Maria Parham Health Limits Visitations Due to Seasonal Flu Outbreak

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-Information courtesy Maria Parham Health

Due to high levels of viruses in the community, Maria Parham Health is implementing seasonal influenza precautions. Visitation restrictions will be in place during peak flu season, which generally lasts through the first of April. Our primary goal at Maria Parham Health is to provide the best quality of care in an environment that is safe for our patients. To protect them, at times we must manage their exposure to illnesses that are easily spread, like the flu.

We carefully monitor flu activity levels in our hospitals and the community.  When certain thresholds are met, we must take action to halt the spread and limit the number of visitors allowed in our patient areas. Due to the high numbers of respiratory illness and influenza, Maria Parham Health has implemented visitor restrictions.

If you are visiting our hospital during flu season, please be prepared for limited visitation restrictions and safety hygiene requests to be made:

Visitors are limited to two immediate family members or designated adult caregivers, who have no fever, cough, or other flu-like symptoms.

Children under the age of 18 are not permitted to visit unless for a medical appointment or an ED visit.

All persons with flu symptoms (cough, fever, runny nose, sore throat, vomiting, extreme tiredness, muscle aches and or diarrhea), please do not visit patients.

Visitors are asked to wash hands frequently. Foam hand cleanser is available throughout the building

If you are here for services and have flu symptoms, please ask for a mask upon arrival.

You may see some of our staff wearing masks as a safety precaution for our patients.

To help prevent the spread of flu germs outside of the hospital, please wash your hands often with soap and water or an alcohol hand gel and encourage others to do so as well.

Granville History Museum to Host ‘A Night at the Museum’ on Feb. 13

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-Information courtesy the Granville Co. History Museum/Harris Exhibit Hall Facebook page

The Granville County History Museum will host “A Night at the Museum” on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Harris Exhibit Hall in Oxford.

Visitors will have the chance to view the “GRANVILLE GREATS: Footprints in History” exhibit. Also, in celebration of Black History Month, the museum will host a small exhibit on Katherine Johnson, Mary Jackson and Dorothy Vaughn.

Due to copyright issues, the movie Hidden Figures will not be shown.

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HPD: Mason St. Drug Search Results in Four Arrests

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-Press Release, Henderson Police Department

On February 7, 2019, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Division along with the Special Response Team executed a search warrant at the residence of 330 Mason St., Henderson, NC.

During the execution of the search warrant over 4 grams of crack cocaine, 47 grams of marijuana, over $1,600.00 in US Currency, miscellaneous paraphernalia/manufacturing supplies, and one firearm along with several rounds of ammunition were located and seized.

Jeffrey Scott Wilson, 48, of 5150 Warrenton Rd. Henderson, NC was arrested and charged. He was charged with PWIMSD Cocaine, PWIMSD Marijuana, Manufacturing Cocaine, Manufacturing Marijuana, Possession of Cocaine, Felony Possession of Marijuana, Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia. His bond was set in the amount of $100,000.00 secured. He is scheduled to appear in court on February 19, 2019.

On February 7, 2019, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Division along with the Special Response Team executed a search warrant at the residence of 330 Mason St., Henderson, NC. Over 4 grams of crack cocaine, 47 grams of marijuana, over $1,600.00 in US Currency, miscellaneous paraphernalia/manufacturing supplies, and one firearm along with several rounds of ammunition were located and seized. (Photo courtesy HPD)

Obryant Williams, 43, of 330 Mason St. Henderson, NC was arrested and charged. He was charged with PWIMSD Cocaine, PWIMSD Marijuana, Manufacturing Cocaine, Manufacturing Marijuana, Possession of Cocaine, Felony Possession of Marijuana, Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling, Possession of Firearm by Felon, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia. His bond was set in the amount of $120,000.00 secured. He is scheduled to appear in court on February 19, 2019.

Zechariah Alexander, 18, of 330 Mason St. Henderson, NC was arrested and charged. He was charged with PWIMSD Cocaine, PWIMSD Marijuana, Manufacturing Cocaine, Manufacturing Marijuana, Possession of Cocaine, Felony Possession of Marijuana, Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia. His bond was set in the amount of $100,000.00 secured. He is scheduled to appear in court on February 19, 2019.

