Noon News 11-4-20 Post Election Coverage
Noon News for 4 Nov. 2020. Noon News stories include:
– local elections
– state elections
– regional elections
– national elections
Salvation Army: Youth, Adult & Group Volunteer Christmas Bell Ringers Needed
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It’s that time of year again! The Salvation Army of Henderson is looking for volunteer bell ringers November 13 – December 24, 2020, from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Youth are welcome; adult supervision may be required based on age. Individual ringers will be placed at locations for two to four-hour shifts. When volunteers are not available, The Salvation Army must hire ringers, which reduces the funds available for services.
There are over 20 bell-ringing locations across Vance, Granville, Franklin, Northampton, Halifax and Warren counties. Groups willing to cover a location for an entire day can choose any approved location.
All Red Kettle Campaign proceeds support The Salvation Army of Henderson’s Christmas and year-round programs.
For more information or to volunteer, visit www.registertoring.com or contact Captain Derrick Smith at (252) 432-7474 or via email at derrick.smith@uss.salvationarmy.org.
**ALL COVID-19 GUIDELINES WILL BE FOLLOWED**
Sports Talk 11/3/20: VCHS Phases-In Sports; KVA Women’s Tennis Wraps Season
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Joe Sharrow, assistant principal and athletic director for Vance County High School (VCHS), and Cameron Breedlove, head coach for Kerr Vance Academy (KVA) Varsity Women’s Tennis, joined WIZS Sports Talk on Tuesday.
In the first segment, Sharrow discussed the staggered phase-in of athletics at VCHS (click here for schedule).
In the second segment, Breedlove discussed her first season as coach of the KVA Spartans.
A KVA alumna, Breedlove said she was proud of her team of five, including two new players, who finished the season with a 3-8 record.
“I’m excited to see all of them grow and continue to develop as players, especially the two who were brand new,” said Breedlove. “It was really cool to see them go from not knowing anything about the sport to being able to play matches by themselves.”
Click play to hear the Sports Talk audio…
Autobrite to Offer Military/Service Personnel Free Car Wash on Veteran’s Day
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-Information courtesy Autobrite Car Washes, Inc.
Autobrite Car Washes, Inc. at Dabney Exchange will honor all military and service personnel on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for their service to the country. To show their appreciation, all military and service personnel will receive a FREE car wash.
Autobrite is a proud participant of Grace For Vets, an international program that recognizes military service personnel with a FREE car wash through a united front of car washes.
Autobrite is located behind Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q in Henderson.
(This is not a paid advertisement)
MPH Cancer Center to Hold Drive-Thru Survivor Dinner Nov. 5
THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY
The Maria Parham Cancer Center will hold a drive-thru cancer survivor dinner on Thursday, November 5, 2020, from 4 until 6 p.m. The event will take place at the Cancer Center – 566 Ruin Creek Road in Henderson (entrance under canopy).
One dinner plate is available for each survivor, and one dinner plate is available for the survivor’s caregiver. Plates are available while supplies last.
The MPH Cancer Center expressed the following sentiment, “In light of all the challenges we have faced throughout 2020, Maria Parham does not want to lose sight of the journey our cancer survivors and caregivers have traveled. We would like to take this evening to celebrate you and your family.”
To learn more or to RSVP, call Kimberly Smith at (252) 436-1656 or visit online at www.MariaParham.com.
Social Services Observes Adoption Awareness Month
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-Press Release, Granville County Government
During the month of November, the Granville County Department of Social Services joins in the observance of Adoption Awareness Month, a time to celebrate adoption and to help children find permanent homes. The 2020 theme for National Adoption Month is “Engage Youth: Listen and Learn.”
Each year, more than 400,000 children and youth are in foster care, with 100,000+ waiting for adoption. Many are at risk of aging out of the foster care system without permanent family connections or are children with physical, mental and emotional disabilities.
According to information shared by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
- The average age of children in foster care is 8.5;
- Almost 200,000 children in foster care in 2019 had been placed with a non-relative;
- Neglect is the number one circumstance for children being removed from the home (63 percent);
- Nearly 18,000 youth age out of foster care before being adopted; and
- Five percent of children and youth waiting for adoption spend five or more years waiting for a family.
The Granville County Department of Social Services can help those interested in adoption to navigate through the process of providing a permanent home for a child in foster care. Homeownership is not required, and adoptive parents can be married, single, divorced or widowed. The cost of adopting a foster child with special needs will be provided by the child’s agency.
For more details, contact Laverne Smith, Adoption Specialist for Granville County’s Department of Social Services, at (919) 603-3348 or at laverne.smith@granvillecounty.org.
Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland 11-3-20 – Landscape Design
Listen live at 100.1 FM / 1450 AM / or on the live stream at WIZS.com at 2 PM Monday – Thursday.
Town Talk 11/3/20: Stay Tuned to WIZS for Election Coverage!
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Listen Local tonight after 7:30 when the polls close – 1450 AM / 100.1 FM
Listen Live online at anytime, anywhere with a computer, smartphone, tablet and connected devices and speakers –
WIZS is also on Tunein – https://tunein.com/radio/WIZS-1450-s29736/
Tell “Alexa” to “Listen to WIZS.com on Tunein.”We are right here with you, your local radio station, your community voice, your home on the radio!!
Turn the TV sound off. You’ll see all you need on the screen of the TV. Listen to local radio for the call of the Vance County Commissioners Race, Gubernatorial Race in NC, U.S. Senate, President.
We’ll also have our mix of Country, Beach, Oldies plus the added Big Bang/Jazz standards you’ve come to expect on Election Night on WIZS!
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Brandon Boyd, Vance County resident, businessman and guest co-host, appeared on WIZS Town Talk Tuesday at 11 a.m. for a special Election Day 2020 presentation. Boyd will re-join for election night coverage this evening as well.
“America is going to speak to us tonight,” said Boyd. “She’s going to tell us the direction we are going to be heading for the next four years in terms of the President, the next six in terms of the Senate seats; lots of House seats also up for grabs tonight. It’s just going to be an exciting night for America.”
To hear the audio, click play…
Noon News 11-3-20 Election Day; Urban Redevelopment Presentation; VGCC Grant
WIZS – Your Community Voice. Noon News for 3 Nov. 2020. Stories include:
-Election day and coverage
-City Council will hear an Urban Redevelopment presentation
-Vance Granville Community College awarded grant
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Henderson City Council to Hear Presentation on Urban Redevelopment
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-Information courtesy the City of Henderson
On November 5, 2020, individuals from the North Carolina School of Government will make a presentation to members of the Henderson City Council and the Henderson Planning Board regarding Urban Redevelopment Areas. This meeting will be a Zoom meeting and will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. in Council Chambers.
The Zoom information will be posted on the City’s web page no later than 12 p.m. on Thursday, November 5.
It is possible a quorum of Council Members will attend this meeting; however, no action will be taken.