Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Small Fruit Orchards
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The Local Skinny! Vance Furniture Celebrates 80 Years
Eighty years ago, in 1941, Henderson’s population was just under 8,000. The U.S. was finally climbing out of The Great Depression. The attack on Pearl Harbor was less than two months away which would bring about World War II. Amid all of this, Vance Furniture Company opened its doors.
And 80 years later those doors remain open, welcoming customers into the tallest building in Henderson. It’s no skyscraper, but the five-story building does offer a unique shopping experience, complete with an antique elevator, said owner Craig Bailey.
Bailey spoke with John C. Rose on Thursday prior to The Local Skinny! broadcast segment, which can be heard below, following a Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting to mark the 80th anniversary of the independently owned and operated business located in the iconic building on 325 S. Garnett St.
Bailey said longtime business partner Sam Harper has been serving customers at Vance Furniture for almost 60 years – that’s at least four generations of customers, he said.
“It’s quite an accomplishment to have made it this long,” Bailey said of the family business.
The business model is simple: “We honestly want to help our customers find the items that will make their homes better,” Bailey said.
People come into the store, and instead of seeing one big showroom full of furniture, they get to travel on the elevator to each different level as they search for that perfect piece of furniture.
The furniture is carefully placed to create vignettes and themes to give customers an idea of how the pieces would look in their homes. “We get to know our customers one on one,” Bailey said, as they browse throughout the building with its tin ceilings and hardwood floors.
Eighty years is a long time to do business, and Bailey said they’ve had to change with the times, too. Recent delays brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic have created wrinkles in delivery times, he said. What used to take 4-6 weeks now takes twice as long, if not longer, he said.
Providing customers with quality service and the custom orders Vance Furniture specializes in is just one reason the business has continued to be successful.
And being around for eight decades is a perfect time “to pause and recognize where you’ve been and the people who’ve helped you over the years,” Bailey said. Despite the ebbs and flows over the years, being in downtown Henderson has been a positive experience. And Bailey said he believes the downtown area is on “the precipice of becoming a viable shopping area once again.” New interests, new people with a great vision are all positive signs for the whole community, he said.
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Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Disobedience, Pt. 4
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Cooperative Extension with Paul McKenzie: What Works in the Garden
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
Make a compost bin if you don’t have one.
As stem and foliage of perennial flowers and ornamental grasses begin to die off, consider leaving them standing through the winter.
Use PPE equipment when doing landscape chores. Eye protection, hearing protection.
If you’ve never tried battery powered lawn and garden equipment, take a fresh look at the offerings. Battery tech has improved significantly and the equipment is very quiet.
Harvest sweet potatoes before frost.
Be sure to remove gas from any equipment that will not be used over the winter.
If you have areas in your garden or lawn that don’t produce well take a soil sample you may have a pH problem or a nutrient deficiency.
Consider doing some basic maintenance to lawn and garden power equipment before storing for the winter so you’ll be ahead of the game next spring. Oil change, spark plugs, air filters, etc.
Have your frost protection materials organized and ready for when we have our first frost.
Planting time is now! Add new trees and shrubs to your landscape.
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Cooperative Extension with Paul McKenzie: What Works in the Garden
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The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance
The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for October 26, 2001. 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 October 26, 2021
Name of the Company: Vance Charter School
Jobs Available: High School Science Teacher
Method of Contact: Please call Brian Mathis at 252-431-0440
Name of the Company: Vance County Social Services and Detention Center
Jobs Available: Multiple positions open
Method of Contact: Please go to county website at www.vancecounty.org for more information
Name of the Company: Servpro of Franklin Vance and Granville Counties
Jobs Available: Staff to clean up and restore homes and businesses related to water damage, fires and mold. On- the- job training is provided
Method of Contact: Stop by the office at 260 Industry Drive off Ross Mill Rd. near Lowe’s or call 252-433-005
Name of the Company: Variety Wholesalers, Inc
Jobs Available: Buyers Assistants and Merchandise Analyst positions located at 218 S. Garnett St. Henderson and Help Desk Analyst and Technical Service Specialist positions located at 1000 Facet Road, Henderson
Method of Contact: Interested applicants can apply online at indeed.com
Name of the Company: Vance County Sheriff’s Department is urgently hiring
Jobs Available: 3 Deputies, 1 Investigator, 2 School Resource Officers, 1 Office Administrative Assistant and 10 Detention Officers
Method of Contact: For more information please contact the Sheriff’s office at 252-738-2200 or go by the office in person at 156 Church Street Suite 004, Henderson
Name of the Company: Turning Point Community Development Corporation
Jobs Available: Executive Assistant, Academic Coach and Instructional Assistant
Method of Contact: For more information go to www.turningpointcdc.org
Name of the Company: Golden Skillet Restaurant
Jobs Available: Customer Oriented Cashier and Quality Focused Kitchen Staff
Method of Contact: to inquire and pick up an application stop by 444 Dabney Drive in Henderson
Name of the Company: Select Tissue of NC
Jobs Available: Class A CDL Truck Drivers
Method of Contact: Please apply through NC Works
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.
