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City of Oxford Announces Closures, Cancellations & Postponements

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-Information courtesy the City of Oxford

As the number of cases of COVID-19 rises in North Carolina, the City of Oxford is making the health and safety of our citizens and employees a priority. The City is closely monitoring the situation and taking the necessary precautions to maintain a safe workplace and community.

What We Ask of our Visitors

While City Hall will remain open for now, we encourage our citizens to:

  • Limit in-person visits to City Hall and its outlying departments by using phone, email, or other electronic means.
  • Pay utility bills using one of the following methods:
  • Online at municipalonlinepayments.com/oxfordnc
  • By phone at 833-259-4017
  • By mail to PO Box 506 Oxford, NC 27565
  • By Utilizing the drop box outside of City Hall
  • There will also be a new walk-up and pay on the outside of City Hall by Friday, March 20, 2020. The hours of operation will be 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • If you must visit City Hall or the Operations Center, call ahead to ensure the staff member will be on site.
  • Maintain ‘social distancing’ of 6 feet from other people when possible, as recommended by the CDC.

What we Are Doing to Help Citizens

The City of Oxford will postpone utility disconnections for non-payment and waive transaction fees that are associated with online/bank payments for City utilities, including late fees.

Keep in mind, that even though the water will not be disconnected for non-payment during the next 30 days, you are still responsible for your account balance and any water used during this suspension time.

Closings, Cancellations, and Postponements

  • HPC meeting on Thursday, March 19
  • The City of Oxford Parks & Recreation Department is suspending all programs, including activities in Hix Gym and Public Works Meeting Room, until further notice.
  • Facility rentals through March 30, 2020, will be canceled, renters will receive a full refund or may reschedule for a future date.
  • 2020 Easter Egg Hunt
  • Spring Break Camp
  • Spring Break Lego Camp
  • Volleyball and Baseball Registration will continue through Friday, March 20, 2020, the season will be postponed for two weeks, and we will re-evaluate at that time.

If you have any questions, please call City Hall, 919-603-1100, and watch our website www.oxfordnc.org for updates as they become available.

McGregor Hall

McGregor Hall Closed Through March 28; Perrys & Kingsmen Concert Rescheduled

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-Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center

We find ourselves in unprecedented times, and we’d like to update you on what we at McGregor Hall are doing to support local, state, and national efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19. We are absolutely committed to the safety of our staff, our patrons, our volunteers, and our community, and are thus adhering to guidelines recommended both by Governor Cooper’s order and by the Centers for Disease Control.

These measures include:

•McGregor Hall will be closed to the public through March 28, 2020. Our box office will be closed during this time, and all scheduled events will be either canceled or rescheduled.

•The Angelina Ballerina school field trip performance originally scheduled for Thursday, March 19, is canceled.

•The Perrys and Kingsmen concert originally scheduled for Friday, March 20, has been rescheduled for Friday, June 12 at 7 p.m., and all currently issued tickets for that event will be valid for use on June 12 with the same reserved seating.

During this closure, a professional cleaning company will thoroughly clean the entire interior of McGregor Hall, with particular attention paid to restrooms, food service areas, seating, and high traffic areas. As always, we welcome you to reach out anytime with questions via info@mcgregorhall.org, via Facebook messenger, or by leaving a message at (252) 598-0662.

We look forward to gathering with you again as soon as possible to enjoy the finest in live entertainment on our stage. Until then, be sure to check both our Facebook page and www.mcgregorhall.org for updates. We are indeed grateful for your support.

Granville County Chamber of Commerce

Granville Co. Chamber Remains Open & Encourages Community to ‘Shop Local’

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Letter sent to Granville County Chamber of Commerce members from Chamber President Cecilia Wheeler and Executive Director Ginnie Currin:

The Granville County Chamber of Commerce is continuing to work on your behalf in our community and with government officials during this COVID-19 pandemic.

