As the wind and rain from Tropical Storm Debby continued to pelt the entire WIZS listening area Thursday morning, Duke Energy officials said power outages were limited at that time around Henderson and Vance County.
Duke Spokesman Garrett Poorman reminded customers to think Safety First. There are several ways to report a power outage in your area, but thanks to advances in grid technology, phone calls and text messages aren’t the only ways that the energy company is alerted to outages.
Report outages at www.duke-energy.com, text “OUT” to 57801 or download the Duke Energy app on a mobile device, he said on Thursday’s TownTalk. Of course, customers can dial 800-POWERON (800.769.3766) too, he said.
“The first priority is safety when it comes to storm damage,” Poorman said. That’s for crews and for customers.
Whenever winds are greater than 30 mph, crews are grounded from performing work in bucket trucks, he said.
And a couple of words of advice that bear repeating: if you see a downed power line, just stay away from it.
Even as forecasters were predicting the storm’s path, Duke was assembling 7,500 workers in strategic positions across the Carolinas, poised to fan out to areas affected by the storm’s damaging wind and rain.
Power restoration is a complex process, Poorman said, and Duke is continually upgrading the grid system to be able to automatically detect outages so crews can pinpoint the area that needs repair.
And then there are advances like a “self-healing network,” Poorman said, which works much like a GPS in your car. If there’s a traffic jam ahead, your GPS will likely reroute you to an alternate route. The self-healing network applies the same concept – it reroutes the energy to avoid the damaged lines.
“We’re able to reroute power around the outage,” Poorman said, “that will help us minimize the impact of a storm like this.”
Get updates at www.duke-energy.com.
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Joint Vance County Public Safety Committee/Fire Commission Meeting Thursday, Aug. 15
/by WIZS StaffPlease be informed of a joint public safety committee/fire commission meeting to continue discussions of the fire study report.
The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 15 at 4:00 p.m. and will be held in the commissioners’ conference room.
— From Kelly Grissom, Clerk to Board/Executive Assistant, Vance County Board of Commissioners
WIZS Radio Henderson Local News 08-09-24 Noon
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Henderson City Council Regular August Meeting Monday, Aug. 19
/by WIZS StaffPublic Notice
The Henderson City Council changed the Regular Meeting schedule at a Special Called meeting on July 15, 2024. The August 12, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting is canceled and rescheduled for Monday, August 19, 2024.
Tracey Kimbrell
City Clerk
City of Henderson
Kerr-Tar COG Hosts Cultivate 2024 Sept. 12 At Louisburg College
/by Laura GabelThe Kerr-Tar Council of Governments is hosting this year’s Cultivate 2024 regional economic development summit at Louisburg College on Thursday, Sept. 12.
The summit will be held at the Jones Performing Arts Center on the college’s campus and begins at 8:30 a.m., according to information from local Chamber president Sandra Wilkerson.
Business leaders, elected officials and others interested in economic development across the Kerr-Tar region can register HERE; although there is no fee associated with the event, registration is required.
Keynote speaker is Jennifer Pharr Davis, an author and small business owner. Other speakers include Ryan Combs, executive director of the Research Triangle Regional Partnership and Scott Peacock, director of Tourism, Marketing & Communication for Visit NC.
In addition to the speakers, participants will have the chance to visit a trade show and hear panel discussions. The summit will discuss how rural communities can foster innovation to create thriving futures.
Jones Performing Arts Center is located at 501 N. Main St., Louisburg.
Visit https://www.kerrtarcog.org/ to learn more about KTCOG and the programs it offers in its service area that includes Vance, Granville, Warren and Franklin counties.
All District Court Sessions in Vance County Cancelled Friday 8-9-24
/by WIZS StaffHon. Henry Gupton, clerk of court in Vance County, told WIZS News that all district court sessions in Vance County are cancelled Friday, August 9, 2024.
Gupton said the Chief District Court Judge decided to make the cancellation.
Granville County Public Schools Start Date Pushed To Aug. 13 To Allow For Open House
/by WIZS StaffGranville County Public Schools has pushed back by one day the opening of its 2024-25 school year in the wake of Tropical Storm Debby. The first day of class for students on the traditional calendar is now Tuesday, Aug. 13.
