Weather Forecast Prompts Date Change for Downtown Oxford Trick-or-Treating

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-Information courtesy Mary Yount, Downtown Development Director, Oxford

Due to the amount of rain expected via weather forecasts, Downtown Oxford leadership has moved the day for the Spooktacular Candy Stroll trick-or-treat event to Friday, November 1, 2019, from 3:30 – 5 p.m.

Trick-or-treat was originally scheduled for Thursday, October 31.

Children ages 12 and under only and in costume, please!

Town Talk 10/30/19: Tourism Director Talks Halloween Fun in Granville

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Angela Allen, director of the Granville County Tourism Development Authority, was on Wednesday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk to discuss Halloween happenings in the area.

“We are going out of October and heading into November with a bang,” Allen said. Halloween events include:

  • Downtown Oxford’s Spooktacular Candy Stroll trick-or-treat event Friday, November 1, 2019, from 3:30 – 5 p.m. Trick-or-treat was moved from its original date of Thursday, October 31 due to rainy weather forecasts.
  • Downtown Creedmoor Trick-or-Treating will be held Thursday, October 31 from 6 until 8 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Creedmoor Police Department and downtown merchants.
  • Covenant Life Church will hold Trunk-or-Treat at Butner Athletic Park from 6 until 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 31. The park is located at 1105 West B Street in Butner, NC. This event is open to the public.
  • The Granville Haunt Farm will be open on Halloween from dusk until 9:30 p.m. Activities include a corn maze, haunted trail, zombie paintball and an escape room. This weekend is the last weekend of the season. The farm is located at 4534 US-15 in Oxford, NC.

These are just a few of the many Halloween activities taking place in Granville County. With inclement weather forecasted, it is recommended that you check to see if events have been rescheduled or canceled before heading out tomorrow.

For more information on Granville County events, please visit www.visitgranvillenc.com.

To hear Allen’s interview in its entirety, including information on upcoming November events, please click the play button below. Listen live to WIZS’ Town Talk Monday-Friday at 11 a.m. on 1450AM, 100.1 FM or online at www.wizs.com.

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Wildfire Risk Remains High in North Carolina

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-Press Release, NCDS&CS

The N.C. Forest Service is urging people across North Carolina to remain vigilant in reducing wildfire risk. While recent rainfall brought immediate and temporary relief to much of the state, warmer, drier days combined with winds could quickly dry forest fuels, increasing the risk of wildfire.

Many tourists come to Western North Carolina to see the changing leaves or for extended stays to hunt. Some of these visitors will use campfires as a source of heat. Where there is fire, there is the risk of that fire escaping into areas where fuels are dry and readily available.

“During dry and windy periods of weather with little rainfall, everyone needs to be extra cautious when burning. It takes very little to start a damaging wildfire,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Dry forest fuels are right there, ready to burn if ignited by the tiniest of sparks.”

The N.C. Forest Service offers the following tips:

  • Anyone building campfires in an established campground should use existing fire rings if possible and clear a safe area around them of at least 15 feet. Never leave campfires unattended and ensure they are completely out before leaving.
  • Always check the weather prior to burning and follow state and local regulations if you plan to burn yard debris such as leaves, grass, sticks and stubble. There are many factors to consider before burning. Make sure you have a valid burn permit.
  • Use care when removing ashes or coals from wood-burning stoves, fireplaces or pellet stoves. “Often, homeowners will dispose of ashes in their yards, at the edge of the woods, or in landscaped and mulched areas such as flower beds. When ashes or coals are not completely extinguished and fuel conditions are favorable for fire due to dry weather and wind, ashes can reignite and start a wildfire,” said Greg Smith, Mountain Regional Forester with the N.C. Forest Service. “It is best to put the ashes in a metal or steel bucket or barrel and douse them with water while stirring the mixture until the ashes and coals are completely drenched and cold.”
  • Be attentive and cautious when burning backyard fire pits during the fall and winter seasons. Homeowners should handle a fire pit as they would handle a campfire. Clear a safe area around the fire pit of at least 15 feet. Use properly seasoned, dry, split wood for fuel, and do not use flammable fluids, such as gasoline and lighter fluid, to light or relight fires. Use a metal screen to prevent embers from flying out of the fire pit. Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the fire. Make sure you have a hose, bucket and shovel nearby. Keep a phone nearby, too.
  • Always exercise caution with any outdoor burning. Even when burn bans are not in effect, weather conditions may not be favorable for outdoor fires. Outdoor burning is discouraged during periods of low humidity or high winds.

