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Home And Garden Show

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

  • Vegetables to plant now Chinese cabbage, Garlic, bulb onions, spinach
  • Don’t apply lime to your lawn out of habit or routine.
  • Any vegetables growing now still needs 1 inch of rain or irrigation
  • Scout for fire ants and treat active mounds.
  • If renovating your lawn make sure you pack the seed into the soil. Good seed to soil contact is a must for good seed germination.
  • Plant trees and shrubs.
  • Soil Test season is now! 1 week analysis time
  • Plant strawberries, if you can find them.
  • Visit local nurseries to plan for your fall landscape projects.

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The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 09-27-22

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The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for September 27, 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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Name of Business- Community Workforce Solutions, Inc

Title of Job- Community Employment Trainer; Full time, $17-18/hour, duties may include conducting program orientation for participants entering services, review case files, determine areas of interest, and coordinate job tours. Minimum qualifications include, one year experience working with individuals with disabilities or believe that you would have a background that would bring value to this position. This position requires the use of your personal vehicle on a routine basis.

How to Apply- Fill out their application on their website at http://www.communityworkforcesolutions.com/careers.html. Send in the application along with your resume to the email address: employment@nc-cws.org.

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Name of Business- Henderson Collegiate School

Title of Job- Middle School English Teacher; Full time, Salary of $41,000-48,000, in addition they are offering a sign-on bonus of $2,000 for the 2022-23 school year. All candidates must have a bachelor’s degree. Preferred experience teaching and working in low-income community but not required.

How to Apply- Apply on company site at https://hendersoncollegiate.org/careers/.

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Name of Business- Vance County Schools

Title of Job- School Nutrition Cafeteria Assistant; Salary of $21,000-$28,000. Full time (6 hours per day). Nature of work includes prepare foods including breakfast items, meats/main dishes, breads/grains, fruits, vegetables, salads, sandwiches, soups, snacks. Serve food on line. Correctly identify reimbursable meals & snack items. Use cash register to process financial transactions. Follow written cash collection procedures. Cleaning to include washing pans, utensils and equipment. Wipe dining tables & chairs. Empty trash.

How to Apply- Apply on Company Site https://www.vcs.k12.nc.us/ or Indeed.

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Name of Business- Vance-Granville Community College

Title of Job- Federal Work-Study Student Only; Part-Time, $10-12/hour. Duties may include Assisting students, answering telephones, scanning documents, Filing, Administrative duties, Preparing mailings and promotional material, and Data entry. Qualifications are must be eligible for Title IV Aid, must have financial need, must be enrolled in a least 6 credit hours each semester at VGCC, must submit a resume, and must submit a cover letter.

How to Apply- Visit company site to apply. https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/vgcceduNC/.

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Name of Business- Vance County Schools

Title of Job- High School Principal. Salary of $50,000-$65,000. Looking for an experienced secondary principal for our high school. There is a $10,000 new hire signing bonus for this position with a two-year commitment.

How to Apply- Apply at https://vcsnc.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=181.

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Name of Business: George’s of Henderson

Title of Job: Multiple Positions

How to Apply: Apply by stopping by the Restaurant to pick up an application or dropping off your resume at the Restaurant.  They are located at 210 N. Garnett St Henderson, NC 27536.

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Name of Business: Vance Chapter of Boys & Girls Club Organization

Title of Job: Part-time positions open for after-school counselors. Requirements are must love working with youth, have good reading skills, and a desire to come to work on time 2:30 – 7:00 pm Monday – Friday.

How to Apply: Apply by calling or emailing Evelyn Taylor at

252-438-5830 or etaylor@bgcncnc.com.

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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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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Hurricane Preparation

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Meteorologists continue to track Hurricane Ian as it makes its way toward the U.S. this week. While the exact path of the hurricane cannot be predicted, experts report that North Carolina could get heavy rains later this week as the storm breaks apart as it moves farther inland.

And although the hurricane’s path and strength can change over time, preparing your property in advance of a hurricane does not.

