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The Local Skinny! Granville County is Ready for the Holidays!

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Granville County is chock full of events happening in November, and Angela Allen shared some of what’s going on with John C. Rose on Thursday’s segment of The Local Skinny!

  • Cedar Creek Gallery just outside Creedmoor is having its annual holiday open house this weekend. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12 and Sunday, Nov. 13.
  • The Hub on Main’s Craft and Brew festival in downtown Oxford Saturday. A portion of Main Street will be closed off to allow for live music, alongside dozens of beer, craft and food vendors from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Tickets for the beer tasting tickets are available via The Hub on Main Facebook page.
  • Thorndale Oaks is having its traditional Thanksgiving lunch buffet on Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 11:30 am to 2 p.m. Call 919.603.3701 to reserve a table for this sumptuous event.
  • Turkey Trot to benefit Area Congregations in Ministry. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. outside the Oxford United Methodist Church and the walk/run begins at 9 a.m.
  • C.J. Harris is presenting Something to Do. Get together with family and friends. Nov. 25 Friday 7 p.m. to midnight. DJ Mike will be there playing your favorite Motown and soul tunes. Tickets $15 each or reserve a table for $20.
  • Grey Blackwell and friends are transitioning the Granville Haunt Farm “from scary to merry” with the opening of Granville Christmas Farm, a festival of lights celebration that will kick off the holiday season the day after Thanksgiving and will continue through Christmas. Visit https://www.granvillechristmasfarm.com/ to learn more.

Learn more about these events and more at www.visitgranvillenc.com

 

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Cooperative Extension with Jamon Glover: Sharing, Pt. 4

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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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Home And Garden Show

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

  • Collecting leaves use PPE ear,eye, hand protection
  • Include some NC products on your Thanksgiving table.
  • Have frost protection measures ready for any outside plants you want to protect.
  • Cover your raised vegetable garden beds with an inch or two of compost. This will reduce weed growth over the winter and it can be incorporated prior to spring planting.
  • Skunks are foraging for grubs in lawns, making a lot of holes in lawns. With colder weather the grubs will go deeper in the soil and skunks will leave your lawn alone for other sources of food.
  • Build a compost bin. Pallets, cinder block, wire fencing, etc.
  • Now is the time to collect soil samples. 3 week analysis Dec 1 fee goes to $4 per sample
  • Visit a public garden to get ideas for plants that look good in fall and winter.
  • Kudzu bugs and Asian Lady bugs are on the move to your house.
  • Buy fertilizer for the late November application to tall fescue.

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The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 11-08-22

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The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for November 8, 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.

 

Company Name – Nu Vizions

Job Title – Hiring for Team Members who have experience in the Mental Health/Substance Abuse field.

How To Apply – Send your resume to rvaughan@nuvizionsllc.com.

 

Company Name – Vance Construction Company

Job Title – Multiple job positions open, general labor, skilled carpenters, persons with Class A CDL certifications, and supervisor superintendents.

How To Apply – Apply at Vance Construction office, located at 4197 Raleigh Road in Henderson.

 

Company Name – Next Level Kennels

Job Title – Open position for a Kennel Tech.  Looking for a long term, dependable, responsible worker. Work shifts consist  of a variety of days, evenings, weekdays and weekends.  Kennel Techs are responsible for day-to-day care of training, boarders, and personal animals.  This includes but not limited to feeding, watering, cleaning, walking, bathing, and monitoring the well-being of dogs and cats.  Applicants must have the ability and willingness to learn and a desire to provide gentle, compassionate care for boarded pets.

How To Apply – Apply in-person at Next Level, located at 1776 Walter Bowen Road, Henderson.  Or send email to scott@nextlevelkennels.com.

 

Company Name – Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society of Henderson

Job Title – Drivers needed for non-profit organization.  Must be 18+ years old with a valid driver’s license.  Ability and willingness to make trips driving long periods of time out of state.

How To Apply – Send your resume to Michelle Wood at mhwood72@gmail.com.

