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Local Noon News 10/02/20

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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump Test Positive for COVID-19

VGCC Announces October Events for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Fred’s Towing & Transport, Inc. Selected H-V Chamber of Commerce’s 2019 Small Business of the Year

Henderson Chick-fil-A Closing for Eight Weeks of Remodeling Beginning Oct. 15

Corbitt Preservation Association Holds ‘President’s Challenge’ Membership Drive

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Granville County Animal Shelter

New Animal Shelter to Open This Month; Tours Available to Public

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-Press Release, Granville County Government

The Granville County Animal Shelter will move to its new location at 515 New Commerce Drive in Oxford the week of October 19 through October 23, 2020. The newly-constructed facility has now passed all inspections and is ready for move-in.

Granville County Animal Management Director Matt Katz has announced that all operations, except for emergency calls regarding animal concerns and welfare, will be suspended for several days during the transition.

Granville County Animal Shelter

The Granville County Animal Shelter will move to its new location at 515 New Commerce Drive in Oxford during the week of October 19 to October 23, 2020. (Photo courtesy Granville Co. Govt)

The Animal Shelter will be moving from the site of a former state prison, located at 5650 Cornwall Road in Oxford, where it operates from several separate buildings. The new facility will allow operations for the Animal Shelter and Animal Control to be located under one roof and doubles its current size from 3,800 to 8,500 square feet.

Additional kennel space will provide housing for 40 to 60 dogs and 40 to 60 cats. The goal is to increase adoptions and to decrease the number of animals euthanized due to space limitations.

“We are pleased to finally have this project completed,” said Granville County Board of Commissioners Chair David T. Smith. “It has been needed for a long time and will serve Granville County residents for many years to come.”

The public is invited for Open House tours the week prior to the move. Dates and times, which will be limited to ten participants per group, will be as follows:

* Saturday, October 10: 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

* Monday, October 12: 3 until 7 p.m.

* Tuesday, October 13: 3 until 7 p.m.

To tour the new facility, please contact the Shelter at (919) 693-6749 to schedule one of the above dates and times, or come by any time during these time slots to be fit into the rotation.

An aerial view of the new Granville County Animal Shelter. (Photo courtesy Bordeaux Construction)

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Granville Board of Commissioners to Hold Monthly Meeting Mon., Oct. 5

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-Information courtesy the County of Granville

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will meet remotely by Zoom conference call on Monday, October 5, 2020, at 7 p.m. for the regularly scheduled meeting.

In order to adhere to COVID-19 restrictions, the meeting may be accessed by utilizing the link and/or phone number included below.

Public comments will be accepted in written format and must be received by Monday, October 5 at 12 p.m. by mail to P.O. Box 906, Oxford, NC 27565 or email to grancomrs@granvillecounty.org

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Agenda Items Include:

Moment of Silence

1. In Memory of Commissioner Edgar Smoak

Consent Agenda

2. Contingency Summary
3. Budget Amendment #2
4. Grant Project Ordinance

– Coronavirus Relief Fund Project

– Amendment #1

5. Minutes
6. Resolution for the 2024 County-Wide Revaluation
7. Request to Retain Service Badge
8. Dysautonomia Awareness Month Proclamation

Introductions, Recognitions and Presentations
9. ISO Rate Reductions

Public Comments
10. Public Comments

Public Hearings
11. Public Hearing – Project Oona

Surplus Property
12. Detention Center Surplus Items

Purchasing
13. Dakota 414 Topdresser Purchase for GAP
14. Detention Center Staff Radio Purchase

15. Social Services Computer Refresh Purchase
16. 275th Anniversary Committee Souvenir Book Production

Appointments
17. Agricultural Advisory Board

County Manager’s Report

18. Dominion Energy Memorandum of Understanding
19. School Request for School Capital Contingency

County Attorney’s Report
20. Update on N.C.G.S. 153A-27 Vacancies on the Board of Commissioners

Presentations by County Board Members

21. Presentations by County Board Members

Any Other Matters

22. Any Other Matters

To view meeting agendas and minutes for the Granville Co. Board of Commissioners, click here.

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Vance Co. Board of Commissioners to Hold Monthly Meeting Mon., Oct. 5

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-Information courtesy the County of Vance

The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, October 5, 2020, at 6 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 122 Young Street, Henderson.

