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The Local Skinny! Leadership Positions Open In the City of Henderson
Vance County and the City of Henderson face several key leadership positions – the openings are the result of different circumstances, and local governments are coping with the vacancies as they continue to look for qualified applicants to fill the jobs.
It was announced last week that Jordan McMillen would be leaving his post as county manager to become manager of the town of Butner.
And Curtis Tyndall has been acting fire chief, but Terrell Blackmon said now the city has begun a search for a permanent chief, following the death of Steve Cordell.
Blackmon said the city continues to operate without a city engineer, a job that has been vacant for a couple of years. The water and street staffs depend on “on-call” engineers, and Blackmon stated that the city has a “very competent engineering staff that handles all of the day-to-day activities.” Public Works Director Andy Perkinson retired in January and the Human Resources Director, Elgin Ward, is set to retire in August.
Blackmon spoke at the recent West End Community Watch meeting and discussed the openings and the effect they have on city operations.
“We are getting ready to advertise for a fire chief, as well as a human resources director. The HR Director will be retiring in August, but we intend to begin recruiting for that position at the same time that we advertise for a fire chief. We have several engineers that we use on-call and for projects that have been handling the professional engineering work for the city,” Blackmon stated in an email to WIZS Monday.
He added that although the position hasn’t been filled, there are several potential candidates whom city staff have spoken with about the job.
henderson.nc.gov/departments/human_resources/jobs.php
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TownTalk: Seussical Jr. And Other Productions Coming To McGregor Hall
Got a budding actor living under your roof who may be looking to hone some skills this summer? McGregor Hall Executive Director Mark Hopper said this season’s Henderson Rec Players productions may be just the place to start.
Young people ages 8-16 are invited to a May 9 meeting, at 7 p.m., to learn more about Seussical, Jr., the culmination of a two-week-long children’s theater camp set for June 12-25.
This year marks the third year for the children’s camp, which Hopper said had been a long time coming. “That was a dream for a long time,” he said on Monday’s TownTalk.
Whether it’s acting, singing or helping behind the scenes, youngsters will get an immersive experience in what goes on to bring a production to the stage.
And the price – $50 for the two weeks – is right, Hopper said, to allow more children to come and take part.
Learn more about Seussical, Jr. and the other shows that the Rec Players will perform during the 51st season at www.mcgregorhall.org.
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Money to Do Good Works Comes from Selling Great Chicken!
Rebuilding Hope Ministries, located at 414 Raleigh Rd, is having it’s bi-annual BBQ CHICKEN PLATE fundraiser this FRIDAY, APRIL 28TH, 11:00AM – 7:00PM.
Half chicken, potatoes, string beans, bread, & dessert for $8.00.
Drive thru or Eat-In available, and orders for 5 or more plates may be delivered.
For more information or delivery requests call 252-438-5132 during regular hours.
Last years fall cooking was held as the remnants of hurricane Ian passed through. Rain is forecast for Friday, but this group of devoted volunteers will be there Friday to continue the work of this local ministry that has served our surrounding communities for over 17 years.
So please make your lunch or dinner plans for this Friday, the 28th, a famously delicious Rebuilding Hope chicken plate.
This text was submitted by Rebuilding Hope.
Rebuilding Hope Fall 2023 Chicken Plate (WIZS Photo)
City of Henderson Ward 3 Town Hall Meeting 4-27-23
A flier has been distributed for the 6 p.m. meeting April 27 at Shiloh Baptist Church.
Council Member Garry Daeke told WIZS News on April 20 that the Henderson City Council is looking to do a town hall meeting in each ward. He said it’s so “people will come out and just bring, you know, things forward that maybe they want us to know that they don’t always bring to the council, feel comfortable, you know, coming in front of the council. We thought we’d go out to them.”
Daeke said there was a plan also to present some information about housing. He said one of the urban redevelopment areas (URA) is in Flint Hill. “Probably going to bring some design stuff for that, show them some ideas we have or at least where we are in the process,” he said.
Community development and code enforcement information may be presented as well because the City is looking at beefing up that department. “We’re probably going to see more inspections of houses and stuff…,” he said.
The floor will be opened up for residents to talk about what’s important to them, according to Daeke.
The City of Henderson provided notice Monday that a possible quorum of the Henderson City Council Members may be present the Ward 3 Town Hall Meeting Thursday. The notice stated, “This is not a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council, no official business will be conducted, nor will any official action be taken and no meeting minutes will be produced for this notice.”
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SportsTalk: College Of Charleston Finding Success On The Baseball Field
Will Dorton, Associate Head Baseball Coach and Pitching Coach at College of Charleston, talks about his team and their season. Dorton is married to the former Allison High of Henderson.
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The Local Skinny! Diabetes Program To Be Presented
Granville Vance Public Health is sponsoring a program Monday at the Lincoln Heights Apartment Community Room to talk about Type 2 diabetes and how to reduce the risk of getting that life-changing diagnosis.
Wendy Ji, regional coordinator for the Minority Diabetes Prevention Program, was on TownTalk Thursday to share details about the upcoming event, which includes lunch and drawings to win prizes.
“Let’s Talk About Diabetes” is a free program that will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Ji said. It’s just one way state health officials collaborate with local health departments to help individuals understand how a diagnosis of prediabetes can be reversed with simple lifestyle changes.
The MDPP that Ji coordinates serves Vance, Granville, Franklin, Warren and four other nearby counties.
“It’s very difficult to manage Type 2 diabetes,” Ji noted, adding that this program focuses on helping individuals understand what prediabetes is and how to keep it from developing into full-blown disease.
“Over one in three (people) have prediabetes,” Ji said. But only 80 percent of those are aware that they have it. “Being aware you are at risk is important to know so you can get resources and make lifestyle changes,” she said.
Someone with prediabetes has blood sugar levels that are higher than normal, but they haven’t climbed into the level to indicate diabetes.
More classes will be offered in the fall across the service area, Ji said. Individuals can have their A1C levels tested Monday, but there also is a 7-question screener to help participants understand their risk for developing diabetes.
Visit www.preventdiabetesnc.org to learn more.
Contact Ji at 252.492.7195, ext 125.
En español: Llamar a Elizabeth Lugo, 252.492.7195, ext.269.
Lincoln Heights Apartments is located at 257 Lincoln St., Henderson.
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