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The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 08-23-22

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The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for August 23, 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 michele@hendersonvance.org to be included.

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Business Name – Eckerd Connects Girls Residential Academy Kerr Lake, NC

Job Opening –  Immediate openings for Classroom Teachers.  Plan, prepare and deliver instruction to juvenile justice residence program girls ages 13-17.  Integrate subject matter through effective thematic development and opportunities for them to explore application for higher order thinking skills and vocational/career instruction.  Conduct student testing and complete recordkeeping to monitor student progress.  Position requires Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university.  Must meet state teacher certification eligibility requirements or acquire certifications NLT 6 months after employment.  Prefer 2 years teaching experience.  Must meet state criminal background check.

How To Apply – Online at https://eckerd.org/join-our-team/.

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Business Name – Eckerd Connects Girls Residential Academy at Kerr Lake, NC

Job Opening –  Currently seeking a Licensed Clinical Specialist.  Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others. Deliver high quality treatment services to 20 female clients that have a history of complex trauma, and current mental health diagnoses. Co-occurring diagnosis of substance use, and/or other conditions may apply.  Provide support and training to clients and staff related to behavioral strategies and interventions through the use of evidenced-based models. TF-CBT certification preferred.

How To Apply – Online at https://eckerd.org/join-our-team/.

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Business Name – Chick-fil-A, Henderson, NC Location

Job Opening –  Management Positions Available.  Supervisors are developed leaders and will oversee team members.  Professional experience, and able to delegate and communicate effectively to train and monitor team members.  Ability to multi-task and can effectively troubleshoot various issues that arise, while working to achieve continuous improvement goals and motivating team members to reach their goals in a positive work culture.  Full-Time position.  Minimum of 21 years old and Associates Degree Preferred.

How To Apply – https://www.chick-fil-a.com/careers.  Put Henderson, NC in search box.

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Business Name – Chick-fil-A, Henderson, NC Location

Job Opening –  General Operations Team Members.  Looking for friendly, enthusiastic people who enjoy serving customers.  Training provided.  Day and evening positions available for Front of House, Back of House, Kitchen and Leadership.  Closed Sundays.  Required 16+ years old.  Bi-lingual (English and Spanish a plus).  Flexible hours and competitive pay.

How To Apply – https://www.chick-fil-a.com/careers.  Put Henderson, NC in search box.

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Business Name – Whitco Termite & Pest Control

Job Opening –  Office Assistant.  Part-time. Flexible hours and excellent pay.  Looking to hire someone with experience in general office duties.

How To Apply – Send resume to Post Office Box 2169, Henderson, NC 27536.  Or apply in-person at the office, located at 123 East Belle Street, Henderson, NC.  No phone calls please.

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Business Name – AutoBrite Express

Job Opening –  Hiring immediately for all positions.  Morning and Afternoon Shifts.  Full-time and Part-time. Located at 211 Cooper Drive, Henderson NC, across from Walmart.

How To Apply – Contact Melanie Howell Hutson – Email resumes to melanie@autobritecarwashes.com or call with questions (252) 738-0416.

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Business Name – For Your Occasion Event Rentals

Job Opening –  Hiring immediately for part-time and seasonal warehouse staff.  Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, with a valid driver’s license.  Current forklift certification is a  plus but not required.

How To Apply – https://www.fyoeventrentals.com/careers

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Business Name – Vance County High School

Job Opening –  VCHS has posted a call to action for all teaching legends – former staff to apply for part-time teaching positions at the school.  Use your teaching gifts to continue to shape the future of Vance County students.  Must be beyond six months of retirement.

How To Apply – Call Vance County High School to inquire about specific jobs available.  252-430-6000.

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Business Name – Vance-Granville Community College

Job Opening –  Open position for Dean of Workforce Readiness, Health & Public Safety.  This position is responsible for the assessment, development, planning, operation, and continuous enhancement of the college’s continuing education adult basic skills, health and public safety programs.

How To Apply – Apply online at LinkedIn:  https://lnkd.in/eZN7Vghg or at https://www.vgcc.edu.

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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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Cooperative Extension with Paul McKenzie: What Works in the Garden

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The Local Skinny! Skipper’s BBQ Recognized by Chamber

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Allen Ellis, the great-grandson of Skipper is the 4th generation family manager/owner.

Listen in. The Local Skinny! Skipper’s BBQ Recognized by Chamber; More on donation to YMCA.

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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Woody Ornamental Problems

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Nella Roo’s in Downtown Henderson, NC

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For the past couple of years, Heather Ruth Hodge has been putting things together to bring her to this place – both literally and figuratively.

Hodge’s family calls her “Roo,” and that’s half the name of her new boutique that has opened on Garnett Street. The first half of the boutique’s name is an homage to her grandmother, Nell, whose own business was situated in downtown Henderson near where Nella Roo’s is today.

Hodge was surrounded by family, friends and plenty of local well-wishers at the ribbon-cutting Thursday morning. The site of the former Carolina Bed Center at 319 S. Garnett St. now sports a different look, and it’s a welcome look for local officials who celebrate downtown revitalization efforts that bring in new businesses like Hodge’s.

In her remarks during the ceremony, Hodge recalled a couple of years ago when she “felt the spirit of the Lord” calling her back to her hometown. “I’m so excited to see where it can go and what it can become,” she said of Henderson and the whole downtown area.