Jerimiyah Mcmillian, 19, of 330 Mason St. Henderson, NC was arrested and charged. He was charged with PWIMSD Cocaine, PWIMSD Marijuana, Manufacturing Cocaine, Manufacturing Marijuana, Possession of Cocaine, Felony Possession of Marijuana, Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia. His bond was set in the amount of $100,000.00 secured. He is scheduled to appear in court on February 19, 2019.

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Vance Co. Appearance Commission Looking to Clean Up Litter, Welcomes Fresh Ideas

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-Information courtesy the Vance County Appearance Commission & the Vance County Government Facebook page

A message from the Vance County Appearance Commission:

Vance County residents, we are on the right path with the dilapidated homes coming down, but we have a serious litter issue which is taking away from the beauty of our community. If you would like to be a part of the solution and get involved, the Vance County Appearance Commission is looking for members.

We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for about an hour. You can contact Kelly Grissom in the County Manager’s Office at (252) 738-2003 or by email at kgrissom@vancecounty.org for additional information.

This community means so much to all of us and we are looking forward to fresh ideas!

ALSO…any boy scouts looking for an Eagle Scout project? Please let us know!

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Granville Co. Animal Shelter Announces Change to Operating Hours

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-Information courtesy the Granville County Government’s Facebook page

Beginning Wednesday, February 20, 2019, the hours of operation for the Granville County Animal Shelter will change. Every third Wednesday of each month, the Shelter will be closed for staff development. Animal Control officers will still be on call during these hours.

Regular hours for the rest of the days will remain unchanged – Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

For questions about operating hours, please contact the Animal Shelter at (919) 693-6749.

The Shelter is located at 5650 Cornwall Road in Oxford, NC.

 

 

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Happy Hill Society to Present Black History Luncheon – Feb. 23

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-Information courtesy the Happy Hill Society

The Happy Hill Society will present their 1st Annual Black History Luncheon on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at the Crossroads Event Center, 943 West Andrews Avenue, Henderson. The luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m.; admission is $10.

Guest speakers include Senator Erica Smith, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Rev. Victor Galloway and City Councilwoman Marilyn Brodie Williams.

For additional information, please contact:

Evangelist Sharon Owens (252) 820-0574

Jeanie Sessoms (919) 704-5926

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Thornton Library to Host Free Concert Featuring Buck Meek & ‘Twain’

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-Press Release, Granville County Government

The Granville County Library System provides more than just books and informational resources, serving as a local cultural center with programs scheduled for all ages and backgrounds.

On Thursday, February 21, 2019, the Richard H. Thornton branch will welcome Buck Meek – a musician influenced by blues, jazz and western swing – as well as “Twain,” a longtime artist in folk music circles.

With musical roots in the Texas countryside, Buck Meek was taught to play the guitar by his mother, who showed him chords on an acoustic guitar when he was only six years old.  His first “gig” was booked as a teenager playing rhythm for a local band as his love of music continued to grow.

Meek would later move to New York, where he met and formed a strong friendship with singer/songwriter Adrianne Lenker. The two became a duo and made recordings together while playing their songs at various events and venues as they developed a grassroots following.

Their partnership gradually grew into a band called “Big Thief” which included Lenker, Meek and Max Oleartchic on bass. Together they would play shows and make new recordings with their engineer, James Krivchenia, who later became the band’s drummer.

Their collaborative work became a collection of songs called “Masterpiece” in 2016.  “Capacity” was recorded in 2017 as the band set out on a North American tour, performing all over the country.

Meek went on to record a new released self-titled solo album, and has scheduled tour dates in locations from California and Oregon on the west coast to Maryland and North Carolina on the eastern seaboard. North Carolina stops include Durham and Asheville, where concert tickets can be reserved in the $10 to $12 range.

Opening for Meek is “Twain.” Mat Davidson, a singer/songwriter in his own right and member of a multi-instrumental band, is a native of Franklin County, VA. Davidson has a long history in folk music circles and served as opening act for “Big Thief” on several occasions. He has performed with groups “Low Anthem” and “Spirit Family Reunion” as well as recorded several self-released albums.

Taking a break from their concert tour, Buck Meek and “Twain” will perform their music at the Thornton Library, 210 Main Street in Oxford, from 6 until 8 p.m. on Feb. 21. This concert is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Adult Services Librarian Ashley Wilson at 919-693-1121. Visit https://granville.lib.nc.us to learn more about the programs and services offered by the Granville County Library System.