The N.C. Forest Service encourages residents to contact their local county forest ranger before burning debris. The ranger can offer technical advice and explain the best options to help ensure the safety of people, property and the forest.

To find contact information for your local county ranger, go to the forest service website. To learn more about fire safety and preventing wildfires and loss of property, visit www.ncforestservice.gov.

Granville Co. Public Schools to Hold Safety Summit; Offers Online Survey

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-Information courtesy Granville County Public Schools

Granville County Public Schools invites you to a School Safety Summit to be held on Thursday, November 7, 2019, at 6 p.m. in the South Granville High School Auditorium.

GCPS staff, law enforcement and elected officials will be present. Take an online, anonymous safety survey and submit your comments/concerns in advance by visiting https://cutt.ly/zexUXHd.

Open to the public!

South Granville High School is located at 701 North Crescent Dr., Creedmoor, NC.

NC Coop. Extension to Hold Chainsaw Safety Workshop

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-Information courtesy Paul McKenzie, NC Cooperative Extension Agent

While chainsaws are a valuable and important tool for farmers and woodland owners, they expose the operator to significant hazards. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, hospital emergency departments treat about 36,000 people annually for injuries related to chainsaw use.

In order to help users better understand and manage the risks, the NC Forest Service and NC Cooperative Extension have partnered to offer a chainsaw safety workshop on Friday, November 15, 2019. The event will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Granville Expo Center near Oxford and will feature classroom instruction as well as live demonstrations.

This workshop is designed to provide a basic level of safety instruction to farmers and woodland owners who may be using a chainsaw for general farm and woodland maintenance.

The Granville Expo Center is located at 4185 Highway 15, which is just south of Oxford (take exit 215 off of I-85 and head south).

Additional details are available at https://go.ncsu.edu/manageyourwoods. Registration is requested, which can be done online at the aforementioned website, by phone at 252-438-8188 or 919-603-1350, or via email paul_mckenzie@ncsu.edu or johnny_coley@ncsu.edu.

‘Beyond Amazing’ Gospel Tour to Perform Nov. 8 at McGregor Hall

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-Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center

BE SURE TO CLICK ON THE BANNER BELOW TO SIGN UP FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A FREE 8×12 STORAGE BUILDING FROM BUILDER’S DISCOUNT CENTER!

The “Beyond Amazing Tour: A Gospel Music All-Star Event” will perform at McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center in Henderson on Friday, November 8, 2019, at 7 p.m.

This tour is already being described as one of the biggest and most powerful tours in the history of Gospel music!

The McGregor Hall stage will feature a parade of Gospel music stars on one spectacular evening, including Brian Free and Assurance, Karen Peck and New River, Joseph Habedank, Emily Ann Roberts, and a McGregor Hall favorite, Victoria Huggins.

Tickets may be purchased by:

DROP-IN: 201 Breckenridge Street, Henderson, N.C. Monday – Friday 1:30 – 5:30 p.m

CALL: (252) 598-0662 (M-F 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.)

CLICK HERE: www.McGregorHall.org  (Use the eTix official site, online fees apply)

(This is not a paid advertisement)

Local Organizations Participate in Weekend’s Prescription Drug Take Back Event

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-Information courtesy Maria Parham Health’s Facebook page

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Maria Parham Health is proud to support National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, October 26, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bring any unused or expired prescription medications (pills or patches only) to one of the following drop-off sites in our community to safely dispose of them:

Henderson Locations: Henderson Police Department, Mast Family Drug Center, Medical Arts Pharmacy and Walgreens

Oxford Locations: Oxford Police Department, Professional Pharmacy

Warrenton Locations: Warren County Sheriff’s Department, Futrell Pharmacy

For more information, visit https://takebackday.dea.gov/. Thanks for helping to keep our community safe!