The key is to stay informed and updated, but also to plan ahead – to minimize wind and water damage, according to Wayne Rowland, Vance County agriculture extension technician.

Rowland shared helpful suggestions to help residents prepare for possible effects from Hurricane Ian, and other storm systems capable of producing high winds, heavy rain and flooding.

Survey the outside of your home to identify items that could become airborne in a strong wind, Rowland said. Whether it’s porch furniture, plant containers, bicycles or children’s toys, be prepared to store them as you prepare for a storm.

In addition, Rowland suggests that you make a list of larger items – think boats or small trailers in the yard – that need to be tied down or otherwise anchored in place.

And use concrete blocks instead of wooden ones to raise items off basement or garage floors if flooding is a possibility. Even better, he said, move those items to a higher elevation of the garage or home to safeguard them.

If you don’t already know, now is the time to learn how to disconnect all kitchen appliances, and move cleaners, insecticides and fuels off the floor. “Don’t store chemicals under the kitchen or bathroom sink, or on the basement floor,” he cautioned.

Any important papers, photo albums or other irreplaceable items are best moved to a waterproof and fireproof location, or should be included on a to-do checklist in advance of a hurricane or major storm system.

“Really important documents should be kept in a safety deposit box,” Rowland said. Mortgage and insurance documents, as well as household inventory lists with supporting photo and video documentation should be kept in at least waterproof containers, he said.

If you have to evacuate because you’re going to a shelter, prescription medications, cloth masks, bedding, meals, hand sanitizer, soap and drinking water are on the “must bring” list.

Be prepared to change out your old emergency water supply if needed – the rule of thumb is one gallon per person, per day of water – and a three-day supply is recommended. if it hasn’t been used Change out water supply 1 gal per person per day.

Make sure all contact information is up-to-date and that family members know the designated meeting space.

Having some cash on hand is a good idea and having vehicles with full gas tanks is recommended as well

Planning and preparation go a long way toward minimizing the inconvenience – and dangers – of a hurricane. Have a plan, follow it, and be ready.

Hurricane season began in June and ends in November.

 

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The Local Skinny! Free Prostate Cancer Screening To Be Held At Maria Parham

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Maria Parham Health is sponsoring a free prostate cancer screening on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Cancer Center Director Kim Smith and Hope Breedlove, a social worker who helps clients navigate the process of getting screened, reviewing results and understanding treatment options encourage men in the community to come take part in what they describe as a simple, and necessary, process for early detection of prostate cancer.

Smith and Breedlove spoke with John C. Rose on Monday’s The Local Skinny! and said the two-hour event is free and will observe COVID-19 safety protocols. There is no need to make an appointment – simply show up to the main entrance of the hospital, located on Ruin Creek Road.

As an added bonus, Smith said the “Strollin’ Colon” will be on hand to remind people to schedule their colonoscopies.

Over the last couple of years, regular checkups and screenings may have been postponed because of the ongoing pandemic, but Smith said it’s time to get back on schedule “we’ve got to get our screenings the way we’re supposed to,” she said.

Breedlove said her role as social worker is to help get patients registered, guide them through the process of the screening, then help get lab results out in the mail. If patients need additional follow-up care or treatment of some sort, Breedlove is available to help manage that part of the process, too.

“I get them linked up with the care they need,” Breedlove said.

Men over the age of 50 are more likely to see elevated PSAs, Smith noted. African American males are at a higher risk, and she said it is important to spread the news of the screening throughout the community.

“This is something that has to be done as (men) get older,” she said of the prostate screening.

 

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The Local Skinny! COVID-19 Update

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Although daily updates about COVID-19 transmission rates, sickness and deaths have evolved to weekly and now monthly updates, Granville-Vance Health Director Lisa Harrison’s updates have become regular reminders that although vaccines have reduced the threat of severe illness and worse in the community, the transmission rate in Vance County remains high.

In the latest update, Harrison is quick to point out that health professionals are still dealing with COVID-19 and its repercussions, despite the fact that so much of society has opted for a return to almost normal life.

