Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland 10-05-20 – Fire Ants
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‘Coach’ Joseph Stepusin, Jr. Remembered in Private Graveside Memorial Service
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“Coach” Joseph Stepusin, Jr., 86, of Oxford Road, died Monday, September 28, 2020, at Maria Parham Health.
He was a retired educator, having taught and coached in the Vance County School System. As a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, he sang in the choir, taught Sunday School, was president of the Council and a member of the Lutheran Laymen’s League.
A private graveside memorial service was held on October 3, 2020, by Pastor Corey Brooks at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Mozeik Stepusin of the home; a daughter, Susan Andrews and husband, Jay of Henderson; two sons, Joseph Stepusin, III of Oxford and Dale Stepusin of Henderson; four grandchildren, Alyssa Byrd, Shea Stepusin, Megan Andrews and Nicholas Andrews; two great-grandchildren, Charlie Byrd and Eleanor Byrd; a sister, Helen Stepusin of White Oak, PA; and a brother, Richard Stepusin of North Huntingdon, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 114 Poplar Mount Rd, Norlina, NC 27563.
Arrangements are by J.M. White Funeral Home.
Town Talk 10/05/20: Fred’s Towing & Transport ‘Ecstatic’ to Receive Small Business of the Year Award
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Karrie Fogg, co-owner of Fred’s Towing & Transport, Inc., appeared on WIZS Town Talk Monday at 11 a.m. Fogg discussed the recent news that Fred’s Towing & Transport was selected as Vance County’s 2019 Small Business of the Year.
Karrie and Fred Fogg were presented the award at a banquet held last week by the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce at Henderson Country Club.
“It was an honor just to be nominated,” Fogg said. “To actually receive the award was an ecstatic moment for us.”
While the business office has set hours, Fogg said assistance is available to the public 24/7, 365 days a year.
Services include light, medium and heavy-duty towing, road service, emergency recovery, 50-ton rotator, crane services, mobile truck repairs, trailer repairs, mobile computer diagnostics, mobile welding, national tire accounts and a full-service shop. A transportation division is also available for equipment hauling needs.
For additional information on Fred’s Towing and its services, please visit www.fredstowing.com.
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Local Noon News 10/5/20
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Passing of Former Vance County Sheriff Thomas Breedlove
Vance-Granville Community College – Domestic Violence Awareness Activities
Baptist Men of West End Baptist Church Holding 220 Seafood Fundraiser This Afternoon
Local COVID-19 Update
WIZS’ Domestic Violence Awareness Coverage on Town Talk
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Register Now: GVPH’s Free Diabetes Prevention Program Begins Oct. 6
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-Information courtesy Granville Vance Public Health
Type 2 Diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, affecting approximately 5,000 Granville County residents and 3,000 Vance County residents.
In response to these statistics, Granville Vance Public Health will continue its free Diabetes Prevention Program with a pre-diabetes screener and Diabetes Prevention class beginning Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. The class is open to Granville and Vance County residents.
Classes will meet on Tuesdays from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m. for one year. Participants must fall in the pre-diabetic category to qualify. Pre-diabetic status can be determined by a paper screener or by diagnosis/referral from a doctor.
The class will be held in the fellowship hall of Oxford United Methodist Church located at 105 W McClanahan St. in Oxford, NC. Participation will be limited to ten to ensure social distancing guidelines are met. Those who participate in-person will be spaced out and sit one to a table, tables will be wiped down prior to class, temperatures will be taken upon arrival and masks will be required.
For those uncomfortable with attending in person, a virtual option will be offered.
For more information on GVPH’s Diabetes Prevention Program or to register, please contact Diabetes Prevention Coordinator Ashton Johnson at (919) 690-2114 or ajohnson@gvdhd.org. Registration ends October 13, 2020.
State Board Reminds Voters Not to Photograph Their Ballots
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-Press Release, NC State Board of Elections
The State Board of Elections is reminding voters that North Carolina law prohibits taking photographs of or videotaping voted ballots. Please refer to N.C.G.S. § 163-166.3 for more information.
