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Roses on Dabney Drive Closing Because of Lease

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Roses Discount Stores will continue to serve the Henderson area as a retailer at its Garnett Street location.

The Roses on Dabney Drive will continue to operate with its same store hours through September 30. However, the Dabney Drive location will then close.

A pair of corporate executives spoke to WIZS News Wednesday, and the company issued a statement.

“Unfortunately, we were unable to come to terms on a lease extension with the landlord for our Dabney Drive location after 54 years. We’re making changes and improvements to our Roses store at 1471 N. Garnett St. that will allow us to better serve all of our loyal customers. Each team member at the closing store has been offered a position within the company. We’re excited for the continued opportunity to serve Henderson and the surrounding communities for many years to come.”

Store executives expressed the company’s desire to remain at the existing Dabney Drive location, but in the absence of that option, committing to do more at the North Garnett Street location demonstrates at least part of the discount retailer’s desire to serve the area.

Also, Roses Discount Stores took to its Facebook page Tuesday to express, in bold red letters not unlike the ROSES brand itself, “THANK YOU DABNEY DRIVE,” for 54 amazing years!

Over the long term, additional opportunities may arise for a second Roses location in Henderson once again.

The local corporate underpinning is not affected by these retail changes.

The modern-day version of Roses is presently around 400 stores and growing, most recently with an expansion in Texas.

In addition, there may be an employment opportunity right for you. See more online at www.rosesdiscountstores.com/careers.

TownTalk: Choosing The Right Long-Term Care

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For many choosing a long-term care facility for a loved one can be a difficult choice.  Kim Hawkins, Regional Ombudsman at Kerr Tar Regional Council of Governments, says there is variety in the level of care offered at area facilities.  She says there is a difference between a nursing facility and an assisted living facility. “A nursing facility requires an RN on site 24 hours a day and an assisted-living facility requires an RN be easily accessible. If you find an assisted-living facility with an RN on site 24 hours a day, that’s a plus,” Hawkins explained on Wednesday’s TownTalk.

Another thing to keep in mind is if a patient will require short-term or long-term care and to find the correct facility that meets those needs. Doctor recommendations should also be considered when deciding on the the type of facility that is right for your loved one.

“There are 47 licensed long-term care facilities in our area,” Hawkins says.  That area includes the five counties of Vance, Granville, Warren, Franklin and Person.  Hawkins says this is a fair amount for the region but that level of care provided at these facilities is more of an issue when choosing a place for your loved one.

Larger facilities in Raleigh, Durham or Chapel Hill offer the same basic minimum services as required by law but facilities in the larger cities may offer more amenities than those located in rural areas.

What if your loved one doesn’t like the facility they are placed in? “In theory, it’s easy to transfer but in reality it usually isn’t,” according to Hawkins.  If your loved one has an issue with a facility, Hawkins suggests giving the facility an opportunity to fix the problem.

If you have further questions about long-term care, call Kim Hawkins at 252-436-2050 or email her at khawkins@kerrtarcog.org.

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TownTalk: Rebuild Communities NC Partners With AARP To Help Seniors Navigate The Digital World

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Coming off a successful series of classes in Vance County, Rebuild Communities NC and AARP’s Senior Planet workshop continues next month with sessions in Oxford.

Edy Thompson, executive director at Rebuild Communities NC said the classes will be held at Oxford Housing Authority, 101 Hillside Drive.

The classes are designed to give senior adults knowledge, experience and practice with the use of technology, from smart phones to telehealth.

The classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

“It’s easy…and it’s fun,” Thompson said of the way the classes are designed to meet the needs of older adults who may not have much exposure to the world of the Internet through the use of smart phones, iPads and computers.

It’s a way for senior adults to gain confidence in their abilities to access services and find information without having to bother others for help.

“Most of the seniors say they’re tired of asking their grandchildren for help,” she said. “They’re fast and agile with the Internet – they don’t want to take the time to teach the ABC’s” of how to use a device like a smart phone.

Thompson doesn’t want seniors to be left behind – or left out – just because they aren’t as tech savvy as other groups. She said seniors can keep up with world events, and those that happen right here at home, with the click of a mouse.

“Through the Internet, you can travel wherever you want – see what’s going on and be engaged,” she said. “There are so many ways we can be active and engaged, not set aside just because we are older individuals.”

On Sept. 5 and 7 participants will learn about smart phones and Google Maps. The next weeks features ways to find information online and then protecting your personal information. Zoom basics will be the topic on Sept. 19 and then hosting a Zoom meeting will be presented on Sept. 21. Finally, telehealth and locating health information online are topics for Sept. 26 and 28.

Sign up for the classes by calling 252.915.1663.

 

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Home And Garden Show

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

  • Protect Lawn equipment by putting your contact information on the equipment, also photo equipment for insurance purposes.
  • Chop up fresh garden herbs, place in ice cube trays, then fill with water and freeze. Save the herb cubes to add to your soups and stews over the winter.
  • Start planning your fall landscape projects now
  • Check out the NC State Extension Plant Toolbox to research plants for those fall landscape projects.
  • Know what to plant and when in the garden with a copy of the Central piedmont planting guide
  • Make plans for tall fescue fertilization and/or seeding in early September.
  • Share excess vegetables with friends and neighbors who don’t have a garden.
  • Make sure leftover garden seed is stored in a cool, dry location, or even better in the refrigerator or freezer.

