Dr. Jean Jackson returned home to offer inspiration to Vance-Granville Community College’s newest graduates, encouraging the Class of 2018 to make the most of the opportunities that lie ahead. “In many ways, you are Vance-Granville Community College,” the Middleburg native told members of the 49th commencement exercises on May 11. “You are the very best advertisement of what is possible from work done here and how you apply that work as you go forward in your lives.” Members of the …
Month: May 2018
Basic Skills graduates encouraged to dream of better futures
Graduates of Vance-Granville Community College’s Adult Basic Skills programs received a double dose of encouragement to dream of better futures and work to make those dreams come true at their commencement exercises on May 3. The honorees were among those students who have completed either the Adult High School Diploma program or the High School Equivalency program in the past year. The principal commencement speaker for the ceremony was Dr. Dorwin L. Howard, Sr., retired superintendent of Granville County Public Schools. The Oxford native …
Butterfield Announces 2018 Congressional Art Competition Winners
Leon Bradford, II, a Durham resident and senior at C.E. Jordan High School, took the top prize with his piece, “Shining Stars of the Universe.” Leon’s piece will be displayed in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. for the next year and featured on the Congressional Art Competition website. Leon will also have the opportunity to fly to Washington, D.C. in June for the national unveiling ceremony honoring winners from participating congressional districts across the country. “I would like to …
Early College High School Class of 2018 Graduates
A total of 38 members of the Class of 2018 at the Vance County Early College High School received their high school diplomas and most also received at least one college associate degree during their Commencement Exercises held during the evening of May 24. The commencement was held in the Civic Center at Vance-Granville Community College before an audience of about 900 parents, family members, friends and school staff members. Principal Debbie Hite offered opening remarks and presided over the …
Student’s Artwork Selected for N.C. Display
The sunflower painting of Nia Branch, a fifth-grade student at Clarke Elementary School, has been selected to represent Vance County Schools in a display of student artwork from across the state at the N.C. Department of Public Instruction in Raleigh. The sunflower painting, which Nia is holding in the above photo, will actually hang outside the office of N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson. It will be included among the 115 pieces of student artwork in the display, with one …
City of Henderson Recommended Budget for 2018-2019
In accordance with the Henderson City Charter and the Statutes of the State of North Carolina, the FY 2018-19 Recommended Budget is herewith submitted to the City Council for its review, deliberation, amendments and adjustments as deemed appropriate, and adoption prior to July I st. The City Administration looks forward to working with the Mayor and members of City Council on the budget during the next several weeks, and helping it achieve a spending plan which addresses the needs and …
Henderson Budget Work Sessions Cancelled
During the Public Meeting Budget Work Session last evening (Monday, May 21) Council concluded its budget deliberations so the remainder of the Budget Work Sessions have been cancelled. Council will formally approve the budget during its regularly scheduled meeting on June 11, 2018.
Student Spotlight Award Winners Honored
A total of 17 Vance County Schools students, who everyday display good character and compassion for others and who are committed to making the most of their educational opportunities, were honored during the evening of May 21 at the “Student Spotlight” banquet held at the Henderson Country Club. Approximately 150 family members, school system administrators, local educators and local community leaders, attended the event to honor each of the award-winning students. Jason Brown, a graduate of Northern Vance High School …
VGCC Trustees Expand Pharmacy Tech Programs with Certificates
Vance-Granville Community College’s Board of Trustees approved the addition of new certificates in the Pharmacy Technology curriculum program and the College and Career Promise (CCP) Pathways at the bimonthly meeting on the college’s Main Campus on Monday, May 21. The Pharmacy Technology certificates, which will be available this fall, expand opportunities in a program that already offers an associate’s degree and a diploma providing qualified students with the skills and knowledge needed to practice in a variety of pharmacy settings. …
Department Chair McGrady Recognized For National Faculty Award
Vance-Granville Community College honored Steve McGrady, chair of the college’s Science Department and an instructor, for his recent receipt of the inaugural Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty recognition by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). In a session with the VGCC Board of Trustees on Monday, May 21, Dr. Stelfanie Williams, the college president, recognized the long-time member of the college faculty for the honor. “This great honor reflects your long-term commitment to academic excellence, teaching and learning, and …
VGCC President Dr. Stelfanie Williams Resigns To Take Position of Vice President for Durham Affairs at Duke University