 

Company Name – Classic Toyota of Henderson

Job Title – Sales Representative.  Are you a car enthusiast and have experience working in a fast pace environment?  Are you passionate about delivering a unique customer experience that creates a memorable and outstanding impression? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want to talk to you. If you are looking for a change and want to be part of a winning team, apply today! Previous dealership experience is a huge plus, enthusiastic with high energy throughout the sales workday, outgoing with a friendly personality, especially while handling objections & negotiating pricing.  Must have a clean & valid driver’s license.  Must be willing to submit to a background check to employment.

How To Apply – Apply in person at Classic Toyota of Henderson dealership, located at 205 Toyota Lane, off Ruin Creek Road, in Henderson.

 

Company Name – MR Williams

Job Title – Inventory Coordinator.  Full-time. Prefer experience with inventory control and work authorization.  Position duties include: sales support, receiving all inventory & invoices, verfiy UPC is not assigned & assign UPC to all items, creating & printing UPC labels, manage all physical inventory in all warehouses, batch check-ins, full case returns, store credit, WDN & WBN reconciliation, inventory breakdowns, inventory adjustments, daily updates gross profit on the web portal, daily update schedules on the web portal, sort and file sales rep invoices. Pay: $13.24 – $24.24 per hour.

How To Apply – Apply online at https://www.mrwilliams.com/careers/ or at www.indeed.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.

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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! “Little Mermaid” Performance Brings People Together

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Ariel or Sebastian or Flounder or King Triton may not have said it in so many words, but Victoria Huggins did: The story of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” is about pursuing your dreams, no matter what.

And in a way, that’s exactly what a stalwart group of local leaders did to make McGregor Hall a reality – they pursued their dream of having a top-notch venue right in the middle of Henderson.

Huggins donned a mermaid’s costume and a wavy, red wig to bring Ariel to life during eight different performances of “The Little Mermaid,” which ended with a Sunday matinee.

In a recent TownTalk interview, Huggins told John C. Rose that she loved performing at McGregor Hall – she also played Belle in the 2019 production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.”

And although she lives in Moore County, Huggins didn’t hesitate to audition for the role of Ariel – McGregor Hall just keeps calling her back, it seems.

From all reports, audiences thoroughly enjoyed the shows – there were two shows specifically for schoolchildren – that took place over the past two weekends.

As word gets out about the lovely facility and the local – and not-so-local – talent involved in creating live theatre, McGregor Hall is sure to stay on a positive trajectory.

That’s a good thing for McGregor Hall. And for Henderson.

 

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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Fall Planted Bulbs

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Community Partners of Hope

Men’s Shelter Open; Donations Needed

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The local men’s shelter opened a month ago – one month earlier than last year. That puts Delthine Watson and others who work with Community Partners of Hope closer to their goal of being able to provide emergency housing year-round instead of just during the winter months.

In a recent update, Watson, who is CPOH’s community network specialist, reported that that the shelter has served 14 different men. “One of our guests has been recommended to move to Hope House and his application is being processed now,” Watson said.

But the shelter still needs support from the community, and Watson said there are plenty of ways to help – from signing up to provide a meal to dropping off cases of bottled water and other snacks and even volunteering to staff the shelter when it’s occupied.
“We’ve had amazing responses for meals, but we do need several meals this month,” Watson said. Use THIS LINK  to sign up to provide a meal. The greatest needs are this weekend – Nov. 12 and 13, Monday, Nov. 21 and Friday, Nov. 25.

Volunteers who can spend the night should sign up two weeks in advance, she noted. Volunteers are needed for Monday and Thursday nights; this allows paid staff to be scheduled if there’s not enough coverage.

Volunteering overnight provides an opportunity to see the shelter in action and helpsgreatly with expenses, Watson said. Consider volunteering individually or forming a two-person team, she said.

“We are taking extreme cautions to prevent the spread of COVID, but we understand that some are still hesitant to volunteer.   Masks are required at all times, hand-washing and sanitizer are emphasized, and of course we maintain safe distance as well,” Watson said.

Details for shelter volunteers are in the signup (CLICK HERE). Watson said she appreciates the coverage that two volunteers from First United Methodist provide for one Thursday night each month and challenges other church groups to consider doing the same for a different night.

