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Investigation continues in report of armed suspects inside local Walmart

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Henderson police continue to investigate following a report Tuesday of possible armed suspects inside the local Walmart. So far, no arrests have been made in the case.

Police were called to the Walmart, located at 200 N. Cooper Dr. at about 4:15 p.m. on a report of possible armed suspects inside the store.

The first officers arrived on the scene at 4:17 p.m. The store was evacuated while a search of the building was conducted, according to information from Chief Marcus Barrow. Upon review of surveillance video, it was determined that three individuals suspected in the incident had left the store before the first officers arrived.

The store since reopened as investigators follow up on leads.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the police department through Facebook Messenger, the P3 app, Crime Stoppers, or by calling our main line 252.438.4141.

HPD: 3 Arrested On Drug Charges

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Henderson police arrested three men earlier this week on various drug charges following a search at a home on Eastside Drive.

Police officers served a narcotic search warrant on Monday, May 16 at 803 Eastside Dr. and seized several semi-automatic weapons, 520 dosage units of heroin and drug-manufacturing equipment, according to a statement from Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow.

On May 16, 2022, Officers of the Henderson Police Department served a narcotic search warrant at 803 Eastside Drive Henderson, North Carolina in response to a drug complaint.
Arrested in connection with the investigation were Demazhae Perry, 19, Tyrone Rogers, 36, and Waynemon Bullock, 34.

Perry was charged with two counts of trafficking heroin, one count of possession with intent to manufacture, sell, deliver Heroin, felony possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana and one count of maintaining a vehicle/dwelling place for a controlled substance.
Perry received a $1,036,000.00 secured bond due to his previous post-trial releases on multiple other pending charges, Barrow noted.
Rogers was charged with one count of possession of a firearm by felon, felony possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia and maintaining a vehicle/dwelling place for a controlled substance. Rogers was placed under a $39,000 secured bond.
Bullock was charged with one count of possession of a firearm by felon and was placed under a $30,000 secured bond.
Anyone with information about any ongoing criminal activity is asked to contact the Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers at 252.492.1925 or P3 phone app, or contact the police department at 252.438.414 or via Facebook or Instagram.

Home And Garden Show 05-18-22

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

  • If you have leaf spot on lower leaves of tomatoes you can take those lower leaves off especially if they are below blooms or set tomatoes.
  • Pull English ivy off of trees, or clip at base.
  • Inspect your garden at least 2 times a week for insects and disease.
  • Avoid herbicide applications on tall fescue for the rest of the spring and summer.
  • Record daily what you did in the garden in your garden journal. Ex Spraying, fertilizing

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Vance County Primary Election Results

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The Vance County portion of the May 17, 2022 primary saw final, unofficial results in less than two hours after the polls closed at 7:30 p.m. and two challengers in the winners column.

Not a situation of being too close to call but indeed a situation of being very close was Sean Alston’s 270 votes to Gordon Wilder’s 260 votes for Vance County Board of Commissioners District 3.

After learning of Alston’s victory, the incumbent candidate Wilder told WIZS News when asked about a recount, “I think it would be wise to do so.”

As there is no Republican challenger in November for this County Commissioners seat, the primary outcome is in effect the election.

As for the City of Henderson Alderman At-Large 2nd Ward, incumbent William T. Burnette was unseated by challenger Lamont Noel. Noel earned 765 votes to Burnette’s 632. That’s close enough for a recount according to elections officials, but when asked Burnette said to WIZS News, “With Mr. Noel winning 45 percent of the votes, I don’t think a recount is necessary.”

As the City election is a non-partisan, municipal election, it too is the election despite otherwise being at the same time as the primary.

Incumbent candidate and Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame will be able to continue to seek office in the general election after defeating challenger Sterlin Walker in the Democratic primary. Brame earned 3,232 votes to Walker’s 867.

Brame will be challenged in November by Republican Patrick Bailey who defeated Jonathan Collier. The Bailey and Collier totals were 760 and 433 respectively.

The other closely contested race was for Vance County Clerk of Superior Court. In the Democratic primary, incumbent Henry Gupton received 2,138 votes while challenger Amanda Burnette received 1,930. As there is no Republican challenger, it is a successful re-election bid for Gupton.

The other contested Henderson City Council seat was for Alderman At-Large 1st Ward where incumbent Sara Coffey defeated challenger Clementine Hunter 1,416 to 246.

Otherwise, in purely local Vance County races, Garry Daeke was unopposed for City of Henderson Alderman 3rd Ward and received 257 votes, and Ola Thorpe-Cooper was unopposed for the City of Henderson Alderman 4th Ward seat. She received 310 votes.

The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 05-17-22

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The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for May 17, 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.

Name of the Company: Vulcan Materials Company

Jobs Available: General Laborers Needed.

Method of Contact: Apply through the NC Works Office at 857 S Beckford Drive, Suite G in Henderson. Or call 252-438-6129.

 

Name of the Company: Jersey Mike’s Sub Shop, Soon To Open.

Jobs Available: Full-time and part-time applicants are needed immediately.  Looking for applicants of all ages, good work ethic, willingness to learn new skills, and be a strong member of the team.