Our Chamber’s goal is to ensure that information that we share is accurate, informative and researched. Our goal for business and nonprofit members is to ensure the safety and well-being of your employees, volunteers and customers.

Our community goal is to continue to support local in ways that are safe and appropriate.

Please be assured that we are going through this together. Let’s count on each other to be calm, rational and considerate. We encourage everyone to check on your neighbors and at-risk community members by calling them via phone or sending private messages via social media, rather than visiting in person.

Our 124 Hillsboro Street, Oxford office will be open daily, 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Our South Chamber Office will continue its part-time schedule – Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. Please feel free to reach us at 919.693.6125, wanda@granville-chamber.com and 919.528.4994, tawheeler@granville-chamber.com. Our Chamber staff will be available for messages, phone calls, emails, etc.

The Granville County Chamber of Commerce’s offices are committed to provide an avenue for connecting with businesses and to be available to our Chamber members for questions and concerns. “It’s More Important Than Ever Before to Support Local Businesses!”

We can provide you with contact information for elected officials – local, state and national.

Contact for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Resources on COVID-19; www.cdc.gov; 800-CDC-INFO, 800.232.4636; open 24/7.

Thank you for your investment in our community!

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H-V Chamber Announces Food Service Members With Open Drive-Thru, Delivery

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-Information courtesy Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce

Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday he plans to order restaurants and bars closed except for takeout and delivery orders. The move aims to lessen the spread of COVID-19 — the disease caused by the novel coronavirus — by limiting interactions between large groups of people.

A number of other states have issued similar orders, including New York and Ohio. Cooper said his executive order would be effective at 5 p.m. Tuesday and would also include an expansion of unemployment insurance.

We are encouraging all of our Chamber of Commerce member firms to support our local member restaurants and caterers by calling in your take-out orders, having meals catered to your house or your business, and using these businesses for special orders during this time of concern for their business income and staffing issues.

Bojangles’s – 252-438-8446 – Drive-Thru will remain open.

Chick-fil-A – 252-436-0010 – Drive-Thru will remain open.

Cook Shack Catering – 919-497-0669 – Call for catering and special delivery. www.cookshackcatering.com

George’s of Henderson Restaurant – 252-492-0090 – Call ahead and they will deliver to your car, for minimum orders of $30+ they will deliver to home/office.  www.georgesofhenderson.com

Golden Corral – 252-438-9500 – Call ahead to order.  They will offer curbside pick-up, catering to your business, special deliveries, and you can go to their website to order and see their menu.  www.goldencorral.com – 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. (7 days a week)

Golden Skillet – 252-492-4040 – Use their drive-thru.

JD Tacos Food Truck – 252-657-9430 – Food Truck set up on Dabney Drive in Henderson beside the Fire Station.  7 days a week – 11 am – 8 pm

Mayflower Seafood Restaurant – 252-738-2393 – Call ahead to order.

McDonald’s – Drive-Thru will remain open.

Middleburg Steak House – 252-431-0350 – (Have not heard from owners at this time)

Pino’s Italian Restaurant – 252-438-1341 – Call ahead for take-out.

Pizza Inn of Henderson – 252-492-2144 – Call ahead to order.

Ribeye’s of Henderson – 252-430-1117 – Call ahead to order.  Talk with them about catering and special delivery.

Sadie’s Coffee Corner – 252-572-2542 – Call ahead and they will deliver to your car.

Skipper Forsyth’s Bar-B-Q – 252-438-5228 – Call ahead for take-out.

Strickland Farms Catering – 919-497-6143 – Call for catering, special delivery.  www.stricklandfarmscatering.com

Subway – 252-430-1590 – Call for catering, take out.

Ted’s Catering Service – 252-438-0820 – Call for catering, delivery, special orders.  Can do box lunches with three-hour notice, can cook meat/sides by request. www.TedWheeler@earthlink.net

Maria Parham Health

Maria Parham Health Provides COVID-19 Policy Updates – March 17

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-Press Release, Maria Parham Health

As the situation regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve, so does our hospital’s response. In addition to measures we’ve taken including restricting visitors, closing common areas, and adhering diligently to North Carolina State Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, Maria Parham Health is taking more precautionary steps to help ensure the safety of our patients, employees and visitors.