“Voters should not take a picture of their completed ballot, whether they vote in person or by mail,” said Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the State Board of Elections. “We respect voters showing their pride in casting a ballot but ask that they do so in another manner.”
The State Board has received multiple complaints of photographed absentee ballots and has been alerted to additional violations on social media in recent weeks. If a voter has taken a picture of their ballot and shared the photo online, the voter should delete the photograph.
When voting in person, voters may have phones or electronic devices with them as long as those devices are not used to photograph or videotape a ballot or communicate with anyone via voice, text, email or any other method.
Photographing a marked ballot is illegal in part because such photographs could be used as proof of a vote for a candidate in a vote-buying scheme. Electronic communication while voting is prohibited because of limits on voter assistance and to prevent disruptions in the voting enclosure.
Voters may bring voting guides, notes and other materials into the voting booth. They also may use electronic devices to access a slate card or candidate information, provided they don’t use the devices to communicate with anyone.
Henderson’s Boards & Commissions Committee to Meet Oct. 6
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-Information courtesy the City of Henderson
The Henderson City Council’s Boards and Commissions Committee will meet on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at 2 p.m. in Council Chambers, 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson.
The purpose of the meeting is to consider applications for various citizen committees. This meeting will be a Zoom meeting and the Zoom invitation details are listed below and are also posted on the City’s web page.
The public is welcome to observe.
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Granville Co. Board of Education to Meet This Evening
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-Information courtesy Granville County Public Schools
The Granville County Board of Education will meet for a regular Board meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2020, at the Mary Potter Center for Education, 200 Taylor Street in Oxford. Members of the public are invited to view livestream.
To join the livestream meeting, please use the following link: https://live.myvrspot.com/st?cid=MDhkZj.
The Board will also meet in Closed Session in accordance with N.C. General Statute 143.318.11 (a)(6), 143-318.11 (a)(3), 143.318.11 (a)(5) and Section 115C-321 for Personnel, and Attorney/Client Privilege.
Members of the public wishing to attend the meeting will be required to wear face coverings, undergo health screenings before entering the building, and cooperate with social distancing requirements. There will be limited seating available.
Individuals wishing to participate in public comment may do so in person. Those wishing to speak must provide their name and topic on a sign-up sheet to be posted in front of the Mary Potter Center for Education from 5-6 p.m. on October 5. Comments will be received by the board in the order of sign up and will be limited to no more than five minutes per person. Board Policy 2310 allows for 30 minutes of public comment.
To view the agenda for this meeting, please click here.
Coach’s Corner 10/02/20: Angell Talks Tar Heels Return to the Football Field
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Host Trey Snide speaks with Jones Angell, play-by-play announcer for the UNC Tar Heels.
After a three-week hiatus due to the cancellation of the September 19 football game against the UNC-Charlotte 49ers due to coronavirus, the Tar Heels return to ACC play with a game at Boston College on Saturday, October 3, 2020.
Playing their opening game of the season against Syracuse on September 12, the Heels emerged victorious with a 31-6 win.
“I’m excited the Tar Heels are going to be back on the football field,” Angell said. “It feels like it’s been a long time with that cancellation of the Charlotte game a couple of weeks ago and the inability to get a game scheduled for the Tar Heels last weekend. So, really excited to see them back on the field. I know the guys are ready to go.”
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Join WIZS Town Talk for Domestic Violence Awareness Month Coverage
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In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, WIZS’ Town Talk will feature local organizations involved with various aspects of this prevalent type of abuse.
Please join us live at 1450AM, 100.1 FM or online at www.wizs.com at 11 a.m. to hear discussions with the following scheduled guests:
Monday, October 5 – Vance-Granville Community College
Monday, October 12 – Infinite Possibilities, Inc.
Monday, October 19 – Families Living Violence Free
Thursday, October 22 – Vance County Sheriff’s Office
According to Families Living Violence Free, on average, 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States. Silence and lack of knowledge about these problems play a large part in why domestic and sexual violence continue to persist.
Understanding the warning signs or red flags for domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse is a critical first step in addressing and preventing these crimes.
Please tune in to these informative segments for more information.