This date marks the anniversary in 1635 of the idea of America’s first public school — the Boston Latin School — long before there was a United States. Established in April that year, among its later students were Benjamin Franklin and Samuel Adams. And this month in 1897, Phoebe Hearst and Alice Birney founded what is today known as the Parent Teacher Association, or PTA. Originally called the National Congress of Mothers, the organization now encourages both mothers and fathers …
Month: February 2015
Vance County Board of Commissioners Work Session February 11th, 2015
Provided here are the handouts for the Vance County Board of Commissioners Work Session February 11th, 2015 The work sessions agenda was: 1. Chairman’s Proclamation – Recognizing February as Black History Month 2. Budget / Fiscal Projections (FY 2014-2015 & FY 2015-2016) 3. Budget Guidance 4. Budget Review Process 5. Establishment of County Goals Download the full handouts and information here: 20150211_vcboc_work_session
N.C. posts records in lodging indicators in 2014
North Carolina’s lodging industry posted positive growth and hit record levels in all six major indicators in 2014. For the third year in a row, North Carolina room demand for accommodations was at an all-time high. Recent data released by Smith Travel Research (STR) shows that 2014 room demand was up more than 5 percent from 2013 with nearly 33 million room nights sold in the state. In the last ten years, room demand has grown more than 18 percent. …
NC Cooperative Extension Updates
VANCE PESTICIDE CONTAINER BIN IS FULL If you have pesticide containers for recycling, please hold them for the time being. We have submitted the request to get the bin emptied, but it will probably be a few weeks. SOYBEAN VARIETY DATA AVAILABLE We have limited numbers of the “green books” available at the Extension offices, or you can download the information from http://www.ncovt.com TOBACCO ASSOCIATES 2015 MEETING Feb 27, Wilson County Ag Center. Details at 919-821-7670 or tar@tobaccoassociatesinc.org VANCE COMMUNITY RESOURCE …
“A Celebration of Black History” in Downtown Henderson, NC February 20th, 2015
The Vance County Arts Council and the North Carolina Arts Council presents, “A Celebration of Black History” on Friday, February 20th at Emrose Gallery 233 South Garnett Street, at 6:00PM. Guest speaker will be Dr. David E. Alston Chairman of the Henderson-Vance County Human Relations Committee. Alston is a native of Pennsylvania and a descendant of Harriet Tubman who through her work with the “Underground Railroad” was instrumental in freeing many slaves. Music for the occasion will be provided by …
VGCC to host St. Baldrick’s cancer research fundraiser
The South Campus of Vance-Granville Community College will be the site of an event to raise funds for children’s cancer research. A St. Baldrick’s “Head-Shaving” event is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the campus, which is located on N.C. 56 between Creedmoor and Butner. The event benefits the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a volunteer-driven charity dedicated to raising money for life-saving childhood cancer research and funds more in childhood cancer grants than any organization …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of Feb. 12 on North Carolina Weekend, “Collecting Carolina” visits Seagrove to examine pottery. Go to Jamesville for winter fishing along the Roanoke River. Tempt your taste buds at Belle in Cary. Please your palate with chocolate and wine at Petit Philippe in Charlotte. And enjoy dining at the Buffalo Nickel in Asheville. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina Weekend is underwritten by Visit North Carolina. In addition, UNC-TV has made recent editions of …
Thursday Open Line
One of the nation’s major civil rights organizations is 106 years old today — the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Founded to combat lynching and segregation, the NAACP continues to work toward greater opportunities for minorities. One of its most telling moments came with the 1954 Supreme Court ruling in Brown vs. Board of Education, which desegregated the nation’s schools. The lawyer who argued that case, Thurgood Marshall, became the first African-American Supreme Court justice. When the …
Newsletter from the Office of Senator Angela Bryant
Volume 10, Issue XI Tuesday, February 3, 2015 NEWS FROM RALEIGH… I always welcome your comments, project updates, suggestions, and visits. My office door and electronic door are always open to you! You are also invited to attend any and all Sessions and Committees. Visit the website for Session and Committee meeting times. As always, thank you for your support! NEWSLETTER NEWS Bryant’s Committees and Offices for 2015-2016 Session Around the District and More: Events; Free …
United We Read — United We Succeed Summer Reading Program Presentation February 17th, 2015
United We Read — United We Succeed Summer Reading Program Presentation by E.O. Young Jr. Elementary School andFlat Rock United Methodist Church We’d like to share with your civic, church, business or cultural organizations how these groups have come up with creative ways to help students with reading, homework, math skills, etc. We also want this event to be an idea exchange so that others might create their own initiatives. Our children are our future! Join us in our mission at the United Way …
NC Cooperative Extension Updates
