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-Press Release, Granville County Government
The Granville County Animal Shelter will move to its new location at 515 New Commerce Drive in Oxford the week of October 19 through October 23, 2020. The newly-constructed facility has now passed all inspections and is ready for move-in.
Granville County Animal Management Director Matt Katz has announced that all operations, except for emergency calls regarding animal concerns and welfare, will be suspended for several days during the transition.
The Granville County Animal Shelter will move to its new location at 515 New Commerce Drive in Oxford during the week of October 19 to October 23, 2020. (Photo courtesy Granville Co. Govt)
The Animal Shelter will be moving from the site of a former state prison, located at 5650 Cornwall Road in Oxford, where it operates from several separate buildings. The new facility will allow operations for the Animal Shelter and Animal Control to be located under one roof and doubles its current size from 3,800 to 8,500 square feet.
Additional kennel space will provide housing for 40 to 60 dogs and 40 to 60 cats. The goal is to increase adoptions and to decrease the number of animals euthanized due to space limitations.
“We are pleased to finally have this project completed,” said Granville County Board of Commissioners Chair David T. Smith. “It has been needed for a long time and will serve Granville County residents for many years to come.”
The public is invited for Open House tours the week prior to the move. Dates and times, which will be limited to ten participants per group, will be as follows:
* Saturday, October 10: 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
* Monday, October 12: 3 until 7 p.m.
* Tuesday, October 13: 3 until 7 p.m.
To tour the new facility, please contact the Shelter at (919) 693-6749 to schedule one of the above dates and times, or come by any time during these time slots to be fit into the rotation.
An aerial view of the new Granville County Animal Shelter. (Photo courtesy Bordeaux Construction)
Town Talk 10/05/20: Fred’s Towing & Transport ‘Ecstatic’ to Receive Small Business of the Year Award
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Karrie Fogg, co-owner of Fred’s Towing & Transport, Inc., appeared on WIZS Town Talk Monday at 11 a.m. Fogg discussed the recent news that Fred’s Towing & Transport was selected as Vance County’s 2019 Small Business of the Year.
Karrie and Fred Fogg were presented the award at a banquet held last week by the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce at Henderson Country Club.
“It was an honor just to be nominated,” Fogg said. “To actually receive the award was an ecstatic moment for us.”
10-5-20 Small Business Of The Year, Fred’s TowingLocally owned and operated since 1989, Fred’s Towing offers a “state-of-the-art” fleet of 27 trucks and certified drivers, according to Fogg. In addition to local coverage in Vance, Granville, and Warren counties, the business services Mecklenburg and Lunenburg counties in Virginia.
While the business office has set hours, Fogg said assistance is available to the public 24/7, 365 days a year.
Services include light, medium and heavy-duty towing, road service, emergency recovery, 50-ton rotator, crane services, mobile truck repairs, trailer repairs, mobile computer diagnostics, mobile welding, national tire accounts and a full-service shop. A transportation division is also available for equipment hauling needs.
For additional information on Fred’s Towing and its services, please visit www.fredstowing.com.
To hear the interview in its entirety, go to WIZS.com and click on Town Talk.
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Local Noon News 10/5/20
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Passing of Former Vance County Sheriff Thomas Breedlove
Vance-Granville Community College – Domestic Violence Awareness Activities
Baptist Men of West End Baptist Church Holding 220 Seafood Fundraiser This Afternoon
Local COVID-19 Update
WIZS’ Domestic Violence Awareness Coverage on Town Talk
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Register Now: GVPH’s Free Diabetes Prevention Program Begins Oct. 6
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-Information courtesy Granville Vance Public Health
Type 2 Diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, affecting approximately 5,000 Granville County residents and 3,000 Vance County residents.
In response to these statistics, Granville Vance Public Health will continue its free Diabetes Prevention Program with a pre-diabetes screener and Diabetes Prevention class beginning Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. The class is open to Granville and Vance County residents.
Classes will meet on Tuesdays from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m. for one year. Participants must fall in the pre-diabetic category to qualify. Pre-diabetic status can be determined by a paper screener or by diagnosis/referral from a doctor.
The class will be held in the fellowship hall of Oxford United Methodist Church located at 105 W McClanahan St. in Oxford, NC. Participation will be limited to ten to ensure social distancing guidelines are met. Those who participate in-person will be spaced out and sit one to a table, tables will be wiped down prior to class, temperatures will be taken upon arrival and masks will be required.
For those uncomfortable with attending in person, a virtual option will be offered.
For more information on GVPH’s Diabetes Prevention Program or to register, please contact Diabetes Prevention Coordinator Ashton Johnson at (919) 690-2114 or ajohnson@gvdhd.org. Registration ends October 13, 2020.
State Board Reminds Voters Not to Photograph Their Ballots
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-Press Release, NC State Board of Elections
The State Board of Elections is reminding voters that North Carolina law prohibits taking photographs of or videotaping voted ballots. Please refer to N.C.G.S. § 163-166.3 for more information.
“Voters should not take a picture of their completed ballot, whether they vote in person or by mail,” said Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the State Board of Elections. “We respect voters showing their pride in casting a ballot but ask that they do so in another manner.”
The State Board has received multiple complaints of photographed absentee ballots and has been alerted to additional violations on social media in recent weeks. If a voter has taken a picture of their ballot and shared the photo online, the voter should delete the photograph.
When voting in person, voters may have phones or electronic devices with them as long as those devices are not used to photograph or videotape a ballot or communicate with anyone via voice, text, email or any other method.
