Eaton Johnson Middle School located on Beckford Drive is now open as an emergency shelter. The shelter opened at 5pm September 13th, 2018. Please see below for a list of recommended shelter items that residents are asked to bring with them.
Vance County, NC Schools Closed on September 13 and 14
Vance County Schools will be closed on Thursday, September 13, and Friday, September 14, 2018 for all students and staff members. The schools are operating on a regular schedule today, September 12. All evening activities at all schools for today are cancelled. The Evening Academy will be closed today. Future announcements about our schools’ schedules will be placed on the school system’s Twitter and Facebook pages, as well as listed on the district website and announced on local television and …
Vance County Public Schools Accountability Report for 2017-2018 School Year
Vance County Schools showed substantial improvements for the 2017-2018 school year based on accountability data released today by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction, evidence of the accuracy of the district theme for the year, “Year of Breakthrough.” The results were made public today after the data was presented to the N.C. State Board of Education at http://www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/reporting/ Superintendent Anthony Jackson noted, “It is with great celebration that we announce six Vance County Schools improved their School Performance Grade (SPG) by …
Tennisbloc – Free tennis introduction at Henderson Country Club
Join Tennisbloc for a fun-filled day in the community by attending one (or both) of our upcoming FREE tennis playdays at the Henderson Country Club tennis courts by the pool! This event is meant to be a preview of the structure and layout of our BRAND NEW fall tennis programs, open to the entire city and beyond! This event will be geared toward beginners and intermediate players—participants will learn a few basic strokes and then put it to practice with …
Tennisbloc – Free tennis introduction at Henderson Country Club
Join Tennisbloc for a fun-filled day in the community by attending one (or both) of our upcoming FREE tennis playdays at the Henderson Country Club tennis courts by the pool! This event is meant to be a preview of the structure and layout of our BRAND NEW fall tennis programs, open to the entire city and beyond! This event will be geared toward beginners and intermediate players—participants will learn a few basic strokes and then put it to practice with …
Henderson Resident Receives Annual Outstanding Safety Professional of the Year Award
Henderson Resident, Tim Neubauer, recently received the annual Outstanding Safety Professional of the Year Award from Columbia University, beating out 170 nominees. The award was established in 2016 with the goal of recognizing members of the Occupational Safety and Health network for their dedication, professionalism, and accomplishments within the industry. Neubauer is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) with over 17 years of field experience who specializes in the construction health and safety field. He is a former Senior Consultant for …
VGCC Honors Radiography Graduates At Pinning Ceremony
Twenty new graduates of Vance-Granville Community College’s two-year Radiography program were honored in a May 7 pinning ceremony in the college’s Civic Center. The Radiography Class of 2018 included James D. Bolton of Henderson, Marco Antonio Carmen-Vazquez of Oxford, Yamile Chavarin of Henderson, Whitney Michelle Cox of Oxford, Crystal Gill of Henderson, Brittany Harmon of Norlina, Gloria Maria Hudnall of Oxford, Corinna W. Hutton of Durham, Jan Maniace of Hillsborough, Aaron McNeill of Oxford, Mark James Meinhart of Louisburg, Bethany …
Castorela Honored By Butterfield
Alejandro Castorela, a 2018 graduate of Southern Vance High School, was honored on June 18, by U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield for his third-place award in the U.S. Congressional Art Competition for District 1. Castorela is shown at left in the photo with Butterfield during the recognition in the Congressman’s Durham office. Castorela won the award for his sketch “The Creation of Art.” His third-place finish was a great achievement from among the hundreds of student art entries in the competition. Castorela …
State Transportation Board Funds Improvements at Henderson-Oxford Airport
The N.C. Board of Transportation has approved state and federal funds for much-needed improvements to nine of North Carolina’s publicly-owned airports. The $3.7 million in funding, approved by the board during its June meeting, will be used to provide improvements such as better runway lighting, new fuel tanks and safer taxiways. North Carolina airports serve as a vital economic engine connecting people and business enterprises with the world. They are among the primary economic drivers in their local communities. “We …
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Presented by the Henderson Rec Players SHOWTIMES: Friday, July 6 at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 7 at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 8, at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 15, at 2 p.m. Doors open one-hour before showtimes. Based on the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors from the Bible’s Book of Genesis, this uplifting and energetic musical is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2018. Presented by the Henderson Rec Players, the performance …
New Nursing Scholarship Named in Honor of Retired Registered Nurse
Hutson Wester of Henderson recently made a donation to the Vance-Granville Community College Endowment Fund to create the Brenda McGee Wester, R.N., Academic Achievement Scholarship in honor of his wife. Wester has long been a supporter of the college’s scholarship program. He started his first scholarship in the 1980s, recently elevating the Hutson Wester Insurance scholarship to the Presidential Merit Award status. He started the Virginia L. Wester Academic Achievement Scholarship in 2015 in memory of his former wife. He …
VGCC Pins Associate Degree Nursing Graduates
Vance-Granville Community College recognized 34 students who graduated this spring from the Associate Degree Nursing program with a pinning ceremony in the college’s Civic Center on May 9. Among those honored with distinctive nursing pins at the ceremonies were eight who graduated through the LPN to ADN Transition Program, which helps Licensed Practical Nurses to continue their education and then become Registered Nurses. Those graduates were William Autrey of Henderson; Joan Currin of Kittrell; Tammy Emery of Creedmoor; Brittany McFarland …
Early College Accepting New Applicants for 2018-2019
Vance County Early College High School is accepting applications for rising sophomores and juniors for the 2018-19 school year. Applications must be received in the Early College High School office by noon on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. The application is available on the school district’s website at www.vcs.k12.nc.us. Acceptance notifications will go out to students on July 6, 2018. An orientation session for new students and their parents will be held on July 19, 2018. Early College High School is located on the third floor …
Students at Vance County Middle School will Wear Uniforms
Students who will attend Vance County Middle School in 2018-2019 will be required to wear school uniforms. The school uniforms will include white or navy blue tops and navy blue or khaki bottoms. For girls, the uniforms will include white or navy blue collared shirts and blouses and navy blue or khaki uniform pants, skirts or jumpers. Boys’ uniforms must include white or navy blue collared or dress shirts, as well as navy blue or khaki uniform pants. Khaki or …
Vance County one of 10 Communities to Receive Rural ReadySites Grants
The North Carolina Department of Commerce approved 10 grant requests totaling more than $14 million through the Rural ReadySites program, Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland announced today. Vance County: A $2,456,575 grant will bring water and sewer infrastructure to an industrial park. The project will serve 87 acres. The Rural ReadySites program, run out of the Department of Commerce in partnership with the Rural Infrastructure Authority, helps rural communities prepare prospective sites for industrial development. The program will invest more …
WHAM: Whole Health Action Management
WHAM is: A training program and peer support group model developed by CIHS (Center for Integrated Health Solutions) to encourage increased resiliency, wellness, and self-management of health and behavioral health. WHAM includes weekly support group meetings in which participants collaborate in order to work toward, achieving, and maintaining whole health goals. To Register contact: Juanita.jefferson@cardinalinnovations.org The cost is free but registration is required. Dates and Times: WHAM Training: Thursday and Friday, June 28th and 29th – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Weekly Support Groups: TBD Location: Cardinal …
Henderson City Council’s Boards and Commissions Committee Meeting
The Henderson City Council’s Boards and Commissions Committee will meet on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue. The purpose of the meeting is to consider appointments to various citizen committees. The public is welcome to observe.