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The Local Skinny! Vance Co. Schools 1 of 24 in Nation

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May 27 – The Local Skinny! – VCS Press Release –

Vance County Schools Named National Beta District of Distinction

Henderson, North Carolina – National Beta is proud to announce Vance County Schools as a 2020-2021 National District of Distinction for the third consecutive year. This award is given to those deserving districts who offer National Beta in all schools in their district, and who induct qualifying students in all eligible grades (4‐12). Vance County Schools is one of only 24 districts to receive this award nationwide.

Through the exceptional efforts of VCS Superintendent, Dr. Anthony Jackson, district Beta Club coordinator, Andrew Markoch, school sponsors and deserving Beta members, Vance County Schools has flourished since the district’s initial Beta charter. This national award speaks highly of our district’s commitment to academic excellence, leadership development and service involvement, and illustrates their dedication to preparing students for college and career readiness. The students in their district understand the importance of these qualities and exemplify the Beta motto, Let Us Lead by Serving Others.

A School of Merit is designated if the school has members in every eligible grade; every one of our schools received this designation. Beta Club advisers in our schools play a major role in the success of the program and recognition of eligible students. Those advisers include:

  • Kim Burton of Aycock Elementary School
  • Teresa Hicks of Carver Elementary School
  • Cheryl Cook-Chavis of Clarke Elementary School
  • Joy Herndon of Dabney Elementary School
  • Marian Faulkner of E.O. Young Elementary School
  • Veronica Young of E.M. Rollins Elementary School
  • Sharita Jones of L.B. Yancey Elementary School
  • Cathy Oswald of New Hope Elementary School
  • Yolande Dixon of Pinkston Elementary School
  • C’Monee Wilkins of Zeb Vance Elementary School
  • Gradesa Lockhart of STEM Early High School
  • Vicki Anne Fullwood of Vance County Early College High School
  • Sandra Williams-McGlone of Vance County Middle School
  • Bobbi Parks of Vance County High School
  • Chameka Williams of Vance Virtual Village

Award recipients received a National Beta District of Distinction award to proudly display at their district office. In addition, National Beta District of Distinction principals received a plaque to display at their school.

About National Beta: National Beta is the largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization in America. Since its beginnings in 1934, National Beta has been committed to providing students with a positive experience in a supportive manner in grades 4-12. The organization recognizes outstanding achievement, promotes character and social responsibility, encourages
service involvement to school and community, and fosters leadership skills. For more information about National Beta, visit betaclub.org

The Local Skinny! May 26 Home And Garden Show

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WIZS, Your Community Voice.  Thank you for listening!

 The Local Skinny! each Wednesday on WIZS is the Vance County Cooperative Extension Service Home and Garden Show.

 

The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance

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In partnership with the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce…Jobs in Vance on WIZS for the Week of May 25, 2021…The Chamber compiles and provides the information, and it is presented here and on the radio.

Name of the Company:  Supply Line Country Market

Jobs Available: Cashier

Method of Contact: Stop by store located at 235 Raleigh Rd. or call 252-438-2836

Name of the Company:  Charles Boyd Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC of Henderson, NC

Jobs Available: Automotive Service Technician – Experience with 2 plus years preferred with certifications

Contact Person: Tony Crabtree

Method of Contact: Stop by showroom or call 252-492-6161

Name of the Company: Legacy Human Services

Jobs Available: Director of Mental Health Services – This part-time position serves to administratively and clinically manage the mental health line of business which includes: The ADP Center, Warren Street Group Home, and Burnette Road Apartments.

Substance Abuse Aide – This part-time position serves as a presence and a resource within the adult male substance abuse halfway house.

Part-time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for our group homes which are 24-hour residential facilities serving adults with Intellectual / Developmental Disabilities in Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren Counties. These positions are for every other weekend and require sleepover.

Qualified Substance Abuse Professional – The primary purpose of this full-time position is to provide LCAS clinical services as a member of the Assertive Community Treatment Team.

Contact Person: Laura Newton

Method of Contact: If you are interested, please come by our office at 626 S. Garnett Street in Henderson for an application or call 252-438-6700 ext. 204 for more information.

Name of the Company: Vance Charter School

Jobs Available: K- 8 Math Interventionist

Contact Person: Julie Finch

Method of Contact: If you are interested please send a resume to Julie Finch at finchj@vancecharter.org

 

Name of the Company: Vance Charter School

Jobs Available: School Social Worker/ Counselor

Contact Person: Brian Mathis

Method of Contact: If you are interested please send a resume to Brian Mathis at mathisb@vancecharter.org

Name of the Company:  M.R. William, Inc.

