Mako Medical

Town Talk 11/12/20: Mako Medical One of Country’s Largest COVID-19 Labs

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As part of a rebroadcast of Tuesday’s Sports Talk, Chad Price, Founder/CEO of Mako Medical, was featured in the second segment of WIZS Town Talk Thursday at 11 a.m.

Price discussed how Mako, with a location in Vance County, has quickly transitioned into one of the largest COVID-19 laboratories in America with over 2 million tests performed.

Prior to COVID, the lab performed approximately 3,000 types of tests for hospitals, urgent care facilities and labs.

“When COVID hit,” Price explained, “we made the decision as a team to pivot and reallocate these resources and really focus on helping people with the virus. We did that early on, and it has just continued to grow.”

According to Price, Mako currently serves as the official testing partner for 17 states in the country.

“We’ve done a really great job of getting the results out quickly, which is what people really need, especially as you start to see a resurgence [of COVID]. We also have a good program in place to prevent false positives,” Price stated.

Price’s comments come at a time when the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting new highs in COVID numbers daily.

To hear the interview in its entirety, including Mako’s dedication to hiring veterans and sports talk, go to WIZS.com and click on Town Talk.

Local News Audio

Noon News 11-12-20 NC Vote Counting; Oxford Prep Senior Project with Families Living Violence Free

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Noon News for 12 Nov. 2020. Stories include:

– Vote tabulation update from NC Board of Elections

– Oxford Prep Senior project with Families Living Violence Free

For full details and audio click play

 

Angel Tree 2020

Salvation Army of Henderson Announces ‘Angel Tree,’ ‘Forgotten Angels’ Drive

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THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY

The Salvation Army of Henderson encourages the community to help a child in need this holiday season by taking a name from the “Angel Tree.”

This year, due to COVID-19, more people than ever are struggling to make ends meet. The Angel Tree program of Henderson helps families in need by providing new clothing and toys to 400 children each year. Your generous gift from this registry will bring joy to a local child and help the Salvation Army rescue Christmas.

As part of its “Forgotten Angels Drive,” The Salvation Army also encourages the community to consider supporting children ages 9 to 12 that are often left on the tree in favor of younger kids.

How it Works:

  1. Choose the number of angles that you, your school or your company are interested in helping, and you will receive the tags for the desired amount. You can also choose a tag off the Angel Trees located at area Walmarts.
  2. Provide age-appropriate, new toys and clothes for the child(ren).
  3. Place the Angel tag number and name of child on all bag(s) of donated items.
  4. Deliver unwrapped gifts to The Salvation Army at 2292 Ross Mill Road in Henderson, NC Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. by December 11, 2020.
  5. You may also go to www.walmart.com/registry/registryforgood and enter your location as 27536 to select “Angel Tree of Henderson.” Items may be purchased online and shipped directly to The Salvation Army of Henderson.

Contact Captain Odessa Smith at (252) 432-7766 or email odessa.smith@uss.salvationarmy.org with any questions.

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City of Henderson Releases Thanksgiving Sanitation Schedule

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The City of Henderson has released its Thanksgiving Sanitation schedule for 2020.

The schedule will be as follows for Recycling and Yard Debris:

Monday, Nov. 23 – Monday and Tuesday customers will be collected

Tuesday, Nov. 24 –  Wednesday and Thursday customers will be collected

Wednesday, Nov. 25 – Friday customers will be collected

Thursday, Nov. 26 – Holiday 

Friday, Nov. 27 – Holiday 

Please note that GFL (Waste Industries) garbage collection will follow a different schedule for Thanksgiving. Their schedule will be as follows:

Monday, Nov. 23 – No change

Tuesday, Nov. 24 – No change

Wednesday, Nov. 25 – No change

Thursday, Nov. 26 – Holiday 

Friday, Nov. 27 – GFL to collect Thursday customers

Saturday, Nov. 28 – GFL to collect Friday customers

With questions, please call the City’s Public Works Department at (252) 431-6115.

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The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is Coming to Henderson!

