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GVPH Director Discusses Spike in COVID Cases Ahead of the Holidays

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-Information courtesy Granville Vance Public Health

Granville Vance Public Health Director Lisa Harrison told WIZS News that the local spike in COVID-19 cases is the highest Vance and Granville counties have seen since the pandemic began. According to the latest GVPH data, there are currently 271 reported active cases in Vance County and 202 in Granville County.

“I worry the most about Thanksgiving and families getting together and not practicing public health recommendations to stay safe and keep their family and friends safe,” said Harrison. “There are ways to still get together, but people have to be really careful: wear their masks, not eat around one table together and, if it’s nice out, be outside as much as possible. This will be hard. I expect another spike in the weeks following Thanksgiving.”

If you decide to host or attend a holiday gathering, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of spreading COVID-19. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) provides the following steps to Celebrate Thanksgiving Safely (click here).

It is strongly recommended that people not participate in traditional Black Friday shopping events that can create large crowds and increase the risk of spreading COVID-19. Here are some guidelines for Safer Black Friday Shopping.

Colleges and universities have seen cases and clusters of COVID-19 throughout the fall semester. While the holidays are a time when families and others gather together, you should be careful and take steps to prevent the spread of the virus while you’re on break. Here are some guidelines for Safer Holiday Breaks.

The following is an update for COVID-19 spread and response in Granville and Vance County as of November 16, 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

2,311 positive test results for COVID-19.

Of those 2,311, 1,606 are community-spread cases located across Granville County. Of those 1,606, 1,404 have been released from isolation.

Of those 2,311, 531 cases are affiliated with the prison system in Granville County, and 505 of those 531 have been released from isolation.

Of those 2,311, 174 are associated with outbreaks at long-term care facilities, including 58 at Murdoch Development Center, 95 at Universal Health Care and 17 at Granville House.

The outbreaks at Central Regional Hospital and Brantwood are no longer active.

Of the 174 cases in long-term care facilities in Granville County, 130 have been released from isolation.

Seven individuals in Granville County are hospitalized.

There have been a total of 55 deaths in Granville County: eight in the community, one associated with Central Regional Hospital, one associated with Granville House, two associated with Murdoch Development Center, 21 associated with Universal Health Care, and 22 associated with the Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Complex.

Unfortunately, there has been a recent death associated with Granville House. A 74-year-old white female passed away on November 16.

Vance County

1,418 positive test results for COVID-19.

Of those 1,418, 1,263 are community-spread cases located across Vance County. Of those 1,263, 992 have been released from isolation.

Of those 1,418, 155 are associated with outbreaks at congregate living facilities, including 47 at Senior Citizens Home. Senior Citizens is currently experiencing a second outbreak.

The outbreaks at Kerr Lake Nursing Home, Alliance Rehabilitative Care and Pelican Health Nursing Home are no longer active.

Of the 155 cases in congregate living facilities in Vance County, 95 have been released from isolation.

Twelve individuals in Vance County are hospitalized.

There have been a total of 48 deaths in Vance County: 14 associated with the Pelican Health nursing home outbreak, 12 associated with Kerr Lake Nursing Home, two associated with Senior Citizens Home, and 20 in the community.

Unfortunately, there has been another death in the community: a 74-year-old white male passed away on November 15.

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 GVPH’s COVID-19 Data Dashboard (click here) for tables and graphs that are updated daily, including a seven-day rolling average, as well as new cases by day for each county graphed.

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Granville Co. Board of Commissioners to Meet Nov. 16

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-Information courtesy the County of Granville

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will meet remotely by Zoom conference call on Monday, November 16, 2020, at 7 p.m. for the regularly scheduled meeting.

Public comments for the 5310 Transportation Grant and public comments for other matters will be accepted in written format and must be received by Monday, November 16 at 12 p.m. by mail to P.O. Box 906, Oxford, NC 27565 or email to grancomrs@granvillecounty.org

Please contact the County Administration Office at (919) 693-5240 to receive the registration link.

