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-Information courtesy Vance County Schools
Vance County Schools will offer free meal boxes for drive-thru style pick-up every Monday in August from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Vance County Middle School (293 Warrenton Road, Henderson).
The meal box will contain five breakfasts, five lunches and 10 milk containers.
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-Press Release, North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association
Sheriff Curtis Brame of Vance County recently attended the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association’s 98th Annual Business Conference held in Wake County, North Carolina.
Sheriff Brame said, “Our Annual Business Conference allows North Carolina’s sheriffs to discuss their experiences and learn from each other, as well as bring ourselves up to date on important law enforcement developments. North Carolina sheriffs have a complex role as constitutional officers leading law enforcement within their respective counties. Our duties often require that we be available to personnel and to the public continuously. My staff and I will use this conference training to further serve and protect Vance County citizens.”
“Sheriffs in every county of North Carolina are facing tremendous challenges in carrying out their responsibilities for law enforcement and the safety of our citizens; maintenance and operation of local jails; recruiting, training and maintaining talented personnel; working with domestic situations, child abuse cases, serving civil papers, tracking sex offenders in the state, issuing weapons permits, providing court security, and in many other areas,” said Sheriff Brame.
At the NCSA Annual Business Conference, sheriffs discussed issues of interest to the Office of Sheriff, including updates on new changes to law and procedures, as well as an update on the State Budget and other actions by the 2020 General Assembly.
Sheriff Gerald M. Baker of Wake County and his staff were hosts for the 2020 Annual Business Conference.
The North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association is the statewide organization of the state’s 100 Sheriffs. Through their Association, the Sheriffs work to strengthen the professional law enforcement services their offices provide to the people of North Carolina.
The Association Headquarters is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Edmond W. Caldwell, Jr. serves as Executive Vice President and General Counsel.
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-Information courtesy Cardinal Innovations Healthcare
Join Cardinal Innovations Healthcare this August to learn about available mental health resources and services for kids and families in Vance, Granville, Franklin, and Warren counties. This event – 4 County Community Connections Fair – is designed for children and families.
Due to COVID-19, there have been some changes to ensure everyone’s health and safety. This event will be held drive-thru style where children and families will receive:
• Drawstring bags stuffed with school supplies
• Facemasks (Pack of 4)
• Meals from Subway (while supplies last)
• Community Providers and Resources Flyers and Videos
• Access to the Virtual Key Note Speaker focusing on the #mentalhealthmatters theme to challenge the stigma of mental health and substance use
WHEN AND WHERE:
Tuesday, August 18, 2020 ~ 2 to 6 p.m.
Granville County
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 ~ 3 to 7 p.m.
Vance County
Warren County
Franklin County
Sponsors: 4 County Juvenile Justice Behavioral Health Team (JJBH), Vance Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, Warren Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, Granville Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, Franklin Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, Gang Free, Inc. and Cardinal Innovations Healthcare.
For more information, please email Whitney Robertson at Whitney.Robertson@cardinalinnovations.org.
-Information courtesy Perry Memorial Library
Perry Memorial Library recently launched its Pop-Up Library! This initiative was started to expand services to Vance County patrons and is funded by a grant from the John William Pope Foundation.
At the Pop-Up Library, you can get a library card, access Wi-Fi, return books and place holds. You can receive instruction on using the online databases and Overdrive digital media set-up. There will also be a limited number of books available for check out.
For a limited time, visitors can play a game for a chance to win a great prize!
Initially, the pop-up will be at:
Curbside pick-up is available at the library Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Place your holds, the library will contact you when items are ready for pick-up and bring them to your car when you arrive!
To see where the library is popping up, check the library’s website at www.perrylibrary.org, or follow the library on Facebook.
Perry Memorial Library recently launched its Pop-Up Library. This initiative was started to expand services to Vance County patrons and is funded by a grant from the John William Pope Foundation. (Photo courtesy Perry Memorial Library)
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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.
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-Press Release, NCDA&CS
North Carolina residents who have received seed shipments that they did not order from China or other foreign sources are advised not to plant these seeds because they could be a pathway for the introduction of invasive species, insects and plant diseases.
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has been contacted by numerous people who have received the seeds, which are likely the product of an international internet scam known as “brushing.” “According to the Better Business Bureau, foreign, third-party sellers use your address and Amazon information to generate a fake sale and positive review to boost their product ratings,” said Phil Wilson, director of the Plant Industry Division.
“Seeds are just one of the items used in this scam, however, you could receive other inexpensive items such as rubber bands, plastic toys, or empty bags.” This type of international shipment of plant material is unlawful and NCDA&CS asks anyone who received one of these unsolicited foreign shipments to save the contents along with all shipping labels and contact the Plant Industry Division toll-free at 800-206-9333 or email at newpest@ncagr.gov. Plant Industry staff will contact you to gather information and pick up the package.
North Carolina residents are not in violation of any regulations if they received these shipments, but they are the key to identifying and stopping future shipments.
