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Home And Garden Show

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

  • Now is the time to start planning your season extension methods. Row covers. plastic , cardboard.
  • If you plan to renovate your lawn do so ASAP.
  • With cooler temps scout your property for fire ants. Granule baits work well when fire ants are foraging
  • Plant a cover crop on vacant areas of your garden, Crimson clover is a good cover crop.
  • Your fall vegetables may need top dressing check your garden journal for when they were last fertilized.
  • Plant trees, shrubs, bulbs, perennials, pansies, strawberries.
  • Now is the time to collect soil samples. Avoid the rush!
  • Harvest sweet potatoes now. Sun cure them by placing them on a trailer and leaving them in sunshine and moving them inside at night. Do this for about 2 weeks after digging.

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Cooperative Extension with Paul McKenzie: What Works in the Garden

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The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 10-11-22

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

Name of Business- Maria Parham Health

Title of Job- Nephrology Receptionist; Full time. The receptionist greets visitors, performs and provides clerical support services, operates multiple-call switchboard console and routes calls to the appropriate person.  Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, associates degree preferred. 1yr of prior hospital or healthcare experience preferred.

How to Apply- Apply online at www.mariaparham.com/careers

 

Name of Business- Vance-Granville Community College

Title of Job- Administrative Assistant for the Deans of Students Services/ Call Center Coordinator; Full time. $31,737-$47,606 a year. Manages the reception area to ensure effective and professional telephone, email, and mail communications both internally and externally. Supervises all part-time call center staff and provides assistance to students. Qualifications include Associates degree and at least 1 yr of work experience at a community college.

How to Apply- Apply on VGCC website at www.vgcc.edu/careers

 

Name of Business- Brewer Cycles

Title of Job- Receptionist; Full time/Part time. Work hours are Tues-Fri 8:30-5:30pm and Sat 8:30-3:00pm. Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive, manage front desk, stock supplies, answer phones, and run errands. Qualifications include computer knowledge and 1 yr. of customer service is preferred.

How to Apply- Apply in person at Brewer Cycles located at 420 Warrenton Rd Henderson, NC 27537

 

Name of Business- Kerr Tar Regional Council of Governments

Title of Job- Communications and Administrative Coordinator; Full time. Starting at $43,000/yr. Communication duties include branding, social media, and website development. Administrative duties include purchasing, IT Support, and scheduling. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred. Sound judgement, initiative, tact, and courtesy are required.

How to Apply- Send your cover letter and resume to Communications & Administrative Coordinator at PO Box 709 Henderson, NC 27536

 

Name of Business- Vance County, NC

Title of Job- Sr. Administrative  Support Specialist; Full time. Preforms accounting and budget monitoring functions for the department including monthly reports and reconciliations. Collects and reviews data. Provides customer service. Qualifications include Associate’s Degree. Bilingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply- Apply on Indeed or https://nc-vancecounty.civicplushrms.com/CareerPortal/

 

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 Wayne Rowland: Soil Sampling Fields

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The Local Skinny! Zoning And Coding In The City Of Henderson

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About 5 p.m. on Monday afternoon, a group of interested business and community were leaders invited to gather at a local downtown restaurant for a quick bite before walking over to the Henderson City Council meeting that began at 6 p.m.

It’s just one way that this group – participants in a business roundtable group created by the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce – can show support and encouragement to city staff and elected leaders and to be more visible partners in helping to grow the local economy.

They plan to meet again in a few weeks, in advance of the November City Council meeting.

The most recent business roundtable discussion occurred Friday, when Corey Williams, the city’s director of code compliance and City Manager Terrell Blackmon shared information about code enforcement and the proper way to go about resolving issues around code violations and nuisance abatement.

Brian Boyd spoke with John C. Rose on Monday’s segment of The Local Skinny! and he said Williams did a great job “guiding us through and educatying us on code and nuisance abatement.”

The group also discussed a long history of concern for the local area, as business or industry dried up, with little success in recruiting new businesses.
Boyd said it was a case of “if we don’t do something about ‘this,’ it is going to lead to ‘that,’ and ‘that’ is a bad outcome,” he said.