The Local Skinny! Person Co. Regional Job Fair
The Kerr-Tar Region Council of Governments will host a job fair on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 in Person County and Kerr-Tar officials say it’s a great chance for job-seekers to meet prospective employers.
Adam Perkins, business services representative for the five-county Kerr-Tar agency, told John C. Rose Monday that more than 20 employers will be on hand in Roxboro for the event, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Huck Sansbury Recreation Complex, 425 Long Ave. in Roxboro.
“Bring your smile, dress the part and bring your résumé,” Perkins said on Monday’s The Local Skinny! segment.
The NC Works Career Centers provide services to the community, from opportunities for those looking for work and a job pool for employers looking to fill open positions.
Previous job fairs have been held across the five counties, and employers like Versatrim, Plastic Ingenuity, Durham Public Safety, Person Memorial and Durham Coca-Cola are just a few of the businesses and industries that will be on hand Friday.
Perkins said he and other staff from NC Works will be on hand Friday. “I wouldn’t miss this for the world,” he said. He and others will be available to answer questions and inform the participants how NC Works can help.
The job fair offers a chance for folks to “come out, walk around, network, (and) meet people,” Perkins said. And it’s a chance for employers to see you at your best, he added.
A main focus of NC Works is service to the community, he said – helping employers find workers and helping workers polish their resume or provide training to qualify them for specific jobs.
The NCWorks Career Centers are located at 111 Hilltop Village in Oxford, 857 Beckford Drive in Henderson and on the campus of Vance-Granville Community College in Warren County. Perkins invited anyone interested in learning more about services to just drop in. “Our doors are always open,” he said. If you have questions or need assistance, “just walk in and we’ll be glad to help,” Perkins added.
NC Works offers specific programs to help veterans, as well as those who may have trouble finding a job because they have a criminal record. Most employers use background checks as part of the application process, but some employers may be willing to hire ex-offenders.
The NC Works re-entry program may be able to help those who are having difficulty finding work. “There may be some employers who are following a different model,” Perkins said.
Sponsors for the job fair include Vance-Granville Community College, Piedmont Community College, Person Economic Development and Roxboro Chamber of Commerce.
In email correspondence after the interview, a full list of employers planning to attend was provided – Ameristaff; Capstone Logistics; Corning; Dialight; Durham Coca-Cola Bottling Co.; Educational Opportunity Center; Gate Precast; Hire Dynamics; Ideal Fastener; Louisiana Pacific; Lowe’s; MGM Products; Murdoch Development Center; North American Aerodynamics; NC Dept. of Public Safety; Person County Government; Person Memorial Hospital; Plastic Ingenuity; Polywood; Regal Driving Academy; Spuntech; Versatrim; Vocational Rehabilitation; Walmart Distribution; We Move.
Visit kerrtarworks.com to learn more.
Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Composting
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Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Disobedience Pt. 3
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Home And Garden Show 10-20-21
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
THIS WEEK IN THE GARDEN:
- Prevent any weeds from going to seed in your garden
- Build a small cold frame and enjoy fresh greens through the winter.
- Please compost leaves this year. They are a valuable compostable source to increase organic matter for your garden soil.
- If you have leftover garden seed, get it organized. Store in fridge for best results.
- If your lawn seems to have been scratched up with large holes in it you may have a skunk eating white grubs in your lawn. You can use motion sensor lights to scare the skunk away at night. Also use a grub control product to kill the white grubs in your lawn.
- Plant bulbs for early spring blooms. Look for large bulbs that are free of decay. Do you need bone meal?
- Soil samples are still free of charge to avoid the rush bring your samples to Cooperative extension today.
- Take stock of your pest control products and be certain they are safely stored for the winter.
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