Jobs Available: Repack Order Selector and Cooler Freezer Order Selector – 2nd Shift Operation. Sunday – Thursday starting at 7 a.m. daily. Also hiring for Sales Support

Contact Person: Kristy Granger – Human Resources Director

Method of Contact: They can website at www.mrwilliams.com / About / Careers to apply for any open positions or email their resume to kgranger@mrwilliams.com

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.  Contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce at 438-8414 or email christa@hendersonvance.org to be included.

 

The Local Skinny! Public Hearing June 7 To Discuss Proposed County Budget

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WIZS – The Local Skinny! May 24

The proposed Vance County budget is in its final stages, and could be approved as early as June 7, when the next public hearing is scheduled, according to County Manager Jordan D. McMillen.

“We are looking to hold the tax rate steady at 89 cents per $100 in value and are not proposing any increases in water usage fees or fire tax,” Jordan said in a written statement to WIZS News Monday.

The solid waste household fee most likely will rise from $117 to $120 to assist in covering increasing disposal costs, as well as a “large influx of solid waste that has been seen during the pandemic,” McMillen said.

The major increase in revenue in the new budget comes from sales tax revenue, he noted. The current budget – created in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic – was conservative in anticipated sales tax revenue, McMillen said. He expects an additional $2 million in sales tax revenue over the current budget, and that bump will help the county avoid a tax increase for the coming year.

“Without the increase in sales tax, we would have been in a much different situation that could have facilitated a tax increase for the coming year,” he said.

On the property tax side and tax base we are expecting a $20 million increase in the county tax base, which will bring in roughly $100,000 in property tax revenue. McMillen said the county typically sees between $100,000 to $200,000 in property tax increases each year.

The county will begin a revaluation process in early 2022, which will result in new property values in 2024. Based on the current market, the department of revenue is telling us our tax values are significantly lower than what properties are selling for, McMillen said. “With this in mind, property owners are getting a better value than we are taxing currently.”

“All in all, the board appears satisfied thus far with our budget work for next fiscal year,” McMillen said. He presented the recommended budget earlier this month, and the commissioners have held two work sessions since then – one on May 11 and a second on May 13. Commissioners may elect to approve the budget following the June 7 public hearing, McMillen said, or may decide to call an additional work session before the budget is adopted.

The Local Skinny! Retha White MPH May Employee Of Month

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Thank you for listening to WIZS Radio, Your Community Voice!

Retha White represents the mission and vision of Maria Parham Health according to CEO Bert Beard.  And he says he’s proud to see White honored for her daily commitment.

He said, “She always come to work and uplifts those around her and does the same for patients.”

White’s extra efforts paid off when a struggling patient was ultimately discharged.

Enjoy this audio of our latest “The Local Skinny!” broadcast from May 20th.

Home And Garden Show 05-19-21 with Wayne Rowland & Paul McKenzie

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WIZS, Your Community Voice.  Thank you for listening! 

The Local Skinny! each Wednesday on WIZS is the Vance County Cooperative Extension Service Home and Garden Show.

The Local Skinny May 18 Jobs In Vance

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In partnership with the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce…Jobs in Vance on WIZS…The Chamber compiles and provides the information, and it is presented here and on the radio.

The City of Henderson is currently accepting applications for a Camp Counselor and Junior Camp Counselor. Both positions are part-time Temporary Seasonal.  City of Henderson also has an open position for a Meter Reader.  You can apply for the position through NC Works, by calling 252-438-6129 or email: ncworks.gov.  The NC Works office in Henderson office is located at 857 S Beckford Drive, Suite G.  A full listing of current job openings may be viewed online at http://ci.henderson.nc.us

Legacy Human Services, Inc. – Director of Mental Health Services – This part-time position serves to administratively and clinically manage the mental health line of business which includes: The ADP Center, Warren Street Group Home, and Burnette Road Apartments. This position also requires administratively supervising the Team Leader of Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) services and providing backup to the Substance Abuse Program which includes SAIOP. Duties include, but are not limited to, collaborating with clients, staff, families and community agencies to help clients achieve their goals; development, oversight and evaluation of program activities and interventions and Quality Control for assigned programs.  Substance Abuse Aide – This part-time position serves as a presence and a resource within the adult male substance abuse halfway house, as well as a role model for the residents. The main job responsibilities include driving the male residents to meetings and appointments, supervising male residents and monitoring the home the home for security, meal preparation, passing medication and other duties as assigned.  Part-time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for our group homes which are 24-hour residential facilities serving adults with Intellectual / Developmental Disabilities in Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren Counties.   These positions are for every other weekend and require sleepover.   The DSP provides the “front line” services to individuals in the home including training in self-care skills, community/public skills activities of daily living, behavior management, and other programs/guidelines devised by the treatment team.  Contact Laura Newton – 626 S. Garnett St., Henderson, NC 27536  252-492-8699 x204 or Call 252-438-6700 ext 204 for more information.

