduct public speaking engagements in order to promote the mission of their Boys & Girls Club. Applicants will need a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Services, Child Development or a related field, and five years progressively responsible experience administering social service programs preferably targeted to child development with at least three years in a supervisory capacity, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.  Applicants can email Capt. Derrick Smith at derrick.smith@uss.salvationarmy.org or apply online at the Indeed Job Website.

Vance Charter School

Looking for substitute teachers, and classroom certified teachers. Contact Brian Mathis at (252) 431-0440.

T&R Tractor & Truck Repair

Looking for an experienced diesel mechanic, must have own tools and pass a drug test.  Come by for an application or bring a resume!

Faye Patrick – T&R Tractor &Trailer Repair – 285 Vanco Mill Rd. – Henderson NC 27536

252-438-4243

MR Williams Company

We are in need of the following workers with warehouse experience in picking, along with forklift/pallet jack equipment certification/experience:

All days of operation are Sunday – Thursday for 2nd shift

  • Repack Order Selector (shift starts at 11am)
  • Warehouse Order Selector (shift starts at 11am)
  • Cooler Freezer Order Selector (shift starts at 11am)
  • Loaders (shift starts at 3pm)
  • Cooler Freezer Loader (shift starts at 1pm)

We also need CDL A Drivers.  This is Monday – Friday and start times vary depending on the route.

Kristy Granger – Dir. Human Resources – 800.733.8104 x1101

Middleburg Steak House

Now taking applications for

Bartenders

Servers

Cooks

Runners/buster

Text name and position applying for to 919-971-9963 and times to apply in person will be sent to you.

Henderson Collegiate

We are looking for an entrepreneurial, magnetic, network-expanding Director of Development to serve as a key liaison between Henderson Collegiate and the local, regional, and national education communities.  This person will assist in communication management, stakeholder engagement, and fundraising to support our network. Key Responsibilities * Fundraising + Development.  All candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree. * At least 2 years of experience working in external partnership-building and fundraising in the nonprofit sector (highly preferred) * Previous experience teaching in low-income schools or strong, demonstrated interest in K-12 public education (highly preferred) * Salary is competitive and commensurate based on experience, with an anticipated range of $60,000-$66,000 per year. Additionally, Henderson Collegiate offers a full benefits package. Henderson Collegiate is a free, public charter school dedicated to transforming rural public education for low-income families in North Carolina. Contact Eric Sanchez – esanchez@hendersoncollegiate.org

Express Employment Professionals (Job Placement Business)

Hal Muetzel with Express Professionals has openings for

Skilled Positions: Welders, Machine operators, CNC, CDL and assemblers

We currently have Packer, Assembler, Machine Operator, & Forklift positions open in Henderson, NC. Call our office at 252-572-2087 to schedule an appointment or walk in to apply at our location at 220 Dabney Drive in Henderson.

Granville-Vance Public Health Dept.

Current job opening for an Infection Prevention Training Facilitator.  Contact the NC Works office to apply.  (919) 693-2686

Select Products

Job opening for a Shift Supervisor.  Contact HR Manager Kate Hernandez.  (252) 572-1143 extension 102.

Coastal Credit Union

Job opening for a Cyber Security Analyst.  Contact NC Works office to apply.  (919) 693-2686.

Kittrell Job Corps Center

Job openings for the following positions.

Dorm Counselor Supervisor

Maintenance Manager

Recreation Specialist (PT)

CTT Instructor – Brick

Medical Assistant (CMA)

LPN (PT) Food Service Assistant

Contact:  Angela Williams in the HR Dept.  (252) 438-6161

Cooperative Extension with Paul McKenzie 03-30-31 – What Works in the Lawn and Garden

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