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-Press Release, NCDHHS
Funding is now available to help North Carolinians in crisis pay cooling or heating bills or secure cooling or heating resources. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Crisis Intervention Program provides assistance to qualified, low-income households who are experiencing a cooling-related crisis (or heating-related crisis in the winter).
“We know many families are currently facing additional financial hardships due to COVID-19, and this program is designed to bring aid to those in crisis to alleviate cooling or heating emergencies,” said David Locklear, Deputy Director of Economic and Family Services in the Division of Social Services. “North Carolina is moving into its hottest months of the year, and we hope those eligible will take advantage of this program to help keep their families safe and healthy.”
A household is in a crisis if it is experiencing, or is in danger of experiencing, a life-threatening or health-related emergency and sufficient, timely and appropriate assistance is not available from any other source. A life-threatening emergency is defined as a household that has no heating or cooling source or has a past due notice for primary heating or cooling service, and the health or well-being of a household member would be in danger if the heating or cooling crisis was not alleviated.
The Energy Programs Application form is available for download at https://epass.nc.gov for applicants to print and mail, fax, scan or drop off at a local DSS office after completion. Applications may also be made by calling the county department of social services or at county departments of social services offices, through June 30, 2021, while the funds are available. Households are individually evaluated by county departments of social services staff to determine whether there is a heating or cooling crisis. Benefits for families may vary, depending on the amount needed to alleviate the crisis.
To be eligible, a household must have at least one person who meets certain criteria, including being income-eligible and have a heating or cooling-related emergency. Full eligibility details are available online at www.ncdhhs.gov/crisis-intervention-program.
The Crisis Intervention Program is funded federally by the Administration for Children and Families. The funds are distributed through county departments of social services directly to the vendor or utility company. During the state fiscal year 2019-20, county departments of social services helped 137,850 North Carolina households experiencing a crisis by assisting with utility bills or securing fuel or cooling resources.
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-Information courtesy Vance County Regional Farmers Market
Vance County Regional Farmers Market (VCRFM) will hold its second “Twilight Market” this Tuesday, July 28, 2020, from 3:30 until 7:30 p.m. This will be in lieu of an open market on Wednesday, July 29.
Since the COVID-19 outbreak, VCRFM has required all vendors to wear face coverings/masks. Per Governor Cooper’s recent executive order, all VCRFM customers are now required to wear face coverings/masks as well.
The market will feature fresh and local summer produce including squash, tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, cucumbers, cantaloupes, corn, peaches, blueberries, blackberries, watermelons, potatoes, okra, beets, cabbages, strawberries, radishes, greens and more. Vendors with pasture-raised beef, pork and free-range hen eggs will also be on-site.
Other available items include a variety of canned vegetables, pickles, chow-chow, sauces and local honey. For something sweet, try the pies, cakes, cheesecakes and cookies.
Remaining 2020 Market Schedule:
Through September 30
Special Twilight Market
(in lieu of Wednesday market)
Tuesday, July 28 ~ 3:30 – 7:30 p.m.
October 1 – December 5
Saturdays ~ 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Handcrafted Holiday Market
Saturday, November 21 ~ 8 a.m – 2 p.m.
Market closes for the season on Saturday, December 5
Pre-orders and curbside pick up will remain available throughout the season.
The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is located at 210 Southpark Dr. in Henderson, NC.
Contacts:
Market Manager: Tracy Madigan (252) 598-0814
Extension Agent: Paul McKenzie (252) 438-8188
(This is not a paid advertisement)
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-Press Release, Vance County Sheriff’s Office
On July 11, 2020, at 1:41 p.m., the Vance County Sheriff‘s Office Narcotics Division was on routine patrol and conducted a traffic stop at 28 Gholson Place in Henderson, NC.
Arrested at the scene were Demetris Mellon (B/M; Age 29) for Possession with the Intent to Manufacture Sell/Deliver Cocaine and Felony Maintaining a Vehicle, and Charles Woodard (B/M; Age 29) for Possession of Cocaine.
Mellon and Woodard were taken before the magistrate. Mellon received a $10,000 secured bond, and Woodard received a $4,000 secured bond.
The court date was set for September 14, 2020, in Vance County District Court for both Mellon and Woodard.
This investigation is continuing.
Demetris Mellon
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-Press Release, Vance County Sheriff’s Office
On Thursday, July 16, 2020, at 1:45 p.m., the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division conducted a buy/bust at Lakeview and White Oak Drive in Henderson, NC.
Arrested during the incident was Malik Rayquan Royster (B/M; Age 24) for the Sell and Deliver of Heroin and Possession of Firearm by a Felon.
Royster was taken before the magistrate, and his bond was set at $25,000 secured. Royster’s court date was set for September 14, 2020, in Vance County District Court.
This investigation is continuing.
Malik Rayquan Royster (Photo courtesy VCSO)
