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H-V Industrial Park Phase III

Vance Commissioners Pave The Way For Construction Of Shell Building At Industrial Park

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In a special called meeting Monday, the Vance County Board of Commissioners moved closer to fulfilling the concept of construction of a shell building on the campus of the industrial park.

The board approved a resolution to sell a 7.15-acre parcel to the Henderson-Vance Industrial Park, Inc. for $185,900, on which a 50,000-square foot shell building will be constructed, according to agenda information, which was confirmed Tuesday by County Manager Jordan McMillen.

Jordan told WIZS News Tuesday that all was approved as proposed.

In related business, the board also approved a construction loan agreement, two future advance deeds of trust and two promissory notes which total almost $3 million to complete the engineering, construction and maintenance of the shell building.

One loan for $500,000 at 0 percent interest because it is tied to funds from the state budget appropriations, according to information previously presented to the board. An additional $2.4 million loan is provided at 4.5 percent interest with interest beginning at such time that draws are made. This loan is for engineering, construction and maintenance of the building, which the county wants to have ready for prospective business and industry looking to locate in the area.

According to the loan documents, the building is to be completed within 18 months and provides two years – until Oct. 1, 2024  – for all principal and interest to be due and payable back to the county. The loan agreement includes separate promissory notes and deeds of trust for each of the loans. Funding for the project comes from the county’s economic development fund.

County leaders have been working on this concept for some time, with the idea that the county would be able to show prospective business and industry the local commitment to boost economic development.

Community Partners of Hope

TownTalk: Community Partners Of Hope Helps Homeless Men

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Delthine Watson’s got the math memorized: 365 times 365 equals 133,225. But when you apply that simple calculation to the plan for the Community Partners of Hope men’s emergency shelter, the result can have life-altering consequences.

Watson, community network specialist for Community Partners of Hope, has complete faith that the community will help bring to fruition the dream to have the shelter open all year long. That plan is inching toward reality now – the shelter is opening a full month early this year, beginning Oct. 1. It previously had been open November through March.

“This year, with the support of the community, and listening to the community, we are opening up Oct. 1,” she told WIZS’s Bill Harris on Tuesday’s Town Talk. “We’re excited about that. But she is equally excited about the 365 Dream Team Campaign that calls for 365 entities -individuals, groups, clubs – to give $365 toward the goal of having the shelter and the services it offers open all year long.

Theirs is the only men’s shelter in the area, and Watson said they have clients who come from nearby counties, including Mecklenburg County, VA, for a warm, dry place to sleep. But the services end early in the morning and, as Watson points out, “during the daytime, they’re still homeless.”

The shelter is a place where men can get a hot meal, charge their phones, have a hot shower and a clean change of clothes, she said.

But once the shelter has its own space and can stay open all year, there could be opportunities for additional services and training to further help clients improve their life situations.

“Just imagine,” Watson said, “we could be able to operate all year, we could get a building…our dreams would come true.”

The $365 – she certainly welcomes more and understands if donors need to give less – would “help us do the things that we need to do – that we want to do.”

Bringing men from homelessness to some type of self-sufficiency is the goal, but Watson acknowledged that each client may have different needs.

Shelter Manager Darryl Jones helps clients a great deal, Watson said, and encourages the ones as they make life choices that take them from homelessness toward self-sufficiency.

Hearing updates from clients who have gotten their lives back on track definitely make for “feel-good moments,” Watson said. “But we don’t have enough of those.” Through additional programming, some life-skills programming and other services, she said the shelter could give the men what they need and what they are looking for.

Visit www.cp-hope.org or call 919.339.1426 to learn more about the 365 Dream Team Campaign.

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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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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: Soil Sampling

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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! Restaurant Week Comes To Oxford

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Local foodies, take note!

Next week, innovative dining experiences are a short drive away as Oxford kicks off “Restaurant Week.”

The event kicks off this Sunday, Sept. 25, with a Sunday Supper at Oxford Oaks Farm, located in Oxford Park, 3679 Oaklawn Dr., and Granville Tourism Director Angela Allen told Bill Harris on The Local Skinny! Monday that the apps and drinks will be served at 5:30 p.m., followed by a three-course meal at 6 that will be topped off with dessert and coffee.

This is a ticketed event and Allen said seating is limited. Visit https://strongarm.menu for details and to purchase tickets.

Q, the general manager for Tobacco Wood Brewing Co., said the idea for Restaurant Week grew out of the Quittin’ Time events that have been held in downtown Oxford for the past couple of years.