Of course, monetary donations always are welcomed, but other things they need to create “go bags” for the clients included bottled water, tea, soft drinks and underwear in all sizes but most especially L, XL, 2X and 3X.

Watson said a complete list of needs is available at www.cp-hope.org.

Please do NOT take donations to the shelter. The shelter is closed during the day and staff is busy during the evening hours helping the men who are there for the night.

Instead, call 252.432.9494 to arrange delivery.

Watson currently is working on grant applications, coordinating with other agencies for partnerships and speaking with churches and civic groups. Call or email her to schedule a talk with a community group at 919.339.1462 or  specialist.cpoh@gmail.com.

Home and Garden Show

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

  • Keep leaves off grass seedlings
  • Plant pansies
  • Clean up your orchards ex. Fallen fruit A good cleanup will help prevent diseases for next year.
  • Avoid pruning
  • Improve your garden soil by adding compost, or shredded leaves to increase organic matter 3 to 4 inches is sufficient.
  • clean up orchards
  • Now is the time to collect soil samples. 3 week analysis Dec 1 fee goes to $4 per sample
  • Plant a tree! Serviceberry, crepe myrtle, kousa dogwood, etc.
  • Kudzu bugs and Asian Lady bugs are on the move to your house.
  • Assess indoor plants, repot as needed.
  • Build a compost bin if you don’t already have one.

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The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 11-01-22

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The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for November 1, 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.

Company Name – Whitco Exterminating

Job Title – Hiring for Pest Control Technicians.  $20 per hour.

How To Apply – Stop by Whitco Termite and Pest Control, located on 123 East Belle Street in Henderson, across from the Henderson Post Office to apply.

 

Company Name – Rosemyr Corporation, located at 231 South Garnett Street in Henderson.

Job Title – Immediate openings for Accounting Technician and Office Administrator.  For Accounting Technician position, must have a keen eye for detail and the ability to learn quickly, work independently, and complete tasks on time with a high level of accuracy. This position involves making sure timely payments are made and received and posted correctly to vendor and tenant ledgers, monitoring bank activity, reconciling various bank and G/L accounts, and performing general admin duties. Initial responsibilities can be tailored around the individual’s current level of accounting experience, allowing for future growth in the position. Proficiency in MS Excel and basic computer operations is a requirement. A 2-year college degree or higher is preferred but not required.  For Office Administrator position, must have proven administrative experience with excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Must be proficient in MS Office applications and ability to operate general office equipment (copier, scanner, multi-line phone, etc.) High school diploma or equivalent (Required).

How To Apply – Visit this website address to learn more www.rosemyr.com/contact/jobs/ or apply at www.indeed.com.

 

Company Name – Chick-fil-A of Henderson.

Job Title – Hiring for all positions.  Anyone 16 and older is welcome to apply, they must be legal to work as we do E-Verify.

How To Apply –  Holding Open Interviews this week, Wednesday & Thursday (November 2nd and November 3rd). The times for interviews are as follows:  Wednesday (11/2): 9:00 am – 11:00 am or Thursday (11/3) 9:00 am – 11:00 am and again at 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the Chick-fil-A Restaurant, located at 200 Trade Street, off Dabney Drive in Henderson.

Applicants can also apply anytime by texting “CHICKEN” to (252) 359-3232.

 

Company Name – Boys and Girls Club of North Central NC

Job Title – Part-time Counselors needed immediately at the Vance County Chapter of the Boys and Girls Club, located at 212 North Clark Street in Henderson.  Hours of employment are 2:30 pm – 7:00 pm Monday-Friday.  Must have a passion for youth and a love of working with young adults elementary, middle and high school.

How To Apply – Contact Evelyn Taylor, Vance County Center Director at 252-438-5830, ext 105 or email resume to etaylor@bhcncnc.com.

 

Company Name – Pino’s Italian Restaurant

Job Title – Hiring immediately for all job positions.  Part-time and Full-time.  Restaurant is located at 987 South Beckford Drive, Henderson (Market Place Shopping Center).

How To Apply – Stop by the restaurant to pick up an application or drop off your resume.

 

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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