Dr. Stelfanie Williams, the president of Vance-Granville Community College, announced today that she has accepted the position of Vice President for Durham Affairs at Duke University, effective Aug. 13, 2018. “It has been an honor and joy to lead and serve at Vance-Granville Community College,” Dr. Williams said. “I am proud of the success over these years, and I am confident that, with the fine faculty and staff and community support, the best is yet to come for the college.” …
Tech Expo Held on May 15
Over 200 Vance County Schools educators attended the school system’s Tech Expo held at Clarke Elementary School during the afternoon of May 15. Members of the “We Inspire” technology cohort groups, who all work in our schools, led the collaborative event over its approximately two-hour period. Educators shared strategies to use technology to enhance daily classroom instruction and to offer students experiences in using cutting edge innovations. Educators moved from table to table to see and discuss new technology and …
Top Graduates in Class of 2018 Honored
Vance County Schools hosted the annual “Honoring Academic Success” banquet for the top graduating seniors in the Class of 2018 during the evening of Wednesday, May 16, at McGregor Hall in downtown Henderson. Approximately 60 Class of 2018 members from AdVance Academy, Early College High, Southern Vance High and Northern Vance High were honored and presented with medallions. They are all among the top 10 percent academically in their senior classes. Their medallions were presented to them by Superintendent Anthony …
Class Night for Northern Vance High Seniors
Members of the Class of 2018 at Northern Vance High School were honored during the evening of May 17, at their Class Night celebration held in the school’s gymnasium. Students in the 177-member class were recognized for their accomplishments during their high school careers. They also accepted scholarships to further their educations at colleges and universities beginning this fall. Their scholarships totaled almost $2 million. An audience of about 500 people attended Class Night to pay tribute to the graduates. …
Bypass of Untreated Wastewater
The City of Henderson’s Sewer Collection System bypassed approximately 968,000 gallons of untreated water starting May 7, 2018 due to a fallen tree and other debris dislodging the existing sanitary sewer on piers across the creek. This occurred on the Red Bud Outfall to the west of Tiny Broadwick Boulevard and Oxford Road (Hwy 158 Business). After locating the problem, pumps were set up to begin pumping the spill back into the sewer system and approximately 202,500 gallons of affected creek water was pumped back …
Early College Seniors Honored at Class Night
Members of the Class of 2018 at Vance County Early College High School were honored during the evening of May 15 at their Class Night. A total of 38 seniors are in the graduating class. During the Class Night celebration, they received accolades for their accomplishments in high school and many of them were presented with thousands of dollars in scholarship funds to further their education at four-year colleges and universities in the fall. An audience of over 400 parents, …
Class Night Held for Southern Vance Seniors
The Class of 2018 at Southern Vance High School, with 170 members, were honored May 15 during their Class Night celebration in the school’s gymnasium. They were recognized for their achievements during their high school careers and received scholarship funds to further their education in college. Scholarship funds for the class total about $2 million. Hundreds of parents, siblings, other family members, school staff members, school system officials and community members came to the event to cheer on the graduates. …
On May 16, 1961 Richard Corbitt, of Corbitt Truck Company, died
On May 16, 1961, Richard Corbitt, a well-known truck builder, died. Corbitt began his business as a tobacco merchant in the 1890s before creating the Corbitt Buggy Company in 1899. Initially building horse drawn buggies to haul agricultural products, Corbitt’s company began to produce passenger cars and trucks, and later buses and military vehicles. The company adopted assembly line production and that, combined with successful marketing efforts, transformed the small Henderson operation into the leader in North Carolina’s auto industry. Though …
G.K. Butterfield: GOP Farm Bill is an Assault on North Carolinians
Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the Republican Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (H.R. 2), also known as the Farm Bill. While historically a bipartisan endeavor, the Republican Farm Bill cuts the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (“SNAP,” formerly food stamps) by more than $23 billion. These dramatic cuts could kick more than 133,000 North Carolinians off SNAP and cause nearly 51,000 children to lose free and reduced school meals. In his …
Board of Education Approves Administrative Changes for 2018-2019
The Vance County Board of Education at its meeting on Monday, May 14, approved several administrative changes in Vance County Schools for the 2018-2019 school year. The changes involve new assignments for several principals and assistant principals in the school district. New appointments for principals include: Debbie Hite, current principal of Early College High School, to district administrator for Student Support Services in the Administrative Services Center Andrew Markoch, current principal of Northern Vance High School, to administrator …