Effective immediately, we will be limiting entry points to our facility, eliminating all visitor hours and screening everyone – employees, patients and the very limited permissible visitors currently allowed – who enters the building. The following provides additional detail about these safety measures:

  • Limited Entry Points: Until otherwise notified, everyone entering the facility should come through the Main Front Hospital entrance and the Emergency Department entrance. All other entry points will be closed until further notice.
  • Zero Visitor Policy: Maria Parham Health is eliminating all visitor hours, with the exception of the following:
  • One visitor for obstetrical patients
  • Two visitors for pediatric patients
  • One caregiver if necessary, for emergency department patients
    • No other visitors will be allowed at this time without approval from Administration. This includes outpatient treatment.
  • Screening Process: All patients, visitors and staff entering the facility will be screened with questions regarding respiratory symptoms and travel history, per CDC recommendations. Patients with symptoms will immediately be provided masks and managed per CDC guidelines. Based on the screening, visitors may also be asked to take their temperature, speak further with someone, or come back at a later date. Screening will occur upon every entry.

PLEASE NOTE, WE HAVE NOT LIMITED OR RESTRICTED SERVICES AT THIS TIME.

We know that these increased precautions may seem concerning. We do not want to cause alarm, but we do want to send a clear message to our community that we are prepared, responding appropriately and remain committed to protecting the well-being of our patients, visitors, employees and community.

These increased safety measures do NOT mean that you cannot access the hospital or your providers. Please seek medical care as needed. And if you are concerned you may be experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, call your provider in advance of going to his or her office. Of course, if you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the emergency room.

Maria Parham Health values the trust our community places in us, and we appreciate your understanding as we shift our visitation policies during this time.

For details about our COVID-19 response, please visit mariaparham.com.

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Henderson Family YMCA Closes Facilities, Suspends Youth, School Programs

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-Information courtesy the Henderson Family YMCA

The Henderson Family YMCA will be closed for business from the evening of March 16 through at least the early morning of March 30. This closure includes After School camps.

The YMCA posted the following statement concerning the closures on its website:

These are unprecedented times. COVID-19 (coronavirus) is a global pandemic and a national emergency, and nobody is certain what the days ahead hold.

It’s hard to imagine more difficult circumstances for operating our YMCA. We are a community organization. We bring people together – from all backgrounds and circumstances – and create personal connections that change lives through membership and programs. But the nature of this virus, and how it spreads, presents significant challenges for our Y.

As members of our team, your safety, health and well-being remain a top priority of our Y. In light of recent developments and decisions that other community and public entities have made to close, and with an abundance of caution, we are making adjustments to Y programs and services.

FACILITIES
Following the recommendations from the CDC, Governor Cooper, public school systems and our state and local health officials, we are temporarily suspending facility usage. This includes facility access, group fitness classes and wellness programs. This is effective at 9 p.m. on, Monday, March 16, until at least March 30 at 5 a.m.

YOUTH SPORTS
We are suspending all youth sports programs effective immediately until April 13. We are currently working to reschedule practices and games. We will share updates with you in the days ahead.

SWIM LESSONS
All swim lessons have been suspended beginning Tuesday, March 17 through March 29. Be on the lookout for additional communications regarding rescheduling.

SCHOOL PROGRAMS
The YMCA is suspending all youth school programs we operate beginning March 17 through at least March 29.

Suspended programs include After School Camp and All Day Camp. Be on the lookout for additional communications regarding your financial account and program options.

GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES
To help you stay active, the Y has launched Y360. These virtual classes have been made available to you at no cost during this crisis so you can stay healthy at home.

