Granville Chamber’s ‘Cluck ‘N Shuck’ Seafood Event Rescheduled for April

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-Press Release, Granville County Chamber of Commerce

The Granville County Chamber of Commerce announces that its ninth annual fall seafood event – “CLUCK ‘N SHUCK,” which was postponed in October 2019 due to a shortage of oysters, has been rescheduled for Friday, April 3, 2020, from 5:30 until 8 p.m. at The Red Barn – Golf Course Road, off Lake Devin Road, in Oxford.

Caterer Leon Nixon’s dinner menu offerings include steamed oysters, fried shrimp, fried fish, fried chicken tenders, slaw, buttered potatoes, hushpuppies, tea, Pepsi-Cola products and cold beverages.

The event will be held at the venue – The Red Barn – where it has been held the past six years. This location provides an incredible setting for those desiring to eat on the decks overlooking Lake Devin. Inside seating on the ground floor of The Red Barn is also available.

Advanced ticket sales – $40 per person or two tickets for $75 – includes all-you-can-eat on the premises. As this is a limited ticket event, those wishing to attend are encouraged to purchase tickets early from one of the Chamber’s offices – 124 Hillsboro Street in Oxford (8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.) 919-693-6125 or the South Office – 1598 NC Hwy 56, between Butner and Creedmoor (8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays and 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Thursdays) 919-528-4994.

A limited number of event t-shirts are also available at the Chamber’s offices for $5 each.

Plank Chapel UMC Hosting Resources Brunch, Caregiving Discussion

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-Information courtesy Dr. Carolyn N. Roy, Plant Chapel UMC

Plank Chapel United Methodist Church is hosting a Resources and Refreshments “brunch” on Saturday, February 29, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Representatives from the Kerr-Tar Area Agency on Aging and Dementia Alliance of North Carolina will provide information and answer questions regarding caregiving, resources and issues with growing older. This conversation is not age-restricted. All ages welcome to come and learn and grow together.

Plank Chapel UMC is located at 3047 Bobbitt Road, Kittrell, NC 27544. For more information, email the church at plankchapelumc@gmail.com or call 252-492-1919.

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Henderson City Council to Hold Annual Strategic Planning Retreat

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-Information courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson, NC

The Henderson City Council will meet for its annual Strategic Planning Retreat on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at the Satterwhite Point Community House from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A quorum is expected; however, no action will be taken.

The public is welcome to observe.

Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church to Hold 220 Seafood Fundraiser

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-Information courtesy Dorothy Wimbush, Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church

UPDATED 03/27/20

Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church fundraiser date has changed to May 11, 2020 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at 220 Seafood Restaurant in Henderson. Eat in or take out. Tickets are still the same price of $8.00 in advance or at the door.  Plates include trout, french fries, slaw and a drink is included only if you eat in.  Contact Dorothy Wimbush at 252-425-7366 for advance tickets. Tickets will also be sold at the door the day of the event.  Go out and enjoy!

Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church will hold a Trout Dinner Fundraiser on Monday, April 6, 2020, from 4 – 7 p.m. at 220 Seafood Restaurant, 1812 Norlina Rd. in Henderson.

Trout, coleslaw, french fries and hushpuppies will be available for $8 per plate. Plates are available for eat-in or take out. Beverage provided with eat-in meals only.

Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance by calling Dorothy Wimbush at (252) 425-7366.

Your support of this event is greatly appreciated.

Closings and Weather 02/20 – 02/21

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Closings and Weather 02/20 – 02/21

  • Crossroads Christian — closed Friday, Feb 21
  • Vance County Schools — closed 2/21/2020 with an optional teacher workday. March 18 now a full day of school.
  • Vance-Granville Community College — Closed Feb 21
  • Victory Christian School — closed Friday, February 21

 

  • Chick-fil-A Henderson — open at 8 a.m. Friday, Feb 21
  • City of Henderson — operating on a 3 hour delay on Friday, February 21, 2020
  • VANCE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS — BOTH OF THE ONE-STOP, EARLY VOTING SITES IN VANCE COUNTY WILL PLAN TO OPEN AT 11 A.M. FRIDAY, FEB 21, 2020
  • Vance County Courts — All Vance County Courts have been cancelled February 21, 2020.  The Clerk’s Office will open at 11 a.m.
  • Versatrim — Opening at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb 21

Vance, Granville, Warren and Franklin Counties remain under a winter weather advisory until 12 noon, Friday, Feb 21, 2020.

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George R. Watkins Receives United Way’s Sam Watkins Visionary Award

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-Information courtesy Citizens Aligned To Take Back Henderson, NC

Mr. George Rose Watkins received the United Way of Vance County’s Sam Watkins Visionary Award on February 18, 2020. This award was named after and is given in memory of Mr. Watkins’ twin brother, Samuel Merriweather Watkins, Jr.