Quittin’ Time features small plates, or tapas, and patrons walk among the participating restaurants to sample food and beverages. But during Restaurant Week, each restaurant takes a turn at providing a specialty meal.

“Every restaurant in this town has superstars…who come up with some of the most creative dishes than I’ve seen in a long time – it’s gonna blow people’s minds,” Q said.

Up first is Harvest, with a prix fixe dinner on Tuesday, Sept. 27. There is a 5:30 p.m. seating and a 7:30 p.m. seating. Call Harvest this week between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. at 919.603.1460 to reserve a spot.

On Wednesday, the spotlight shines on Main St. Oasis, where reservations will be accepted, but are not necessary. A Mediterranean fish dinner is the featured dish.

Uptown and Strong Arm team up for Thursday evening’s culinary delights. Uptown and Tobacco Wood will be featured again on Saturday evening.

Tobacco Wood is pairing the music of a jazz trio with some kitchen vibes straight out of the Delta: “we’re going to do a little Cajun Creole night,” Q said, with some specialty dishes available – think jambalaya and shrimp and grits. Guests also can choose to spice up the wings or other regular menu items with a little Cajun dry rub or Cajun sauce, Q added.

The beauty of Restaurant Week, Q said, is that patrons “have a full night to understand what each restaurant has to offer…plus more. The plus more is what you’re going to see” next week, he added.

Check out the full listing of Oxford’s Restaurant Week at Visit Granville County NC’s Facebook page.

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TownTalk: Infinite Possibilities Brings Awareness To Domestic Violence

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and two upcoming events in the community are being organized as a way to boost visibility about the prevalence – and the local services that are available for those who may need help to get out of an abusive situation.

Bratanya Simmons and Vanessa Henderson work with Infinite Possibilities, Inc. and they spoke with Bill Harris on Monday’s Town Talk about a walk that will take place at Aycock Rec Center on Saturday, Oct. 1 and a candlelight vigil planned in Warrenton on Tuesday, Oct. 4.

Simmons and Henderson invite walkers to take place in the second annual awareness walk, which will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the track at the recreational complex, 307 Carey Chapel Rd., Henderson.

“Bring your walking shoes and take laps,” Simmons said. “There will be a t-shirt this year for all participants for coming out and supporting and honoring domestic violence victims.”

The candlelight vigil will take place at the Warren County courthouse square from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Speakers for the event will include representatives from the Warrenton Police Department and the department of social services. “We’re asking everyone to come out…and light a candle for those who have lost their lives to domestic violence,” Simmons said.

Henderson added that domestic violence cuts across all socio-economic categories, and both men and women can be perpetrators as well as victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse.

As with so many other aspects of our lives, the COVID-19 pandemic created additional challenges for victims, as well as for those agencies like Infinite Possibilities which try to find helpful resources.

Simmons said she has seen an uptick in the number of people who contact Infinite Possibilities for help. “Victims were home 24/7 with their abusers and perpetrators” during the COVID lockdown. But the pandemic also created additional hurdles as far as finding resources for victims, too, Henderson said.

“Not only was the pandemic bad on the victims but on the support systems for those victims were eliminated due to the lockdowns and not being able to access family and friends,” she said. The COVID lockdown affected the mental health of domestic violence survivors as well, she added.

It was also difficult to find shelters to accept victims who lived outside the county where the shelter was located.

Neither Vance County nor Warren County has an emergency shelter, and although the women have heard rumblings about the need for a shelter in the area, they said they were unaware of further plans.

Currently, they use shelters in Franklin, Durham and Wake counties.

“A shelter is needed in the area for domestic violence victims,” Simmons said.

Some basic needs are met through different organizations and referral services, but Henderson said there is a need for more.

So often, victims of domestic violence reach out to organizations like Infinite Possibilities without having a clear idea of what it is they want or need, so Simmons said it’s important to ask them specifically what they would like to have happen: is it going to an emergency shelter or is it having a restraining order in place?

They may not know how to ask for a protection order, or what kind of order they need. It takes, on average, “ seven times for victims to decide they are ready to move on and go through the court process,” Simmons explained. Organizations like Infinite Possibilities walk victims through the process.

But, Henderson added, they adhere to a strict confidentiality policy to provide safety for the victims, “ so their information is not released to anyone who could possibly put them in danger.”

The crisis line is available 24 hours a day and accepts calls and text messages. That number is 252.425.2492. The phone number for the office, located at Gateway Center, is 252.431.1926.

The number for Simmons is 252.257.1044.

Learn more at https://infinitepossibilitiesinc.net/

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