To view Granville Co. Board of Commissioner meeting agendas and minutes, click here.

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Majority of Local Christmas Parades Canceled; Oxford’s Still A Go

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THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY

The Vance County Arts Council has announced that the Downtown Henderson Drive-Thru Christmas Parade originally scheduled for Saturday, December 5, 2020, has been canceled.

Likewise, the Town of Warrenton has also canceled its annual parade.

The Town of Louisburg has also announced that the Louisburg Christmas Parade originally scheduled for Sunday, December 6 has been canceled “due to COVID-19 concerns and the inability for the public and participants to social distance.”

As of the time of this posting, Oxford still plans to hold a “Reverse” Drive-Thru Christmas Parade on Friday, December 4.

In this “reverse” parade to be held downtown, floats, dancers and cars are stationary and spaced apart. Spectators can drive-through and enjoy from the safety of their vehicles. Candy will not be distributed.

The Oxford parade line up will start at 5 p.m., with the parade beginning at 6 p.m.

The public is reminded that plans change quickly with new COVID updates released daily. Please check WIZS and the respective organization’s webpage and social media sites for updates on holiday events.

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Sports Talk 11/12/20: Granville Central’s Terence Harcum Signs With App State

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After signing his letter of intent to play basketball at Appalachian State University, Terence Harcum, a senior from Granville Central High School, joined WIZS’ Trey Snide and Ron Noel to discuss what the day meant to him and his family.

Click play to hear the Sports Talk audio…

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Granville Board of Education to Hold Special Called Meeting Nov. 16

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-Press Release, Granville County Public Schools

The Granville County Board of Education will hold a special called meeting on Monday, November 16, 2020, at 4:30 p.m., at the Mary Potter Center of Education, 200 Taylor Street, Oxford.

The purpose of the meeting will be to hold a closed session pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11(a)(1), (3), and (5) to consult with the Board’s attorney, preserve the attorney-client privilege and consider personnel information that is confidential under G.S. 115C-321.

Following the closed session, the Board may take action in an open session as needed to implement any decisions made during the closed session.

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Town Talk 11/12/20: Granville Tourism Announces Holiday Events

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Angela Allen, director of the Granville County Tourism Development Authority, appeared on WIZS’ Town Talk Thursday at 11 a.m. Allen discussed upcoming holiday events in Granville County.

“In the midst of this challenging year of 2020, we still want to be able to open it up where people can have their holiday traditions,” said Allen. “We know that the holidays are a time for family and friends. Here in Granville County, we want to make sure that we are maintaining the well-being and the health of those around us, but we still celebrate the holiday season.”

Zoom Call With Santa ~ November 21

Join Santa on a special Zoom call Saturday, November 21 at 3 p.m. live from the North Pole. All participants will take part in Santa’s Elf Academy and receive a digital Elf-In-Training completion certificate.

Complete this google form (click here), and a link for the call will be sent to you on the day of the event.

Turkey Trot ~ November 26

This year’s 2.4 mile Turkey Trot has been modified but NOT canceled. Plan your trot, walk or run with neighbors, friends or family at your favorite location and please tag ACIM on Facebook @AreaCongreationsInMinistry.

A food donation box will be set up at Main Street Fitness, 110 Main Street, Oxford on Thanksgiving Day from 9 -10:30 a.m. to collect food or monetary donations.

Oxford Virtual Tree Lighting ~ December 3

Oxford’s Virtual Tree Lighting will be held on December 3. Details will be provided closer to the date. Please check https://www.facebook.com/VisitOxfordNC/ for updates.

Oxford’s “Reverse” Drive-Thru Christmas Parade ~ December 4

In this “reverse” parade to be held December 4 in downtown Oxford, floats, dancers and cars are stationary and spaced apart. Those wishing to soak up the seasonal merriment can simply drive-through and enjoy from the safety of their vehicles.

