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-Information courtesy Oxford NC, Historic Downtown
Come enjoy a ‘Whobilation Celebration’ weekend in Downtown Oxford, NC November 5-7, 2020.
Activities for Thursday, November 5:
Ladies Night Out ~ 5 – 7 p.m.
5 p.m. – Kickoff at The Orpheum with Champagne Toast
Stops Include:
* This n’ That – Bow Tying Demo
* Granville Health Systems – Selfie Station
* Painted Ox – Make a Card Station
* Shear Desire – Hair Services (Day of)
* Bliss – Samples of Shales/Tea
* LeVon Nails – Hand Massages
* Nan’s – Whoville Feast Treats & Grinch Juice
* C2’d – Shop, Sip & Sample
* Portraits by Crystal – Ladies Group Photo
End the night at The Hub On Main with a little wine & draw for the “Pamper Me Basket”
Activities for Friday, November 6:
5 – 5:30 p.m. – Cookies with the Grinch at Granville Museum
5:30 – 6 p.m. – Ugly Sweater Contest (Register at City Tent)
5 – 6:30 p.m. – Santa Letter Writing Station (City Tent)
6:30 p.m. – How The Grinch Stole Christmas movie (2000 – Rated PG)
5 – 7 p.m. – Hayrides around town, music by local Busker’s, food trucks (Baton Rouge, Jayboy’s Food Truck, Oxford Lion’s Club, Popcorn and Chewy Delicious)
Activities for Saturday, November 7:
11 a.m. – Register for Mr. & Miss Cheermeister
12 p.m. – Mr. & Miss Cheermeister crowned (food drive donations will go to the Boys & Girls Club)
12 p.m. – Art with the Granville Museum
1 p.m. – Costume Pet Parade in Currin Park
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Food Trucks (Baton Rouge, Jayboy’s Food Truck, Chewy Delicious), Hay Rides, Busker’s playing music around town, games for kids and a Classic Car Show.
For more information or updates on this event, please visit the Oxford NC, Historic Downtown Facebook page (click here).
Town Talk 10/19/20: FLVF to Hold Virtual Domestic Violence Vigil
/by Kelly Bondurant100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL
Megan Holmes, youth services advocate for Families Living Violence Free (FLVF), appeared on WIZS Town Talk Monday at 11 a.m.
FLVF offers supportive counseling, assistance filing for a protective/restraining order, educational programs, referral services, crisis assistance and transportation services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
In continuation of WIZS’ Domestic Violence Awareness Month coverage, Holmes announced FLVF will hold a virtual vigil for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault who lost their lives in 2020. The vigil will be prerecorded and available to view beginning at 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 22 at www.flvf.org.
“In the month of October, we do notice there are more individuals who reach out,” Holmes said. “Recently, we’ve seen an increase in individuals seeking services from us. Although the circumstances are unfortunate, we are more than grateful they are reaching out because that means they are becoming more aware that support is available.”
FLVF’s office is located at 125 Oxford Outer Loop Road in Oxford, NC. A 24/7 Crisis Line is also available by calling (919) 693-5700 (English) or (919) 690-0888 (Spanish).
For additional coverage on domestic violence awareness, please join WIZS live at 1450AM, 100.1 FM or online at www.wizs.com at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 22. Debbie Scott, domestic violence coordinator/gang resource specialist with the Vance Co. Sheriff’s Office, will join the show to discuss the upcoming 2nd Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Event at Clearview Church in Henderson.
To hear the interview in its entirety, go to WIZS.com and click on Town Talk.
Noon News 10-19-20 Covid19, Vance Co. Committee Meetings, Early Voting
/by Bill Harris– County level Covid data for Vance County
– Upcoming Vance Co. Committee Meetings
– Early voting in Vance & Granville Counties
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Vance Public Safety, Human Resources Committees to Meet Oct. 27
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-Information courtesy the County of Vance
Please note the following schedule of Vance County committee meetings. Both meetings will be held in the Administrative Conference Room of the Vance County Administration Building located at 122 Young Street in Henderson, NC.
Public Safety Committee (Wilder, Brummitt, Taylor)
Tuesday, October 27 at 3 p.m.
Human Resources Committee (Faines, Taylor, Wilder)
Tuesday, October 27 at 3:45 p.m.
New County-Level Data Added to COVID-19 NC Dashboard
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-Press Release, NCDHHS
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is adding new county-level data to the COVID-19 NC Dashboard on the County Map by Cases section of the Summary dashboard page.
Users will now be able to view county-level case data by date ranges, including the number of total cases, the number of cases from the prior day, the number of cases over the last seven days and the number of cases over the last 14 days.
“Local leaders can use this data to help consider if additional local actions are needed to slow the spread of COVID-19 in their communities. As we see viral spread growing, we need everyone’s help to reverse these concerning trends,” said NCDHHS Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D.
In addition to the ability to view data by date ranges, the county map also includes a new metric to display cases per 100,000 residents to align with federal reporting metrics.
Join Downtown Oxford for a ‘Whobilation Celebration’ Weekend
/by WIZS StaffTHIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY
-Information courtesy Oxford NC, Historic Downtown
Come enjoy a ‘Whobilation Celebration’ weekend in Downtown Oxford, NC November 5-7, 2020.
Activities for Thursday, November 5:
Ladies Night Out ~ 5 – 7 p.m.