FEBRUARY ISSUE OF GARDEN PATH NEWSLETTER The latest issue of our Garden Path newsletter is now available. Here’s the link: http://gardenpathnews.blogspot.com/2015/02/february-2015-edition-of-garden-path.html GARDEN SYMPOSIUM ON MARCH 28TH: “GOING WILD IN THE GARDEN!” We will have a Gardening Symposium on March 28th at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. Find all the details here: http://gardenpathnews.blogspot.com/2015/02/2015-symposium-going-wild-in-garden.html COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR, MARCH 19, SOUTHERN VANCE H.S. For the second year, Vance County Cooperative Extension will hold a Community Resource Fair, in an effort to connect …
Troxler announces continued funding for hemlock restoration
RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler today announced additional funding for efforts to restore North Carolina’s hemlock trees to long-term health. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will use $250,000 from the state’s legal settlement with the Tennessee Valley Authority to continue supporting the Hemlock Restoration Initiative, which began last year. Over the next three years, the investment will support direct interventions on state and private lands, coordination of resources, and increasing volunteer efforts to save hemlock stands …
Vance County Schools Launches Free Mobile App
Vance County Schools announces the launch of “Vance Mobile,” a free mobile district application that brings vital district and school information directly to smartphones and mobile devices. Vance Mobile keeps the Vance County Schools’ community connected wherever they are. The app offers mobile access to district news, calendars, schedules, staff directory and more. School staff members, parents, students and members of the community can download the application for free through Apple iTunes and Google Play app stores. Developed by Blackboard …
Wednesday Open Line
Among his very many achievements, Benjamin Franklin played a leading role in the founding of America’s first hospital, decades before the Declaration of Independence. Together with Dr. Thomas Bond, he obtained a charter for a hospital to serve the poor, sick and insane in Philadelphia. The Pennsylvania Hospital opened on this date in 1752 in a converted house. The hospital later developed at a location where a modern medical complex still serves the city. During its long history, the hospital’s …
Reps. Castor and Butterfield Introduce Legislation to Boost America’s Commitment to Medical Research
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Representatives Kathy Castor (FL-14) and G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) introduced the Permanent Investment in Health Research Act to remove medical research funding from the political whims of congressional budget battles and place the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on more certain footing. Flat funding and cuts to NIH are eroding America’s global competitive edge and costing high-paying jobs across the country. The Permanent Investment in Health Research Act seeks to shield medical research funding from the mindless austerity of Congressional …
Elementary School News February 9-13, 2015
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 2 Issue 24 February 9-13, 2015 The MISSION of Vance County Schools is to be committed to educating all students to prepare them for lifelong learning and productive citizenship. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS The Vance County Board of Education meets at 7 p.m. on Monday in the Board Room of the Administrative Services Center. A “Teacher Talk” session for first and second-year teachers will …
Vance County Schools Committee Meeting
Vance County Board of Education Committee Meeting Date: * Policy Committee, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, 5:30 pm Note: All meetings are held in the Superintendent’s Conference Room.
Middle and High School News February 9-13, 2015
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 3, Issue 24 A Publication for Middle and High Schools February 9-13, 2015 The MISSION of Vance County Schools is to be committed to educating all students to prepare them for lifelong learning and productive citizenship. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS The Vance County Board of Education meets at 7 p.m. on Monday in the Board Room of the Administrative Services Center. …
2015 N.C. boll weevil assessment remains at $1 per acre
RALEIGH — The board of the Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation of North Carolina has set the 2015 boll weevil assessment at $1 per acre of cotton, keeping the fee the same as in 2014. The fee supports the foundation’s efforts to monitor cotton acreage in North Carolina for any re-introduction of the boll weevil and to respond promptly with eradication treatments if necessary. “Cotton producers had a strong year in 2014, with record yields of 1,049 pounds per acre. The …
Tuesday Open Line
For well over a century, Americans have been smitten with motor vehicles, and new models have long been a point of interest. Our appetite for cars was put on a crash diet this date in 1942 when the manufacturing of private vehicles was shut down for the duration of World War II. The auto companies instead were retooled to build tanks and planes and — of course — jeeps for the GIs. Sedans, trucks and ambulances were also made for …