For George Hoyle, Sr., the head volleyball coach at Kerr-Vance Academy for the last four years, his love of volleyball started with his daughter and club volleyball teams and came full circle with his son, KVA Athletic Director George Hoyle, Jr., as the varsity volleyball program earned back-to-back NCISAA state championships over the last two seasons.
With only seven losses in four years, a 106-7 record, Hoyle said, “It absolutely started with the players and the devotion they put in. Great players make a great coach. We were in the gym three days a week working, but it’s got to be fun. It has to be fun or you’re not going to win. And we made it fun.”
Hoyle said, “It’s been a wonderful six years I’ve been there (as assistant and head coach). I wouldn’t trade it for the world.”
Check out the audio of our full interview here.
And now new coaches have been named, according the the Kerr-Vance Facebook page. The social media account for The Spartans says, “We are thrilled to announce the hiring of our new Varsity and JV Women’s Volleyball Coaches – Casey Ellington and Debra Medlin.
“Head Coach – Casey Ellington a native of Granville County played volleyball at William Peace University and has recently coached at the club level locally.
“Assistant Coach – Debra Medlin previously served as the Head Coach at C.E. Jordan High School from 1989 through 2000. She also recently served as a coach at Person County High School and Middle School.”
Hoyle felt like it was the right time to retire. He said, “We have a lot of the pieces to the puzzle for a new coach to come in…and they’re not going to skip a beat. They are going to have a good team.”
As to working alongside his son, George Hoyle, Sr. said, “It’s a lot of fun working with him. Made a lot of memories there. That just doesn’t happen to a lot of people. All those were great. It was a lot of fun working with him. It was really special.”
In continuing to speak of George Hoyle, Jr., the elder Hoyle said, “He does a great job, and I’m very proud of everything he’s accomplished. Going to miss that part of sure.”
Hoyle said success starts in the off season. “It starts in the off season. Everything starts in the off season. You’ve got to put in the preparation in the summer and winter months to be successful when the season comes around, and that’s what the girls have done at Kerr-Vance.”
For sure, love comes into it as well. “I love coaching and love youth sports more than anything. I absolutely love high school and college. I love to watch and be around it. I have been coaching youth sports since 2003. That’s a long time,” Hoyle said.
In one sport or another, Hoyle has been a coach, mentor and grounds keeper year round for decades.
Hoyle started to coach as an assistant under William Hoyle, who is distant kin, and George said, “William was great. I love him to death, and of those championships, it all started with him being there. And I appreciate everything he taught me about the game, and I started to love it at that point.”
For Hoyle and his family, they achieve by the most honest means. Hard work, dedication, gentleness, grace, intelligence. Congratulations to Kerr-Vance Volleyball and retired head coach George Hoyle, Sr.
Boys and Girls Clubs Announces Planned Reopening Date for Local Units
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-Information courtesy the BGCNCNC newsletter and President/CEO DJ Jones
In a recent newsletter, Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central North Carolina (BGCNCNC) President/CEO Donyell “DJ” Jones announced that the Boys & Girls Clubs is working to finalize its reopening strategy.
Current plans include opening the following locations on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, with hours to be determined:
Approval from the local school systems is still needed to open the following locations:
Although several locations will be open, due to social distancing requirements and guidance from the local health professionals, BGCNCNC will not be able to operate at full capacity. Capacity will be determined as club spaces are evaluated. The current plan is to offer in-person services and virtual programming.
As BGCNCNC moves forward with its reopening strategy and procedures, members will be contacted by the Area Director/Unit Director.
Members whose contact information has changed should contact the appropriate club location to update:
For more information, please call (919) 690-0036 or visit www.bgcncnc.com.
Granville County Sheriff Warns Against COVID-19 Scams
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-Press Release, Granville County Government
Granville County Sheriff Charles Noblin, Jr. advises that scammers have been “pulling out all the stops” to capitalize on the COVID-19 pandemic, using illegal robocalls, phony websites, bogus emails and other forms of communication. In the Summer 2020 Newsletter of the North Carolina Sheriff’s Association, Sheriff Noblin offers a warning to be aware and to look to trusted sources of information to stay safe and avoid being a victim.
According to the North Carolina Department of Justice (NCDOJ), there have been reports of scammers knocking on doors trying to peddle fake cures and test kits, as well as cleaning supplies and personal protective equipment. At the same time, price gougers had been driving up prices on necessities like toilet paper, food products, gasoline, disinfectants and hand sanitizer.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the release of economic relief payments offer scammers yet another opportunity to trick citizens out of their money and personal information. Social Security beneficiaries have reported receiving calls from scammers claiming to be from the United States Treasury Department, the Social Security Administration or the Internal Revenue Service, who try to convince them to give out confidential information such as their bank account numbers, Social Security information or government benefits debit card number.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, there are ways for consumers to avoid falling victim to coronavirus-related scams:
To file a complaint with the North Carolina Department of Justice’s Consumer Protection Division, call 1-877-5-NO-SCAM.
