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Use of Monoclonal Antibody Therapy for COVID-19 Up 18-Fold in NC
— North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Press Release As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations surge across North Carolina, the use of monoclonal antibodies for treatment of COVID-19 increased by 18-fold since late June from 100 administrations for the week of June 23 to 1,874 for the week of Aug. 11. Statewide, there are more than 130...
Latest Local Covid Data as of Friday from GVPH
— courtesy of Granville-Vance Public Health In the past 7 days, there have been 84 new cases in Vance County, a 22% decrease from the previous 7 days. The percent positivity rate in Vance County is 5.7%. According to the CDC COVID Data Tracker, there is high community transmission in Vance County. In the past...
Popcorn Subject Of Aug. 24 Event At Granville’s Cooperative Extension Office
At this time of year, folks driving through the countryside see lots and lots of corn growing in the field. Much of that corn is feed corn, used for livestock. Some of it will find its way to roadside stands or farmers’ markets and ultimately to people’s supper tables. But is there any chance that...
It’s FGV Downtown Henderson DUCK DERBY 2021 BABY!
The 12th annual Ducky Derby race is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021 in downtown Henderson. The race, which begins at 12 noon, will have a special twist – the winners will all be child care providers in the tri-county area, according to Garry Daeke, development coordinator for Franklin Granville Vance Smart Start, Inc. The...
Henderson Man Sentenced to Federal Prison on Firearms Offenses
— press release A Henderson man was sentenced to 101 months in prison for possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and possession of a firearm by a felon. On May 17, 2021, Kyree Leamon Williams pled guilty to the charges. According to court documents and other information presented in court...
August 25 – Joint Granville Commissioners/School Board Meeting
The Granville County board of commissioners and the Granville County board of education will meet together to discuss school redistricting, according to information from Debra Weary, clerk to the commissioners. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021 at 9 a.m. in the main gymnasium at South Granville High School, 701 North Crescent Drive...
WIZS Radio Local News Audio 8-20-21 Noon
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Warren County Board Chair Elected to NCACC As Second Vice-President
— Warren County Press Release Warren County, North Carolina- Warren County is pleased to announce that Warren County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Tare “T” Davis, was elected as Second Vice President of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners during the 114th Annual Conference on Saturday, August 14, 2021. This is a great accomplishment for...
SportsTalk: Frances Excited About Fall Sports at Vance County High
“I was surprised at the offer,” new Assistant Athletic Director Christine Frances said about Vance County High School after they contacted her about the position. In fact, the position didn’t even exist until recently. With Athletic Director Joe Sharrow also taking on the Assistant Principal’s job at the school the athletic programs needed an extra...
Henderson City Council Adopted FY 21-22 Budget with No Budget Sessions or Public Discussion
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