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TownTalk: Turning Point CDC Takes The Kids To DC

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There are still some open seats on the bus to Washington, DC that Turning Point CDC has chartered for later this summer, and Chalis Henderson invites anyone in the community to consider joining the adventure.

Henderson, Turning Point’s executive director, was a guest on TownTalk and said the bus departs bright and early on Friday, July 21 – 4 a.m., to be exact.

“Our trip is open to everyone,” she said. “We’re going to have a full day out in the city,” planning to return to Henderson by 10 p.m.

“It’s going to be an action-packed day,” Henderson said, which includes visits to the African American Museum of History and Culture and then the National Mall.

The price is $100 per person and doesn’t include meals, she said. And an adult should accompany each young person.

Providing the community access to such cultural activities is part of Turning Point’s mission. “Being able to provide a community trip is very special.”

Turning Point’s summer campers and staff have taken some of the 56 seats on the bus, but there are still about 20 left.

Register online at www.turningpointcdc.org. or call 252.621.5190 to learn more.

The Washington trip is one way to engage the community, but Henderson said Turning Point’s 13th annual Community Day is another way to bring a variety of resources and agencies together at one location for a sort of one-stop shopping.

Turning Point is teaming up with Oasis of Hope Ministry, its companion agency founded in 2001.

“We’ll have a  ton of community resource partners,” Henderson said. The free event will be on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Turning Point/Oasis of Hope campus off Norlina Road, just past Skipper’s  Forsyth’s restaurant.

There will be backpacks – courtesy of Blue Cross Blue Shield – and a school supplies giveaway, not to mention children’s activities, food, ice cream, music and more.

“We’re excited to give back to the community on Community Day,” she said.

“A lot of our nonprofit friends will be joining us.”

Visit www.turningpointcdc.org to learn about the services and programs that Turning Point offers.

Make donations online, drop them in the mail at Turning Point CDC, P.O. 2656, Henderson, NC 27536, or better yet, stop in and see how the resources are being used, Henderson said.

 

 

Cooperative Extension with Paul McKenzie: What Works in the Garden

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TownTalk: Dingee Promises To Be Stingy As State Auditor

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Charles Dingee is running for N.C. Auditor in next year’s general election, and the slogan he’s come up is helpful for voters to know how to pronounce his name and remember the office he’s seeking: Dingee will be stingy with taxpayer dollars.

Dingee was a guest on TownTalk Monday and talked about his platform and areas of improvement with the state auditor’s office.

The election is more than a year away – November 2024 – but Dingee said it’s not too early to campaign.

“We are crisscrossing the state and educating voters,” Dingee said, “letting them know why I’m the best person to do this job.”

The state auditor is a member of the Council of State, a 10-member body comprised of elected officials that is part of the executive branch of state government.

Dingee said the first things he’d do as auditor is to seek funding code reform and to make the anonymous tip line public.

Citizens who suspect fraud or other wrongful acts within state government can call the tip line.

With more than 120 employees, the auditor’s office should be the vehicle that ensures transparency, he said, “responsible for making sure your money – your taxpayer money – gets where it’s supposed to be.”

Dingee has experience with the banking industry and with running his own business. Small business owners “know the value of a penny (and) make sure every penny is accounted for.”

His “strong conservative business background,” coupled with his Republican affiliation, are what make him the better candidate for the job currently held by five-time incumbent Beth Wood.

“Frankly, the current state auditor hasn’t been doing (the) job.”

In addition, he said he wants to see all larger state agencies undergo an annual – or at least biannual – audit. For example, the state Board of Elections hasn’t had an audit in 13 years, and that’s too long.

“I would like to hope that our bureaucratic officials …are doing what they’re supposed to be doing,” he explained. “But if nobody’s looking, is everthing ok?”

“Government should work for the people – government should be letting people know this is what we’re doing. I’m going to make sure it happens when I’m your state auditor.”

Visit https://charlesdingee.com/ to learn more.

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Cokesbury Fire Department

The Local Skinny! Fireworks At Cokesbury On Saturday

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If you’re looking for some fireworks fun this weekend but don’t want to go all the way to Kerr Lake, you may want to head over to the Cokesbury Volunteer Fire Department before dusk on Saturday, July 1.

Chief Adam Pegram said gates will open about 6 p.m. for the annual fireworks display. Folks can park across the street and then head over to where the action is – there will be music and food vendors will hamburgers and hotdogs, popcorn and sno-balls to enjoy.

“We’ll start shooting when the sun goes down,” Pegram said.

The Cokesbury event is the same evening as the county tourism fireworks display at Satterwhite Point, but Pegram said it’s not about competition – it’s about giving back to the community that supports the fire department.

“We’ve been working together for several years,” Pegram said. The goal is “having family fun at both locations and enjoying the holiday.”

Please keep in mind, however, that no matter where you enjoy the holiday, to be safe and considerate, Pegram reminds.

“Just be patient when we’re trying to exit and empty the parking lot,” he said.

“Come and enjoy yourself and have a good time,” Pegram said, but please remember to pick up your trash before you leave.

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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland: Composting

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Search On For VCHS Athletic Director In Wake Of Noel’s Resignation

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Vance County High School Athletic Director Raymond Noel has resigned his post, and VCS Chief Officer of Communication & Innovative Support Aarika Sandlin has told WIZS News that the district is seeking a qualified applicant to fill the position.

“We are very appreciative of all that Mr. Noel did for VCHS,” Sandlin said in a statement to WIZS.

“Vance County Schools is committed to finding a strong leader to continue the work of the Viper Athletic program,” she said.

Candidates must hold a valid NC teacher certification and have at least five years’ experience as a PE teacher or coach; candidates should have at least a bachelor’s degree in physical education; a master’s degree in athletic administration or equivalent training and experience is preferred, according to the job description.

Find the complete job description at www.vcs.k12.nc.us. Click on Job Opportunities in the top right corner of the home page.

Interested applicants should apply on the VCS website www.vcs.k12.nc.us.

NC MedAssist Plans Giveaway Event In Oxford Friday, June 30

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NC MedAssist will host a local Mobile Free Pharmacy Event sponsored by Triangle North Healthcare Foundation on Friday, June 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Masonic Home for Children, 600 College St., Oxford.

This free medicine giveaway is open to individuals 18 and older and families needing over-the-counter (OTC) medication items. No identification is required, and there are no income restrictions. Everyone is qualified.

Participants will be able to learn more about NC MedAssist’s free prescription pharmacy program and receive free OTC items such as cough and cold medicine, vitamins, children’s, allergy medication and first aid supplies. The event will occur rain or shine, and all OTC items will be given first-come, first-served while supplies last.

If you can volunteer for this event, sign up at https://medassist.org/volunteer/, scroll down, click on the “Granville County Mobile Free Pharmacy-Alliance 6/2023” tab, and sign up for a timeframe that best suits your schedule.

Last year, NC MedAssist held 53 Mobile Free Pharmacy events across North Carolina. For each event, NC MedAssist is committed to bringing enough OTC medicine for 1,000 people in need. NC MedAssist’s overall goal is to help ease the burden of those in need by aiding people who have been forced to decide between buying food and purchasing life-saving medication.

Triangle North Healthcare Foundation is a non-profit regional grant making organization that supports and invests in health & wellness initiatives in Vance, Warren, Franklin & Granville counties that will result in immediate and long-term improvement in the health status of the region. Learn more at http://www.tnhfoundation.org/.