5 p.m. – Kickoff at The Orpheum with Champagne Toast
Stops Include:
* This n’ That – Bow Tying Demo
* Granville Health Systems – Selfie Station
* Painted Ox – Make a Card Station
* Shear Desire – Hair Services (Day of)
* Bliss – Samples of Shales/Tea
* LeVon Nails – Hand Massages
* Nan’s – Whoville Feast Treats & Grinch Juice
* C2’d – Shop, Sip & Sample
* Portraits by Crystal – Ladies Group Photo
End the night at The Hub On Main with a little wine & draw for the “Pamper Me Basket”
Activities for Friday, November 6:
5 – 5:30 p.m. – Cookies with the Grinch at Granville Museum
5:30 – 6 p.m. – Ugly Sweater Contest (Register at City Tent)
5 – 6:30 p.m. – Santa Letter Writing Station (City Tent)
6:30 p.m. – How The Grinch Stole Christmas movie (2000 – Rated PG)
5 – 7 p.m. – Hayrides around town, music by local Busker’s, food trucks (Baton Rouge, Jayboy’s Food Truck, Oxford Lion’s Club, Popcorn and Chewy Delicious)
Activities for Saturday, November 7:
11 a.m. – Register for Mr. & Miss Cheermeister
12 p.m. – Mr. & Miss Cheermeister crowned (food drive donations will go to the Boys & Girls Club)
12 p.m. – Art with the Granville Museum
1 p.m. – Costume Pet Parade in Currin Park
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Food Trucks (Baton Rouge, Jayboy’s Food Truck, Chewy Delicious), Hay Rides, Busker’s playing music around town, games for kids and a Classic Car Show.
For more information or updates on this event, please visit the Oxford NC, Historic Downtown Facebook page (click here).
Downtown Henderson Announces ’13 Days of Halloween’ Promotion
/by WIZS Staff100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL
-Information courtesy Downtown Henderson
Please join Downtown Henderson for the 13 Days of Halloween!
Starting on Monday, October 19, 2020, take a picture of you or your child in costume at a downtown business and post it online to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/hendersonncdowntown under the PINNED Halloween Post. Be sure to tag the downtown business for a chance to win great prizes! You may take pictures outside or inside the business.
Downtown businesses and restaurants will be open per their usual hours, but there will be no walking trick-or-treating allowed like years past.
Instead of limiting Halloween to one night, and to prevent a large gathering of people, we are stretching out this event to give everyone time to take part while also social distancing. We will miss seeing everyone in costume in person, so we want you to fill the Downtown Henderson page with your pictures!
Please be respectful of downtown merchants and their decorations. If you go inside a business, do not expect candy. This is designed to just allow the kids to be in costume and still get out and show it off!
Please note there is a DRIVE-THRU trick-or-treat event (click here) with candy at the Henderson Police Department on Thursday, October 29. Garnett Street will remain open to street traffic, unlike past years when it has been blocked for pedestrian use.
Residents are encouraged to comply with local and state orders by focusing on low-risk activities such as decorating, limiting activities to the people you live with and holding virtual costume parties or contests.
Granville BOE to Interview Candidate, Discuss Remote Learning Centers
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-Information courtesy Granville County Public Schools
The Granville County Board of Education will meet for a work session on Monday, October 19, 2020, at 4 p.m.
The purpose of the meeting is (1) to interview a candidate for a vacant Board seat; (2) to receive information from staff regarding School Improvement Plans; (3) to discuss Remote Learning Centers;
(4) to receive information concerning the sign request for South Granville High School.
In addition, the Board will meet in closed session pursuant to G.C. 143-318.11(a)(1) and (3) to consult with the Board attorney.
Members of the public are invited to view the meeting via livestream. To join the livestream meeting, please use the following link: https://live.myvrspot.com/st?cid=MDhkZj
Members of the public wishing to attend the meeting will be required to wear face coverings, undergo health screenings before entering the building and cooperate with social distancing requirements.
WIZS Local Noon News 10/16/20
/by WIZS Staff100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL
Early Voting Locations and Information – Vance and Granville County
Vance County Schools to Continue in Plan C Through First Semester
Henderson’s Loose Leaf Collection Season Begins October 26
VGCC Awarded Funding Through Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER)
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Schools; Leaf Collection; VGCC
Louisburg Christmas Parade Set for Dec. 6
/by WIZS StaffTHIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY
-Information courtesy the Town of Louisburg
The Town of Louisburg will host the 2020 Christmas Parade in downtown Louisburg on Sunday, December 6 beginning at 3 p.m.
Parade entry begins at the intersection of North Main Street and Smoketree Way. The parade will move south on Main Street, continue past Louisburg College, and turn onto Wade Avenue/Johnson Street for disbandment.
Applications (click here) to participate in the parade are now being accepted. Interested participants should submit their application by mail or drop off at the Town of Louisburg at 110 West Nash Street, Louisburg, NC 27549.
Entries postmarked by November 20 will be considered for inclusion based on the number of entries needed for each category. Accepted entrants will be notified prior to the parade.
For additional information on the parade, including cost, float requirements and drop off/unloading instructions, please click here.
Join VGCC for Ice House Entrepreneurship Training
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-Information courtesy Tanya Weary, VGCC Dean of Business & Industry Solutions
Join VGCC beginning Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. on the Main Campus in Henderson for Ice House Entrepreneurship Training. Sessions will run Tuesdays through November 17.
You will learn to:
This program offering is FREE, and capacity is limited. Registration is required and is available at https://www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=530400092.