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Warren Co. Coop. Extension to Host Equine Pasture Management Webinar

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-Information courtesy Warren County Cooperative Extension

Warren County Cooperative Extension will host an Equine Pasture Management Webinar with Dr. Paul Siciliano from North Carolina State University on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at 10 a.m.

To register for this free event, go to warrencountyequine.eventbrite.com.

Once registered, the link to the webinar will be emailed to you.

United Way Awards $6,100 in Grants to Local Charitable Organizations

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-Information courtesy United Way of Vance County

The United Way of Vance County has awarded $6,100 in grants to local charitable organizations to assist needy families in Vance and Warren counties with food insecurities.

The grant funding was made possible with contributions to our United Way from corporations that serve our area.

With the corporate contributions, our United Way established a COVID-19 Relief Fund to provide grants to local nonprofits to assist families in need, with a special focus on providing the families with food.

The corporate contributions were received from Duke Energy, Truist Bank (formerly BB&T) and Vulcan Materials Company.

The United Way of Vance County Board of Directors reviewed submitted applications for the grant funds and awarded monies to Area Christians Together in Service (ACTS) in Henderson, Life Life Outreach Inc. in Henderson, and Loaves & Fishes Food Ministry in Warrenton. These three outstanding charitable organizations are using the funds to supply families during the COVID-19 pandemic with necessary food items.

“Our United Way board of directors believe it is very important to support the needs of our community during this very difficult time,” said Terri Hedrick, treasurer of the organization. “We have been contacted by many families expressing a dire need for food. So, we knew immediately how we wanted to help once our United Way received the contributions.”

“We can’t thank the outstanding corporations enough for their amazing generosity to support our community and we are very glad to allocate the grant funds to ACTS, Life Line and Loaves & Fishes, which work tirelessly to meet the food needs of disadvantaged families on a regular basis.”

The United Way of Vance County continues to accept donations for families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those interested in contributing may do so on our website at unitedwayvance.org or by contacting the organization by email at unitedwayofvance@gmail.com.

Warren Co. Board of Education to Hold Virtual Meeting May 12

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-Information courtesy Warren County Schools

The Warren County Board of Education will hold a virtual Board Meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at 6 p.m.

The public can access the meeting via a link on the school district website, warrenk12nc.org, under the Live Feed section. This link will also be posted on social media.

If you would like to make public comments, please click on the link below and complete the form by 3 p.m. on May 12, 2020. The comments will be read at the meeting. https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSd68ouW99Pu7Ra6i…/viewform…

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Warren County Reports Nine Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, No Virus-Related Deaths

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-Information courtesy Warren County, NC

As of the afternoon of April 29, 2020, the Warren County Health Department received two (2) new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total confirmed cases to nine (9).

Two of those nine cases have recovered and there are zero (0) deaths related to COVID-19 in Warren County.

The numbers reported are not a net total; they are a sum total. This means that recovered cases are not subtracted from the total that is reported.

Health officials have already established that community spread is happening across the nation, so please continue to stay at home as much as possible, follow the stay at home order and Warren County curfew and implement safety precautions when out in public.

Warren Co. Schools Accepting Pre-K & Kindergarten Applications

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-Information courtesy Warren County Schools

Warren County Schools is now accepting applications for Pre-K and Kindergarten for the 2020- 2021 school year.

To register, parents may pick up an application packet from the school in the attendance zone of their residence. Applications will be accepted April 28 through May 12, 2020, from 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Completed applications can be returned to the school or the Central Office.

To be considered for 2020-2021 Warren County Pre-K programs, a child must be four (4) years old on or before August 31, 2020.

For Kindergarten, a child must be five (5) years old on or before August 31, 2020.

If you have additional questions, please contact Ms. Monica Click at 252-257-3184.

Warren Co. Commissioners Extend Curfew Through May 8

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-Information courtesy Warren County Government

The Warren County Board of Commissioners enacted a curfew earlier this month that was meant to last the duration of Governor Roy Cooper’s stay at home order.

