NCHSAA Fall Championships Update
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CHAPEL HILL – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association Board of Directors and Commissioner Que Tucker have made the decision to adjust the playoff calendar for fall sports following historic flooding and devastation in many areas of eastern North Carolina.
“The complexity of adjusting dates for playoff rounds and state championships in fall sports are difficult even in the best of times; however, we must do everything in our power to do what is best for the students who participate in our programs across the state,” said Commissioner Que Tucker. “Minimizing risk of injury while providing a wholesome athletic environment that supports and enriches the educational experience for our student-athletes must always be paramount in our decision making.”
Please see below a list of changes by sport:
Women’s Golf
Reporting Deadline: October 10th 9:00 P.M. (changed from 3:00 P.M.)
Regional Championships: October 15th (no change)
State Championships: October 22nd-23rd (no change)
Cross Country
Reporting Deadline: October 19th 9:00 P.M. (changed from 3:00 P.M.)
Regional Championships: October 27th (no change)
State Championships: November 3rd (no change)
Women’s Tennis
Individual Regional Championships: October 19th-20th (no change)
Individual State Championships: October 26th-27th (no change)
Dual-Team reporting deadline: October 15th (no change)
Dual-Team State Championships: November 3rd (no change)
Volleyball
Prior to 11:59 P.M., October 20th, teams affected by the hurricane are permitted to exceed the weekly limitation—maximum of five (5) matches per week; however, daily limitations remain unchanged
Seeding: October 22nd (changed from October 18th)
First Round: October 23rd
Second Round: October 25th
Third Round: October 27th
Fourth Round: October 30th
Semifinals: November 1st
State Championship: November 3rd (no change)
Men’s Soccer
Seeding: October 31st (changed from October 29th)
First Round: November 3rd
Second Round: November 6th
Third Round: November 8th
Fourth Round: November 10th
Regionals: November 13th
State Championship: November 17th (no change)
Football
Last Regular Season Playdate: November 9th (changed from November 2nd)
Seeding: November 10th (changed from November 3rd)
First Round: November 16th
Second Round: November 23rd
Third Round: November 30th
Regionals: December 7th
State Championships: December 14th – 15th (changed from December 8th)
(Sites to be determined)
VIPERS TRIUMPHANT IN MONDAY NIGHT MATCHUP
/by Trey SnideVIPERS TRIUMPHANT IN MONDAY NIGHT MATCHUP!
Defeat Roanoke Rapids 36-6!
When VCHS Athletic Director Joe Sharrow told Kemp Collins on WIZS Sports Mayhem last week that “good things are coming” for the Viper football program, he wasn’t just handing out “AD-speak” to the press! The first ever victory for Vance County High School’s football program is now in the record books, and it was a big one!
After two weeks of much-needed rest and rebooting, courtesy of Hurricane Florence, the Vipers traveled to Roanoke Rapids on Monday night and handed the Yellow Jackets a decisive 36-6 home loss, dropping RR to 2-3 and 0-2 in the Northern Carolina Conference, and improving VC to 1-4 overall and 1-1 in league play. The Vipers looked like a new team on both offense and defense. They scored twice in the first quarter – on a 5 yard run by QB Samien Burwell, and on a 30-yard pass from Burwell to Shaquan Allen. Burwell connected with William Hawkins, Jr. in the second period. Then, with just 30 seconds left before halftime, Tyquan Lyons intercepted a pass and ran it 35 yards to the end zone, giving Vance County a 30-0 lead.
The Yellow Jackets came out passing in the second half and quickly tallied their only TD, but the Vipers answered when Noah Terry ran for the Vipers’ final score. The Viper defense controlled the RR running game all night, and four interceptions by Lyons, Josh Joyner, Machiah Wilson, and Phadol Jordan prevented the Jacket passing attack from drawing blood.
Make sure to tune into our next broadcast of Vance County Friday Night Football this coming up Friday as the Vipers travel to Durham to face the Pirates of Riverside High. Pregame comments start at 6:45 PM and Game Time kicks off at 7:00 PM. All this on WIZS 100.1 FM / 1450 AM and streaming live anywhere on www.wizs.com.
News 09/25/18
/by LarryVGCC to Host 7th Annual Small Business Summit at Warren Co. Armory
/by WIZS Staff-Information and flyer courtesy the Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center Facebook page
The Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center will host the 7th Annual VGCC Small Business Summit on Monday, October 15, 2018, from 5 – 8:15 p.m. at the Warren County Armory & Convention Center.
This free event offers aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners and non-profit leaders the opportunity to network and discover available resources in the community.
Deadline to register for the summit is Friday, October 5. Register online by clicking here.
Dinner will be served and is made possible by Duke Energy.