“Although there is some confusion in the news lately about whether we are still in a pandemic or not, the World Health Organization is the entity that gets to declare when the pandemic is over,” Harrison wrote. In the U.S. and in North Carolina, she added, health officials are more confident in their ability to effectively fight COVID-19.

But we’re entering that time of year where folks are rolling up their sleeves for the seasonal flu shot. Harrison said it’s important to consider getting a COVID-19 booster as well.

“An updated COVID-19 booster is now available for people 12 and older, two months after they finish their primary series, and/or two months after illness from COVID-19. It offers the most up-to-date protection against the latest Omicron variants. Omicron is the most common form of COVID-19 in circulation so this new booster identifies variants related to Omicron,” Harrison stated in the weekly update.

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Whether it’s COVID-19, or the flu, or just the common cold, Harrison said it bears repeating a few simple actions that can reduce spread of any virus germs:

 

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Avoid close contact such as kissing, hugging, and sharing cups or eating utensils with people who are sick, and when you are sick.
  • Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your upper shirt sleeve, not your hands.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, such as toys and doorknobs, especially if someone is sick.
  • Consider wearing a mask around other people if you have respiratory symptoms.
  • Contact a healthcare provider immediately if you or your child has trouble breathing or has a sudden onset of limb weakness.
  • Ensure you or your child are following an up-to-date asthma action plan if you or your child have asthma.
  • Stay home when you are sick. Let me say that again: Stay home when you are sick.  One more time for those in the back: Stay home when you are sick.

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Cooperative Extension With Jamon Glover: Sharing, Pt. 1

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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.

  • Vegetables to plant now Chinese cabbage, Garlic, bulb onions, spinach
  • Plant tall fescue NOW. Discussion about choosing grass seed.
  • Any vegetables growing now still needs 1 inch of rain or irrigation
  • Consider adding late-season pollinator forage to your garden.
  • If renovating your lawn make sure you pack the seed into the soil. Good seed to soil contact is a must for good seed germination.
  • Avoid pruning. Wait until late November at the earliest.
  • Soil Test season is now! 1 week analysis time
  • Divide perennials to spread and reinvigorate them.

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The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance 09-19-22

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The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for September 20, 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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Name of Business – Chick-fil-A

Title of Job – Kitchen Staff Professional Needed, 3rd Shift, 10 am – 4 pm, Sunday – Friday.  duties will include food prep, assembly and cooking, including produce, raw, cold, desserts and preparing the store for next day. Cleaning and maintenance, storage and waste disposal areas, and catering orders.  Minimum age is 18 years old.  Must have proficient reading and writing skills.

How To Apply – Text “kitchen” to 252-359-3232.  Or apply online at https://www.chick-fil-a.com/career.

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Name of Business – City of Henderson, NC Public Works Dept.

Title of Job – Multiple positions open:  Part- Time Leaf Seasonal Worker; Full-Time Administrative Support Specialist; Full-Time Utility Maintenance Crew Leader; and Full-Time Solid Waste Equipment Operator.  Excellent employee benefits are offered for these positions.

How To Apply – Apply online at https://henderson.nc.gov/departments/human_resources/jobs.  You should also review the full job description, and download and complete a City of Henderson application, which is required for all positions. Submit by email a completed application and your resume to elginlane@henderson.nc.gov.

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Name of Business – Perry Memorial Library (Breckenridge Street in Henderson, NC)

Title of Job – Library Assistant (part-time) Approximately 19 hours per week.  Rate of Pay: $12.00 per hour.  Details: Hours may include evenings (close at 8pm Monday and Tuesday) and weekends (Saturday 10am-2pm and Sunday 1pm-5pm). High school graduate or equivalent required.  More details about the job responsibilities can be seen at the Vance County, NC website, under job openings.

How To Apply – Apply online at https://www.vancecounty.org/.

