WIZS Radio Local News Audio 11-08-22 Noon
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The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 11-08-22
The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for November 8, 2022. The Chamber compiles the information, and it is presented here and on the radio. Contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce at 438-8414 or email Michele@hendersonvance.org to be included.
Company Name – Nu Vizions
Job Title – Hiring for Team Members who have experience in the Mental Health/Substance Abuse field.
How To Apply – Send your resume to rvaughan@nuvizionsllc.com.
Company Name – Vance Construction Company
Job Title – Multiple job positions open, general labor, skilled carpenters, persons with Class A CDL certifications, and supervisor superintendents.
How To Apply – Apply at Vance Construction office, located at 4197 Raleigh Road in Henderson.
Company Name – Next Level Kennels
Job Title – Open position for a Kennel Tech. Looking for a long term, dependable, responsible worker. Work shifts consist of a variety of days, evenings, weekdays and weekends. Kennel Techs are responsible for day-to-day care of training, boarders, and personal animals. This includes but not limited to feeding, watering, cleaning, walking, bathing, and monitoring the well-being of dogs and cats. Applicants must have the ability and willingness to learn and a desire to provide gentle, compassionate care for boarded pets.
How To Apply – Apply in-person at Next Level, located at 1776 Walter Bowen Road, Henderson. Or send email to scott@nextlevelkennels.com.
Company Name – Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society of Henderson
Job Title – Drivers needed for non-profit organization. Must be 18+ years old with a valid driver’s license. Ability and willingness to make trips driving long periods of time out of state.
How To Apply – Send your resume to Michelle Wood at mhwood72@gmail.com.
Company Name – Classic Toyota of Henderson
Job Title – Sales Representative. Are you a car enthusiast and have experience working in a fast pace environment? Are you passionate about delivering a unique customer experience that creates a memorable and outstanding impression? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want to talk to you. If you are looking for a change and want to be part of a winning team, apply today! Previous dealership experience is a huge plus, enthusiastic with high energy throughout the sales workday, outgoing with a friendly personality, especially while handling objections & negotiating pricing. Must have a clean & valid driver’s license. Must be willing to submit to a background check to employment.
How To Apply – Apply in person at Classic Toyota of Henderson dealership, located at 205 Toyota Lane, off Ruin Creek Road, in Henderson.
Company Name – MR Williams
Job Title – Inventory Coordinator. Full-time. Prefer experience with inventory control and work authorization. Position duties include: sales support, receiving all inventory & invoices, verfiy UPC is not assigned & assign UPC to all items, creating & printing UPC labels, manage all physical inventory in all warehouses, batch check-ins, full case returns, store credit, WDN & WBN reconciliation, inventory breakdowns, inventory adjustments, daily updates gross profit on the web portal, daily update schedules on the web portal, sort and file sales rep invoices. Pay: $13.24 – $24.24 per hour.
How To Apply – Apply online at https://www.mrwilliams.com/careers/ or at www.indeed.com
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
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The Local Skinny! “Little Mermaid” Performance Brings People Together
Ariel or Sebastian or Flounder or King Triton may not have said it in so many words, but Victoria Huggins did: The story of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” is about pursuing your dreams, no matter what.
And in a way, that’s exactly what a stalwart group of local leaders did to make McGregor Hall a reality – they pursued their dream of having a top-notch venue right in the middle of Henderson.
Huggins donned a mermaid’s costume and a wavy, red wig to bring Ariel to life during eight different performances of “The Little Mermaid,” which ended with a Sunday matinee.
In a recent TownTalk interview, Huggins told John C. Rose that she loved performing at McGregor Hall – she also played Belle in the 2019 production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.”
And although she lives in Moore County, Huggins didn’t hesitate to audition for the role of Ariel – McGregor Hall just keeps calling her back, it seems.
From all reports, audiences thoroughly enjoyed the shows – there were two shows specifically for schoolchildren – that took place over the past two weekends.
As word gets out about the lovely facility and the local – and not-so-local – talent involved in creating live theatre, McGregor Hall is sure to stay on a positive trajectory.
That’s a good thing for McGregor Hall. And for Henderson.
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Henderson Police Investigate Separate Weekend Incidents That Sent Two To Hospital
Henderson police are investigating separate incidents that occurred on Saturday, Nov. 5 which sent two men to the hospital – one the result of a hit-and-run and the second the result of a physical altercation.
A pedestrian was struck by a car about 7 p.m. Saturday evening while he was walking along US 1 between Highway NC 39 and Vance Mill Road, according to Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow.
Antione Simpson, who was alert and stable at the scene, was taken from a local medical facility to Durham for treatment, Barrow reported in a press statement.
“The suspected vehicle continued to travel north on US 1 and failed to
stop,” Barrow said. The vehicle was described as a 2003-2007 black Cadillac CTS.
An update on his condition was not available Monday.
Then about 10 p.m., officers arrived at the Little Hotel, 1010 S. Garnett St. and found a 65-year-old man with injuries, including cuts, abrasions and a leg wound.
Barrow identified the victim as Matt Kinard. The altercation had occurred
between Kinard and another resident of the Little Hotel.
“At the time of the incident Kinard was unable to give the name of the
other person or many details about what occurred,” Barrow said in a press statement. Kinard had abrasions and cuts to his face and also sustained a penetrating wound to his
leg. Blood and a knife were found in the area of the assault. Kinard was
transported to a local medical facility and later transported to Durham.