Schedule:
4:30 – 5 p.m. – Registration/Networking
5 – 6 p.m. – Keynote Address: What is Your Digital First Impression Online and Why it is Important – Martin Brossman
Your future customers want to know more about you then just what is on your website and they may trust you less if they don’t. We all are looking for secondary validation for everything from credible information for a product, business, person or service. This class is going to show you the free and low-cost way to make the best digital (web-based) first impression that will lead to more sales and more referrals for your business.
6 – 6:10 p.m – Break
6:10 – 7:10 p.m. – Stock Your Pantry With The Right Business Resources
Got a business idea you’d like to cook up from scratch or the possibility of expanding your business or nonprofit? Then, be inspired, gain courage and practical insights from our dynamic panel of experts from planning and zoning, insurance, accounting and legal. Panelists will share insights into pitfalls to watch out for when starting the process as well as where to find resources that can help you succeed. They will also be available for specific questions during the Q&A session to help you better achieve the outcomes you desire for your small business. Ask questions, plan next steps, meet like-minded peers and walk away ready to take action so that your “pantry” is stocked with the right business resources so that you can be successful.
7:10 – 8:10 p.m. – Top 10 Tips: How to Work with Media – Kristen Baughman
What’s a social influencer? How about a micro-influencer? Join Tabletop Media Group’s Founder Kristen Baughman for a session on “Top 10 Tips: How to Work with Media.” During her presentation, she will cover how your brand can help your small business gain more exposure by pitching and engaging with bloggers, media, Instagram stars and more.
Co-Sponsor(s): Duke Energy, Warren County EDC; Lake Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center, Chamber of Commerce of Warren County
For more information, contact Tanya Weary, Director, VGCC Small Business Center at (252) 738-3240 or smallbusiness@vgcc.edu.
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AmazonSmile Purchases Can Benefit Rebuilding Hope, Inc.
/by WIZS Staff-Information courtesy the Rebuilding Hope, Inc. September newsletter
Your Amazon purchases can now benefit Rebuilding Hope! AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon with the same products, prices and shopping features as Amazon.com. The difference is that when you shop AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate a half percent of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice.
Every item available for purchase on amazon.com is also available on AmazonSmile at the same price. Eligible products are marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on their product detail pages. When you’re shopping online at smile.amazon.com, Rebuilding Hope will benefit from a donation from the AmazonSmile Foundation – and you’re helping us help our communities.
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‘Freedom Fest’ to Raise Money for Children of Fallen Soldiers
/by WIZS Staff— courtesy Granville County Chamber of Commerce | Ginnie Currin, Executive Director ~ 919-693-6125 ~ ginnie@granville-chamber.com
The Chosin Foundation will hold a “Freedom Fest” on Friday, September 28, 2018, at Soldiers Memorial Sports Arena, Butner
Show starts at 4 p.m.; event ends at 10 p.m.
Live music will be provided by former Army medic Ian Wagner. Mature (PG-13) performances by comedians Jiovani, Angel Perez, Tank Smith, Ben Brainard, Freddy Valoy, Tim Payne and Marcus Crespo.
Local food, beer and wine will be served. Proceeds benefit children of fallen soldiers.
Tickets are $10 online, $15 at door. Veteran tickets are $10.
For more information on “Freedom Fest” or the Chosin Foundation, please visit www.chosinfoundation.org.
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VGCC Health Sciences Clubs Conducting Second ‘Prom Attire’ Drive
/by WIZS Staff-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College
The Vance-Granville Community College Health Sciences clubs are collecting donations at all four VGCC campuses for a “Prom Attire” collection drive through February 28, 2019.
All donations will be collected for a giveaway event to provide local high school students free attire to fulfill their prom dreams, according to Stacey Soles, VGCC’s program head for Medical Assisting and clinical coordinator for Radiography.
The drive is the second for the Health Sciences Clubs in Radiography, Human Services, Pharmacy, Histotechnology, Medical Assisting and Nursing.
Dozens of prom dresses were donated for the first “Prom Attire” collection drive held earlier this year on Vance-Granville Community College’s four campuses. A drive is now underway through February 2019 to collect suits, shirts, dresses, shoes and accessories to be donated to high school students for free to fulfill their prom dreams. Donations can be dropped off at any VGCC campus. (Photo Credit: VGCC)
The club leaders are asking that only clean, gently-used or new items be donated. All sizes will be accepted. The clubs also request that no dated items be donated.
Items that will be accepted are:
• Suits & Shirts: Tuxedos, suits, suit separates, dress shirts, slacks, vests;
• Ties & Shoes: Neck ties, bow ties, dress shoes;
• Dressy Dresses: Gowns, prom, party, formal; and
• Accessories & Shoes: Jewelry/hair accessories, handbags/clutches.