MEMBERSHIP
On behalf of everyone at the Henderson Family YMCA, we ask that you remain a part of our Y and continue to support the critical work we do in our community. The significant impact we have on individuals, children, families and those who need us most is dependent on our program and membership fees. Your membership fees enable our Y to help the community, support our employees and remain strong through these extraordinary circumstances.

First Baptist Bell Ringers to Hold ‘To-Go’ Pancake Supper This Evening

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-Information courtesy First Baptist Church

The Bell Ringers of First Baptist Church in Henderson will hold their Annual Pancake Supper this evening, March 17, 2020, from 5 until 7 p.m.

Plates are available for $7 and are offered as “to-go” only. No ticket is required; pay upon pickup.

Plates will be delivered directly to your car. Please use Orange Street for pickup.

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Governor Cooper to Announce Closing of NC Restaurants, Bars for Dine-in

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-Press Release, Office of NC Governor Roy Cooper

Governor Roy Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force are holding a media briefing today at 2 p.m. At that briefing, Governor Cooper will announce a new executive order in response to COVID-19 that closes restaurants and bars for dine-in customers but allows them to continue takeout and delivery orders.

The executive order will also include an expansion of unemployment insurance to help North Carolina workers affected by COVID-19.

The order is expected to be effective by 5 p.m. today, Tuesday, March 17, 2020.

More information about the order and other updates on North Carolina’s response to COVID-19 will be available at today’s media briefing. The briefing is at 2 p.m. at Joint Force Headquarters, 1636 Gold Star Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607.

View live stream here: https://www.ncdps.gov/storm-update

KARTS Suspending Services – UPDATED

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PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE FACT THAT THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED HERE WITH MORE CURRENT INFORMATION AND AN OBVIOUS CHANGE IN PLANS TO HELP PEOPLE MEET THERE NEEDS.

UPDATE –

For Immediate Release
March 17, 2020
Irene Johnson, Executive Director

KARTS will continue to provide transportation service in Franklin, Granville, Vance and Warren counties. It is vital for our citizens to have access to transportation for dialysis, medical appointments, and other essential destinations during this difficult time. We continue to monitor the fluid situation with COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and will adhere to any state and/or federal guidelines.

The Around Town Shuttle will operate through 7:45 p.m. Friday, March 20th. After that, shuttle service will be suspended for two weeks.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Our first priority is the safety of our passengers and employees.

EARLIER STORY THAT HAS BEEN UPDATED ABOVE

-Information courtesy Roberta D. Freeman, KARTS Safety Officer

After careful thought and deliberation of our duty in the face of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, and in what we believe is in the best interest of our employees and the people we serve, KARTS will suspend operations of it’s AROUND TOWN SHUTTLE AND OXFORD LOOP SERVICE EFFECTIVE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18.

In addition, we have also suspended our OUT OF COUNTY trips that cover Wake, Durham and Orange until further notice.

Please contact the office at 252-438-2573 EXT: 3966 or visit the website at www.kartsnc.com. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience that this will undoubtedly create.

United Way of Vance County Promotes Use of 211 During Epidemic

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-Information courtesy Terri Hedrick, Treasurer/Secretary, United Way of Vance County

United Way of Vance County is joining United Ways across the state and nation in supporting community needs with the COVID-19 pandemic. N.C. 211, which is supported by all United Way units, is a great resource for the community.

N.C. 211 operates much like 911, but it is a resource for community residents on services provided by non-profits and volunteer organizations. Residents simply call 211 for resource information.

211 thas taken the following steps to serve existing callers, including:

  • Adding educational messages about the virus to the hold queue;
  • Providing call specialists with general talking points on the virus;
  • Adding a page with general information: https://www.nc211.org/coronavirus-covid-19;
  • Utilizing the Resource Team to compile economic hardship resources to meet the many needs we anticipate will surface as a result of the epidemic.
United Way also wants to promote the statewide COVID-19 hotline (1-866-462-3821) and to encourage everyone to visit our Granville-Vance Public Health website and, for Warren County residents, the Warren County Public Health website, for a wealth of information.