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-Press Release and photo, Oscar Mayer/Kraft Heinz

What’s 27-feet-long, hot dog-shaped, and hauling buns through the Raleigh-Durham area? It’s the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile! Don’t miss the opportunity to “meat” this piece of American history and its drivers, the Hotdoggers, Cold Cuts Chloe and Chili Dog CJ! 

This week, Cold Cuts and Chili Dog are on a special mission. 

Several Hotdogger alumni call the Triangle their home. While they no longer drive a 27 foot-long hot dog, they continue to make a positive impact in their communities. The Wienermobile will be driving miles of smiles all over town, making stops inspired by the amazing work of former Hotdoggers! 

Locally, the Wienermobile will visit the Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre in Henderson (3336 Raleigh Rd) on Friday, November 13, 2020, from 7 – 9:30 p.m. 

The Wienermobile was invented in 1936 by Oscar Mayer’s nephew, Carl Mayer, to bring much-needed joy to Americans during the Great Depression. That mission hasn’t changed since. Today, the Wienermobile continues to spark smiles nationwide, bringing just as much joy but in a vehicle twice as large as the original! 

These days, Hotdoggers carry out the brand’s mission to drive miles of smiles. Hotdoggers are recent college graduates who, if they cut the mustard, are hired to cruise the hot dog highways for a full year! 

Have a birthday or anniversary coming up? Want to celebrate with a 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels? This year, you can request a visit from the Wienermobile while it’s in town! Click here to schedule a visit. 

Additional information about the Wienermobile can be found here, on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

NC State Board of Elections

Four Facts About the Vote-Counting Process in NC

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-Press Release, NC State Board of Elections

The State Board of Elections is releasing the following facts about the post-election vote-counting process in North Carolina, in part to address rapidly spreading misinformation. These processes are required by law.

  1. It’s the Law. The post-election “canvass” process occurs after every election. Canvass is the entire process of ensuring votes have been counted correctly and required audits have been completed, culminating in the certification of results during meetings of every county board of elections. By law, these meetings will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 13. Also pursuant to state law, the State Board of Elections will meet at 11 a.m. November 24 to finalize the results. N.C.G.S. § 163-182.5.
  2. All Eligible Ballots Must Be Counted. In 2020, county boards of elections must count absentee by-mail ballots postmarked on or before Election Day that arrive in the mail by 5 p.m. November 12. Ballots from military and overseas voters received by 5 p.m. November 12 will also be counted, as required by state law. N.C.G.S. § 163-258.12. During the post-election period, county boards also conduct research to determine whether to wholly or partially count provisional ballots. All eligible provisional ballots are counted during the canvass process. N.C.G.S. § 163-182.2. The post-election period ensures that the ballots of eligible voters will be counted as long as they meet statutory deadlines and comply with all other laws. This allows more eligible voters to lawfully exercise their right to vote.
  3. Results Must Be Audited. After each election, the State Board randomly selects two precincts in every county, where paper ballots must be counted by hand for the highest contest on the ballot – the presidential race in 2020 – and compared with the tabulated results. Called the “sample hand-to-eye count,” this audit recounts the ballots in the random precincts to ensure reliability of machine-tabulated results. Bipartisan teams at county boards of elections have been conducting these audits during the past week. The State Board of Elections conducts additional audits to verify the accuracy of the count. The results of all audits will be submitted to the State Board as part of the final certification of the election. For more information, see the Post-Election Procedures and Audits webpage.
  4. Elections Officials Do Not “Call” Elections. Many North Carolinians have contacted elections officials to ask why certain contests have been “called” for a particular candidate, while others have not. The state and county boards of elections have never – and will never – “call” or project a race for any candidate. Projections are made by media and/or candidates using unofficial results, typically based on the vote difference and the number of votes yet to be counted in a contest. In some cases, including the North Carolina governor’s race and North Carolina U.S. Senate race, the trailing candidates “conceded” when they realized they could not make up the vote differential with the ballots still uncounted. The State Board will certify final results on November 24. After that, the boards of elections will issue certificates of election to the prevailing candidates. N.C.G.S. § 163-182.15.
Local News Audio

