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TownTalk: Veterans Find Assistance with Butner Organization

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The Veterans Life Center in Butner is a nonprofit agency that helps 21st century veterans with the skills and support necessary to become self-reliant and to become productive members of the community.

As part of the ongoing series “Former Active Duty, Still Boots on the Ground” segment of Town Talk, Phyllis Maynard and John C. Rose spoke with two men who work at the VLC to learn more about what it offers former military personnel.

VLC Executive Director John Turner is a veteran of the U.S. Army and Coast Guard. Martin Woodard is the VLC program director who served in the U.S. Air Force and has a long career in counseling and is affiliated with the UNC School of Medicine and the NC Division of Mental Health.

The VLC services offer a unique approach in several ways, Turner said. Firstly, it’s designed especially for 21st century veterans – which is defined as those who served in Iraq or Afghanistan. Secondly, the veterans receive care, counseling and other support from fellow 21st century veterans, who understand the particular challenges those vets face. And thirdly, the services are provided in a caring environment that cares for the whole veteran. We talk about goals, and opportunities and the future,” Turner said. “That’s what sets us apart.”

The VLC is a residential program that helps veterans be proactive in their recovery. Woodard said by beginning with a culture of respect and a holistic approach to care, veterans experience a positive support system that promotes that self-reliance.

“We strive to build a foundation,” Woodard said, that incorporates physical health, behavioral health and mental health. A veteran who suffers from PTSD, for example, may also have other underlying health concerns that need to be addressed as well. Or a veteran with substance abuse problems may also need counseling for having suicidal thoughts.

That’s another unique asset that the VLC has – it’s located just a few hundred yards from the R.J. Blackley Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center.

Having partnerships with other agencies, from substance abuse treatment centers and the VA is key to helping veterans get back on the right path, the men noted. The facility also is close to the South Campus of Vance-Granville Community College, where participants can take classes and find a career.

Woodard said the investment comes from all sides, including from the residents, who are learning how to deal with untreated or unresolved issues that stemmed from the military. They are learning how “to re-engage in society in a way they deserve,” Woodard said. Having support from the larger community is a tangible way to say “Thank you for your service.”

Just five years ago, the VLC was nothing more than an idea, Turner said. A working group met a couple of times a month, put together a vision for a facility whose primary goal would be to give veterans an outcome of self-reliance.

Then it was a matter of working backward to get all the pieces to come together. The result is a nonprofit VLC is a collaboration of state and local groups and the VA to be able to provide resources alongside the other existing services – all with a similar goal: serving the veterans who have served their country.

“We value partnerships,” Woodard  said. “No one program can meet the needs by itself.”

The VLC program is for veterans with honorable discharges. But whether they ultimately are accepted into the program or not, Woodard said he wants veterans to know two things: they will not be judged and their diagnoses don’t have to define them or affect what they can achieve.

According to Turner, “If they’re calling in, they want to be heard and understood.”

“If they call us, we’re going to do our best to give them hope,” Woodard said.

Visit www.vlcnc.org to learn more. Call VLC at 919.803.5516.

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The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance

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The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for April 12, 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 michelle@hendersonvance.org to be included.

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Freight Handler/Order Filler

Walmart Distribution Center – 6091 – Henderson, NC

$17.55 – $23.55 an hour

Temporary

12 hour shift

Fulfill store orders through pulling merchandise through layer using electronic voice control equipment, stacking onto pallets, placing labels in appropriate…

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Parts Delivery

O’Reilly Auto Parts

Henderson, NC

Full-time

Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) per department standards.

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Patient Care Coordinator

Axiom Dentistry

Louisburg, NC

Estimated $32.7K – $41.3K a year

Responsible for administering the day-to-day activities of the business office, including: welcoming of patients, answering phone calls, scheduling of appointments.

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Office Clerk

CorTech

Oxford, NC

$25 – $30 an hour

Full-time

Assistance with marketing and community outreach efforts.

Willingness to work with outside vendors to achieve recruiting goals.

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Principal

Vance County Schools

Henderson, NC

Estimated $64.6K – $81.8K a year

Supervises and appraises the performance of the school staff through observation formulas derived for the state of North Carolina.

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Warehouse Associate

ADUSA Distribution, LLC

Henderson, NC

Full-time

12 hour shift

Able to use a personal computer for data entry and research purposes*.