George Hoyle, Sr. Retires as KVA Volleyball Coach
/by John C. RoseFor George Hoyle, Sr., the head volleyball coach at Kerr-Vance Academy for the last four years, his love of volleyball started with his daughter and club volleyball teams and came full circle with his son, KVA Athletic Director George Hoyle, Jr., as the varsity volleyball program earned back-to-back NCISAA state championships over the last two seasons.
With only seven losses in four years, a 106-7 record, Hoyle said, “It absolutely started with the players and the devotion they put in. Great players make a great coach. We were in the gym three days a week working, but it’s got to be fun. It has to be fun or you’re not going to win. And we made it fun.”
Hoyle said, “It’s been a wonderful six years I’ve been there (as assistant and head coach). I wouldn’t trade it for the world.”
Check out the audio of our full interview here.
And now new coaches have been named, according the the Kerr-Vance Facebook page. The social media account for The Spartans says, “We are thrilled to announce the hiring of our new Varsity and JV Women’s Volleyball Coaches – Casey Ellington and Debra Medlin.
“Head Coach – Casey Ellington a native of Granville County played volleyball at William Peace University and has recently coached at the club level locally.
“Assistant Coach – Debra Medlin previously served as the Head Coach at C.E. Jordan High School from 1989 through 2000. She also recently served as a coach at Person County High School and Middle School.”
Hoyle felt like it was the right time to retire. He said, “We have a lot of the pieces to the puzzle for a new coach to come in…and they’re not going to skip a beat. They are going to have a good team.”
As to working alongside his son, George Hoyle, Sr. said, “It’s a lot of fun working with him. Made a lot of memories there. That just doesn’t happen to a lot of people. All those were great. It was a lot of fun working with him. It was really special.”
In continuing to speak of George Hoyle, Jr., the elder Hoyle said, “He does a great job, and I’m very proud of everything he’s accomplished. Going to miss that part of sure.”
Hoyle said success starts in the off season. “It starts in the off season. Everything starts in the off season. You’ve got to put in the preparation in the summer and winter months to be successful when the season comes around, and that’s what the girls have done at Kerr-Vance.”
For sure, love comes into it as well. “I love coaching and love youth sports more than anything. I absolutely love high school and college. I love to watch and be around it. I have been coaching youth sports since 2003. That’s a long time,” Hoyle said.
In one sport or another, Hoyle has been a coach, mentor and grounds keeper year round for decades.
Hoyle started to coach as an assistant under William Hoyle, who is distant kin, and George said, “William was great. I love him to death, and of those championships, it all started with him being there. And I appreciate everything he taught me about the game, and I started to love it at that point.”
For Hoyle and his family, they achieve by the most honest means. Hard work, dedication, gentleness, grace, intelligence. Congratulations to Kerr-Vance Volleyball and retired head coach George Hoyle, Sr.
Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland 07/28/20
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Franklin County Schools to Begin Academic Year Fully Remote
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-Information courtesy Franklin County Schools
The Franklin County Board of Education voted on July 27 to reopen the 2020-2021 school year under Plan C, therefore, all students will begin the year fully remote.
Students who have signed up for the Virtual Academy will have the option to remain on a remote learning plan once the district moves forward with a learning plan that calls for face-to-face instruction.
Students who wish to apply for the FCS Virtual Academy may do so by the deadline of Wednesday, July 29, 2020.
FCS students who have already applied do not need to resubmit their applications. FCS will contact each student and their families in the near future with details about the next steps in the process.
The Virtual Academy is accepting applications online via the following link: https://tinyurl.com/
Noon Local News Audio July 28
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Local COVID-19 Update as of 07/27/20: New Outbreak at Granville House in Oxford
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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 July 27, 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
1,113 positive test results for COVID-19.
Of those 1,113, 596 are community-spread cases located across Granville County. Of those 596, 447 have been released from isolation and six are hospitalized.
Of those 1,113, 494 cases are affiliated with the prison system in Granville County and 74 of those 494 have been released from isolation.
Of those 1,113, 23 are associated with outbreaks at long term care facilities including six at Murdoch Development Center, two at Central Regional Hospital, one at Brantwood Nursing and Rehab Center, six at Universal Health Care, and seven at Granville House in Oxford, NC. The outbreak at Granville House is newly reported.
Of the 23 cases in long term care facilities in Granville County, five have been released from isolation.
There have been a total of 25 deaths in Granville County, three in the community, one at Central Regional Hospital, and 21 of whom were associated with the Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Complex.
Vance County
667 positive test results for COVID-19.
Of those 667, 544 are community-spread cases located across Vance County. Of those 544, 415 have been released from isolation.
Of those 667, 123 are associated with outbreaks at congregate living facilities including 48 cases associated with Kerr Lake Nursing Home and 17 associated with Senior Citizens Home. The outbreak at Pelican Health nursing home is no longer active.
Of the 123 cases in congregate living facilities in Vance County, 44 have been released from isolation.
Three individuals in Vance County are hospitalized.
