Local News Audio 07/24/20
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- WIZS Beach Music Blast and the Carolina Beach Music Awards
WIZS Hopes to Continue Streak of Carolina Beach Music Award Nominations
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WIZS Beach Music Blast host Trey Snide, who was instrumental in launching the beach music segment that broadcasts from 12 – 1 p.m. on WIZS 1450 AM and 100.1 FM Monday-Friday, was on Wednesday’s edition of Town Talk to discuss the Carolina Beach Music Awards (CBMA).
The annual CBMA (originally called the Cammys for Carolina’s Magic Music Years) began in 1995 as a way to celebrate and recognize performers and fans of Carolina Beach Music.
Snide said he is honored to have been nominated for the past two years as FM DJ of the Year. This year, the CBMA will combine its previously separate FM, AM and Online DJ categories into one single DJ category.
WIZS 1450 AM was also represented on the CBMA nomination list in 2019 for AM Radio Station of the Year.
Originally due in July, the nomination deadline for the 2020 CBMA has been extended through September. The 26th CBMA Show Weekend is scheduled to take place in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina November 12-15.
For more information on the CBMA, please visit www.cammy.org.
To hear the interview with Snide in its entirety, please click the play button above.
Local GVPH COVID-19 Update: No Reported Vance Co. Deaths in Last 17 Days
THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY
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-Information courtesy Granville Vance Public Health
The following is an update for COVID-19 spread and response in Granville and Vance County as of July 23, 2020. Granville Vance Public Health numbers correlate with the NC Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NCEDSS) data.
The county case numbers reported on the NC county map from the NC Department of Health and Human Services may differ from the ones reported locally as they are updated at different times and may change once residence is verified.
Granville County
1,075 positive test results for COVID-19 in Granville County.
Of those 1,075, 569 are community-spread cases located across Granville County. Of those 569, 446 have been released from isolation, and eight are hospitalized.
Of those 1,075 cases, 492 are affiliated with the prison system in Granville County. Of those 492, 74 have been released from isolation.
Of those 1,075 total positive cases, 14 are associated with an outbreak at long term care facilities including six at Murdoch Development Center, two at Central Regional Hospital, one at Brantwood Nursing and Rehab Center, and five at Universal Health Care in Oxford, NC.
Of the 14 cases in long term care facilities in Granville County, five have been released from isolation.
There have been a total of 25 deaths in Granville County, three in the community, one at Central Regional Hospital, and 21 of whom were associated with the Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Complex.
Vance County
642 positive test results for COVID-19 in Vance County.
Of those 642, 519 are community-spread cases located across Vance County. Of those 519, 400 have been released from isolation.
Of those 642, 123 are associated with outbreaks at congregate living facilities including 48 cases associated with Kerr Lake Nursing Home and 17 associated with Senior Citizens Home. The outbreak at Pelican Health nursing home is no longer active.
Of the 123 cases in congregate living facilities in Vance County, 44 have been released from isolation.
Three individuals in Vance County are hospitalized.
There have been a total of 40 deaths in Vance County, 14 of whom were associated with the Pelican Health nursing home outbreak, 11 of whom were associated with Kerr Lake Nursing Home, and two of whom were associated with Senior Citizens Home.
WIZS Note: There are 119 total active cases in the Vance County community at large at this time. This is an increase of 18 active cases since Monday, July 20, 2020. All congregate living facility numbers are still stable. The total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Vance County has not increased since July 6.
Additional Information
The number of those who have been ‘released from isolation’ is determined by the CDC Guidance for discontinuation of isolation for persons with COVID-19.
Please visit www.gvph.org/COVID-19/ for the latest information from Granville Vance Public Health and to sign up for daily email updates.
NCCU Names Melissa Elliott Community Facilitator; Gang Free to be COVID Testing Site
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Henderson City Councilperson Melissa Elliott has been named the Community Facilitator for Vance County with North Carolina Central University. Her actions as a facilitator for Covid-19 testing will take place with her community advocacy agency called Gang Free.
Elliott told WIZS News, “In partnership with the Health Department, Gang Free will be a testing site for Covid-19.”
Plans are still being finalized, but testing is expected to begin in August. Elliott said, “I should have a specific date early next week.”
WIZS TownTalk at 11 a.m. will have Elliott back to explain more in the next couple of weeks.
Warren Co. Health Dept., Vidant Health to Offer COVID Testing Event
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-Information courtesy Warren County Government
The Warren County Health Department is partnering with Vidant Health to offer a COVID-19 Community Testing Event at Olive Grove Missionary Baptist Church (915 Eaton Ferry Road, Littleton, NC) July 27 – 29, 2020.
Testing will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. on Monday, July 27 and Wednesday, July 29, and from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28.
Appointments are not required, and no fees will be collected for the test. Testing is available for those with and without insurance. For those with coverage, Vidant will bill the insurance company; there are no co-pays.
For more information on the testing event, please contact Crystal Dempsey at (252) 702-2535. To learn more about staying safe, visit vidanthealth.com/safecommunity or call (252) 847-8000.