Method of Contact: Apply online at jerseymikes.com website and search for Henderson 27536 location on drop down menu.  Or send your resume to hendsubs@gmail.com.

Name of the Company: Jersey Mike’s of Henderson

Jobs Available:  Assistant Manager Position is now open.  Work directly with restaurant owner Tom Freeman at the Beckford Avenue shopping center location.  Opening June 8.

Method of Contact: Apply online at jerseymikes.com/careers.  Or email resume to hendsubs@gmail.com.

 

Name of the Company: Sam’s Furniture and Mattress Center

Jobs Available: Office Manager Position Open.  Potential for growth in the company.  Salary begins at $14 an hour.  Full-time. Duties include:  maintain daily reports & organize daily files in use with our company software & computer systems; assisting customers applying to purchase and completing the transaction; assisting management with store presentation and store cleanliness. Monday thru Friday 8am – 5pm with hour lunchbreak, off on Wednesdays, and able to work Saturdays 8am – 3 pm.

Method of Contact: Bring resume and apply in person at 515 South Garnett Street in downtown Henderson.

 

Name of the Company:  For Your Occasion Event Rentals

Jobs Available:  Multiple Positions Available:  Part-time Event Coordinator; Linen Attendant; and Driver/Installer for family-oriented event rental company.  Flexible work schedules, Monday – Friday and occasional weekend work.  Comparable hourly wages and friendly work environment.

Method of Contact:  Email:  info@fyoeventrentals.com or call 252-492-9800.

 

Name of the Company: Edward Jones, Beckford Drive Location in Henderson, NC.

Jobs Available:  Opening for a Branch Office Administrator (job#68078BR).  Edward Jones provides a comprehensive 6-month training program and an experienced peer to help mentor you as you learn the job requirements.  Benefits are provided.  Looking for candidates who can work independently, proficient in current and new office technology, willingness to learn how financial services/markets work, and ability to provide excellent customer service.

Method of Contact: Apply online at edwardjones.com/careers, or apply through your LinkedIn account.

 

Name of the Company: Walmart Distribution Center, 680 Vanco Mill Road in Henderson, NC

Jobs Available: Freight Handler/Order Fillers.  Full Time.  10-12 hour shifts.  $17.55 – $23.55 an hour.  Prefer candidates with 1 year or more warehouse experience.

Method of Contact: Apply through Indeed.com website or online at www.careers.walmart.com.

 

Name of the Company:  Hoyle’s Tire and Axle

Jobs Available: Tire Technician.  Full-time and Part-time workers needed.  Duties include mounting tires, inspecting tires, unloading trucks, and repairing tires.  Hours are Monday-Friday, from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm.  Paid vacation, holiday pay, health benefits, and overtime available.

Method of Contact: Apply in person at their Vance County location 175 Bearpond Road.  Or call 252-438-2818.

 

 

Name of the Company: Woodlief’s Lawn Care

Jobs Available:  Full-time workers needed immediately for local lawn care business with continued winter work hours.  Also, looking for part-time summer workers.  Will train the right applicants who are interested in working for a full lawn care business with outdoor work responsibilities.

Method of Contact: Call Ryan Woolief, owner, at 252-432-1637 or email ryan.woodlief@gmail.com

 

 

Name of the Company:Lane and Associates Dental Office

Jobs Available: Treatment Coordinator.  Full-time.  Provide excellent customer service.  Ensure patients receive a 5-star experience beginning with check-in and follow through to check-out.  Must be skilled with current computer skills, professional appearance and manner, and excellent planning and organization skills.  High School Diploma.  Prefer dental office experience.

Method of Contact: Apply in person online at Indeed.com.  Website: https://lanedds.com/.   Office location at 900 South Garnett Street, Henderson.

 

 Name of the Company:  Select Products, paper company in Vance County.

Jobs Available:  Multiple positions open immediately:  CDL Truck Drivers, Maintenance Mechanics, Fork Lift Operators, and Order Pickers/Packers.  Full-time.

Method of Contact:Apply in person at Select Products facility, 1133 Poplar Creek Road, Henderson, across from main campus of VGCC.  Zollie Perry, Human Resources Manager.

 

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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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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The Local Skinny! Maria Parham Health To Host Job Fair On Thursday

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Maria Parham Health is hosting a job fair from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 19. There are a variety of clinical and non-clinical jobs available.

Human Resources Director Randy Toscano spoke with John C. Rose on Tuesday’s segment of The Local Skinny! and said job applicants could possibly be extended an offer at the job fair.

Applicants should bring a resume and may apply online beforehand, but it’s not necessary, Toscano said. There will be a computer set up in the hospital lobby to apply. There will be information tables from each department set up and the department heads will be available to speak with prospective applicants.

Among the departments that are looking to fill positions are nursing, radiology, registration and labs, he said. Individuals who are interested in a career in the health care industry are encouraged to attend. “You can walk out with a new career,” Toscano said.

There is always a need for phlebotomists, LPNs and RNs, he added, but also in non-clinical areas such as housekeeping, registration and food service.

Register online at https://www.mariaparham.com/

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