There have been a total of 40 deaths in Vance County, 14 of whom were associated with the Pelican Health nursing home outbreak, 11 of whom were associated with Kerr Lake Nursing Home, and two of whom were associated with Senior Citizens Home.
WIZS Note: There are 129 total active cases in the Vance County community and 149 in the Granville County community at large at this time (excluding congregate living numbers). The total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Vance County has not increased since July 6.
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 www.gvph.org/COVID-19/ for the latest information from Granville Vance Public Health and to sign up for daily email updates.
Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine Booster Now Required for All Rising NC 12th Graders
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-Press Release, NCDHHS
Effective August 1, 2020, a booster dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MenACWY) is required for students entering the 12th grade in public, private or religious schools in North Carolina. Students who do not meet this requirement may not be allowed to attend school until they receive the booster dose.
The MenACWY vaccine helps protect against four common strains of meningococcal bacteria (A, C, W and Y) that cause diseases including infections of the lining of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) and bloodstream infections (bacteremia or septicemia).
“The MenACWY vaccine is the best protection against meningococcal disease, which most often affects young people,” said Kelly Kimple, M.D., M.P.H., Chief of the Women’s and Children’s Health Section of the Division of Public Health. “It is vital that children and adolescents continue to receive all their immunizations on schedule to ensure they are fully protected against all vaccine-preventable diseases, including some of the major causes of meningitis.”
All 11- through 12-year-old adolescents should receive one dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine. A booster dose of MenACWY should be given at age 16 for adolescents entering the 12th grade or by 17 years of age, whichever comes first. Adolescents who receive their first dose of MenACWY on or after their 16th birthday do not need a booster dose.
There are two age-appropriate vaccines that meet this requirement and provide the necessary protection, Menactra® and Menveo®. If unsure, parents are urged to ask their child’s immunizing provider if they are properly protected, or if an additional vaccine is needed.
Teens and young adults are at increased risk for infection with meningococcal disease. Infection has two common outcomes: meningitis (infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord) and sepsis (bloodstream infections). Symptoms include sudden onset of fever, headache and stiff neck. With bloodstream infection, symptoms also include a dark purple rash. About 1 of every 10 people who gets the disease dies from it.
Even with treatment, an infection with meningococcal disease can lead to death within a few hours. In non-fatal cases, permanent disabilities can include loss of limbs, hearing loss and brain damage. The bacteria that cause this infection can spread when people have close contact with someone’s saliva, such as through kissing, coughing or sharing eating utensils and cups.
Recognizing the importance of immunization, Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed July as Adolescent Immunization Awareness MonthOpen PDF in North Carolina. Now, more than ever, public health reminds us of the importance of continued routine vaccination to keep children healthy and avoid the risk of vaccine-preventable disease.
For additional information on meningococcal disease and the updated meningococcal immunization (MenACWY) booster requirement, see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and our new fact sheet in EnglishOpen PDF or en EspañolOpen PDF.
For more information on all vaccine requirements for 12th graders in North Carolina, go to www.immunize.nc.gov/schools.Open PDF
Oxford Water & Sewer Projects Underway; City Provides Emergency Contacts
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-Press Release, City of Oxford
The City of Oxford has several water and sewer projects underway throughout the City, and as a result, some issues with water or sewer may occur. The City is here to help, including for after-hour emergencies.
Normal operating hours for Public Works are 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., and for other City offices, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
If you have an emergency after hours or an emergency during a holiday, please call 911 and state you are having a water/sewer issue. Emergency management will relay your issue to the appropriate on-call employee, who will then come to assess the situation.
For emergencies arising during normal operating hours, please call the City of Oxford Water Department at (919) 603-1120. Your issue will then be relayed to the appropriate City Superintendent.
If you have any questions and/or concerns, please reach out to Oxford City Hall at (919) 603-1100.
DA’s Office, SBI Investigating Officer-Involved Roxboro Shooting Death
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-Press Release, Office of Michael D. Waters, District Attorney for the Eleventh Prosecutorial District
On Friday, July 24, 2020, the District Attorney‘s Office was contacted by Chief David Hess of the Roxboro Police Department regarding an officer-involved shooting that had occurred minutes earlier.
Chief Hess asked the DA’s office to join in requesting the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) to conduct an independent investigation. The SBI promptly arrived and began processing the scene for forensic evidence and conducting interviews.
The SBI preliminarily reported to the DA’s office that they concluded evidence collection as of Friday evening, but were continuing with interviews of witnesses. The Roxboro Police Department has fully cooperated with the SBI during this process.
Tragically, David Brooks, Jr, of Roxboro was shot one time in the chest by the responding officer and, despite aid being rendered first by officers on scene and then by paramedics, he died of that wound. The North Carolina Office of the Medical Examiner confirmed after the autopsy that Mr. Brooks died as a result of this single gunshot.
Among the items recovered by the SBI is video footage of the incident as captured from the officer‘s dash-mounted video camera. After all witnesses have been interviewed, the District Attorney‘s office will petition the Court for the release of the complete video footage.
The District Attorney‘s Office will await the results of the SBI investigation before making any determination about whether the use of force was appropriate.