WIZS has been asked to announce:
John Sossamon, member of the board of directors of Vance Charter School says, “Vance Charter School Education Lottery applications will be accepted 1/24/2022 – 2/28/2022. Applications can be accessed at www.vancecharter.org. The lottery will be held on 3/5/2022. Parent information sessions will be held on 1/25/2022 and 2/17/2022 at 6:00 p.m. at Vance Charter School.”
From Rev. Dr. Omega T. Perry, Pastor:
Cook’s Chapel AME Zion Church, 200 Center St. in Henderson, will hold a food distribution this Friday, January 14th at 11 a.m. First come, first served. Dr. Perry told WIZS, “We are a partnering agency with the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. Also, if anyone would like to send a monetary donation, make checks or money orders payable to Cook’s Chapel AME Zion Church and send to PO Box 1056, Henderson NC 27536.”
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The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for January 11, 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 christa@hendersonvance.org to be included.
JOB OPENINGS IN VANCE COUNTY – Week of January 11, 2022
Name of the Company: Variety Wholesalers
Jobs Available: Merchandise Buyer – Home Décor and Furniture – qualifications – are Merchandising background, 2 years of store buying experience required, Bachelor’s Degree in Merchandising or related field preferred, 5 years of product development and sourcing experience
Method of Contact: Interested applicants can go to indeed.com to apply or for more information contact Patricia Overton at 252-430-2042.
Name of the Company: Variety Wholesalers
Jobs Available: Merchandise Buyer – Sleepwear and Intimates – qualifications are- BS/BA level education or its equivalent, 3-4 years’ retail merchandise buying experience, Strong merchandising and product development skills along with strong negotiating, analytical and math skills
Method of Contact: Interested applicants can go to indeed.com to apply or for more information contact Patricia Overton at 252-430-2042.
Name of the Company: Variety Wholesalers
Jobs Available: Merchandise Buyer – Accessories, Handbags and Jewelry – qualifications are- Bachelor’s degree, Minimum 3 years experience with buying, Excel, Microsoft Word and power point
Method of Contact: : Interested applicants can go to indeed.com to apply or for more information contact Patricia Overton at 252-430-2042.
Name of the Company: Variety Wholesalers
Jobs Available: Buyer’s Assistant – qualifications are – High School Diploma or equivalent, Strong verbal and written communication skills, experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
Method of Contact: : Interested applicants can go to indeed.com to apply or for more information contact Patricia Overton at 252-430-2042.
Name of the Company: Variety Wholesalers
Jobs Available: Associate Buyer – qualifications are – 2-5 years in related retail environment preferred, degree in business related field, strong communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft and Excel
Method of Contact: : Interested applicants can go to indeed.com to apply or for more information contact Patricia Overton at 252-430-2042.
Name of the Company: Variety Wholesalers
Jobs Available: Warehouse Associates – 40 hours a week, Sign on and Attendance Bonuses, Overtime as needed. Available Shifts: Monday – Friday 1st shift 6:00am – 2:30 pm and 2nd shift 3:00pm – 11:30pm. Must be able to carry/ lift objects, ability to walk, stand, stoop and bend, ability to work within the seasonal temperature of the building
Method of Contact: : Interested applicants can go to indeed.com to apply or for more information contact Patricia Overton at 252-430-2042.
Name of the Company: Vance County Government
Jobs Available: Positions are now available with Department of Social Services, Sheriff’s Office, Fire Department, Planning and Development, Emergency Operations, Register of Deeds and more
Method of Contact: For a list of all listings with job descriptions and qualifications go to Vance County website and look under job postings
Name of the Company: Turning Point CDC
Jobs Available: Academic Coach – Support students in areas they are finding difficulties and provide tutoring to students across a broad range of grade levels based on their personal area of expertise. Salary is $10.00 – $13.00 an hour. High School Diploma required, associates or some college preferred
Method of Contact: apply at https://www.turningpointcdc.org/get-involved or call Chalis Henderson at 252-621-5190.
Name of the Company: Turning Point CDC
Jobs Available: Bus Driver – To assist with traveling to events with the Creating Success Mobile Learning Lab. Part-time flexible hours, Must have CDL license and Must provide a copy of valid driver’s license
Method of Contact: apply at https://www.turningpointcdc.org/get-involved or call Chalis Henderson at 252-621-5190.
Name of the Company: Turning Point CDC
Jobs Available: Instructional Assistant – should have experience with educational settings, tutoring, academic support and youth development. Will work closely with the Director of Educational Programs, Site Supervisor, parents, and community partners to optimally support program, $13.00 an hr, hours 2:30p.m. – 5:30p.m. Monday – Friday
Method of Contact: apply at https://www.turningpointcdc.org/get-involved or call Chalis Henderson at 252-621-5190.