Over the years, as elections bring different faces to the City Council, Boyd said priorities also changed for Henderson.

“I want to compliment the city and the council members for being so actively engaged right now and for working together on things” that affect the well-being of the city, he said.

The process of enforcing city codes is a legal process, Boyd said. There’s a certain way to go about lodging a complaint or voicing an opinion – it’s “not a text message to a council member or to a city official,” he said.

 

 

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The Local Skinny! Vance County Jail

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The Vance County commissioners continue to move forward to address issues with the county detention center, and at their meeting Monday chose a Raleigh architectural firm to complete a needs assessment and make recommendations and suggestions about whether to repair or replace.

Moseley Architects worked with Granville County to build its newly completed jail complex, and County Manager Jordan McMillen told WIZS News Thursday that county leaders are hopeful that the needs assessment will provide some options for next steps.

The 30-year-old jail has had some deficiencies in previous jail inspections, from damaged ceiling tiles to peeling paint and other areas that need repair or maintenance. But McMillen said options range from construction of a new jail to an upgrade and expansion of the current facility or even embracing the concept of “regionalization with a neighboring county.”

Commissioner Dan Brummitt told WIZS News Thursday that the concept of jail regionalization is a growing trend, loosely defined as a way for counties to pool resources, allowing for inmates and suspects to be housed in a central facility instead of county jails.

But jails need a full roster of county detention officers to operate effectively, and the Human Resources Committee identified the position of detention officer as one of several hard-to-fill positions.

The commissioners approved giving a $5,000 hiring bonus for new detention officers, as well as social workers who work with child protective services at the Department of Social Services.

Commissioners Carolyn Faines, Archie Taylor and Gordon Wilder comprise the HR committee, and they reviewed turnover data and length of vacancies to identify the top three positions, McMillen said.

In other business, the commissioners finalized the sale of the former DSS building to the Henderson Family YMCA.

“This will pave the way for the YMCA to use this property for their programming needs as they look to the future,” McMillen said. The 9,684 square foot building sits on 2.46 acres at 350 Ruin Creek Rd.

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Cooperative Extension With Jamon Glover: Bedtime Problems, Pt. 4

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Home And Garden Show

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

  • Nights are getting cooler start planning your season extension measures etc row covers, sheets, cardboard.
  • Don’t be too quick to clean up perennial beds. The dried stalks and foliage can provide overwintering habitat for beneficial insects and cover for birds.
  • With cooler temps scout your property for fire ants. Granule baits work well when fire ants are foraging
  • If you plan to use a cover crop in your vegetable garden, order seed now.
  • Your fall vegetables may need top dressing check your garden journal for when they were last fertilized.
  • Plant trees, shrubs, bulbs, perennials, pansies, strawberries.
  • Now is the time to collect soil samples. Avoid the rush!
  • Educate yourself about invasive species.
  • Clean equipment that you know you are not going to use this fall and store correctly
  • Would you like to grow pecans? Make plans now by researching cultivars and identifying nurseries.
  • Remember Lawnmower safety. Check the lawn for debris, use PPE hearing and eye protection and Please No Extra Riders one seat  equals one person on the mower!

 

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Cooperative Extension with Paul McKenzie: What Works in the Garden

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Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 11:50 a.m. Mon, Tues & Thurs.

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The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 10-04-22

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The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for October 4, 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.

Business Name – Versatrim

Job Opening –    Multiple Job Openings:

Maintenance Mechanic – Monday – Friday 8 hour day shift, $18-$20 an hour, full benefits.  Job involves maintaining and performing preventing maintenance onall manufacturing machinery in good working order and communicating/documenting all down-times, breakdowns, and safety concerns to management.  Experience with electrical systems, metal fabrication, and construction knowledge preferred.  Cannot have a fear of heights.

