Tax time is upon us, and that means the identity thieves who specialize in tax-related crimes are cranking up for their busy season. These crooks steal money from all of us by pretending to be taxpayers or businesses, filing false tax returns in their names, and claiming big refunds from the government. In some instances crooks earn money that is then reported as another person’s income, leaving that person to pay taxes on money they didn’t earn. In addition to …
Month: January 2018
Scott Hughes: Trump Supporters “Where Are They Now” Edition. With No Information On The “Where.”
Today I came across a list of supporters, who are also celebrities in one form or another, which backed President Chump, Oops I mean Trump, during the general election. After reading the list, I actually became prouder of the fact that I didn’t vote for him. Let’s look at some of the names on the list. Kanye West – YES! This was the name that began the list! Need I say more? Kirstie Alley – I’m surprised that she was …
Early College High School Applications for 2018-2019
Applications are now being accepted for students to enroll for the 2018-2019 school year at the Vance County Early College High School. All rising ninth-grade students are welcome to apply. Applications are available now from school counselors at Eaton-Johnson Middle School, Henderson Middle School and the STEM Early High School. Students at these schools should complete the application and turn it in to their school counselor by 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 15. All applications for the freshman …
VGCC Schedules Leadership Series for Nonprofits
The Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center is offering a new series of free seminars that provide essential management skills for leaders of nonprofit organizations. The “Packing Your Toolbox for a Strong Nonprofit” series is presented in partnership with the Triangle North Healthcare Foundation, a regional grant-making organization that was established in 2011 as the successor to the Maria Parham Healthcare Foundation. The six seminars include “Leadership Development for Nonprofit Organizations,” on February 8; “How to Write a Business Plan …
Vance County To Consider Merging Public Middle and High Schools
The Vance County Board of Education at its January 8 meeting directed Superintendent Anthony Jackson and school system staff members to seek community input on a potential facilities consolidation plan that would impact current Vance County middle and high schools. Jackson provided information at the board meeting outlining a process to gather input on the feasibility of consolidating middle and high schools. The proposal includes the possibility of consolidating Henderson and Eaton-Johnson Middle Schools for the 2018-2019 school year. It …
Scott Hughes: More Political Reasons
I have strong personal beliefs when it comes to human rights, politics, the current state of worldly events, and anything dealing with discrimination. I’m constantly writing about these issues. However, it seems that the wider I open my eyes, the more I want to quickly shut them back and pretend that I never saw the world as it has actually become. I guess this is how Neo from The Matrix felt after swallowing the red pill. My choosing the red …