Granville Co. Board of Education Votes to Begin Academic Year Remotely
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-Information courtesy Granville County Public Schools
At a special called meeting on Thursday, July 23, 2020, the Granville County Board of Education voted 5-2 to begin the 2020-2021 academic year with remote entry for all students. The Board also granted the Superintendent the authority to reassess and make modifications to the reentry plan in consultation with the local Health Department at the four-week mark.
District and school leaders will begin the process of providing detailed information to families on what back to school will look like for children this year. GCSP knows that parents will have many questions and will strive to get answers flowing quickly to help with the transition back to school.
GCPS thanks you for your patience and understanding as it works through this difficult time.
VGCC to Offer UAV/Drone Pilot Training Courses, Commercial Pilot Ground School
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-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College
Vance-Granville Community College is introducing new opportunities for education and training in the Aviation field – covering both manned and unmanned flights. VGCC is partnering with Total Flight Solutions, an aviation company with a location at Triangle North Executive Airport in Louisburg, to offer these classes.
The first courses being offered by VGCC will provide training to help people fly Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly called “drones.”
The 16-hour UAV Pilot Training Course will be held on two Saturdays, August 22 and August 29, 2020, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day at the airport in Louisburg. Students will receive hands-on instruction on how to control a drone and prepare to become a UAV operator. The cost of the course is $71.25.
“This ‘flight school’ consists of a four-hour discussion of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight rules for UAVs/drones, and 12 hours of flying drones and observing drones in flight,” explained Keith Shearon, Director of Customized Training for VGCC. “This is about learning to fly, including a thorough understanding of how the remote control works. It’s an excellent course for folks who haven’t yet bought a drone, or for those who have recently purchased a drone and need some guidance.” Shearon added that for training, students will use GPS-enabled drones that are owned by the college.
In conjunction with these flight classes, VGCC will then offer the 25-hour “FAA Part 107 Exam Preparation” course for the first time on September 17-19, for students wishing to obtain the license required for commercial operation. All but the very smallest drones require a license to fly, and all commercial-use drones require this license. Like the pilot training, the exam-prep course is taught by professionals from Total Flight Solutions. The cost of this course is $133.25, which does not include the actual examination fee.
VGCC and Total Flight Solutions are also preparing to offer a Commercial Pilot Ground School later in the year. Completing this course is the first step in preparing for a rewarding, lucrative career as a commercial pilot for manned vehicles.
For more information on Aviation at VGCC, visit www.vgcc.edu/coned/aviation or contact Keith Shearon at shearonj@vgcc.edu or (252) 738-3433.
Cameron Ford Breedlove Named KVA Varsity Girls Tennis Coach
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Kerr Vance Academy has named alumna Cameron Ford Breedlove coach of its varsity girls tennis team.
Breedlove played on the KVA tennis team her seventh through twelfth-grade years and said she was “excited to be back as the coach.” Upon graduating KVA, Breedlove attended William Peace University in Raleigh.
Breedlove said former classmate George Hoyle, Jr., who now serves as athletic director for KVA, knew of her love for tennis and reached out when the coaching position became available.
Losing five seniors to graduation last year, Breedlove will have her work cut out for her coaching a younger team limited in practice ability due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With four girls returning, Breedlove hopes to recruit more players for the upcoming season.
“The team is younger; however, these are very talented girls with great skills who have been playing for a while,” Breedlove said.
To hear the interview with Breedlove in its entirety, click on the play button above.
Kerr Vance Academy has named alumna Cameron Ford Breedlove coach of its varsity girls tennis team.
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Rescued Kitten Prompts City of Oxford to Organize Animal Shelter Donation Drive
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-Press Release, City of Oxford
The sound of faint meowing surprised Allen West and Roger Elliot, of the City of Oxford Street Department, as they were working to fix a damaged storm drain grate off of College Street on Monday, July 13.
After assisting Granville County Animal Control, the kitten, who has been dubbed Juniper, was rescued and taken to the Animal Shelter to be evaluated. He was extremely dehydrated and a bit ill, but all who have met Juniper have described him to be a very friendly kitten. He is currently being fostered until he is well enough to be put up for adoption.
The City of Oxford has been inspired by Juniper’s spirit and has started a donation drive in his honor. You can drop off items at City Hall located at 300 Williamsboro Street in Oxford.
Items needed include:
- Friskies canned food
- Cat litter
- Kitten formula
- Kitten food
- Dog and puppy food
- Chew toys (please no raw-hides)
- Laundry soap
- Dish soap
- Fabuloso cleaning products
- SMALL aluminum pans
All donations collected will go to the Granville County Animal Shelter. The donation drive will run from August 3 – September 3, 2020.
It is essential to look after all of our neighbors, including the furry ones. Help the City of Oxford take care of Juniper and all the cats and dogs currently at our local shelter.
If you’re looking for a new addition to your family, consider adopting Juniper or one of his new friends at the shelter. Make sure to contact the Granville County Animal Shelter through their Facebook page Granville County Animal Shelter Friends to set up appointments for any adoptions.