 

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Mark Your Calendar: Granville’s Annual Fall Clean Out Scheduled for Nov. 16

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-Press Release, Granville County Government

On Saturday, November 16, Granville County residents will have an opportunity to bring recyclable and hazardous household items to the Expo and Convention Center in Oxford as the annual Fall Clean Out Recycle and Collection Event is held from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.

On site will be environmental businesses, agencies and organizations that will collect household materials for either disposal or recycling. Items such as paint, scrap metal, pesticides, batteries, outdated prescriptions and other items will be collected from participants that include Veolia, the N.C. Department of Agriculture, TT&E Metals, Shred Ace, Interstate Batteries and the Granville County Sheriff’s Office.

  • Veolia – will be accepting paint, paint-related materials, household cleaners, old gasoline, drain cleaners, fluorescent light tubes, etc.;
  • The N.C. Department of Agriculture – will be collecting pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, weed killers, etc;
  • TT&E Metals – will be accepting scrap metal, junk lawnmowers, broken appliances, used bicycles, metal furniture;
  • Shred Ace – will be offering secure document shredding;
  • Interstate Batteries – will be accepting car batteries, motorcycle and boat batteries, household batteries, lithium batteries, ion batteries, hearing aid batteries, watch batteries, etc.; and
  • The Granville County Sheriff’s Office – will be collecting unused/expired prescriptions and medications, inhalers, sharps, diabetic supplies, ammunition, flares and fireworks.

Residents are also encouraged to bring outdated computers, laptops, telephones and other items and devices for electronic recycling.

Also on hand will be the Granville County Humane Society, which will accept donations of pet supplies, dog and cat food, leashes, collars, crates, pet beds, kitty litter, towels and other needed items.

The Nov. 16 date marks the conclusion of Granville County’s participation in the “Recycle Right NC” campaign, which was launched in September to make residents all over North Carolina more aware of the importance of recycling and to reduce contaminants in the recycle stream. This ten-week campaign ends on America Recycles Day, which will be observed on Nov. 15.

For more details about this event, contact Granville County’s Recycling and Sustainability Coordinator Teresa Baker at 919-725-1417 or at bakertd@gcs.k12.nc.us.

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Granville Co. Board of Education to Meet on School Improvement Plans

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-Press Release, Granville County Public Schools

NOTICE TO PUBLIC AND PRESS

The Granville County Board of Education will meet on Monday, October 28, 2019, at 6 p.m. at the Granville County Public Schools Central Office, 101 Delacroix Street, Oxford, North Carolina.

The purpose of the meeting will be to receive and discuss information regarding School Improvement Plans.

To view the agenda for this meeting, please click here.

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Oxford’s Resurfacing Project Begins Monday; Impacted Street Names Released

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-Information courtesy the City of Oxford

On Monday, October 28, 2019, the City of Oxford is set to begin a much-anticipated street resurfacing initiative. The City expects this project to be completed within a span of 60 days.

In order to successfully complete this resurfacing initiative, the City of Oxford requires the assistance and cooperation of residents who live on the streets to be resurfaced. Please remove and keep all vehicles off of these streets in order to allow the City’s contractor to complete their work.

The following streets have been selected for this initial resurfacing project:

Road Name From To
Meadow Park Meadow Brook Ln Dead End
Meadow Brook Lane Meadow Heights Dead End
Meadow Heights Meadow Brook Ln Dead End
Greenfield Cir Meadow Heights Dead End
Rock Creek Cir Meadow Heights Dead End
Stratford Dove Rd Dead End
Dove Rd E. Quail Ridge Rd Dead End
Kearney Ave Harris St Coleman St
Cross St Maple Dr Maple Dr
Maple Dr Cross St Dead End
Lanier St Williamsboro St E. McClanahan St
High St Belle St Gilliam St
Eighth St Wilmington Ave Raleigh St
Person St Henderson St Eastway Dr
Hunters Rd Fox Hollow Rd Planters Pl

If you have any questions, please contact City Hall at 919-603-1100.