The school district cancelled Open House activities that had been scheduled for Thursday afternoon and evening because of the adverse weather conditions.
Open House activities have been rescheduled for Monday, Aug. 12 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and the school year will begin the next day, according to information on the school district’s social media page.
“We know this decision might be disruptive to some of our families,” the post stated, adding that the district leaders “greatly appreciate” parents’ flexibility to ensure the safety of students and staff.
Visit https://www.gcs.k12.nc.us/ or follow Granville County Public Schools on Facebook for the latest updates.
New Warden At Granville Correctional Institution
/by WIZS Staff– Information courtesy of N.C. Department of Adult Correction
Secretary of Adult Correction Todd Ishee has named Isaac Rogers as warden of Granville Correctional Institution in Butner.
Rogers previously served as warden of Dan River Prison Work Farm.
“Warden Rogers is a veteran leader with 27 years of experience in North Carolina corrections,” Ishee said. “He has a track record of success as a warden, and his background in rehabilitative programs will be a benefit for offenders who will someday transition back into their communities.”
As warden, Rogers is responsible for all operations at the Butner facility, which houses approximately 900 close-custody male offenders. Besides housing some of the state’s most violent offenders in high-security units, Granville Correctional is also one of four adult correctional facilities in the state with a school for young offenders.
Rogers began his career in 1997 as a correctional officer at Caswell Correctional Center. He advanced at Caswell, becoming a case manager in 2003, program supervisor in 2010 and programs director in 2017. He was promoted to assistant warden of programs at Dan River PWF in 2018, director of North Piedmont Confinement in Response to Violation Center in 2021 and warden of Dan River in 2022.
Rogers earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Elizabeth City State University. He holds Intermediate and Advanced Corrections Certificates from the N.C. Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission and has completed training in Peak Performance, Advanced Leadership and New Wardens.
Fallen Tree Forces Several Road Closures In Oxford
/by WIZS StaffFrom the City of Oxford at 3 p.m.
Several city streets are closed because of a fallen tree, and city officials urge drivers to follow posted detour signs to avoid the affected area.
Currently, Forest Avenue is closed from College Street to Lanier Street; New College Street is also closed from Lee Street to Forest Avenue; and Dogwood Lane also is closed.
Crews are working to clear the area.
Granville Vance Public Health Closes At 2 PM Because Of Storm Conditions
/by WIZS StaffGranville Vance Public Health announced that it will close its offices Thursday at 2 p.m. due to flooding and downed trees from Tropical Storm Debby.
GVPH is scheduled to reopen tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 9, at 10:30 a.m.
TownTalk: Duke Energy Progress
/by WIZS StaffAs the wind and rain from Tropical Storm Debby continued to pelt the entire WIZS listening area Thursday morning, Duke Energy officials said power outages were limited at that time around Henderson and Vance County.
Duke Spokesman Garrett Poorman reminded customers to think Safety First. There are several ways to report a power outage in your area, but thanks to advances in grid technology, phone calls and text messages aren’t the only ways that the energy company is alerted to outages.
Report outages at www.duke-energy.com, text “OUT” to 57801 or download the Duke Energy app on a mobile device, he said on Thursday’s TownTalk. Of course, customers can dial 800-POWERON (800.769.3766) too, he said.
“The first priority is safety when it comes to storm damage,” Poorman said. That’s for crews and for customers.
Whenever winds are greater than 30 mph, crews are grounded from performing work in bucket trucks, he said.
And a couple of words of advice that bear repeating: if you see a downed power line, just stay away from it.
Even as forecasters were predicting the storm’s path, Duke was assembling 7,500 workers in strategic positions across the Carolinas, poised to fan out to areas affected by the storm’s damaging wind and rain.
Power restoration is a complex process, Poorman said, and Duke is continually upgrading the grid system to be able to automatically detect outages so crews can pinpoint the area that needs repair.
And then there are advances like a “self-healing network,” Poorman said, which works much like a GPS in your car. If there’s a traffic jam ahead, your GPS will likely reroute you to an alternate route. The self-healing network applies the same concept – it reroutes the energy to avoid the damaged lines.
“We’re able to reroute power around the outage,” Poorman said, “that will help us minimize the impact of a storm like this.”
Get updates at www.duke-energy.com.
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