This year’s theme is “Oxford’s Whoville Holiday.” Churches, businesses and non-profits wishing to participate are asked to decorate accordingly. Spaces will be measured at 60 – 80 feet apart, allowing for social distancing. Candy will not be distributed.

The parade line up will start at 5 p.m. with the parade beginning at 6 p.m.

Butner Christmas in the Park Drive-Thru ~ December 4

Load up the kiddies with their letters to Santa and participate in a guided drive-thru at Butner’s Gazebo Park for a celebration of Christmas music and lights. Visit Santa safely from your car, and drop off the kids’ letters.

The event, sponsored by the Butner Community Association, will be held from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. on December 4.

Please note that the annual Butner Christmas Parade is canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Carlee Farm Marketplace ~ December 5

Come out and show your support for 20 different local vendors selling unique items just in time for the holidays. Stem Fire & EMS will be selling hot dogs and hamburgers.

A holiday setup for family pictures you can take yourself will be available. Social distancing and masks will be required.

Granville Little Theatre Presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” ~ December 6-15

Granville Little Theatre’s Dinner and a Show series presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play December 6-15.

This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.

Please visit the Granville Little Theatre’s website www.granvillelittletheatre.net for additional information.

The Barn at Vino ~ December 6

Each child will get to decorate Christmas cookies, make an ornament, enjoy hot cocoa and write a letter to Santa.

K.G. Photography will be there to capture pictures of your family with Santa & Mrs. Claus. (Digital images included in the price of admission).

COVID-19 guidelines for social distancing will be followed. Each family will have their own table. Masks are required when social distancing is unavailable.

Contactless ticket purchases are available online through Eventbrite (click here). Tickets will also be sold at the door, but purchasing tickets online gives you priority time slots.

“Back to Bethlehem” Drive-Thru Nativity ~ December 12-14

The Delrayno Baptist Church in Oxford will relive the miraculous events that proclaim the birth of Jesus Christ with a drive-thru, detailed recreation of the little town of Bethlehem. The drive-thru nativity will be open December 12, 13 and 14 from 6 until 8:30 p.m.

As you drive through, you will see the marketplace, various shops, people hustling about, the Inn that was full and angels announcing the birth of Jesus.

Contact Pastor Joe Don Cooper at (919) 691-9355 for more information.

For more information on upcoming events, please visit Granville County Tourism’s website at www.visitgranvillenc.com.

To hear the interview in its entirety, go to WIZS.com and click on Town Talk.

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Granville Co. Board of Education Academic Subcommittee to Meet Nov. 13

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-Information courtesy Granville County Public Schools

The Granville County Board of Education Academic Subcommittee will meet virtually on Friday, November 13, 2020,
at 8:30 a.m. to discuss information related to academic performance.

For more information or a link to the virtual meeting, please contact Dr. Michael A. Myrick, Assistant Superintendent of
Curriculum and Instruction at myrickm@gcs.k12.nc.us or Mrs. Alston Shave at shavea@gcs.k12.nc.us.

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GVPH Local COVID-19 Update: Two Recent Granville Deaths Reported

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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 November 9, 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

2,189 positive test results for COVID-19.

Of those 2,189, 1,501 are community-spread cases located across Granville County. Of those 1,501, 1,302 have been released from isolation.

Of those 2,189, 528 cases are affiliated with the prison system in Granville County and 501 of those 528 have been released from isolation.

Of those 2,189, 160 are associated with outbreaks at long-term care facilities, including 53 at Murdoch Development Center and 95 at Universal Health Care.

The outbreaks at Central Regional Hospital, Brantwood and Granville House are no longer active. Of the 156 cases in long-term care facilities in Granville County, 113 have been released from isolation.

7 individuals in Granville County are hospitalized.

There have been a total of 53 deaths in Granville County: eight in the community, one associated with Central Regional Hospital, one associated with Murdoch Development Center, 21 associated with Universal Health Care and 22 associated with the Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Complex.