Noon News 11-11-20 Weather Update; Veteran’s Day Events; Henderson Tobacco Warehouse; Covid19

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Noon News for 11 Nov. 2020. Stories include:

– Weather update

– Veteran’s Day Events around the local area

– Henderson Tobacco Warehouse revitalization

– Covid19 update

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NC Lowers Indoor Gathering Limit to 10 to Slow Spread of COVID-19

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-Press Release, Office of Governor Roy Cooper

Governor Roy Cooper announced today that North Carolina’s indoor mass gathering limit will be lowered to 10 people in an effort to drive down North Carolina’s key COVID-19 metrics. Executive Order 176 will go into effect on Friday, November 13 and will be in place through Friday, December 4, 2020.

“This reduction in our indoor gathering limit aims to slow the spread and bring down our numbers,” Governor Cooper said. “It also sends a serious signal to families, friends and neighbors across our state. Success in slowing the spread will help our businesses.”

As the weather gets colder, more people will be gathering indoors. Science has shown that indoor gatherings increase the risk of transmission of COVID-19, and this Executive Order seeks to limit indoor gatherings that could rapidly and dangerously spread the virus.

The Order does not change the reduced capacity limits for certain businesses that have already been laid out. For more on this, read the Frequently Asked Questions document.

Governor Cooper and NC DHHS Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen also underscored the need for people to wear a mask anytime they gather with people outside of their immediate household. As the holiday season approaches, NCDHHS released health guidance to help people celebrate as safely as possible without spreading the virus.

“Let’s keep our friends, family, and loved ones safe this holiday season. If you are going to travel or get together, plan ahead to reduce the risk to your family and friends,” said NCDHHS Secretary Cohen. “Remember, it’s not how well you know someone when it comes to wearing a mask. If they don’t live with you, get behind the mask.“

Dr. Cohen also provided an update on North Carolina’s data and trends.

Trajectory in COVID-Like Illness (CLI) Surveillance Over 14 Days

  • North Carolina’s syndromic surveillance trend for COVID-like illness is decreasing but still elevated.

Trajectory of Confirmed Cases Over 14 Days

  • North Carolina’s trajectory of cases is increasing.

Trajectory in Percent of Tests Returning Positive Over 14 Days

  • North Carolina’s trajectory in percent of tests returning positive is level but above 5 percent.

Trajectory in Hospitalizations Over 14 Days

  • North Carolina’s trajectory of hospitalizations is level but high.

In addition to these metrics, the state continues building capacity to adequately respond to an increase in virus spread in testing, tracing and prevention.

Testing

  • Testing capacity is high

Tracing Capability

  • The state is continuing to hire contact tracers to bolster the efforts of local health departments.
  • There have been almost 350,000 downloads of the exposure notification app, SlowCOVIDNC.

Personal Protective Equipment

  • North Carolina’s personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies are stable.

Mortgage, Utility and Rent Relief Program Expands

Also today, Governor Cooper announced that full-service restaurants are now eligible for assistance through the Mortgage, Utility and Rent Relief Program (MURR) administered by the NC Department of Commerce.

These businesses may apply for up to four months of rent or mortgage interest capped at $20,000 per location for up to two locations. Businesses can learn more and apply by visiting www.nccommerce.com/murr.

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WIZS to Honor Veterans With Special ‘Heroes We Remember’ Program

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Veterans make up a special part of our nation, state and community. In honor of Veterans Day, WIZS Radio presents a special program this Saturday, November 14, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. featuring music performed by the President’s United States Marine Band.

Titled “Heroes We Remember,” this program, sponsored by JM White Funeral Home, will feature music and a message that will inspire and give thanks to those who have served this country.

Be sure to listen live this Saturday at 1450 AM, 100.1 FM or online at www.wizs.com.

Local News Audio

Noon News 11-10-20 Veterans Day; Henderson Police Awards; Weldon’s Mill Bridge; Bombas

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Noon News 11-10-20; WIZS Local News Audio

– Veterans Day Program on WIZS
– Henderson Police Earn Life Saving Awards
– Weldon’s Mill Road Bridge Closure
– Bombas Grant

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