Agenda items:

1. Public Comments (for those registered to speak by 5:45 p.m. – each speaker is limited to five minutes)

2. Appointment – 6 p.m. – Turner Pride, Cooperative Extension Director, Introduction of New 4H Agent, Dr. Wykia Macon

3. Public Hearing – 6:15 p.m. – Economic Development Project, One NC Fund Grant

4. Water District Board

a. Monthly Operations Report

5. Committee Reports and Recommendations

a. Public Safety Committee

– Medical Director Contract

– Ambulance Franchise Ordinance Amendments

b. Planning Committee

– White Goods Collection

c. Properties Committee

– Courthouse Roof Restoration

– Bid Review

– Law Library/District Attorney Office Renovation

– Bid Review

6. County Manager’s Report

a. Eaton Johnson Renovation Update

7. County Attorney’s Report

a. REO Properties – New Offers

– 1324 Hargrove Street (Parcel 0006 06003)

– St. Matthews Street Lot (Parcel 0066 05003)

8. Consent Agenda Items

a. Budget Amendments

b. Tax Refunds and Releases

c. Monthly Reports

d. Minutes

9. Miscellaneous

a. Appointments

Click here to view current and prior Board agendas

Owl House Cafe

Owl House Café Named Granville Chamber’s 2019 Small Business of the Year

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-Press Release, Granville County Chamber of Commerce

The Granville County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to recognize the 2019 Small Business of the Year, Owl House Café.

The coffee, deli and dessert shop, located at 209 North Main Street in Creedmoor, is owned by Hamza Tebib and Betty Tebib. The business opened in 2017 with three employees and has grown to include five full-time employees.

Owl House Café in Creedmoor was recognized by the Granville County Chamber of Commerce as the 2019 Small Business of the Year. (Photo courtesy Granville Co. Chamber of Commerce)

At a Tri-County recognition luncheon, sponsored by Duke Energy, Owl House Café/the Tebibs, were presented with a plaque by Toni Anne Wheeler, Chamber Membership Coordinator, and recognized by the Granville, Franklin and Vance County Chambers of Commerce, as well as Duke Energy and Vance-Granville Community College’s Small Business Center.

Creedmoor Mayor Bobby Wheeler’s nomination included Owl House Café’s participation in “Coffee with a Cop” each month; being an excellent community partner; making bread donations; participating in the Creedmoor Music Festival and Shop with a Cop; as well as providing jobs for the community, supporting the Police Department and the community as a whole.

According to Mayor Wheeler, “This is a small, family-owned business that has survived the COVID-19 pandemic.”

The Granville Chamber is appreciative of Owl House Café’s membership, participation and support and is proud to recognize them as the 2019 Small Business of the Year.

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Fred’s Towing & Transport Selected 2019 Small Business of the Year

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-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce

Fred’s Towing & Transport has been selected as Vance County’s 2019 Small Business of the Year.

Owners Fred and Karrie Fogg were presented the award yesterday by Tyler Brewer, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce.

The Small Business Awards Luncheon was held at the Henderson Country Club. Duke Energy was the Presenting Sponsor.

Congratulations to Fred’s Towing & Transport for being selected as Vance County’s 2019 Small Business of the Year….

Posted by Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, October 1, 2020

 

Corbitt Trucks

Corbitt Preservation Association Announces ‘President’s Challenge’ Membership Event

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-Information courtesy The Corbitt Preservation Association

The Corbitt Preservation Association’s 2020 “President’s Challenge” will take place October 1-31. A $50 donation entitles you to full membership in the organization and a choice of a t-shirt, hat, coffee mug or travel mug.

A CPA member that wishes to remain anonymous will match every $50 donation dollar-for-dollar for the first 100 donors, up to $5,000.

Donations can be in the form of a check sent via mail, by PayPal or by credit card over the phone.

Checks may be mailed to CPA, PO Box 74, Henderson, NC 27536. If you wish to use PayPal, please email gjammer35@aol.com for an invoice. To pay by credit card, please call Ken Stegall at (252) 432-6476 or Charles Powell at (252) 767-2247 for assistance.

For more information, please visit The Corbitt Preservation Association’s Facebook page or website at www.corbitttrucks.com.

Chick-fil-A Henderson

Town Talk 10/01/20: Henderson Chick-fil-A Set to Close Oct. 15 for Remodeling

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Joshua Towne, owner, operator and franchisee of Chick-fil-A in Henderson, appeared on WIZS Town Talk Thursday at 11 a.m. as part of a paid advertising sponsorship.

