WIZS Radio Local News Audio 04-13-22 Noon
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Home And Garden Show 04-13-22
On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
- Row covers can be used to protect sweetcorn from birds
- Consider warm season turf.
- Easter Lillies like to be in 65F during the day and 60F at night keepout of direct sunlight to prevent wilting.
- No frost or freeze in 10-day forecast, but 37 in a few days
- Never refuel a hot lawnmower. Take a break let the mower cool down,then refuel the mower.
- If planting trees and shrubs, correct installation is crucial. Look it up, don’t assume.
- We can identify problem weeds or insects and advise how to control them. Bring us a sample.
- For deck and patio plantings, clean and sanitize containers, and be cautious about reusing container mix.
- Check moisture of soil media before watering plants
- Limited space for a vegetable garden? Try growing in containers.
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Tree Dedication Ceremony Apr. 29 At GAP In Memory Of Commissioners
The Granville County Board of Commissioners and county staff will gather at the Granville Athletic Park on Friday, April 29 to make a special dedication to remember three former commissioners in conjunction with National Arbor Day.
A grove of four maple trees will be dedicated in memory of former commissioners Dave Currin, Owen Roberts and Edward Smoak, according to a press statement from Terry Hobgood, Granville County public information officer.
The ceremony will begin at 3 p.m. “All members of the community are invited to attend and are especially encouraged to submit names of those they would like to see honored at this event. Granville County intends to make this a recurring recognition to honor the service and memory of former commissioners while also adding to our beautiful tree canopy at the GAP in conjunction with National Arbor Day,” the press statement read.
The commissioners approved the idea at their February 2022 meeting and the plan is to install a plaque to dedicate this area of the GAP as a special place dedicated to deceased commissioners honored for their service to the county.
To submit a name of a former official to be considered for recognition at the April 29 event, contact Hobgood at 919.693.5240 or terry.hobgood@granvillecounty.org. The memorial grove and dedication ceremony will be located near the main entrance of the GAP (4615 Belltown Road, Oxford) near the walking path and butterfly garden at the large soccer fields adjacent to the main parking lot.
Cooperative Extension With Paul McKenzie: What Works in the Garden
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The Local Skinny! Henderson Partners With DOT For Cleanup
Think about the roads you use frequently when running errands or from home to work or to drop the kids at school. Are there roadsides that could use a little spring cleaning?
Henderson City Manager Terrell Blackmon invites church and civic groups, school groups and individuals to participate in Community Cleanup Day on Saturday, April 23.
Armed with trash bags, teams of volunteers – including as many as 50- or 60 city employees – will set out from the Dr. Andrea L. Harris Operations Center on Beckford Drive to various sites throughout Henderson. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Blackmon told John C. Rose on Tuesday’s The Local Skinny! that this cleanup event is in partnership with the spring Litter Sweep sponsored by NC Department of Transportation.
Blackmon said the city council discussed improving the city’s appearance and giving visitors a better perception of what Henderson has to offer during its annual planning retreat a couple of months ago.
“We’re asking the entire community at-large to join us on that day,” Blackmon said. Groups that have a particular area in mind are asked to contact Tracey Kimbrell at 252.430.5702 or email traceykimbrell@henderson.nc.gov to sign up. City staff will provide bags for the cleanup effort. “We’ll even provide a public safety officer to provide some visible presence from law enforcement on that day,” he added.
Groups or individuals also can just show up at the Harris Operations Center at 8 a.m. and join forces with other volunteers who will go out to pre-determined areas targeted for cleanup.
Blackmon said this event will kickstart an ongoing quarterly effort that the city is undertaking to give a little extra support to ongoing cleanup services the city already provides.
“We have a very good operations staff,” Blackmon said. But it’s not a large staff, so efforts like this are needed to help. “I don’t think we’ll run out of areas in the city that could use a little help,” he said.
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TownTalk: Veterans Find Assistance with Butner Organization
The Veterans Life Center in Butner is a nonprofit agency that helps 21st century veterans with the skills and support necessary to become self-reliant and to become productive members of the community.
As part of the ongoing series “Former Active Duty, Still Boots on the Ground” segment of Town Talk, Phyllis Maynard and John C. Rose spoke with two men who work at the VLC to learn more about what it offers former military personnel.
VLC Executive Director John Turner is a veteran of the U.S. Army and Coast Guard. Martin Woodard is the VLC program director who served in the U.S. Air Force and has a long career in counseling and is affiliated with the UNC School of Medicine and the NC Division of Mental Health.