An update on his condition was not available Monday.
Anyone has information about these incidents or about any ongoing criminal activity, is urged to contact Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers at 252.492.1925 or
P3 app, call the police department at 252.438.4141, through Facebook or via
Instagram.
WIZS Local, Live Election Coverage
Tune in to WIZS radio Tuesday evening for a local perspective on tomorrow’s mid-term election results.
Brandon Boyd joins John C. Rose live on the air through the evening, commenting on state and national races, overall voter turnout and trends – all while keeping a keen eye on local races that affect Vance County and the WIZS listening area.
Candidates in some local races are running unopposed, but several other races will be decided following Tuesday’s vote.
Incumbent Curtis Brame and challenger Patrick Bailey are vying for the job of Vance County Sheriff. There’s also a close race for sheriff in Granville County, which has three challengers vying for the job.
In the race for N.C. House District 32, incumbent Terry Garrison is being challenged by political newcomer Frank Sossamon.
Mark Speed and Lisa Barnes are running for the N.C. Senate to represent District 11, which includes Henderson and Vance County.
But there are other state races that have significance locally, including district court judgeships, court of appeals races and battles for seats on the state Supreme Court.
Carolyn Thompson and Julee Flood face each other in a race for district court seat 8, and Don Davis and Sandy Smith are each hopeful to take the U.S. House District 1 election.
Boyd said he hopes others enjoy hearing and seeing tomorrow’s election results as much as he does.
“It’s going to be so much fun watching this thing play out from coast to coast,” he said.
As polls close in the East and then later through the evening on the West Coast, Boyd said he is interested in watching national races here in North Carolina with the Cheri Beasley-TeddBudd matchup for U.S. Senate – but also named Pennsylvania, Georgia, Nevada and Arizona as key states to watch.
WIZS WILL PROVIDE LOCAL, LIVE ELECTION NIGHT COVERAGE STARTING AT 7:30 P.M. ON NOV. 8.
HERE IN VANCE COUNTY, YOU’LL RECEIVE INFORMATION ON THE VANCE COUNTY SHERIFF’S RACE, THE SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 2 RACE AND THE LATEST ON THE NC HOUSE 32 RACE.
JOIN US RIGHT HERE AT 1450 AM / 100.1 FM AND STREAMED LIVE ANYWHERE YOU GO BY CLICKING ON LISTEN LIVE AT WIZS.COM. (player.listenlive.co/53101)
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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Fall Planted Bulbs
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G.R.A.C.E. Ministries Site Of Nov. 12 Gift Box Giveaway
There will be a gift box giveaway this Saturday, Nov. 12 at G.R.A.C.E. Ministries on Burr St., Henderson. All are welcome to participate in coming out to this event is welcome. Organizers said vehicles should enter at 215 Crozier St.
Each box contains various household items valued at more than $100 each and will be available for pickup between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., according to Bobby West with G.R.A.C.E Ministries. The goal is to distribute 500 boxes.
G.R.A.C.E. Ministries is partnering with Rushing Water Outreach to host the community-wide event, “working together to show God’s love.”
Contact West at 252.432.7124 for more information.
Men’s Shelter Open; Donations Needed
The local men’s shelter opened a month ago – one month earlier than last year. That puts Delthine Watson and others who work with Community Partners of Hope closer to their goal of being able to provide emergency housing year-round instead of just during the winter months.
In a recent update, Watson, who is CPOH’s community network specialist, reported that that the shelter has served 14 different men. “One of our guests has been recommended to move to Hope House and his application is being processed now,” Watson said.
But the shelter still needs support from the community, and Watson said there are plenty of ways to help – from signing up to provide a meal to dropping off cases of bottled water and other snacks and even volunteering to staff the shelter when it’s occupied.
“We’ve had amazing responses for meals, but we do need several meals this month,” Watson said. Use THIS LINK to sign up to provide a meal. The greatest needs are this weekend – Nov. 12 and 13, Monday, Nov. 21 and Friday, Nov. 25.
Volunteers who can spend the night should sign up two weeks in advance, she noted. Volunteers are needed for Monday and Thursday nights; this allows paid staff to be scheduled if there’s not enough coverage.
Volunteering overnight provides an opportunity to see the shelter in action and helpsgreatly with expenses, Watson said. Consider volunteering individually or forming a two-person team, she said.
“We are taking extreme cautions to prevent the spread of COVID, but we understand that some are still hesitant to volunteer. Masks are required at all times, hand-washing and sanitizer are emphasized, and of course we maintain safe distance as well,” Watson said.
Details for shelter volunteers are in the signup (CLICK HERE). Watson said she appreciates the coverage that two volunteers from First United Methodist provide for one Thursday night each month and challenges other church groups to consider doing the same for a different night.
Of course, monetary donations always are welcomed, but other things they need to create “go bags” for the clients included bottled water, tea, soft drinks and underwear in all sizes but most especially L, XL, 2X and 3X.
Watson said a complete list of needs is available at www.cp-hope.org.
Please do NOT take donations to the shelter. The shelter is closed during the day and staff is busy during the evening hours helping the men who are there for the night.
Instead, call 252.432.9494 to arrange delivery.
Watson currently is working on grant applications, coordinating with other agencies for partnerships and speaking with churches and civic groups. Call or email her to schedule a talk with a community group at 919.339.1462 or specialist.cpoh@gmail.com.