Red poppies are blooming along highways in North Carolina in commemoration of the centennial anniversary of the U.S. entry into World War I and in memory of servicemen and servicewomen killed during the war. The state departments of Transportation and Natural and Cultural Resources collaborated on the project as part of North Carolina’s commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the country’s official entry into World War I in April 1917. “We are so grateful to Secretary Trogdon and the staff …
Month: May 2017
Butterfield Statement on Trumpcare Vote
Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today issued the following statement after the passage of the American Health Care Act by the House: “I am deeply disappointed that Republicans have once again decided to abandon the interests of the American people. Today’s vote in favor of the latest version of Trumpcare, which repeals the Affordable Care Act (ACA), is shameful. “No matter how Republicans try to spin it, this updated bill still rips health care away from 24 million people. It still …
FARMERS MARKET SEASON IS HERE!
Your local farmers markets are now open! The Warren County Farmers Market operates on Saturdays, 8 am to noon, at the corner of Macon and Bragg in downtown Warrenton. The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open on Saturdays, 7:30 am to 1 pm, and is located at 210 Southpark Dr. in Henderson (just off S. Beckford). Look for a selection of early season produce, crafts, plants, baked goods and more. Looking for something specific, or want to find a …
VGCC Summer Bridge program accepting applicants
Vance-Granville Community College is now accepting applications from incoming first-year students for the “Summer Bridge” program. Summer Bridge is a three-week program designed to enhance a student’s transition from high school to college and prepare them to be successful during their freshman year at VGCC. The program is scheduled for Monday through Friday, July 10-July 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day. The program is completely free of charge, including lunch each day, and is conducted at VGCC’s …
Oxford Prep Middle School jumps into Softball with an undefeated inaugural season
The Griffin’s Middle School softball team finished their inaugural season unbeaten. “We are very proud of this team. We go from not being certain if we have enough interest to actually have enough play, to having a history making season,” says Head coach Joe Don Cooper. When Cooper and Assistant coach Eddie Blake opened try outs, they only had 12 young ladies interested in playing. Coach Cooper remarked “this team is an example that overall great attitudes and work ethic …
Pesticide Disposal Day, May 25th
Do you have lawn, garden or farm chemicals you no longer need? Do you have products more than three years old? Protect your family, your pets and the environment by bringing unneeded chemicals to our pesticide disposal day. This event will be held on Thursday, May 25th, 10 am to 2 pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market (210 Southpark Dr., Henderson, NC). We will accept all pesticide products, including herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, etc. in original, labeled containers. Both …
Teacher Appreciation Day at Chick-fil-A
Our teachers, educators and administrators make a difference every day in our community! We are excited to honor and celebrate them on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at participating Greater Triangle Area Chick-fil-A restaurants. From Open – 10:30am receive one FREE Chick-n-Mini’s (3-count) or from 10:30am – Close receive one FREE Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich. Valid school ID required. One offer per person. Must be present to claim. #TeacherAppreciation