The VLC services offer a unique approach in several ways, Turner said. Firstly, it’s designed especially for 21st century veterans – which is defined as those who served in Iraq or Afghanistan. Secondly, the veterans receive care, counseling and other support from fellow 21st century veterans, who understand the particular challenges those vets face. And thirdly, the services are provided in a caring environment that cares for the whole veteran. We talk about goals, and opportunities and the future,” Turner said. “That’s what sets us apart.”
The VLC is a residential program that helps veterans be proactive in their recovery. Woodard said by beginning with a culture of respect and a holistic approach to care, veterans experience a positive support system that promotes that self-reliance.
“We strive to build a foundation,” Woodard said, that incorporates physical health, behavioral health and mental health. A veteran who suffers from PTSD, for example, may also have other underlying health concerns that need to be addressed as well. Or a veteran with substance abuse problems may also need counseling for having suicidal thoughts.
That’s another unique asset that the VLC has – it’s located just a few hundred yards from the R.J. Blackley Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center.
Having partnerships with other agencies, from substance abuse treatment centers and the VA is key to helping veterans get back on the right path, the men noted. The facility also is close to the South Campus of Vance-Granville Community College, where participants can take classes and find a career.
Woodard said the investment comes from all sides, including from the residents, who are learning how to deal with untreated or unresolved issues that stemmed from the military. They are learning how “to re-engage in society in a way they deserve,” Woodard said. Having support from the larger community is a tangible way to say “Thank you for your service.”
Just five years ago, the VLC was nothing more than an idea, Turner said. A working group met a couple of times a month, put together a vision for a facility whose primary goal would be to give veterans an outcome of self-reliance.
Then it was a matter of working backward to get all the pieces to come together. The result is a nonprofit VLC is a collaboration of state and local groups and the VA to be able to provide resources alongside the other existing services – all with a similar goal: serving the veterans who have served their country.
“We value partnerships,” Woodard said. “No one program can meet the needs by itself.”
The VLC program is for veterans with honorable discharges. But whether they ultimately are accepted into the program or not, Woodard said he wants veterans to know two things: they will not be judged and their diagnoses don’t have to define them or affect what they can achieve.
According to Turner, “If they’re calling in, they want to be heard and understood.”
“If they call us, we’re going to do our best to give them hope,” Woodard said.
Visit www.vlcnc.org to learn more. Call VLC at 919.803.5516.
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WIZS Radio Local News Audio 04-12-22 Noon
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The Local Skinny! Jobs In Vance
The H-V Chamber of Commerce and WIZS, Your Community Voice, present Jobs in Vance for April 12, 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 michelle@hendersonvance.org to be included.
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Freight Handler/Order Filler
Walmart Distribution Center – 6091 – Henderson, NC
$17.55 – $23.55 an hour
Temporary
12 hour shift
Fulfill store orders through pulling merchandise through layer using electronic voice control equipment, stacking onto pallets, placing labels in appropriate…
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Parts Delivery
O’Reilly Auto Parts
Henderson, NC
Full-time
Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) per department standards.
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Patient Care Coordinator
Axiom Dentistry
Louisburg, NC
Estimated $32.7K – $41.3K a year
Responsible for administering the day-to-day activities of the business office, including: welcoming of patients, answering phone calls, scheduling of appointments.
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Office Clerk
CorTech
Oxford, NC
$25 – $30 an hour
Full-time
Assistance with marketing and community outreach efforts.
Willingness to work with outside vendors to achieve recruiting goals.
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Principal
Vance County Schools
Henderson, NC
Estimated $64.6K – $81.8K a year
Supervises and appraises the performance of the school staff through observation formulas derived for the state of North Carolina.
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Warehouse Associate
ADUSA Distribution, LLC
Henderson, NC
Full-time
12 hour shift
Able to use a personal computer for data entry and research purposes*.
Work in a warehouse environment with varying conditions
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Health Care Front Office Assistant
The Optometric Eye Site
Henderson, NC
$12 – $15 an hour
Part-time
Busy Eye Care Practice seeking a new front office assistant and health care technician.
No previous experience and specific education is required, however, some…
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Child Care Specialist Assistant
Vance-Granville Community College4.0
Henderson, NC
$13 – $14 an hour
Part-time
Must be willing to submit to local, state, and federal criminal background checks.
Must have be willing to obtain CPR/ First Aid certification with in 90 days…
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Human Resources
M.R. Williams
Henderson, NC 27536
Estimated $39.4K – $50K a year
Develops, facilitates, and implement all phases of the recruitment process.
Researches and executes industry recruitment standards/strategies.
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Retail Store Associate
CVS Health Retail3.4
Henderson, NC 27536
Accurately perform cashier duties – handling cash, checks and credit card transactions with precision while following company policies and procedures.