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Her grandmother, Nell Wiggins, owned Nell’s Boutique just a couple of doors down from Nella Roo’s in the late 1970’s and early ‘80s. Hodge said she is so happy when customers come in and tell her how much they loved shopping at Nell’s. “She was a huge inspiration for me,” Hodge said.

Henderson Mayor Eddie Ellington said he remembered going to Nell’s with his mom when he was a child and getting into a little bit of trouble for his behavior. But, he said, Nell told his mom it was ok, he was just having a little fun.

Leo Kelly, Chairman of the Vance County Board of Commissioners, said he remembers Wiggins as an artist. He said he planned to bring one of her pieces – a painting on slate – for Hodge to hang at her new store.

“I think this gives new life to downtown,” Kelly said, adding that Nella Roo’s will serve to draw other businesses to Garnett Street storefronts.

“You’re our catalyst, our leader,” said Tracy Madigan with the Downtown Development Commission. New businesses serve to increase pride in the downtown area, and Madigan said people who own buildings downtown are wanting to fix them up to further improve the area.

Chamber Board Chair Ronald Bennett said things are looking up for Henderson. “Henderson’s coming back,” Bennett said. “Thank YOU for choosing to come back.”

Visit https://www.nellaroos.com/ to learn more.

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The Local Skinny! Home & Garden Show

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On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.

THIS WEEK IN THE GARDEN

  • Fall garden planting time is now
  • Garden food safety tip 1: Wash your hands before harvesting your garden.
  • Control weeds before they seed out
  • Garden food safety tip 2: Keep pets and wildlife out of the garden.
  • With recent rains your garden soil maybe too wet to work
  • Garden food safety tip 3: If you use manure, apply it in the fall so it has time to break down.
  • Avoid the rush and start taking your soil samples now!
  • Garden food safety tip 4: Washing produce doesn’t eliminate contamination. Prevention is the key.
  • When going on vacation, have someone harvest your vegetables for you. Let them have the vegetables.

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Cooperative Extension With Paul McKenzie: How We Can Support N.C. Farmers

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The Local Skinny! Business Spotlight Shines On Autobrite Car Wash

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AutoBrite Car Washes Inc.’s location on North Cooper Drive features touchless washes, but Manager Patrick “Bubba” Glosson said there are a few extra features that make the business special.

Glosson spoke with John C. Rose on Monday’s Business Spotlight segment of The Local Skinny! and discussed how things are going so far.

They’ve been open for about four months, and patrons who bring their vehicles choose from four different wash packages – $10, $15, $20 and $25 – and then there’s the $40/month “Wash Club,” which allows customers to come every day if they choose.

All the selections include free use of the vacuums, Glosson said. “Anything you left under the seat, it will grab,” he said, adding that the vacuums are self-serve. There also are cloths and window cleaner available at the vacuum stations for patrons to use.

The only hands-on part of the whole process, he said, occurs before the actual wash. “We prep every car,” he said, “to remove mud, bugs – stuff like that. We try to get it off before it enters the wash.”

Glosson said he enjoys working with customers and he and staff are ready to help folks choose the type of wash that best suits their needs. And customers? “They see it’s a simple process and they love it,” he said.

“Prepping the cars is pretty fun,” he said, and admitted that he gets special satisfaction from helping to clean up vehicles that really muddy or that have been left sitting under trees for a while.

Once the pre-wash prep is complete, customers drive into the wash bay area, slip the vehicle into neutral, and the automated process takes care of the rest.

“The brushes are really soft…like a neoprene fabric, (and) hold no water, hold no dirt,” Glosson said, which helps to protect paint finishes on new cars and on older ones, too.

Glosson said he’s seen brand-new Corvettes pull in for a wash, and he’s also seen 60’s model Chevrolet trucks come in, too.

“Older or newer, it doesn’t matter,” he said.

AutoBrite Car Washes, Inc. is owned by Thomas Howell; Melanie Hutson is vice president.

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Cooperative Extension With Jamon Glover Parent Education Part 1

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Aug. 13 Franklin Freedom Fest Features Dave Bray USA

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Franklin Freedom Fest, a fundraiser for Congressional candidate Sandy Smith, is scheduled for Saturday and participants can take part in a full range of activities through the afternoon and into the evening – from a pig pickin’ to cannon shooting and an open gun range.

The event begins at 3 p.m. at 1770 Seven Paths Rd., Louisburg. Music by Dave Bray USA will begin at 7 p.m.

“We’re hoping to pump up the audience in Louisburg,” Bray told John C. Rose on Thursday’s The Local Skinny!

Smith, a Republican, is running for the seat being vacated by retiring U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield. She faces Donald Davis in the November election. Tickets for the Aug. 13 Freedom Fest are $25.

Bray is a military veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. He said he’d love to see “some uniforms out there,” referring to the concert audience.

His love for singing and music began early, with church choirs as a child and then garage bands in high school. Even when he was active duty, he said he continued to write music.

He said music can help veterans struggling with emotional scars like post-traumatic stress through creative expression. He said he considers his music career, through which he pays tribute to those who are or were in the military, to be a continuation of his own service to his country.

“Bring your flags, bring your guns…let’s have a good time,” Bray said.

Visit https://www.davebrayusa.com/ to learn more.

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