The Vance County Board of Education has a Called Meeting Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the Administrative Services Center Superintendent’s Conference Room 1724 Graham Avenue Henderson, N. C. 27536 AGENDA I. Call to Order * II. Approval of Meeting Agenda * III. Executive Session – Legal & Property Issues * IV. Adjournment * Requires Board Action
Month: January 2014
VGCC schedules workshops for Afterschool professionals
Vance-Granville Community College is offering professional development opportunities for local afterschool program administrators and staff members. “Upping Your Afterschool Game,” an all-day North Carolina Afterschool Professional Development Competency Training session, is scheduled to be held in Room 6115 on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County on Saturday, March 8, and again on Saturday, May 10. Participants need to attend only one session. On either date, the session lasts from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break. VGCC …
VGCC schedules “Afternoon Tea” class in March
Vance-Granville Community College will offer a course on “Afternoon Tea,” the tradition that is enjoying a renaissance as fine hotels, inns and tea rooms across the country give guests an opportunity to retreat from the hurried pace of their lives. The course, called “Let’s Have an Afternoon Tea,” will meet on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 until 4 p.m., starting March 18. The final class and “graduation” ceremony is an actual afternoon tea …
Friday / Weekend Open Lines
An accidental discovery at a construction site on this date in 1848 changed the course of U.S. history. James Marshall was building a sawmill for his boss, John Sutter, near Coloma, California, when he found gold. The pair tried to keep the discovery secret, but word got out, and by the following year, the famous Gold Rush was on, drawing some 100,000 fortune seekers to the California territory. About $2 billion of gold was mined during the rush, which spurred …
Vance County Animal Shelter Featured in Art Gallery for Fundraiser February 14th, 2014
Seven North Carolina rural shelters are gallery displayed through the photographic lens of Shannon Johnstone. The evening will include live bluegrass music from the Ashe Breeze band, wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres from local sustainable farms, artisan from Cat Banjo, and guest speakers. Admission is available with a $20 or $10 donation ($10 donation must be accompanied by a donated item from our Amazon Wish List). All money and donations will go directly to the featured shelters. Thank you for …
N.C. Museum of Art receives work by Mary Cassatt
The North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh has acquired its first work by impressionist painter Mary Cassatt, courtesy of a Winston-Salem woman and some anonymous donors. “Portrait of Madame X Dressed for the Matinee” will go on view in the museum’s impressionist gallery later this month and be part of its permanent collection, museum officials said Tuesday. “We are very excited and fortunate to acquire this beautiful portrait by Mary Cassatt – the Museum’s first major work by an …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of Jan.23, on UNC-TV’s North Carolina Weekend, step back in the past at the New Winston Museum in Winston-Salem. Lift a glass at Mystery Brewing Company in Hillsborough. Explore the arts scene in Salisbury. Enjoy a tour of Havelock. And the “House Special” samples the fare at SoundSide Restaurant in Morehead City. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina Weekend is underwritten by the N.C. Division of Tourism. In addition, UNC-TV has made recent editions …
Sleepy Hollow stars, producer tout N.C. food, history and crew
While promoting the show’s first-season finale, the stars and producers of Fox’s Wilmington-region filmed drama Sleepy Hollow reflected on their time working and living in Wilmington. “Wilmington is beautiful,” said Nicole Beharie, who plays tough cop Abbie Mills. “It is the best crew. They’re really classy and it is like a family.” Actress Katia Winter, who plays a witch named Katrina, spent much of her downtime during the summer months at the beach. The actors did mention one downside to …
Gov. McCrory outlines next chapter of ‘Carolina Comeback’
Gov. Pat McCrory discussed new and ongoing initiatives to power the economy, improve education and increase state government efficiency in 2014 during a news conference Monday at the Executive Residence with his cabinet. Increasing energy production, leveraging transportation connections and expanding the military’s presence in North Carolina are three initiatives the governor vowed to pursue to stimulate economic growth and job creation. To keep people and products moving and the economy growing, Gov. McCrory said N.C. Transportation Sec. Tony Tata …
Concord Mills’ Sea Life aquarium set to open Feb. 20
Sea Life, the aquarium that will give people a chance to walk “under” an ocean of marine animals, will open to the public Feb. 20, officials announced last week. Construction on the 36,000-square-foot aquarium is nearing completion at Concord Mills. When open, the attraction will feature 5,000 creatures, including sharks, stingrays, an octopus, seahorses, jellyfish, and other animals.