Photographing a marked ballot is illegal in part because such photographs could be used as proof of a vote for a candidate in a vote-buying scheme. Electronic communication while voting is prohibited because of limits on voter assistance and to prevent disruptions in the voting enclosure.
Voters may bring voting guides, notes and other materials into the voting booth. They also may use electronic devices to access a slate card or candidate information, provided they don’t use the devices to communicate with anyone.
Henderson’s Boards & Commissions Committee to Meet Oct. 6
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-Information courtesy the City of Henderson
The Henderson City Council’s Boards and Commissions Committee will meet on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at 2 p.m. in Council Chambers, 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson.
The purpose of the meeting is to consider applications for various citizen committees. This meeting will be a Zoom meeting and the Zoom invitation details are listed below and are also posted on the City’s web page.
The public is welcome to observe.
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Granville Co. Board of Education to Meet This Evening
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-Information courtesy Granville County Public Schools
The Granville County Board of Education will meet for a regular Board meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2020, at the Mary Potter Center for Education, 200 Taylor Street in Oxford. Members of the public are invited to view livestream.
To join the livestream meeting, please use the following link: https://live.myvrspot.com/st?cid=MDhkZj.
The Board will also meet in Closed Session in accordance with N.C. General Statute 143.318.11 (a)(6), 143-318.11 (a)(3), 143.318.11 (a)(5) and Section 115C-321 for Personnel, and Attorney/Client Privilege.
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. There will be limited seating available.
Individuals wishing to participate in public comment may do so in person. Those wishing to speak must provide their name and topic on a sign-up sheet to be posted in front of the Mary Potter Center for Education from 5-6 p.m. on October 5. Comments will be received by the board in the order of sign up and will be limited to no more than five minutes per person. Board Policy 2310 allows for 30 minutes of public comment.
To view the agenda for this meeting, please click here.
Coach’s Corner 10/02/20: Angell Talks Tar Heels Return to the Football Field
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Host Trey Snide speaks with Jones Angell, play-by-play announcer for the UNC Tar Heels.
After a three-week hiatus due to the cancellation of the September 19 football game against the UNC-Charlotte 49ers due to coronavirus, the Tar Heels return to ACC play with a game at Boston College on Saturday, October 3, 2020.
Playing their opening game of the season against Syracuse on September 12, the Heels emerged victorious with a 31-6 win.
“I’m excited the Tar Heels are going to be back on the football field,” Angell said. “It feels like it’s been a long time with that cancellation of the Charlotte game a couple of weeks ago and the inability to get a game scheduled for the Tar Heels last weekend. So, really excited to see them back on the field. I know the guys are ready to go.”
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Join WIZS Town Talk for Domestic Violence Awareness Month Coverage
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In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, WIZS’ Town Talk will feature local organizations involved with various aspects of this prevalent type of abuse.
Please join us live at 1450AM, 100.1 FM or online at www.wizs.com at 11 a.m. to hear discussions with the following scheduled guests:
Monday, October 5 – Vance-Granville Community College
Monday, October 12 – Infinite Possibilities, Inc.
Monday, October 19 – Families Living Violence Free
Thursday, October 22 – Vance County Sheriff’s Office
According to Families Living Violence Free, on average, 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States. Silence and lack of knowledge about these problems play a large part in why domestic and sexual violence continue to persist.
Understanding the warning signs or red flags for domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse is a critical first step in addressing and preventing these crimes.
Please tune in to these informative segments for more information.
Local Noon News 10/02/20
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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump Test Positive for COVID-19
VGCC Announces October Events for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Fred’s Towing & Transport, Inc. Selected H-V Chamber of Commerce’s 2019 Small Business of the Year
Henderson Chick-fil-A Closing for Eight Weeks of Remodeling Beginning Oct. 15
Corbitt Preservation Association Holds ‘President’s Challenge’ Membership Drive
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Violence Awareness Month; Fred’s Towing; Chic Fil A; Corbitt
New Animal Shelter to Open This Month; Tours Available to Public
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-Press Release, Granville County Government
The Granville County Animal Shelter will move to its new location at 515 New Commerce Drive in Oxford the week of October 19 through October 23, 2020. The newly-constructed facility has now passed all inspections and is ready for move-in.
Granville County Animal Management Director Matt Katz has announced that all operations, except for emergency calls regarding animal concerns and welfare, will be suspended for several days during the transition.
The Granville County Animal Shelter will move to its new location at 515 New Commerce Drive in Oxford during the week of October 19 to October 23, 2020. (Photo courtesy Granville Co. Govt)
The Animal Shelter will be moving from the site of a former state prison, located at 5650 Cornwall Road in Oxford, where it operates from several separate buildings. The new facility will allow operations for the Animal Shelter and Animal Control to be located under one roof and doubles its current size from 3,800 to 8,500 square feet.
Additional kennel space will provide housing for 40 to 60 dogs and 40 to 60 cats. The goal is to increase adoptions and to decrease the number of animals euthanized due to space limitations.
“We are pleased to finally have this project completed,” said Granville County Board of Commissioners Chair David T. Smith. “It has been needed for a long time and will serve Granville County residents for many years to come.”
The public is invited for Open House tours the week prior to the move. Dates and times, which will be limited to ten participants per group, will be as follows:
* Saturday, October 10: 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
* Monday, October 12: 3 until 7 p.m.
* Tuesday, October 13: 3 until 7 p.m.
To tour the new facility, please contact the Shelter at (919) 693-6749 to schedule one of the above dates and times, or come by any time during these time slots to be fit into the rotation.
An aerial view of the new Granville County Animal Shelter. (Photo courtesy Bordeaux Construction)