Maria Parham Health, a Duke LifePoint hospital, is a regional hospital in Henderson, N.C., serving the people of north central North Carolina and Southside Virginia.  Job opening for a Coordinator of Marketing and Communications.  The Coordinator is responsible for implementing marketing and communications strategies for the local hospital.  This position works collaboratively with all departments to ensure all advertisements, communications, collateral materials accurately reflect and support the LifePoint brand and message expectations.  A Bachelors Degree in journalism, communications, marketing or a public relations field is required with a minimum of 1 year of experience.  Mon-Fri, 7-10 hour day.  Must apply online and download your resume, at lifepointhealth.jobs.net.

Next Level Kennels – a local pet resort for boarding, grooming, and training.  They have an opening for office support.  Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4 pm.  Experience in general office machines/procedures preferred.  Must be willing to work around dog.  Call owner Scott Tarpley at 252-438-4459.

Granville-Vance Public Health Department has several job openings:  Social Worker II to join our Care Management for At-Risk Pregnancies Program. Preferred experience in Case Management or Obstetrics. Minimum qualifications for a Social Worker II are a bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of social work.  Nutritionist I in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education – approved Didactic Program in Dietetics; or Dietetic Technician, Registered with the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education with a bachelor’s degree in any subject area from an accredited four-year college or university; or a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or Community Nutrition from an accredited four-year college or university.  Public Health Nurse I or II to work in our Care Management for At-Risk Children (CMARC) Program.  Graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation, or Master’s in Public Health and graduation from a school of professional nursing; or graduation from a school of professional nursing and one year of professional nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the N. C. Board of Nursing is required.  Must have a valid NC driver’s license.  Applicants will need to submit a completed state application and three work-related reference contacts.  May submit via email to humanresources@gvdhd.org  or postal mail to: Personnel Director, Granville-Vance District Health Department, Post Office Box 367, Oxford, North Carolina 27565.

Hollander Sleep Products in Henderson is hiring.  They are looking for Machine Operators, Sewers, Packers, and Utility workers on 1st and 2nd shifts.  Hollander will have an onsite Job Fair on Wednesday, May 19th from 9 am – 4 pm.  Applicants who show up at the job fair to apply for open positions will be given on-the-spot interviews and immediate hires are possible. The Job Fair will take place at 100 Comfort Drive in Henderson, NC.  Hollander offers $1.00 – $2.00 extra per hour as a Sign-On Bonus for the first 1,000 hours worked, Paid Holidays at hire, Up to 5 days Paid Time Off for 2021, Benefits eligible after 60 days from hire date, Gainshare Program eligible on hire date.

Cook Shack is currently seeking new employees to expand our staff!!  Must be:* hard working* self motivated* passionate about serving others * able to work nights & week ends.  We are privileged to be a part of the most important day in peoples lives!! If you would like to join us call or message Tracey for more details. 919-497-0669

Carolina Sunrock has job openings:  Class A & B CDL Drivers–  Class A or B drivers –  will be responsible for driving and operating CMV’s which may include dump truck, concrete mixer truck, flatbed, water truck, service truck or other CMV based on operating division. Driving positions available in our concrete, interplant transportation, grading and paving divisions.  Grading Heavy Equipment Operators–  The equipment operator for grading operates and maintains various pieces of equipment. Operates heavy equipment such as: bull dozer, excavator, roller, and backhoe to excavate, move, and grade earth, concrete, asphalt, or other hard surface pavement on road beds and dirt/earth surfaces in a safe manner. Read plans on site and check grade according to site plan. This position may perform other duties on the crew as needed.  Paving Heavy Equipment Operators– Work on a road crew milling, resurfacing, and paving new roads.  Operate various paving equipment including Asphalt Roller, Cat Pavers, Blaw-knox Paver, 150 Wirtgen Milling Machine, Maximizer, Distributer. Assist with laborer duties as needed.  Heavy Equipment Operators–Operate various heavy equipment including loaders, excavator and dozer.  Also seeking individuals with little to no experience to operate Haul Truck and Water Truck must have willingness to learn quarry operations, work outdoors in all conditions and experience working with machinery or smaller equipment a plus.  Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic– The field service mechanic will provide day-to-day routine and emergency heavy equipment repairs, as well as preventative maintenance.  Industrial Electrician– Repairs and installs electrical systems to new or existing quarry industrial plants, concrete plants, asphalt plants and services building electrical repairs  for all locations including the Corporate office.  We also have Entry level positions in the following departments: Quality Control, Plant/Site Utility Person, Laborer- Must have willingness to learn operations, work outdoors in all conditions and experience working with hands, machinery or smaller equipment a plus.  To apply for open positions at the Sunrock Group, Contact Katrina Marvin at Sunrock by emailing:  kmarvin@thesunrockgroup.com or by applying on their website at www.thesunrockgroup.com.