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A short informational virtual session could be the jumpstart to a new career path, and Desiree Brooks said staff at NCWorks is available to follow up with individuals who have questions about next steps toward seeking meaningful employment.
Brooks spoke with John C. Rose on Monday’s Town Talk about Tuesday’s 10 a.m. Talent Connect series, sponsored by the Kerr-Tar COG.
The session lasts 10 minutes, she said, but will be chock-full of information for participants.
“There’s a pathway for every person,” she said, adding that there’s no one set way for prospective employees to find a job that suits them and their skill sets.
Participants will have a chance to interact with presenter Helen Bradby during the virtual session – Tues, Jan 11 – Register at: bit.ly/pathways0111.
Anyone without internet access can simply call NCWorks at 252.438.6129 in Henderson or 919.693.2686 in Oxford to schedule an appointment to learn more.
“We’ll figure out a way to get them the information they need,” Brooks said.
Other virtual sessions are scheduled for Tuesdays in January – the topic for Jan. 18 is professional communication and interview skills (register here – bit.ly/professionalskills0118) and the topic for Jan. 25 is resume building (register here – bit.ly/resumebuilding0125).
These “soft skills” can be important for interviews, Brooks said; prospective employers are looking for new workers who will be a good fit, and job seekers should feel confident when going into an interview.
The Jan. 18 session will give tips for gaining the confidence to kind of help you “shake those nerves…to go in and get the job.”
The Jan. 25 session about resume building will help participants create a resume, which doesn’t necessarily have list a long job history to be a powerful tool. “If you don’t have work experience, that’s OK,” Brooks said. There is plenty that you can put on a resume, from extracurricular activities like church, civic and community service participation.
“All that experience definitely needs to be highlighted on your resume,” she said.
Job seekers can practice those soft skills on Thursday, Jan. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Oxford NCWorks Center’s hiring event with Express Employment Professionals. The NCWorks Center is located at 111 Hilltop Village off US Hwy 158.
Learn more and bookmark www.kerrtarworks.com.
A case of shingles can really get on your nerves – literally. The viral infection causes a painful skin rash and accompanying nerve pain that can linger long after the rash has cleared up.
The shingles is associated with the childhood disease varicella, commonly called chickenpox.
Contracting the chickenpox as a 5- or 6-year-old was common and not seen as a big deal, as far as childhood diseases go.
But about 30 years ago, a vaccine was introduced to eliminate or greatly reduce the severity of the chickenpox in young children.
Shingles is not contagious, but it can be transmitted to someone who has not had chickenpox or who hasn’t had the vaccine against chickenpox, according to information on the CDC website.
Shingles is caused by varicella zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. It lies dormant and then reactivates – sometimes triggered by stress – and usually affects older adults or people with weak immune systems. The rash typically appears on one side of the face or body and lasts two to four weeks. But lingering effects of nerve pain, which can feel like tingling or that pins-and-needles feeling can last longer than the rash.
Thankfully, most people only have a single episode during their lifetime, but it is possible to have shingles more than once. The risk of spreading VZV to others is low if you cover the shingles rash. People with shingles cannot spread the virus before their rash blisters appear or after the rash crusts.
People with chickenpox are more likely to spread VZV than people with shingles.
Consult your health professional or primary care provider to learn whether you should get the shingles vaccine. The vaccine is recommended for healthy adults over 50.
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“We don’t often play in close games,” said Vance Charter Knights’ head women’s basketball coach Brian Howard on the Coach’s Corner of SportsTalk with Trey Snide. However, the Knights found themselves in a nail biter this week against Granville Central. The 6 – 3 Knights scored with 4 seconds left to pull out a 60 – 59 win over Granville Central who fell to 5 – 6. Kayla Simmons was the game’s hero scoring the last second basket. She totaled 17 points, 11 rebounds and 2 blocked shots. With her performance, she was named WIZS Player of the Week.
Simmons and the Knights got off to a great start with an early 15 point lead but a series of turnovers allowed Granville Central to get back in the game. Coach Howard said the close game was beneficial to his team. The Knights get a lot of minutes from two freshmen and Howard said the stress of a close game was helpful to those freshmen players.
In speaking about the Granville Central game after Simmons hit the winning shot Howard said is first thought wasn’t about the shot but about getting back on defense. Four seconds can be an eternity in basketball and Howard wanted to make sure his team was prepared for a last second shot by Granville Central.
Howard said he expects that level of play from Simmons every game, She certainly delivered against Granville Central. Congratualations to Kayla Simmons, the WIZS Player of the Week.
The Henderson City Council will meet Monday, Jan. 10, 2022 at 6 p.m. for its regular monthly meeting in City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.
Anyone who wishes to address the council must do so in person or submit comments or questions to the city clerk no later than 3 p.m. on Monday. Questions and comments from the public are no longer taken via Zoom.
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