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TownTalk: Author Michael Bean Will Have Book Signing At Perry Memorial Library

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Local author Michael Bean has a unique insight on the trials that middle schoolers face.  Not only was he once a middle schooler himself, but he also teaches middle school students at Vance Charter School.  That insight has contributed to Bean writing a book simply called “Jazz.”  The book follows the character Mitchell Williams as he navigates the intricacies of middle school at fictional King’s Hollow.

The coming of age story is told through two intersecting yet different timelines, one as a middle schooler and one as a high schooler.  Mitchell has to deal with bullies, preparing for band competition with the school’s jazz group as they raise money for a trip to New York and with meeting a girl.

Bean says the book started off as a story about himself.  “After I started writing it, I realized I was not all that interesting,” Bean said on Tuesday’s TownTalk with Bill Harris.  “That’s when I changed the characters name from Michael to Mitchell and realized I could throw everything at a fictional character,” Bean continued.

The beginnings of the book date back to 2020 and was written in about a year, according to Bean. “I edited it eight times,” Bean added.  The book is self published, and his son designed the cover. The book is available through Walmart and Barnes & Noble.  An e-book is available through Amazon.

To help draw attention to the writer’s efforts, Bean will host a book signing in the Farm Bureau Room at Perry Memorial Library on Breckinridge Street in Henderson on Saturday, August 12th from 11 a.m. to 12 noon.  Bean said he initially ordered 75 books for the signing, but interest has been so good he ordered an additional 100 books for the event.

While this is Bean’s first novel, he has more writing on the horizon he said. “I have two other books I’m working on and a graphic novel,” Bean said.  It’s a slower process Bean said with these projects.  “Jazz” was written during the pandemic, but now Bean is back to teaching, attending Vance Charter athletic events and he and his wife have three children of their own so there isn’t as much time to write as before.

With “Jazz” Bean hopes that not only teenagers but everyone will find something to identify with and see something of themselves in the pages he has written.

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Sheriff Brame Attends NC Sheriffs’ Association’s Business Conference

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 Last week, the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association hosted sheriffs, sheriffs’ personnel and their families from across the state for their Annual Business Conference. Vance County Sheriff Curtis R. Brame was in attendance. Commenting on their experience at the Annual Business Conference, Sheriff Curtis R. Brame said, “I always look forward to the opportunity to meet with fellow sheriffs at Association events. It is important for us to collaborate and always work to enhance the Office of Sheriff in North Carolina. The Annual Business Conference is just one of the many ways the Association allows us to do that.”

 The Annual Business Conference is an opportunity for sheriffs and sheriffs’ personnel to gather for networking, panel discussions, and training programs which cover a variety of topics related to law enforcement. Topics covered during this year’s Annual Business Conference included the sheriff’s role in school safety and active shooter response procedures, among others. Attendees also heard presentations from guest speakers and attended a number of meetings throughout the conference.

The Association also elects new Executive Committee officers each year at the conference. This year’s elections resulted in five sheriffs being elected to new offices:

∙ President – Sheriff Darren Campbell, Iredell County

 ∙ First Vice President – Sheriff Mike Roberson, Chatham County

 ∙ Second Vice President – Sheriff Ricky Buchanan, McDowell County

 ∙ Third Vice President – Sheriff Clee Atkinson, Edgecombe County

 ∙ Treasurer – Sheriff Van Shaw, Cabarrus County

 

 Outgoing President Charles Blackwood, Orange County, will transition into the role of Chairman of the Association’s Executive Committee and Sheriff Alan Jones, Caldwell County, was reelected to serve as Secretary.

 

 Newly-elected Association President Darren Campbell remarked, “The Annual Business Conference is always an excellent opportunity for sheriffs to get together to discuss important issues we are facing, network, and conduct Association business. I am excited for the opportunity to serve as the President of the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association and hope to help enhance public safety in our communities while representing the sheriffs of North Carolina.”

The Local Skinny! Louisburg College To Host Alumni Event

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Alumni of Louisburg College are invited to the first of what, hopefully, will be many alumni socials in Durham this Saturday from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at Hope Valley Country Club, 3803 Dover Rd. in Durham.   The school’s Alitha Palich, Vice-President of Institutional Advancement and Kristen Hanzer-Powell, Director of Alumni Engagement and Community Outreach, joined Bill Harris on Tuesday’s The Local Skinny to talk about the event and the college.

“The event was started by alumni who wanted to be able to have events that were a little more localized,” Palich said.  “We have included folks from Vance, Granville, Franklin Counties and the surrounding area,” Palich continued.  Louisburg College has traditionally been the destination for many students in rural areas, and this event will give former students across several decades a chance to come to enjoy an afternoon of food, drinks, festivities and to have a great time with old and new friends who all shared the Louisburg College experience.

Other alumni events coming up are Homecoming in October on the 27th and 28th at the college on Main St. in Louisburg and the Golden Anniversary Club event next spring. The latter event is geared towards those who graduated fifty or more years ago but both events are open to everyone.

Smaller events do take place as well. “It’s a work in progress and we are trying to see where we can go with it, post-covid,” said Hanzer-Powell.

For those alumni here in Vance County as well as Granville, Warren and Franklin counties and all who would like to attend the event on Saturday, you should contact Kristen Hanzer-Powell at Louisburg College at 919-497-1244.

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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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