Executive Personnel Group – Contact Laura Green at 252-572-2087

  • Forklift/Pallet Jack Drivers
  • Picker/Packers RF Scanner Experience
  • Unloader/Loaders
  • Material Handlers
  • Sanitation Workers

Hiring for 1st and 2nd shift positions. Executive Personnel Group is hosting a Job Fair Thursday May 20th 9am-4pm. We are located at 220 Dabney Drive Henderson NC 27536 located beside Little Creasers!

Rose Mart Convenience Stores – Please pick up an application in the store, fill it out and give to cashier. We will contact you for an interview.  We offer a hiring bonus, competitive pay rates and benefits, as well as opportunities for advancement. Come and be part of our team!  Vann Gardiner, Human Resource Director, at Rose Mart Properties.

SERVPRO of Franklin, Vance & Granville Counties is hiring service technicians.  They work to provide fire, water and mold cleaning and restoration services to homes and businesses. Apply in person at 260 Industry Drive in Henderson or email office@servpro-fvg.com for an application.

MR Williams Company on Raleigh Road in Henderson. Open positions for:

2nd Shift Repack Order Selectors – pick single pick products with a handheld scanner and plate in totes for next day delivery

2nd Shift Warehouse Order Selectors – pick case product using a pallet jack to next day delivery

CDL – A Delivery Drivers – drive the truck and use a hand-truck to offload product and deliver to convenience stores.

To apply – Visit www.mrwilliams.com / About / Careers to apply online or email Kristy Granger at kgranger@mrwilliams.com.

Mars PetCare – Job Openings for the following

  • Technician – Packing
    • Responsible for operating equipment safely in their area, perform quality checks, effectively work with others while maintaining a consistent output.
  • Technician – Making
    • Responsible for operating equipment safely in their area, perform quality checks, effectively work with others while maintaining a consistent output.
  • Team Leader
    • Hands on leader who is responsible for overseeing teams of associates and motivating them to complete their job duties safely and effectively.

To apply – Contact – Danny Wolf, Production Manager, 252.438.1694 or email Daniel.Y.Wolf@effem.com

Some of these business 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.  Contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce at 438-8414 or email christa@hendersonvance.org to be included.

 

The Local Skinny! Henderson Empowerment Bridging Politics & Community

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Several months ago now, the Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department started offering a weekly series of empowerment for the community programs.  The offerings can be seen live on Facebook, or later after the interview has been completed in most cases.

On Mondays at 4 p.m., the Henderson-Vance Outreach Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Henderson-Vance-104608337596118) hosts virtual sessions for Henderson Empowerment.

Learn your basic rights and how to protect your civil liberties.

Jaleel Johnson, HVRPD youth services program coordinator, told WIZS in February, “We interview community partners,” and answer questions “that the community needs to know to make the community better.”

Knowing – and understanding – your civil rights is something that doesn’t always get taught in school, Johnson said. Although some of the topics are geared toward educating youth, Johnson said the participants range in age from 16 to 45.

For more information, please contact Shantel Hargrove at 252-430-0382 (cac@ci.henderson.nc.us).

The Local Skinny! Get Vaccinated May 20 Outside Courthouse

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On Thursday, May 20th here in Vance County, the courthouse will serve as a site to get a covid vaccine.

The Hon. Henry L. Gupton, clerk of court in Vance County, said Granville Vance Public Health would be on site at the courthouse starting at 9 a.m. to provide the vaccine. He said Lisa Harrison, local health director, would be present to answer any questions.

Gupton said, “There is a large docket that day. Maybe folks will come on and take the shot. I’m ready to get the office back open, rather than just being partially open as we are.”

Harrison told WIZS News, “Your health department is committed to getting vaccine out in the community to make it easier for everyone to access. The more people we can vaccinate, the safer we will all be from the severe effects of COVID-19. It is absolutely clear that COVID-19 presents more of a health risk to people than the vaccine. Let us know what questions you have. We are here to serve the public and protect the health of everyone.”

In order to participate, just show up. Enter from the Chestnut Street side of the courthouse along Church Street behind First Presbyterian Church. That’s the side with the most parking. Where to go from there will be evident as Granville Vance Public Health will have a banner in place.