When he was 16, Tony Lamancusa bought a Dodge Charger, and the first thing he did was make it better by taking off the intake and putting in a bigger one. Everything went according to plan. Intake, check, Carburetor, check. Spark plugs, rewiring, check.
But when he turned the key, nothing happened.
“Nobody ever told me anything about firing order,” Lamancusa said, recalling how it took several weeks for him to find someone to help him diagnose the problem and share that all-important firing order – six numbers that Lamancusa still remembers: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.
Details are so important when it comes to service and repair on vehicles, and that story is a reminder for Lamancusa as the owner of City Auto and Truck Stop on Andrews Avenue.
His engineering background, coupled with his passion for rebuilding muscle cars really comes in handy with the full-service center.
From the routine stuff like inspections, oil changes, brakes, tires and belts to engine and transmission work, Lamancusa said he and his employees can handle it. They also work on boat trailers, semi trailers, RV’s, go-carts and forklifts.
Lamancusa said he values customers’ time and he strives to take care of their vehicles while they wait. “We try to get people in and out as quickly as we can,” he said.
And, he’s hiring. Apply in person.
Stop by the shop to talk with Lamancusa to find out about the wide array of services they offer. He said he’s got very competitive prices – if you’ve got the parts and simply need them installed, that’s fine, you’ll just be charged for labor. They specialize in most American made cars, he said, stressing that they’re not an import shop.
“We run a clean shop and we honor what we do,” he said.
Call City Auto and Tire at 252.492.1195. Online at cityautoandtruckcenter.com
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Recently, City Auto and Truck became a Penske dealer, so customers can reserve and pay online and then come pick up the truck.
As a business owner, Lamancusa likens himself to an orchestra conductor: being at the front desk, he interacts with the public, handles the phones and now Penske customers. “I’m the conduit that everything flows through,” he said.
His background in electrical engineering is a perfect complement to the hands-on work that comes with running a shop like City Auto.
“Working with my hands, and my (engineering) knowledge, putting machines together – the two go well together,” he said.
Cooperative Extension with Wykia Macon
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Vance County Sheriff: Gunshot Victim Transported To Hospital; Suspects Arrested
/by WIZS Staff— Press release information from the Office of Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame
— Update 5 p.m. Thursday, March 28
On March 26, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office responded to 789 Dick Faines Road, Henderson in reference to a shots fired call.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered Anthony Terry with multiple gunshot wounds. Terry was transported to Duke Hospital for treatment.
The Vance County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division arrived on scene to begin an investigation into the incident. It was determined that shots were fired from two vehicles, resulting in Anthony Terry, who was sitting in one of the vehicles, being shot multiple times.
Donte Henderson, 28, of Henderson and a 16-year-old juvenile were charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury; Quadavius Bobbitt, 29, of Henderson was charged with Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle.
Donte Henderson and Quadavius Bobbitt are currently in the Vance County Detention Center without bond. The juvenile was taken into secure custody and transported to juvenile detention.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Vance County Sheriff’s Office at 252-738-2200, or Henderson-Vance Crimestoppers at 252-492-1925 or through the P3 App.
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— Original Post 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2024
On March 26, 2024, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office responded to 789 Dick Faines Rd. Henderson in reference to a shots fired call.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered Anthony Terry with multiple gunshot wounds. Terry was transported to Duke University Hospital for treatment.
The Vance County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division arrived on scene to begin an investigation into the incident. The press release, issued earlier Wednesday, did not include the condition of the victim.
At this time, the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Vance County Sheriff’s Office at 252.738.2200, or Henderson-Vance Crimestoppers at 252.492.1925 or through the P3 App.
Vance County To Welcome New Budget And Finance Director Monday, April 1
/by WIZS StaffVance County has selected a new Budget and Finance director. Stephanie Williams will begin her new role on Monday, Apr. 1 and she said she’s “ready to get to work.”
Williams comes to Vance County from Durham County Schools, where she served as director of Fiscal Operations, according to a press release from Vance County Manager C. Renee Perry.
“I consider it an honor and a privilege to be joining the team at Vance County government,”, Williams stated. “I look forward to working with everyone to continue the work and build upon the dynamic services provided to the community while maintaining fiscal responsibility.”
With a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from N.C. Central University, Williams has a background and 18 years’ experience in the finance and accounting fields, which includes internal audit, capital funding, budgeting, bank administration, school finance, bank reconciliation and bond projects.
Perry said, “I am more than thrilled to bring Ms. Williams on board with the rest of the Vance County team. Stephanie’s education and experience are a perfect fit for our needs right now.”
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Business Spotlight – City Auto
/by WIZS StaffWhen he was 16, Tony Lamancusa bought a Dodge Charger, and the first thing he did was make it better by taking off the intake and putting in a bigger one. Everything went according to plan. Intake, check, Carburetor, check. Spark plugs, rewiring, check.
But when he turned the key, nothing happened.
“Nobody ever told me anything about firing order,” Lamancusa said, recalling how it took several weeks for him to find someone to help him diagnose the problem and share that all-important firing order – six numbers that Lamancusa still remembers: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.
Details are so important when it comes to service and repair on vehicles, and that story is a reminder for Lamancusa as the owner of City Auto and Truck Stop on Andrews Avenue.