The curfew is in effect from the hours of 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily and will be extended through the new date of the order – May 8, 2020. During this time, travel should be reserved for situations deemed as essential in the governor’s order, such as medical care, grocery pickup or travel to/from an essential job.

Please heed the curfew and the stay at home order as we are doing everything in our power to #slowthespread of COVID-19 in our community.

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Warren County Announces Fourth Confirmed Positive COVID-19 Case

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-Information courtesy Warren County Government

The Warren County Health Department received confirmation of a positive COVID-19 test result on Saturday, April 25, 2020. Currently, there are a total of four (4) positive cases of COVID-19 in Warren County. Two of the positive cases have recovered and there are no deaths related to COVID-19.

Residents should remain diligent about complying with the Governor’s Stay at Home order and Warren County’s curfew; they should continue practicing prevention measures such as frequent hand washing and maintaining social distancing as we try to contain the spread of COVID-19 in Warren County.

Warren County will continue to update its COVID-19 resources page with updates on confirmed case counts. Residents may also check-in daily with the NC Department of Health and Human Services for their NC case count at https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/covid19/covid-19-nc-case-count.

For more information, residents can call the Warren County Health Department at 252-257-1185, the Warren County COVID-19 Information Line at 252-257-7132, Monday– Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. or visit the Warren County Government website at https://www.warrencountync.com/712/COVID-19-Resources.

Warren County Memorial Library Celebrates National Library Week

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-Press Release, Warren County Government

April 19 – 25, 2020, is National Library Week, and Warren County Memorial Library invites all community members to “find the library at their place” by visiting www.wcmlibrary.org to access virtual services and resources.

This is a time to highlight the valuable role libraries, librarians and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. The original theme for National Library Week 2020 – “find your place at the library” – was chosen months ago before the emergence of a global pandemic forced libraries to close their buildings.

In response to our rapidly changing times, the theme was revised to “find the library at your place” to bring attention to how libraries are open for business online, offering the electronic services and digital content their communities need now more than ever.

While the library’s physical spaces may be temporarily closed due to COVID-19, the public can discover ebooks, movies, online storytimes, language learning software, virtual tours of NC parks, and much more—all from home.

In times of crisis, libraries respond to their community’s needs in innovative and inspiring ways. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, libraries are continuing to make a difference in people’s lives by providing electronic resources, including virtual homework help, resume building tools, and information about keeping your family well and safe.

At the Warren County Memorial Library, there is a wide array of free virtual services available from providers such as NC Kids and NC Live.

Library staff encourage Warren County residents to make use of the myriad of electronic materials as well as screen-free activities highlighted on the library’s website www.wcmlibrary.org. All of the services mentioned can be accessed completely free of charge.

For more information, or help accessing electronic resources, call library staff Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., at 252-257-4990.

Warren Co. Schools Postpones Pre-K, Kindergarten Registration

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-Information courtesy Warren County Schools

Governor Roy Cooper has closed all NC public schools until May 15, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, all Pre-K and Kindergarten registration events for Warren County Schools are postponed until further notice.

Updates and rescheduled dates will be posted on the WCS website after the reopening of school.

Pre-K teachers and staff will be available to assist with the application process at that time. Pre-K applications and required documents can be accessed on the WCS website under “Documents.”

Town of Warrenton Follows County – Curfew Begins Thurs., April 9

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-Information courtesy the Warrenton Police Department

The Town of Warrenton has declared a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., beginning Thursday, April 9, 2020, effective through the dates of Governor Cooper’s Stay At Home Executive Order. The Warrenton Police Department will be enforcing this curfew.

During the hours of the curfew, travel is allowed for the following reasons:

1. Medical
2. Grocery Store
3. Traveling to/from an essential job

We understand that this is a small list of reasons for traveling but, we implore you to abide by this order for the protection of everyone. Our agency will be stopping vehicles and pedestrians during this time of curfew.

The Warrenton Police Department wants everyone to be safe, and we will get through this as a community if everyone does their part by adhering to the laws. Also, be advised that during this time, the WPD is and will continue to enforce all traffic laws.