Mr. George Rose Watkins received the United Way of Vance County’s Sam Watkins Visionary Award on February 18, 2020. (Photo courtesy Citizens Aligned to Take Back Henderson, NC)

The award was presented to Mr. Watkins by United Way President Jane Haithcock at the Annual Meeting and Recognition Event.

The Sam Watkins Visionary Award is given annually to an individual who is a resident of and has a passion for Vance County who is a visionary and who strongly supports Vance County and all of its citizens.

Mr. George Watkins is very deserving of this honor and from a grateful community, we say thank you, Sir!

Town Talk 02/19/20: Free Mobile Pharmacy Coming to Henderson; Volunteers Needed

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Kinzie Luce, Mobile Free Pharmacy Events and Volunteer manager with NC MedAssist, appeared on WIZS Town Talk Wednesday at 11 a.m.

NC MedAssist, in collaboration with Triangle North Healthcare Foundation, is holding a Mobile Free Pharmacy Event in Vance County on Friday, February 21, 2020. The event will be held at Shiloh Baptist Church – 635 S. College St., Henderson – from 9 a.m. until  2 p.m.

Participants must be at least 18 years old to receive medication. No identification is required and no income requirements or residency restrictions apply.

A non-profit pharmacy founded in 1997, NC MedAssist serves all 100 North Carolina counties. The charitable organization partners with Triangle North Healthcare Foundation to offer mobile free pharmacy events on a rotating basis in the local four-county area.

“Triangle North Healthcare Foundation is pleased to bring the Over the Counter Medicine Program back to Vance County,” Executive Director Val Short stated in a recent press release. “The OTC Give Away Day is expected to have a huge impact. Our goal is to improve the health of our community, one person at a time. We know that even with insurance, many individuals cannot afford OTC products.”

According to Luce, total participation in these events depends on several factors, including the weather, but the organization “brings enough medicine to serve 1,000 and hopes to distribute it all.”

Each individual can select eight items from a “shopping list” that includes allergy medicine, digestive aids, cough and cold, children’s medication, vitamins, Tylenol and Band-Aids.

“Everyone should leave with a minimum of 10-12 items,” Luce said. “They can select eight items off the shopping list, along with a few miscellaneous items.”

In addition to partnerships, Luce explained that is the hard work and dedication of volunteers that make these events possible. “We have a great volunteer base in Vance, Granville, Warren and Franklin counties. We could not do what we do without them. Our volunteers are serving those that they live and work around.”

Additional volunteers age 12 and older are needed and do not require experience or medical knowledge. “Our volunteers unload trucks and stock medicine on the table,” Luce said. “This is a great way for students to get community hours that they may need for school.”

If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please contact Triangle North Healthcare Foundation at (252) 430-8532.

Information will also be available at Friday’s event regarding the NC MedAssist Free Pharmacy Program, which mails prescription medications directly to eligible participants free-of-charge.

Learn more about NC MedAssist and its programs by visiting www.medassist.org.

To hear the interview with Luce in its entirety, go to WIZS.com and click on Town Talk.

Iannuzzi, Oxford Prep Senior, Selected as National Merit Scholarship Finalist

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-Press Release, Oxford Preparatory School

Emily Iannuzzi, a senior at Oxford Preparatory School, has been selected as a finalist for the National Merit Scholarship. She is the daughter of Chris and Marisol Iannuzzi from Franklinton, NC.

Emily Iannuzzi, a senior at Oxford Preparatory School, has been selected as a finalist for the National Merit Scholarship. (OPS photo)

Emily plans to major in Materials Engineering and is considering research into orthotic equine device development.

During her time at Oxford Prep, Emily has earned a number of academic distinctions including being named a member of the High Flyers Club, earning the distinction of Marshal, earning membership in Beta Club and named a Director’s list recipient every quarter. Emily is a leader in the Equestrian Club and has been recognized at local, national and state levels. She is an active member of Interact Service Club. She is a talented cross country runner and gourmet cook.

National Merit Finalists are chosen from among Merit Semi-Finalists. Students who earn this distinction have exhibited consistent high performance throughout all high school coursework in every year. They have attained exceptional scores on the nationalized PSAT test.

Students who reach the finalist stage are now eligible for a variety of National Merit and private scholarships only available to this select group of determined students.

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Oxford Commissioners to Meet With Parks & Recreation Master Plan Committee

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-Information courtesy Cynthia Bowen, City Clerk, City of Oxford

The Parks and Recreation Master Plan Committee will hold a special session for the Oxford Board of Commissioners on Monday, March 2, 2020, from 3 until 5 p.m.

The meeting will be held in the Third Floor Board Room, City Hall, 300 Williamsboro Street in Oxford. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Parks & Recreation Master Plan and get feedback from the Commissioners.

All those interested are invited to attend.