Towne announced that Chick-fil-A in Henderson will temporarily close at the end of the business day on Thursday, October 15, 2020, for remodeling. The store will remain closed for the duration of construction, which is expected to take approximately eight weeks.

Operating at its current location at 200 Trade Street in Henderson since 2004, the restaurant will undergo renovations to include new décor inside and out, a double lane drive-thru with canopy, a larger kitchen and a new parking lot with 25 additional parking spaces behind Advance Auto.

“Our volume and customer numbers have outgrown our current facility by three times its capacity,” explained Towne. “That’s because people here in Vance County and the surrounding areas have been so gracious to continue to purchase their food through us and allow us to continue to serve them.”

Henderson Mayor Eddie Ellington joined the Town Talk segment via phone to express the City’s well wishes.

“Chick-fil-A is one of our shining stars in the community and certainly a beacon for us,” Ellington said. “While this is an exciting time, we are a little sad that we are going to have to go two months or so without their service.”

Witnessing the crowds that flock to the local restaurant is encouraging for the community, said Ellington. “It’s been overwhelming to see the outpouring of love and support every day when I ride by there. I’m so happy and thankful that the Towne family is here with us. It means a lot to me personally and to the City.”

Sandra Wilkerson, events coordinator with the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce, also joined Town Talk by phone to congratulate Towne. “We are so excited about your expansion and remodel of the Henderson Chick-fil-A. We are going to miss all that great food and outstanding service that’s beyond compare.”

The restaurant is tentatively scheduled to reopen on Thursday, December 10.

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

(This edition of Town Talk is part of a paid advertising sponsorship with Henderson Chick-fil-A.)

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Local Noon News 10/01/20

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Chick-fi-A of Henderson Closing Temporarily Beginning Oct. 15 for Remodeling

Vance County Voting Deadlines, Guidelines, Absentee Ballots and More

County of Vance Reviewing Ambulance Franchise Ordinance

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Granville County Chamber of Commerce

Granville Chamber’s 7th Annual Golf Tournament Rescheduled for Oct. 6

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-Press Release, Granville County Chamber of Commerce

Granville County Chamber of Commerce’s  7th Annual Golf Tournament, originally scheduled for September 29, 2020, was postponed due to severe weather. The tournament will now be held at Chamber member Henderson Country Club, 300 Country Club Drive in Henderson, on Tuesday, October 6, 2020.

If you have not yet registered and would like to play, there is still room for a few teams.

Both the Chamber and the Henderson Country Club are committed to offering a safe and enjoyable play environment. Thus, there will be a morning and an afternoon round so that a one golfer per golf cart policy may be adhered to during the tournament. There will be eight teams playing in the morning and eight teams playing in the afternoon. Masks and social distancing will be practiced.

Registration for the morning round will begin at 8 a.m. with a boxed lunch provided (at the conclusion of the round completion). Tee time for the morning round will be at 8:30 a.m. Two teams of four players will begin on the first and tenth holes. Twelve (12) minutes later, at 8:42 a.m., a second group will begin on the first and tenth holes, continuing every 12 minutes until all morning teams have begun.

A boxed lunch will be provided for those playing in the afternoon round upon their arrival. The afternoon round will begin at 1:30 p.m., following the same start instructions as the morning round – two teams of four players will begin on the first and tenth holes, four players will begin off the front, and four players will begin off the back. Twelve (12) minutes later, the second group will begin with other groups following the same procedure.

Corporate sponsorships of $450 offer a hole sponsorship and a four-man team. Hole sponsors are $100, and individual players pay $100 to play. All players receive 18 holes of golf w/cart, boxed lunch and concessions. Mulligans and tee busters will be $10 per player.

There will be contests for a 50/50 raffle, closest to the pin challenge, longest drive and hole-in-one shootout. Prizes and participant goodie bags are being provided by local Chamber members.

Volunteers are needed throughout the morning and afternoon of October 6, beginning at 8 a.m., to assist with registration and driving snack/beverage carts. Anyone who is available to volunteer from 8 a.m. until noon and/or 1 until 4:30 p.m. for an hour or two will be appreciated.

Come enjoy the afternoon with golfers and other volunteers for this, the Chamber’ seventh annual golf event.

Please contact the Chamber to play in the tournament or to volunteer – Toni Anne at (919) 528-4994, tawheeler@granville-chamber.com or Wanda at (919) 693-6125, wanda@granville-chamber.com.