Work in a warehouse environment with varying conditions

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Health Care Front Office Assistant

The Optometric Eye Site

Henderson, NC

$12 – $15 an hour

Part-time

Busy Eye Care Practice seeking a new front office assistant and health care technician.

No previous experience and specific education is required, however, some…

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Child Care Specialist Assistant

Vance-Granville Community College4.0

Henderson, NC

$13 – $14 an hour

Part-time

Must be willing to submit to local, state, and federal criminal background checks.

Must have be willing to obtain CPR/ First Aid certification with in 90 days…

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Human Resources

M.R. Williams

Henderson, NC 27536

Estimated $39.4K – $50K a year

Develops, facilitates, and implement all phases of the recruitment process.

Researches and executes industry recruitment standards/strategies.

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Retail Store Associate

CVS Health Retail3.4

Henderson, NC 27536

Accurately perform cashier duties – handling cash, checks and credit card transactions with precision while following company policies and procedures.

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Team Member

Petsense LLC

Henderson, NC 27536

Estimated $22.7K – $28.7K a year

Part-time

Operate cash register/computer following cash handling procedures as established by Tractor Supply/Petsense Company.

Engage with the customer and/or pet.

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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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The Local Skinny! City Council To Address Codes

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UPDATE 4/12/22 – City Manager Terrell Blackmon told WIZS News the Municode contract was passed Monday night by the Henderson City Council. Original news article from 4/11/22 continues below.

The Henderson City Council meets Monday evening and one item up for discussion involves contracting with an outside agency to recodify a batch of city ordinances that would  bring infractions into compliance with state law.

John C. Rose explained on Monday’s The Local Skinny! that the council was scheduled to entertain a motion to contract with a company called Municode to help the city make the changes, which would begin the process of bringing city ordinances into compliance with what state law dictates.

Last year, Police Chief Marcus Barrow identified seven ordinances – ranging from the use of golf carts on city streets to carrying a concealed weapon on city property – to tackle first.

The ordinances must be worded in a way that specifies whether infractions would result in a criminal charge or a civil penalty.

Henderson City Manager has said that the city doesn’t have the manpower to complete the task within the required time frame, and city staff has recommended that the council adopt the contract with Municode, in an amount not to exceed $20,000.

According to information in the council agenda packet, all city ordinances had been considered Class 3 misdemeanors unless otherwise noted. State legislators, however, have adopted a change to this which states that ONLY if  the city ordinance specifies that the infraction is a misdemeanor will it be considered as such. Otherwise, an infraction will be considered a civil penalty subject to a fine.

“The extensive work needed to address this new session law is beyond the scope of staff,” according to the agenda packet. The ordinances cover a broad area affecting every department in the city and an extensive look into updating all ordinances to comply with this new law is required.

The police department can pay the initial fee of $5,580 and two additional payments would be made from the 2022-23 budget in the amount of $3,980 each, with the final payment due at completion. It is estimated to take between 10 months to one year to completely update the ordinances.

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TownTalk: Rebuilding Hope’s Mission

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Rebuilding Hope, Inc. will have a barbecued chicken plate fundraiser on Friday, April 29, and RHI Director Randolph Wilson said volunteers will team up to cook, plate distribute and deliver plates until they sell out. The event begins at 11 a.m. and by the time it’s over, Wilson said he hopes all 1,500 plates will be sold.

The plates are $8 each and Wilson said folks can eat in or drive through. Volunteers will deliver to area businesses with a minimum five-plate order, he said.

“This time, we decided to do it without selling tickets,” Wilson told John C. Rose on Monday’s Town Talk, and he invites the public to help make the fundraiser a success.

Volunteers are in charge of everything from bringing grills to the 414 Raleigh Road location to preparing, cooking and getting the chicken and sides on plates for pick up, dining in or delivery.

“It’s a great time of fellowship,” Wilson said. It’s been a couple of years since the last chicken plate fundraiser because of COVID-19 safety protocols, but this year, Wilson said he’s looking forward to getting back in the swing of things.

“It’s exciting to see people come together for one day,” he said. In addition to the team of grillers outside, Wilson said there would be 20-30 people inside packing the plates and getting them out the door.

To place a delivery order, call RHI at 252.438.5132.

