George A. Henderson was recently named Dean of Students at Vance-Granville Community College. Henderson, a resident of Wake Forest, has worked in various capacities for the college since 1998 and most recently served as dean of VGCC’s Warren County Campus. In his new leadership role, Henderson oversees an array of student support services, including counseling, advising, tutoring, mentoring, career services, and the Workforce Investment Act. He also supervises departments such as Admissions & Records, Financial Aid, the Registrar, Student Activities …
Month: November 2013
Raleigh Flea Market at State Fairgrounds reopens Saturday November 9th
RALEIGH — After a month-long break for the N.C. State Fair, the Raleigh Flea Market reopens Saturday, Nov. 9. In addition, the N.C. State Fairgrounds will host several events this weekend. The flea market operates from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays except during October, when the annual State Fair is held. The Raleigh Flea Market is host to more than 600 dealers and craftsmen, showcasing everything from antiques and collectibles to handicrafts, furniture, homemade goods, clothing …
VGCC Advisory Committees hold annual meetings
Citizens from Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren counties came together at the Main Campus of Vance-Granville Community College on Oct. 29 as the college’s advisory committees held their annual meetings. VGCC’s 38 advisory committees are made up of people from the communities served by the college who have worked in the fields for which the college offers training. Committees are also established to advise the VGCC campuses in Granville, Franklin and Warren counties, as well as the Small Business Center …
$4.7 Million Grant Will Support Professional Development for North Carolina Principals
Strong professional development for principals has received a big boost in the northeastern part of the state thanks to a grant awarded to North Carolina State University. The U.S. Department of Education has awarded NCSU a five-year, $4.7 million grant to fund the Northeast Leadership Academy (NELA) through its School Leadership Program. “Solid leadership is essential to the success of a school and the students within,” said State Superintendent June Atkinson. “The Northeast Leadership Academy has provided a remarkable level …
Anonymous Submission: Vance County Schools Teacher Assistant Pay
I’m pretty sure the public is unaware of what is going on in our school systems here in Henderson. Vance County Schools has failed to pay our Teacher Assistants the correct amount for a number of years for the job of substituting in the classroom when teachers were absent according to the State law indicated in the “Salary Manual – Public Schools of North Carolina”. Will McLean has met with some of our schools concerning the huge mistake that has …
Henderson Middle School RamsScores Conference Championship in Soccer
Henderson Middle School Rams won the soccer conference championship for the 1st time in school history Monday. They beat Northern Granville last week who was undefeated in the semi-finals 2-1 and beat Butner Stem Monday for the championship after a double OT and a shoot out to determine the winner.
Wednesday Open Line
The United States Congress met for the first time in the District of Columbia in late November 1800. Up until then, it did its squabbling, vituperating and, most importantly, legislating in Philadelphia. Ever since President George Washington laid the cornerstone for the Capitol in 1793, the District had been planned as the permanent home for the U.S. government. By 1800, enough of the Capitol had been completed for the members of the 6th Congress to move in. One senator found …
20131104 – Vance County Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio
Listen to the audio here: [jwplayer mediaid=”53509″] Or you may download the file here: http://dataforge.s3.amazonaws.com/hih/2013/11/20131104-vcboc_meeting_audio.mp3 This meeting was nearly 4 hours long, unfortunately our recorder ran out of storage before the meeting ended, but there is 3 hours and 40 minutes worth of it here.
Automotive manufacturer, a subsidiary of Aisin AW Co. Ltd., will expand in Durham and Granville Counties
RALEIGH – Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced Monday that AW North Carolina, a manufacturer of automatic transmissions and transmission components, will expand production at its manufacturing facility in Durham County adding 56 new jobs. The company will also purchase a manufacturing facility in Granville County and create 85 new jobs there. Combined, the two projects represent a new investment of $135 million in North Carolina. “North Carolina is a great fit for advanced manufacturers like …
White House: Cutting our deficit in half
Last week a new report had some big economic news you probably missed: Since 2009, we’ve cut our deficit in half — and it’s falling at its fastest rate since World War II. In addition to improving our nation’s long-term fiscal security by reducing the deficit, President Obama’s working hard to help strengthen the middle class. And in the past three and a half years, businesses have created more than 7.6 million new jobs.