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Team Member
Petsense LLC
Henderson, NC 27536
Estimated $22.7K – $28.7K a year
Part-time
Operate cash register/computer following cash handling procedures as established by Tractor Supply/Petsense Company.
Engage with the customer and/or pet.
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The Local Skinny! City Council To Address Codes
UPDATE 4/12/22 – City Manager Terrell Blackmon told WIZS News the Municode contract was passed Monday night by the Henderson City Council. Original news article from 4/11/22 continues below.
The Henderson City Council meets Monday evening and one item up for discussion involves contracting with an outside agency to recodify a batch of city ordinances that would bring infractions into compliance with state law.
John C. Rose explained on Monday’s The Local Skinny! that the council was scheduled to entertain a motion to contract with a company called Municode to help the city make the changes, which would begin the process of bringing city ordinances into compliance with what state law dictates.
Last year, Police Chief Marcus Barrow identified seven ordinances – ranging from the use of golf carts on city streets to carrying a concealed weapon on city property – to tackle first.
The ordinances must be worded in a way that specifies whether infractions would result in a criminal charge or a civil penalty.
Henderson City Manager has said that the city doesn’t have the manpower to complete the task within the required time frame, and city staff has recommended that the council adopt the contract with Municode, in an amount not to exceed $20,000.
According to information in the council agenda packet, all city ordinances had been considered Class 3 misdemeanors unless otherwise noted. State legislators, however, have adopted a change to this which states that ONLY if the city ordinance specifies that the infraction is a misdemeanor will it be considered as such. Otherwise, an infraction will be considered a civil penalty subject to a fine.
“The extensive work needed to address this new session law is beyond the scope of staff,” according to the agenda packet. The ordinances cover a broad area affecting every department in the city and an extensive look into updating all ordinances to comply with this new law is required.
The police department can pay the initial fee of $5,580 and two additional payments would be made from the 2022-23 budget in the amount of $3,980 each, with the final payment due at completion. It is estimated to take between 10 months to one year to completely update the ordinances.
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Man In Custody In Connection With Weekend Car Theft, House Fire
A 21-year-old man is in custody under a $1 million bond after a weekend incident involving an armed robbery, auto theft, a house fire and the shooting death of a dog in the Franklin County K9 unit.
William Darius Eichelberger was charged with nine felonies. He originally was placed under a $250,000 bond, but that amount was increased to $1 million after a court appearance on Monday, according to information from the Granville County Sheriff’s Office. No law enforcement officers were injured, but a dog was struck and killed by gunfire as events played out.
No law enforcement officers were injured in the incident. The Granville County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident along with the NC State Bureau of Investigation.
Deputies from Granville County Sheriff’s Office, along with other local law enforcement officials, responded to a report of an armed robbery involving the theft of a motor vehicle on Saturday afternoon about 3:15 p.m.
The car and the suspect, described as a black male about 6-foot-2 wearing a gray sweatshirt and black shorts, were later seen in the Antioch community of Granville County. The vehicle was recovered, but the suspect fled on foot.
Law enforcement officers canvassed the area into Saturday evening, but did not locate the individual, according to a press statement from Terry Hobgood, Granville County public information officer.
Sunday morning, sheriff’s deputies and fire department officials responded to a report of a suspicious fire in the Antioch community and upon arrival, determined that the suspect – possibly still armed – may be hiding in the crawlspace under the house.
Granville County requested assistance from Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team, which came under gunfire as it attempted to determine if the suspect still was in the crawlspace. Franklin County deputies returned fire and then retreated to a safe position, according to the press statement. Additional help from other law enforcement agencies was requested, including the State Bureau of Investigation.
A crisis negotiator from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office was called to the scene and made contact with the suspect, who was still under the house. The suspect did come out from under the house, at which time he was taken into custody and transported by EMS for medical attention. His injuries were minor, however, and medical professionals released him into the custody of law enforcement.
An assault-style rifle was recovered from underneath the residence.
Following is the list of charges against Eichelberger:
- Assault on a law enforcement agency K9, NCGS 14-163.1(A1)
- Assault on law enforcement officers w/firearm, NCGS 14-34.5(A)
- Breaking and/or entering, NCGS 14-54(A), two counts
- Breaking and entering a motor vehicle, NCGS 14-56
- Larceny after breaking and entering, NCGS 14-72(B)(2)
- Possession stolen firearm, NCGS 14-71.1
- Robbery with dangerous weapon, NCGS 14-87
- Possession of stolen goods/property, NCGS 14-71.1
- Larceny of motor vehicle, NCGS 14-72(A)