Despite the two-year delay, Wilson said churches, individuals and businesses have continued to financially support RHI and the work it does in the community. “We’re blessed that people have supported this ministry,” he said.

Teams work together to construct wheelchair ramps for greater accessibility. Last year, even during COVID-19 restrictions, RHI teams build more than 45 ramps to help those in need.

And this summer, the Servants on Site program will continue home repairs in the area.

The weeklong event is scheduled for June 18-25, and will send groups of young people out into the community to go out and work on houses. So far, several local groups have committed to the event, as well as one group from Franklin, NC and another group from Alabama.

Wilson said they put roofs on 12 houses last summer; that SOS program looked a bit different than it had in previous years to comply with COVID-19 safety protocols.

This year, however, Wilson said the plan is to get back to normal, which means housing all the youth together and dividing them into different teams to do the home repairs.

The deadline to register and pay the $125 cost is May 1. Wilson said scholarships may be available if an individual needs help paying the registration fee.

“If they want to come and don’t have the funds to do that – we don’t want anybody to miss out because of funds,” Wilson said. “It’s so exciting to see these young people go out on a job site,” he said. “They build friends that last a lifetime.”

The groups don’t simply make a repair and move on, he said. “They put the roof on, then walk through the neighborhood and pray with people,” building relationships along the way.

“That’s what we do it for – not for building a ramp or putting a roof on the house – this is just our avenue to share the love of Christ.”

To register for SOS, email sossec@rebuildinghopeinc.org.

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TownTalk: A Look Back At Saturday’s Embrace Henderson Event

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Embrace Henderson returned over the weekend at Saddlerock Farms.

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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Mini Gardening

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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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Vance County High School

SportsTalk: Sharrow Stepping Down; Looks Back Over Four Years Of VCHS Athletics

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UPDATED: 4/8/22 at 6:30 p.m.

On Friday, April 8, Assistant Principal and Athletic Director of Vance County High School Joe Sharrow announced via his personal Facebook page that he was stepping down from his position. Just the day prior, Sharrow joined WIZS SportsTalk to reflect on the first four years of VCHS as an institution.  His announcement and the story written of his memories of recent years continues below.

If there were five highlights from the past four years in your job or profession what would they be? This question was asked of Vance County High School’s Assistant Principle and Athletic Director on Thursday’s SportsTalk. He didn’t waste anytime coming up with those five things either. Sharrow’s first highlight was the Vipers’ 2018 men’s and women’s basketball season. “That was a turning point at bringing the school together,” Sharrow said. 2018 was the first season after the consolidation of Northern and Southern Vance high schools. Both girls and boys won a conference championship that year and made a strong run in the playoffs.  “It was a special season,” according to Sharrow.

The second highlight to make the list was being able to work with basketball coach Wilton Baskett for his final two seasons. Baskett won his 400th game while coaching at Vance County High School. “He was two steps ahead of everyone,” Sharrow said of Baskett.

Sharrow’s third highlight was the football team. While the Viper’s have had ups and downs on the gridiron, Sharrow points to the team making the playoffs two of the last three seasons. “We are looking to get over that next hump,” Sharrow said. That next hump would be a victory against Southern Durham, which has been the best team in the conference. The Vipers already have the game circled on next season’s football schedule.

Fourth on Sharrow’s list is Amani Foster. She started her high school volleyball career at Northern Vance and finished at Vance County as the holder of four state records including the all time leader in kills. She is the only volleyball player in the state to ever reach 2000 kills. “She is a once in a generation player,” Sharrow said.

Lastly on the list was the Viper’s victory over an undefeated South Granville softball team who were coming off a championship run.

Sharrow also gave an honorable mention of sorts to the volleyball team’s 2018 playoff win against East Duplin which was the school’s first ever playoff win in any sport.

In addition to working as athletic director, Sharrow also is an assistant principal. Being in that position has allowed Sharrow to work on the bigger picture for Vance County High School such as organizing the Weights and Conditioning classes that helps athletes. “We have more kids in the weight room now than anytime in the last ten years,” Sharrow said.  As an assistant principal he is able to help athletes with the NCAA Clearing House and help them prepare for an atletic career at the college level.

Sharrow also says he has a dream of establishing a Vance County Sports Hall of Fame. Sharrow said if that were to happen Amani Foster would be one who should be recognized as Sharrow called Foster “The greatest athlete to ever come from Vance County.”

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