VGCC names Blaine to direct Occupational Extension training
Vance-Granville Community College recently named Jean A. Blaine of Durham as the college’s new Director of Occupational Extension. Blaine has been a member of the VGCC staff since 2007 and most recently served as Director of Prison Programs. In her new role, Blaine supervises the coordinators for Occupational Healthcare and Prison Programs. The Occupational Extension department’s programs are tailored to meet the needs for vocational training and retraining in the community. “Our focus is on offering and developing educational programs …
Senator Angela Bryant: Two Grant Opportunities and a Workshop
Two Grant Opportunities and a Workshop: Revitalize neighborhoods & ignite local economies with art The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has recently posted guidelines and application materials for Our Town, the agency’s program that supports communities that are using the arts to revitalize neighborhoods and reignite local economies. Key information: · Pending availability of funding, grants will range from $25,000 to $200,000. · Application deadline is January 13, 2014 at 11:59 pm. · Projects may include …
Tuesday Open Line
This is National American Indian Heritage Month, also called Native American Heritage Month. Either way, it’s observed with a wide variety of events across the country. The 2010 Census counted 5.2 million American Indians and Alaska Natives in the U.S., 1.7 percent of the total population. California is home to the highest number of these groups, at over 723,000, followed by Oklahoma at nearly 483,000. Los Angeles County leads all of the nation’s counties with the number of people in …
Beyond Challenges Hosts Ribbon Cutting
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Beyond Challenges Community Services, LLC at the 515 Yadkin Street in Henderson on Wednesday, October 23, to announce their membership with the Chamber. Beyond Challenges Community Services, LLC has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in behavioral health care. The accreditation award recognizes Beyond Challenges, LLC’s dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commission’s …
Livestock producers should be on the lookout for cattle disease
RALEIGH – Two cattle herds in North Carolina have been confirmed positive recently for anaplasmosis at the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Rollins Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory. Anaplasmosis is an infectious disease that causes red blood cells to be removed from circulation, resulting in fever, severe anemia  and even death. Cows from both herds have died. An additional herd is awaiting confirmation, which would make this the 12th herd to be confirmed in North Carolina this year. Eight …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Questioning Secretary Sebelius about the Obamacare Debacle
In the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, we are asking questions and demanding answers to explain how hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars were spent on a product that does not work. The failed Healthcare.gov website is a national embarrassment. and it is important that we find out just what happened and who is responsible. Last week, in the Energy and Commerce Committee, we heard testimony from government contractors who developed the Healthcare.gov website. This week, HHS Secretary Kathleen …
Butterfield Concerned About Nationwide Reductions to SNAP
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement regarding a nationwide reduction in benefits to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as Food Stamps: “Today is a sad day for many low-income families in North Carolina and across the country that struggle daily to put food on their tables. In 2009, Congress passed the Recovery Act which temporarily increased food stamps benefits for millions of Americans. However, today, that modest increase ends. “While …
VGCC forum brings together middle and high school officials
Vance-Granville Community College recently convened a meeting of administrators and guidance counselors from local schools to learn more about what the college offers, and to discuss how the educational institutions work in partnership. Representatives of public high schools and middle schools, charter schools, private schools and home-schools in Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren counties were invited to attend the forum, held on Oct. 24 in the Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus. “We are all truly partners in meeting …
Mobile apps: the newest frontier in VGCC computer courses
Inside classrooms and computer labs at Vance-Granville Community College, students and instructors are responding to new workforce demands by focusing on the mobile devices that have changed how people access and communicate information around the world. Along with other North Carolina community colleges, VGCC has updated its computer education curriculum programs, particularly Web Technologies, to reflect the importance of mobile devices and mobile apps. Mobile phones, in one form or another, have been around for more than 40 years, but …
White House Weekly Address: Passing a Budget that Reflects Our Priorities
In this week’s address, President Obama says that in order to keep growing the economy and creating good jobs, Washington must end its cycle of manufactured crises and self-inflicted wounds. It’s time for both parties to work together to pass a budget that reflects our priorities — making smart cuts in things we don’t need and closing wasteful tax loopholes, while investing in areas that create opportunities for the middle class and our future generations. Welcome to the West …