His engineering background, coupled with his passion for rebuilding muscle cars really comes in handy with the full-service center.
From the routine stuff like inspections, oil changes, brakes, tires and belts to engine and transmission work, Lamancusa said he and his employees can handle it. They also work on boat trailers, semi trailers, RV’s, go-carts and forklifts.
Lamancusa said he values customers’ time and he strives to take care of their vehicles while they wait. “We try to get people in and out as quickly as we can,” he said.
And, he’s hiring. Apply in person.
Stop by the shop to talk with Lamancusa to find out about the wide array of services they offer. He said he’s got very competitive prices – if you’ve got the parts and simply need them installed, that’s fine, you’ll just be charged for labor. They specialize in most American made cars, he said, stressing that they’re not an import shop.
“We run a clean shop and we honor what we do,” he said.
Call City Auto and Tire at 252.492.1195. Online at cityautoandtruckcenter.com
Click Play
Recently, City Auto and Truck became a Penske dealer, so customers can reserve and pay online and then come pick up the truck.
As a business owner, Lamancusa likens himself to an orchestra conductor: being at the front desk, he interacts with the public, handles the phones and now Penske customers. “I’m the conduit that everything flows through,” he said.
His background in electrical engineering is a perfect complement to the hands-on work that comes with running a shop like City Auto.
“Working with my hands, and my (engineering) knowledge, putting machines together – the two go well together,” he said.
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Cooperative Extension With Jamon Glover: Communication, Part 3
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Home And Garden Show; Farmers Market Opens Soon
/by WIZS Staff— On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Extension
On your mark, get set…Go! To the Vance County Regional Farmers Market, which opens on Saturday, Apr. 20.
Market Manager Pat Ayscue and Cooperative Extension Director Wykia Macon welcomesthe public to the 2024 season at the market, where local vendors will share fruits, vegetables, meats and much more throughout the growing season.
Ayscue manages the Vance County market, but she knows only too well all the work that goes in to making sure that quality products are available at the market each week.
Not only did Ayscue grow up in a farming family, but she married into a farming family.
“You look at the produce in a whole different light when you have planted and harvested it (too),” Ayscue said.
There’s a new sign out front that Ayscue said should go a long way to remind passersby of the schedule and hours of operation, which continue to be Saturdays beginning April 20 and then adding Wednesdays beginning June 5.
The Spring Fling will be held Saturday, May 4 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and there are sure to be plenty of unique Mother’s Day gifts available for purchase to go along with the produce and baked goods that fill the market each week.
One popular crop that should be available on opening day is the strawberry crop. This year’s forecast is good, Ayscue said, noting that growing conditions have created slightly smaller vines, which may mean the plants will use extra energy to put into juicier, bigger berries.
The farmers market always has room for more vendors, and Ayscue encourages anyone interested to come out and talk to her to learn details.
She also creates an email list each season to share information about what’s new at the market as well as recipes to create with all the fresh produce that’s available.
And market vendors also accept senior vouchers and EBT.
Ayscue said she looks forward to welcoming returning vendors – and new vendors – to this year’s market “family,” and said the 2024 market will have something for everyone.
Visit https://vance.ces.ncsu.edu/vance-county-regional-farmers-market/ to learn more.
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SportsTalk: Yount Battles Rain And Injuries With Vance Charter Soccer
/by Bill HarrisWeather has certainly been a problem for local sports teams. Johnny Yount, girls soccer coach at Vance Charter, is no exception. “The entire field has been unplayable for much of the season,” Yount said on Wednesday’s SportsTalk. “There’s not a lot we can do about it,” he continued. Vance charter has cancelled two games due to rain. They should have played seven games but so far have only managed to get five soccer matches in. Missed games are difficult to make up. So far though, Vance charter is 2-3 overall and 2-2 in the conference. He says the team is young with four seniors, four juniors, seven sophomores and three freshmen. They’ve had to make a lot of changes this season as well due to injuries. Yount said it does create opportunities and he continues to ask the team to challenge themselves on the field. Yount added that “what I want is winning student athletes versus winning records.” Additionally, Yount says the team is still finding its chemistry, though and he wants them to have fun and engage.
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SportsTalk: KVA Finds WIns On The Baseball Field
/by Bill HarrisPractices cancelled and losing games from the schedule are just a couple of the problems that Mike Joyner, Athletic Director at Kerr-Vance Academy, has faced this season. It’s been a challenging year for Joyner and KVA with all of the rain that has happened this spring. “Seven of the first 10 games were rained out,” Joyner said. But it’s not just the rain and it’s not just the missed practices, “it’s juggling the schedule to find officials,” Joyner said on Wednesday’s SportsTalk. Despite the rain and despite all of the events that have been cancelled this season, KVA finds itself at 5-1 in baseball. They lost their first game but now have been on A five game winning streak. Recently KVA’s baseball team took a trip to see Rutgers take on UNC in Chapel Hill, which Joyner described as a great trip for the team. As for his girls soccer team, he says the team is young and inexperienced and although the team is winless so far this season, he hopes that further games will help them find a few victories as the year continues. KVA is on spring break next week but will return to action in April.
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