Industrial Electrician  – Day shift 7:30 am – 4:00 pm.  $18-$22 per hour. Install new electrical system as needed, troubleshoot problems with existing electrical equipment, run tests to ensure machinery is ready to operate, maintain repair and maintenance logs/records.  Must have knowledge of industrial equipment installation, calibrating and maintaining circuitry, and familiar with state and national building electrical system requirements.  Position requires a technical diploma or associate degree in electrical or mechanical technology and 4+ years of manufacturing electrical experience.

Customer Service Representative– Monday-Friday, 8 hour shift, full-time.  $14 per hour. Assist customers with order placement, product inquiries, assist with complaints, and assist with resolving certain issues.  Looking for a steady, patient, relaxed, warm and approachable individual. Professional and courteous with customers with attention to detail. Must be 18 years +.

Color Coordinator/Print Operator– Day shift 8 hour with $14 per hour pay.  Responsible for the custom creation and replication of images to coordinate with customer’s varied flooring planks.  Experience with Adobe Photoshop app to manipulate and replicate a scanned design.  Knowledge of a Mac computer.  Work with other Versatrim departments to ensure that colors are being completed and approved on schedule.  Requires attention to detail, technical capacity, team oriented and results driven.

How To Apply – Apply online at https://versatrim.com/careers.html.

 

Business Name – Belk Department Store

Job Opening –    Sales Team Manager, full-time, mid-senior level.  Management of sales associates to meet or exceed area sales goals through training, coaching, and recognizing sales team associates for improving sales and customer service.  Open and close the store as needed.  Minimum education and experience includes four-year college degree or equivalent education and experience. Leadership experience. Proficient in computer business-related computer software.

How To Apply –  Apply at Belk Store in Henderson, NC.  Apply online at Belkcareers.com.

 

Business Name –  The Sunrock Group

Job Opening – Multiple Positions Open at the Kittrell, NC location.  These include:  Senior Equipment Mechanic (Plant Mechanic Lead); Equipment Operator; and Plant Utility Person. The Sunrock Group seeks individuals who are committed to excellence, who are top producers and who have high standards of individual integrity. In their team environment, dependability, problem-solving skills and personal resourcefulness are paramount. In addition, leadership skills and the desire to set and meet goals are also essential. Above all, The Sunrock Group believes that there is no substitute for good judgment and common sense.

How To Apply – Contact our Human Resources Department in Butner, NC at 855-OUR-ROCK(687-7625) or email  career@thesunrockgroup.com.

 

Business Name – Henderson Family YMCA

Job Opening –   Multiple Part-Time Positions are available.  Bus Driver, Camp Counselor, Pool Life Guard, Night and Weekends Member Services, Nursery Attendant, Substitute Group Fitness Instructor, and a Night and Weekends Wellness Center Attendant.

How To Apply – Apply online at https://www.hendersonymca.org/get-involved/employment-opportunities.  Or stop in at the Henderson YMCA, located on Ruin Creek Road, Henderson.

 

Business Name – Variety Wholesalers/Roses Stores

Job Opening –    Accounts Payable Coordinator, Full-Time position open.  Responsible for ensuring invoices are entered into the accounting system in a timely and accurate manner, reviewing three way match reports, and resolving issues to expedite payment of invoices. High School Diploma or equivalent.  Associate’s degree in business preferred.  5+ years accounts payable experience.  Accurate and efficient data entry skills

How To Apply – Apply online at Indeed.com or online at https://www.rosesdiscountstores.com/careers/

 

Business Name – Quality Equipment – (John Deere Dealership)

Job Opening –   Parts Counter Sales Position Open.  Responsible for selling, receiving, and delivery of parts and accessories. In addition, performs in-store customer service, assists with overall organizational promotion, and assists with parts stocking duties. May assist the Parts Manager in maintaining accurate and on-time reports and records (both customer and internal) relative to the parts department’s operations within the dealership. High School Diploma or equivalent experience. Basic data entry/keyboarding skills. Basic parts and machinery knowledge. Ability to use the John Deere Parts related computer application. Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to work extended hours and weekends. Ability to operate a forklift, preferred.

How To Apply – Apply online at https://www.qualityequip.com/careers.

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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