Oscar Mayer Wienermobile

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

For full details and audio click Play

 

 

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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

Click Play for Audio and Full Details…

 

NC Forest Service

N.C. Forest Service Offers Discount to Military Members for Seedling Orders

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-Press Release, N.C. Forest Service

In recognition of the service and sacrifice of members of the armed forces, the N.C. Forest Service is offering a 20 percent discount on tree seedling orders placed by active, honorably discharged or retired military personnel during the month of November. The discount applies to the first $500 of all new orders, up to a $100 discount.

“We are proud to offer this discount to our active military personnel and veterans,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Growing new forests and re-growing forests after harvest are critical to the long-term success of our forest industry in North Carolina. Our active military members and veterans are important partners in that success.”

To qualify for the discount, proof of service is required. A valid military ID, Department of Defense Form 214/215 or National Guard Bureau Form 22/22A is acceptable. Standard shipping rates still apply. 

Tree seedlings may be ordered by calling 1-888-NCTREES or by visiting www.buynctrees.com.

The N.C. Forest Service Nursery program ensures that residents of North Carolina have access to the best native trees and genetics available for use on their land. Current available inventory includes longleaf pine, loblolly pine, white pine, a variety of hardwoods and native understory grasses.

For more information, contact County Ranger Rob Montague at the Granville/Vance office of the N.C. Forest Service at (919) 693-3154 or at rob.montague@ncagr.gov.

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GVPH Local COVID-19 Update: Two Recent Granville Deaths Reported

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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 November 9, 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

2,189 positive test results for COVID-19.

Of those 2,189, 1,501 are community-spread cases located across Granville County. Of those 1,501, 1,302 have been released from isolation.

Of those 2,189, 528 cases are affiliated with the prison system in Granville County and 501 of those 528 have been released from isolation.

Of those 2,189, 160 are associated with outbreaks at long-term care facilities, including 53 at Murdoch Development Center and 95 at Universal Health Care.

The outbreaks at Central Regional Hospital, Brantwood and Granville House are no longer active. Of the 156 cases in long-term care facilities in Granville County, 113 have been released from isolation.

7 individuals in Granville County are hospitalized.

There have been a total of 53 deaths in Granville County: eight in the community, one associated with Central Regional Hospital, one associated with Murdoch Development Center, 21 associated with Universal Health Care and 22 associated with the Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Complex.

Unfortunately, there have been two more deaths in the community: a 36-year-old female passed away on Nov. 6 and an 81-year-old female passed away on Nov. 8.

Vance County

1,296 positive test results for COVID-19.

Of those 1,296, 1,159 are community-spread cases located across Vance County. Of those 1,159, 925 have been released from isolation.

Of those 1,296, 137 are associated with outbreaks at congregate living facilities, including 29 at Senior Citizens Home.

The outbreaks at Kerr Lake Nursing Home, Alliance Rehabilitative Care and Pelican Health Nursing Home are no longer active.

Of the 137 cases in congregate living facilities in Vance County, 97 have been released from isolation.

7 individuals in Vance County are hospitalized.

There have been a total of 47 deaths in Vance County: 14 associated with the Pelican Health nursing home outbreak, 12 associated with Kerr Lake Nursing Home, two associated with Senior Citizens Home and 19 in the community.

WIZS Note: There are 234 total known active cases in the Vance County community and 199 in the Granville County community at large at this time (excluding congregate living numbers).

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 GVPH’s COVID-19 Data Dashboard (click here) for tables and graphs that are updated daily.

Henderson Vance Recreation & Parks

Letters to Santa, Exercise Classes, Holiday Crafts & More at Aycock Rec. Center

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-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department

The Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department announces upcoming events:

HVRPD Neck Gaiters – Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks is now selling neck gaiters, a multipurpose accessory that can be worn 12 different ways. It can be used as a breathable face covering and is actually required in some youth sporting leagues due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Youth and adult sizes are available at the Aycock Recreation Center for $10 per gaiter.

Body Blast – a 45-minute group circuit training focusing on all the problem areas. This will be a high-energy, high-impact class guaranteed to get you into shape! This class is offered live on the Henderson-Vance Facebook page and at the Aycock Recreation Center on Mondays and Wednesdays.

You can sign up for classes online at https://hvrpd.recdesk.com/. Only 10 participants are allowed in the class at Aycock Recreation Center. Classes are $2 for non-members and $1 for members.

For more information, please contact Darius Pitt at (252) 438-3408 (dpitt@ci.henderson.nc.us).

Arthritis Exercise Class – The Henderson Vance Recreation & Parks Department will hold Arthritis Exercise Class on Wednesdays and Fridays through December 23, 2020, from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. This is a FREE low-impact, joint safe program developed for people with arthritis. This class has been proven to decrease pain and stiffness while increasing flexibility and range of motion. This class is also suitable for every fitness level.

Join by logging on to Facebook Live on the Henderson Vance Special Programs page or in-person at the Aycock Recreation Center. Participants must preregister to participate at the Aycock Recreation Center. There are only 10 slots available.

For more information or to register, please contact Crystal Allen at (252) 431-6091 (callen@ci.henderson.nc.us) or Tara Goolsby at (252) 438-3948 (tgoolsby@ci.henderson.nc.us).

Crafty Kids – join the HVRPD for our Thanksgiving craft workshop for youth on Monday, November 23, 2020, at 6 p.m. at the Aycock Recreation Center. Participants ages 4 to 8 will take part in crafts that are age-appropriate and Thanksgiving-themed.

This event will be open to the first 12 participants to register. The cost is $5 per participant, and the registration deadline is Thursday, November 19, 2020.

You can register online at https://hvrpd.recdesk.com/ or at Aycock Recreation Center. Each participant must have an adult over the age of 18 with them at all times to help them with the crafts. Only the participant and one guardian will be allowed in the event due to COVID-19 restrictions. Participants over the age of five and guardians are required to wear a mask at all times. 

For more information, please contact Lauren Newlin at (252) 438-3160 (lnewlin@ci.henderson.nc.us).

Letters to Santa – Santa and his elves will be collecting your letters and handing out holiday goodies at the Aycock Recreation Center on Saturday, December 19, 2020, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Participants over the age of five and guardians are required to wear a mask at all times. Letters to Santa is open to the first 100 participants that register by Thursday, December 10, 2020.

Register online at https://hvrpd.recdesk.com/ or at the Aycock Recreation Center. Remember to bring your camera to take pictures.

For more information, please contact Crystal Allen at (252) 431-6091 (callen@ci.henderson.nc.us).

Beatles Concert Postponed

McGregor Hall’s Beatles Tribute Concert Rescheduled for Nov. 17

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-Information and image courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center

McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center’s performance of “With a Little Help From Our Friends: A Beatles Concert for McGregor” has been rescheduled for Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at 7 p.m. The concert will be held at the Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre in Henderson.

Stay tuned to McGregor Hall’s Facebook page (click here) for updates on the show, including introductions to the local talent who are helping bring the music of one of the most iconic groups to life.

Donations benefiting McGregor Hall will be accepted upon arrival as your ticket price for the event. No gift is too small or large.

McGregor Hall appreciates the community’s support during this difficult time and looks forward to this “Come Together” moment on November 17.

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