N.C. McDonald’s hopes to educate others with sustainable design
The soon-to-be-opened McDonald’s on Kildaire Farm Road in Cary is the first LEED-certified McDonald’s in North Carolina and only the third of its kind in the country (certification pending). Scheduled to open in July, the Cary McDonald’s submitted for a LEED Gold rating. Sustainable and environment-friendly elements can be found throughout the store, from the countertops to the restrooms to the dining room décor. Even the old location, which was razed to make room for the new, was demolished in …
Craft beer in North Carolina is $791 million market
A new study is putting the state’s craft beer scene into perspective. The Brewers Association, the leading industry trade group, estimates craft beer’s economic impact in North Carolina topped $791 million in 2012, putting the state at No. 14 nationally. The top five ranking states: California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania and Colorado. As a whole, craft brewers contributed $33.9 billion to the U.S. economy in 2012, the latest figures available. The totals include the impact of craft beer at all …
Thursday Open Line
Many sumptuous foods get their day, or month, in the sun by way of some commemoration. But January celebrates a very basic, traditional dish. This is Oatmeal Month, recognizing the long-term favorite for its up-to-date health characteristics — low fat, no sodium, and the ability to help lower the risk of heart disease. Oatmeal also fits today’s time pressures, since a bowl can be made in seconds in the microwave. And, of course, oatmeal cookies are among the nation’s favorites. …
Vance County Board of Commissioners Annual Retreat January 23rd, 2014
The Vance County Board of Commissioners will hold their 2014 Annual Planning Retreat on January 23, 2014 in the Satterwhite Point Community Building from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Please find attached the agenda to download here: 20140123_vcboc_agenda_annual_retreat A brief listing of the agenda follows: 1. Welcome/Opening Remarks, Chairperson Deborah Brown (10:00 a.m.) 2. Purpose of Planning and Mission Statement, County Manager Jerry Ayscue (10:05 a.m.) 3. Purpose of Retreat, Chairperson Deborah Brown (10:15 …
Triangle North Healthcare Foundation Host Free Grant Writing Workshop February 13th, 2014
Staff, directors, and volunteers of nonprofit organizations in Vance, Warren, Granville, and Franklin counties are invited to participate in a Grant Writing Workshop, sponsored by Triangle North Healthcare Foundation Thursday, February 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. The workshop will be held at the Foundation’s office on 726 South Garnett Street in Henderson. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Call 252-430-8643 to register. There is no charge for the workshop. Triangle North Healthcare Foundation, formerly known as Maria Parham …
Pages Needed for District 4, Halifax, Nash, Vance, Warren and Wilson Counties
The office of Sen. Angela R. Bryant is currently seeking Page applicants for the 2014 Short Session. The House Page Office will begin accepting applications in early February, on a first-come, first-served basis. Each Senator can only select four (4) Pages for the Short Session. We regret that only one page per county in the district will be selected if we have interested applicants from every county, and only four of our five counties in Senate District 4 will be …
Inspirational words, arts highlight VGCC’s Martin Luther King celebration
Vance-Granville Community College held its annual celebration of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on Jan. 15 2014 in the college’s Civic Center, featuring contributions from students, faculty and staff members. Serving as mistress of ceremonies was VGCC Workforce Investment Act director Blondelle Edgerton, a member of the college’s Global Awareness Committee, which sponsored the event. An invocation by VGCC Male Mentoring program coordinator Dr. Tolokun Omokunde was followed by remarks from the college president, Dr. Stelfanie Williams. “Dr. …
A Red Letter Valentine’s Weekend Coming Up at the JPAC
LOUISBURG, N.C.—The JPAC at Louisburg College will host two special arts events around Valentine’s Day this year: a concert with The Lettermen in Dickson Auditorium on the day itself, February 14, and a dinner theatre production of Love Letters in The Norris Theatre the following evening. The Lettermen, February 14 (Dickson Auditorium) Back by popular demand, on Friday, February 14 at 7:30pm, pop crooners The Lettermen will recreate their hits such as “Put Your Head on My Shoulder,” “When I Fall in Love,” …
VGCC reaches out to adults at community locations
Vance-Granville Community College recently completed classes that helped area adults gain needed computer skills through partnerships that extend the college’s reach into the community. “Employability Skills” classes were held at Western Vance High School in Henderson and at St. Delight Holy Church in Manson. The instructor for both was Donald Evans, a longtime teacher at Western Vance. The classes were offered by VGCC’s Human Resources Development (HRD) Department. HRD classes are designed to help the unemployed and the underemployed with …
Wednesday Open Line
An innovation in product packaging — and a staple of TV advertising — is having its 79th anniversary this week. The first canned beer was put on sale in 1935 as a marketing test in Richmond, Virginia, by the Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company of Newark, New Jersey. Experiments with putting beer in cans had taken place as early as 1909 but the technology of the time couldn’t stop the beer from interacting negatively with the metal of the can. Prohibition …