Soles said that the clubs could use more items for males. “In our initial drive, we received a good number of dresses that are available for distribution next year,” she said. “We are especially in need of suits, dress shirts and slacks for men.”
Drop-off locations are located at:
• Main Campus, Building 5, Room 5225: Audrey Stainback;
• South Campus, Building 2, Room G2212: Stacey Soles;
• Franklin Campus, Building 1, Room F1101: Priscilla Lewis; and
• Warren Campus, Building 1, Room W1101: Ruthie Davis.
For more information, donors should contact Stacey Soles at (252) 738-3515 or soless@vgcc.edu.
Franklin Co. Sheriff’s Office Arrests Lynch for Multiple Drug Violations
/by WIZS Staff-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Terry M. Wright – Chief of Staff
On September 20, 2018, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit, Community Action Team, Special Response Team and US Drug Enforcement Administration, arrested Franklin County resident, Hayward Therbert Lynch for multiple drug violations. In addition to the arrest, a search warrant was executed at 520 Earlie Collins Road, Castalia, NC.
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit received information that Hayward Therbert Lynch was involved in the illegal sell of controlled substances in and around Franklin County. An investigation into these allegations led Detectives to 520 Earlie Collins Road where a search warrant resulted in the seizure of Crack Cocaine, Prescription Pills, US Currency and other items related to drug activity.
Sheriff Kent Winstead stated, “The focus of our Drug Unit continues to be on making a difference in our communities. This arrest is another example of how our drug enforcement strategies and priorities are paying off.”
On September 20, 2018, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit, Community Action Team, Special Response Team and US Drug Enforcement Administration, arrested Franklin County resident, Hayward Therbert Lynch for multiple drug violations.
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit was assisted in this investigation by the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Branch of the State Bureau of Investigation.
Hayward Therbert Lynch
520 Earlie Collins Road
Castalia, NC 27816
Hayward Therbert Lynch was charged with the following:
Possession of Crack Cocaine
Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Substance
Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance
Possess with the intent to Sell and Deliver Crack Cocaine (4 Counts)
Sell and Deliver Crack Cocaine (4 Counts)
Maintain a Dwelling for the purpose of Selling Controlled Substances (5 Counts)
Hayward Therbert Lynch is currently in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $100,000 secured bond.
For more information regarding this investigation, or to provide information regarding drug activity in your community, please contact Sergeant Ken Pike at (919) 496-2186.
Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland 09/24/18
/by CharleneNCHSAA Fall Championship Schedule Update
/by Trey SnideNCHSAA Fall Championships Update
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CHAPEL HILL – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association Board of Directors and Commissioner Que Tucker have made the decision to adjust the playoff calendar for fall sports following historic flooding and devastation in many areas of eastern North Carolina.
“The complexity of adjusting dates for playoff rounds and state championships in fall sports are difficult even in the best of times; however, we must do everything in our power to do what is best for the students who participate in our programs across the state,” said Commissioner Que Tucker. “Minimizing risk of injury while providing a wholesome athletic environment that supports and enriches the educational experience for our student-athletes must always be paramount in our decision making.”
Please see below a list of changes by sport:
Women’s Golf
Reporting Deadline: October 10th 9:00 P.M. (changed from 3:00 P.M.)
Regional Championships: October 15th (no change)
State Championships: October 22nd-23rd (no change)
Cross Country
Reporting Deadline: October 19th 9:00 P.M. (changed from 3:00 P.M.)
Regional Championships: October 27th (no change)
State Championships: November 3rd (no change)
Women’s Tennis
Individual Regional Championships: October 19th-20th (no change)
Individual State Championships: October 26th-27th (no change)
Dual-Team reporting deadline: October 15th (no change)
Dual-Team State Championships: November 3rd (no change)
Volleyball
Prior to 11:59 P.M., October 20th, teams affected by the hurricane are permitted to exceed the weekly limitation—maximum of five (5) matches per week; however, daily limitations remain unchanged
Seeding: October 22nd (changed from October 18th)
First Round: October 23rd
Second Round: October 25th
Third Round: October 27th
Fourth Round: October 30th
Semifinals: November 1st
State Championship: November 3rd (no change)
Men’s Soccer
Seeding: October 31st (changed from October 29th)
First Round: November 3rd
Second Round: November 6th
Third Round: November 8th
Fourth Round: November 10th
Regionals: November 13th
State Championship: November 17th (no change)
Football
Last Regular Season Playdate: November 9th (changed from November 2nd)
Seeding: November 10th (changed from November 3rd)
First Round: November 16th
Second Round: November 23rd
Third Round: November 30th
Regionals: December 7th
State Championships: December 14th – 15th (changed from December 8th)
(Sites to be determined)
Town Talk 09/24/18
/by Larry