Unfortunately, there have been two more deaths in the community: a 36-year-old female passed away on Nov. 6 and an 81-year-old female passed away on Nov. 8.

Vance County

1,296 positive test results for COVID-19.

Of those 1,296, 1,159 are community-spread cases located across Vance County. Of those 1,159, 925 have been released from isolation.

Of those 1,296, 137 are associated with outbreaks at congregate living facilities, including 29 at Senior Citizens Home.

The outbreaks at Kerr Lake Nursing Home, Alliance Rehabilitative Care and Pelican Health Nursing Home are no longer active.

Of the 137 cases in congregate living facilities in Vance County, 97 have been released from isolation.

7 individuals in Vance County are hospitalized.

There have been a total of 47 deaths in Vance County: 14 associated with the Pelican Health nursing home outbreak, 12 associated with Kerr Lake Nursing Home, two associated with Senior Citizens Home and 19 in the community.

WIZS Note: There are 234 total known active cases in the Vance County community and 199 in the Granville County community at large at this time (excluding congregate living numbers).

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 GVPH’s COVID-19 Data Dashboard (click here) for tables and graphs that are updated daily.

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Phoenix Academy Receives Bombas ‘Giving Partner’ Grant

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-Press Release and photos, Granville County Public Schools

Phoenix Academy of Granville County Public Schools recently became one of the newest members to be welcomed to the “Bombas’ Beehive.”

In what has been an unprecedented year, Phoenix received a grant from Bombas ‘Giving Partner.” For every pair of socks that Bombas sells, they donate a pair to the homeless, at-risk or in-need communities.

Many boxes of new socks were donated to Phoenix and, in lockstep with Bombas’ philosophy, these boxes were shared with other schools within the Granville County Public Schools’ community including Butner-Stem Elementary, C.G Credle, and Tar River Elementary. These socks were then distributed to those in need in the local community.

The visual arts teacher, Ms. Cindrich, and her passion for at-risk populations was the driving force for writing and receiving the grant donation from Bombas Giving Partner.

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Register of Deeds Provides Veterans with Free Discount Cards

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-Press Release, Granville County Government

The Granville County Register of Deeds continues to provide veterans with a FREE service through the “Thank A Vet” program. Initiated last year, the program provides a photo ID card that can be used for discounts at participating businesses and organizations in Granville County. This service is available to all veterans who register, or have already registered, their DD-214 form.

To register, veterans should bring a valid, state-issued driver’s license or identification card, such as their military ID, and an original DD-14 form.

If the DD-14 form has already been registered with the Granville County Register of Deeds office, record verification will be provided prior to issuing the “Thank A Vet” photo identification card.

Businesses and organizations offering discounts with this identification card include Air Works Heating and Air, Art and Antique Gallery of Oxford, Black’s Tire Service, Butner Car Care Service, Comfort Inn and Suites, Georges of Oxford, Granville Family Dentistry, Granville Little Theater, Mark Bostic (DDS), Mazatlan of Oxford, NAPA Auto Parts, Next Level Fitness of Butner, O’Reilly’s Auto Parts, Oxford Car and Truck, Oxford Veterinary Hospital, Peace Point Guest House and Retreat, Premier Eye Institute, Professional Pharmacy, S.T. Owen Electric, Select Heating and Air Conditioning, Southern States of Oxford and Creedmoor, The Hub on Main, This ‘n That, Tobacco Wood Brewing, Verizon Wireless and Whitco Termite and Pest Control.

In addition, there are discounts on rental services at Lake Rogers in Creedmoor, Granville Athletic Park and the Granville County Expo and Convention Center.

The Granville County Register of Deeds office is located at 101 Main Street in Oxford, inside the Courthouse building, and is open from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, contact Kathy Taylor, Granville County Register of Deeds, at kathyadcock@granvillecounty.org or at (919) 693-6314.