Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Water Quality
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Cooperative Extension With Jamon Glover Communication, Pt. 1
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Home And Garden Show 06-22-22
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
- If plants are showing signs of disease take those plants out of the garden contact Cooperative Extension for ID of the disease or insect and we can recommend control measures
- Conserve water through summer dry periods. Tall fescue can survive 2 weeks without irrigation.
- Gardens need at least at least 1 inch of water per week its better to water thoroughly once a week than small waterings each day.
- Closely monitor soil moisture on any trees and shrubs you planted this past spring.
- Vegetables may need top dressing if plants are a pale green and you haven’t top dressed them in the last three weeks
- Skin applied insect repellants are safe and effective for minimizing exposure to mosquitos when used according to instructions. But do be extra careful when using them on children.
- When harvesting vegetables put them in the shade as soon as possible. Harvest early in the morning.
- Lightly prune ornamental trees and shrubs to keep them neat and tidy. You can also lightly prune fruit trees and grape vines for light air penetration into the canopy and to reduce winter pruning.
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The Local Skinny! Acquest Group Partners With City On Garnett St. Property
In the spirit of true public-private collaboration, a portion of South Garnett Street is getting a new lease on life. Alex Green, vice president and director of operations with Acquest Group is set to close on the purchase of property at 411 S. Garnett St. The city has purchased a lot next door, and, together, the area is gearing up for big things.
“We’re very excited to be partnering with the city,” Green told WIZS during a recent interview. The partnership will result in a mixed-use of retail space and restaurants at street level, with condominiums or apartments above.
“It’s absolutely going to change Henderson for the better and we’re so excited about it,” Green said. The interview aired on Tuesday’s The Local Skinny!
Green said the main restaurant space is spoken for, but there should be enough room for a smaller café style shop and one more retail outlet.
While there will definitely be new construction going up, Green said the hope is to keep as much of the existing building as possible. “It’s a beautiful piece of history for Henderson’s downtown and also has some interesting architectural pieces on the inside,” she said.
The area will be transformed into a space for fun activities, live music outdoors on summer evenings, Green said.
Seeing the potential in a location is half the battle, Green said. “That’s part of the challenge when you come into these awesome small towns in rural communities,” she said. It’s like putting together a puzzle – taking empty lots and abandoned buildings – and transforming them to becoming places of community.
Building community also supports generational wealth and keeps money in the local economy.
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The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 06-20-22
The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for June 21, 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 – Benchmark Community Bank
Job Opening – Relationship Bank Teller: This position requires an outgoing and service-oriented applicant. Full-time. Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. and Fridays 8:30-5:30 p.m. You will have your weekends and late evenings free. Competitive pay scale offered with benefits. Excellent relationship building skills needed. Experience working with the public and handling money. Basic math and computer skills. Training provided.
How To Apply – Apply online – https://www.bcbonline.com/home – and click on the careers tab on the homepage.
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Business Name – ServPro of Franklin, Vance, and Granville
Job Opening – Hiring for Production Technicians. Providing fire and water clean-up and restoration. No experience needed, just a desire to be trained and show your strong desire to advance and learn the business. Full-time. 40 hours a week. Pay will be based on prior job history or experience.
How To Apply – Come by the ServPro office building located at 260 Industry Drive in Henderson to request an application and bring in your resume. For questions, call 252-433-0005.
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Business Name – Fred’s Towing and Transport
Job Opening – Towing Operators Needed.
How To Apply – Stop by the NC Works office, located at 857 South Beckford Drive, Suite G in Henderson NC. Questions call 252-438-6129. Or apply online at ncworks.gov.
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Business Name – Vance County Public School System
Job Opening – A Chef is needed for the CTE (Career and Technical Education) Program to teach high school culinary students and handle the AdVance Academy Food Truck.
How To Apply – Vance County Public Schools Human Resource Department – 252-492-2127. Or get additional information about job openings online at https://www.vcs.k12.nc.us
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Business Name – Granville Vance Public Health Department
Job Opening – Multiple professional positions are open. 1. Full-time Dentist II for Carolina Fellows Family Dentistry in Oxford, NC. This dental office provides full dental services for the citizens of Granville and Vance County. 2. Physician Extender I or II. Applicant will assess and evaluate needs of the patients and implement a course of action, medical services to patients in a rural setting – Requires Physician Assistant licensure or approved as a Nurse Practitioner or Certified Nurse Midwife. 3. Nutritionist I in the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program. Providing professional nutritional services to clients or in small groups. 4. Processing Assistant IV. Full-time, provides administrative support to clinical and administrative personnel to enable community needs to be met in an efficient, timely and professional manner. High School Graduate with at least 2 years of office experience.
How To Apply – Submit your resume by email to humanresources@gvdhd.org or mail to Personnel Director, Granville-Vance District Health Dept., PO Box 367, Oxford, NC 27565
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Business Name – KARTS (Kerr Area Rural Transportation Service)
Job Opening – Drivers Needed. Reports to the KARTS Transportation Coordinator. Must be able to accept and follow instructions; possess a valid NC drivers license appropriate for the size vehicle to be driven; must be at least 21 years of age with at least 3 years driving experience; with a good driving record for the preceding 3 years. Must be able to relate to people of all ages, economic and ethnic backgrounds. Must have a working phone at all times.
How To Apply – Mail applications to: PO Box 246, Henderson, NC 27536. Or call 252-438-22573 for additional information.
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Business Name – Lowe’s Improvement Center
Job Opening – Head Cashier. Full-time. Flexible hours. Responsibilities include delivering a checkout experience that is quick, professional, and friendly; ensure merchandise is accurately scanned and meets the needs of the customer; and engaging in safe work practices and encouraging others to do the same. Requires morning, afternoon and evening availability any day of the week.
How To Apply – Pick up application at the Lowe’s Home Improvement Center at 166 Dabney Road in Henderson, NC or apply online at https://www.lowes.com/store/NC-Henderson/0738 or online at www.indeed.com.
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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! Bee Jubilee Coming To Granville Expo Center
The Granville County Expo and Convention Center will be abuzz with activity Saturday as the local beekeepers group hosts the 6th annual Bee Jubilee.
Christi Henthorn, president of the Granville County Beekeepers said upwards of 80 vendors will be set up inside and outside for the event, which will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 25.
“It’s growing fast and it’s awesome,” Henthorn said in describing the daylong event. The popular “Year of Honey” raffle will be held on Saturday; tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. The lucky winner will get eight bottles of local honey and four additional “products of the hive,” she said.
The Bee Jubilee is a great way to promote homegrown, handmade items created by area artisans, Henthorn said on Monday’s The Local Skinny! Of course, there will be local honey for sale, but there also will be a variety of home baked goods, jams and jellies available for purchase.
The Oxford Farmer’s Market is relocating for the day to the Expo Center as well.
“It’s a family-friendly event,” Henthorn said, with inflatables and face-painting for the kids, and a half dozen or so food trucks bringing everything from barbecue and burgers to mini-donuts and Italian ices.
The Lord Granville Historical Society is scheduled to create their yummy churned ice cream – always a treat.
Henthorn said folks are welcome to bring their canine family members to walk among the vendors outside.
A live auction will begin at 12 noon in the air-conditioned environs of the auditorium, and Henthorn said there is a variety of top-notch items that will be up for bid, including nukes and bee supplies, a NASCAR-themed package and custom artwork depicting a variety of pollinators.
Find the Granville County Beekeepers on Facebook for details of the day’s schedule or visit https://granvillecountybeekeepers.org/
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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Ticks
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The Local Skinny! Events And Happenings In Henderson
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Cooperative Extension With Jamon Glover: Start Early
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