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Name of Business – Vance County, NC Sheriff’s Office

Title of Job  – Multiple full-time positions open at the Detention Center, including:  Detention Center Officers, Salary $36,433;  Detention Supervisor (Lieutenant) Salary $45,402;  Detention Shift Supervisor (Sergeant) Salary $39,785.  
How To Apply –  Apply online at http://www.vancecountysheriff.org

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Name of Business – Henderson Family YMCA

Title of Job  – Multiple Positions Open –

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE (EXEMPT, FULL-TIME): Under the supervision of the CEO, the Henderson Family YMCA Director of Finance is responsible for the financial operation needs of the YMCA, responsible for managing the financial functions of the YMCA in accordance with the stated mission, goals, and policies established by the administrative staff and Board of Directors.

BUS DRIVER (PART-TIME): Under the supervision of the Director of Youth Development, safely transport children from designated school pickup locations to the Henderson Family YMCA. Safely transport children, members, program participants, staff, and others to designated locations for field trips and related activities.

LIFEGUARD (PART-TIME):
Maintain a safe environment in our pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Active surveillance of the pool area. Ability to respond to emergency situations in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available. Maintains a positive and engaging relationship with members, staff, and guests. Qualifications: Current YMCA lifeguard, CPR and AED certifications.

MEMBER SERVICES (PART-TIME Front Desk, NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS):
Responsible for welcoming members and guests into the facility, for answering and transferring calls, and for communicating policy and program information. The individual must be able to provide exceptional customer service with a positive and welcoming attitude by helping multiple people at one time, uphold standards and policies and handle situations that require conflict resolution. This individual should be able to retain and promote a variety of information on programs and membership. Minimum requirements: age 18; basic math and reading skills; computer skills; phone skills and accountability with money.

WELLNESS CENTER ATTENDANT (PART-TIME, NIGHT AND WEEKENDS):
Promote member engagement, build relationships, and establish good rapport with our members. Staff is responsible for providing assistance with the fitness equipment, maintaining a safe environment, keeping equipment clean, organized, and enforcing fitness center rules.

How To Apply – Download an application at www.hendersonymca.org/get-involved/employment-opportunities or stop by the YMCA Member Services desk (380 Ruin Creek Road Henderson) during operating hours for an application. Call (252)438-2144 with questions or assistance.

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Name of Business – Boys & Girls Club of North Central North Carolina

Title of Job – Youth Development Professional – Serves youth ages 5-18-years-old, provides guidance and discipline best practices, ensures the overall safety and well-being of members, promotes and engages daily learning and participation in our Core Program Areas.  Required availability M-F 2:30-7:00 PM

How To Apply – Contact Evelyn Taylor for more information (252) 438-5830, extension 105

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Name of Business – MR Williams, Inc

Title of Job – Multiple Positions Open for the 2nd Shift Operations and Truck Drivers (CDL – A License with 2 year driving experience).  Positions being hired are: Cooler Freezer Order Selector; Loader; Repack Order Selector; Tote Module Loader; Warehouse Order Selector; Delivery Driver – CDL A; Deliver Driver – Non CDL; Driver Helper.  There are full-time and/or part-time positons available (Sundays & Wednesdays with flexible hours).  High school diploma, GED, or 2 years of warehouse experience.  At least 18 years old.  Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, etc. for 8+ hours. Experience in a cooler/freezer area preferred. Experience operating motorized equipment preferred.  Complete benefit package available.

How To Apply – Email resume to Kristy Granger, Human Resource Manager at kgranger@mrwilliams.com.  Apply online at https://www.mrwilliams.com/careers/.  Complete job descriptions are available online, on homepage, click on About icon at top, and scroll down to careers.

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Name of Business – Guardian ad Litem – A Child’s Advocate In Court – Judicial District 9

Title of Job – Immediate opening for Guardian as Litem Volunteer Advocates.  Accepting applications until October 3rd.  Volunteers will train on advocacy for children who have experienced abuse and neglect.  No legal experience required, just the desire to make a difference in the lives of children.  Training is free and 100% virtual interactive training class begins on October 18.

How to Apply – Information and applications are available at www.volunteerforgal.org.  If you have questions, call 919-690-4921 or email gal.district09@nccourts.org.

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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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