Henderson Resident, Tim Neubauer, recently received the annual Outstanding Safety Professional of the Year Award from Columbia University, beating out 170 nominees. The award was established in 2016 with the goal of recognizing members of the Occupational Safety and Health network for their dedication, professionalism, and accomplishments within the industry. Neubauer is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) with over 17 years of field experience who specializes in the construction health and safety field. He is a former Senior Consultant for …
Author: Debbie Pannill
This Warning of “Suspicious Account Activity” Is a Scam, Utilizing Landlines
Scammers have begun exploiting a quirk in landline technology to steal from consumers. They usually call early in the morning, claiming to be a law enforcement officer or a representative of a financial institution. They report that a suspicious charge was placed on your credit card the night before via an online purchase, an in-store transaction, or an overseas transfer. They need your credit card account information to cancel the transaction. For confirmation that what they are saying is true, …
Andrew Lynam of Youngsville Awarded North Carolina Community College System’s Academic Excellence Award for 2018
Vance-Granville Community College has named student Andrew Lynam of Youngsville as its recipient of the North Carolina Community College System’s Academic Excellence Award for 2018. One student from each of the 58 colleges in the state system is honored with the award each year. Lynam will be officially recognized at Commencement in May, when he is scheduled to graduate from the college with an Associate in Applied Science degree in Welding Technology, around the same time that he graduates from …
Butterfield Demands Congressional Hearings to Address Gun Violence Epidemic
Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), joined by his Democratic colleagues on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, sent a letter to Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) urging him to hold hearings as soon as possible to address gun violence in America. The letter requests the Committee hold hearings on the gun violence epidemic in America, including explorations of: who gun violence hurts; whether mass shootings are becoming increasingly deadly; the distribution of guns, ammunition, and accessories through e-commerce, and …
Exit 233 On I-85 Closing (Again)
Work on the Interstate 85 rehab project in Vance and Warren counties will require the closure of a pair of ramps on the northbound side at exit 233 (U.S. 1/401), the closest North Carolina exit to the Virginia state line. The initial closure was supposed to be this week, but poor weather postponed that move. Instead, both the on and off ramps for Wise Road are now scheduled to close on Monday, March 5. The closures are needed for ramp …
Get A Game Plan for Game Day Drinking!
With the Super Bowl on Sunday, now is the time for drivers to get a game plan in place if they’ll be drinking. NCDOT and the Governor’s Highway Safety Program are reminding motorists to celebrate responsibly by designating a sober driver and always buckling up, every seat, every time. In addition, those watching the game: Should ask a sober friend for a ride home or use a ride sharing app, if no designated driver is present; If hosting a party, …
How to Report Potholes
While snow and ice from the recent winter storms has melted, one of the side effects drivers may now encounter is increased potholes in roadways. Potholes are common during the winter months when water seeps into cracks in the road and ice forms. Those cracks widen, causing the asphalt to rise and then traffic loosens the pavement, eventually creating a pothole. Safety is the number one priority at the Department of Transportation. With 80,000 miles of state roads, drivers, law …
Artist Leslie Johnson Teaching VGCC Portrait Painting Class
Vance-Granville Community College will again offer a “Portrait Painting” personal enrichment art class on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. until noon, March 7 through May 9. Classes will be held in room 5223 (Building 5) on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. Leslie Johnson of Oxford, instructor for the course, has been teaching art classes like this one for VGCC for more than 20 years. She studied the arts at UNC-Greensboro. Her career as a piano teacher and art instructor …
Retiring VGCC Employee Honored by Governor
Longtime Vance-Granville Community College Child Care Specialist Deborah J. Harris was recently honored with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine from North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper as she prepared to retire. The award was presented to her on the governor’s behalf by the president of VGCC, Dr. Stelfanie Williams, at a holiday social in December, at which Harris and other recent retirees were recognized. A resident of Oxford, Harris retired on Dec. 31 with a longer tenure than any …
Registration Opens for Tour de Vance Cycling Event
Registration is now underway for the Sixth Annual Tour de Vance Bike Ride scheduled for Saturday, April 28. The ride has been growing steadily since its inception, drawing families and first-timers in addition to the most seasoned of cyclists for four separate cycling events. For the first time, proceeds from the ride will benefit the Endowment Fund at Vance-Granville Community College, with donations supporting scholarships for students enrolled in Health Sciences programs at the college. Several different options are available …
Don’t Let Tax ID Thieves Make Tax Season Harder Than It Has To Be
Tax time is upon us, and that means the identity thieves who specialize in tax-related crimes are cranking up for their busy season. These crooks steal money from all of us by pretending to be taxpayers or businesses, filing false tax returns in their names, and claiming big refunds from the government. In some instances crooks earn money that is then reported as another person’s income, leaving that person to pay taxes on money they didn’t earn. In addition to …
Early College High School Applications for 2018-2019
Applications are now being accepted for students to enroll for the 2018-2019 school year at the Vance County Early College High School. All rising ninth-grade students are welcome to apply. Applications are available now from school counselors at Eaton-Johnson Middle School, Henderson Middle School and the STEM Early High School. Students at these schools should complete the application and turn it in to their school counselor by 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 15. All applications for the freshman …
VGCC Schedules Leadership Series for Nonprofits
The Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center is offering a new series of free seminars that provide essential management skills for leaders of nonprofit organizations. The “Packing Your Toolbox for a Strong Nonprofit” series is presented in partnership with the Triangle North Healthcare Foundation, a regional grant-making organization that was established in 2011 as the successor to the Maria Parham Healthcare Foundation. The six seminars include “Leadership Development for Nonprofit Organizations,” on February 8; “How to Write a Business Plan …
After School and Evening Events Cancelled for Vance County Schools
All after school and evening events for today for Vance County Schools have been cancelled due to the wintry weather in our area. Thank you, Terri Hedrick Public Information Officer Vance County Schools 252-492-2127, extension 2100
Kedecia Stewart, from Pinkston Street Elementary School, Named North Central Region Teacher of the Year
Kedecia Stewart, a teacher at Pinkston Street Elementary School, has been named the North Central Region Teacher of the Year. The announcement was officially made today at a school-wide assembly at Pinkston Street, where Stewart teaches math to fourth and fifth graders. Stewart also is the 2017-2018 Vance County Teacher of the Year. Lisa Godwin, the 2017 N.C. Teacher of the Year, attended the assembly to make the announcement. All of the students and staff at Pinkston Street Elementary School …
Welcome Maria Parham Urology
Maria Parham Health recently celebrated the opening of their newest physician practice, Maria Parham Urology with a ribbon cutting and open house on November 7th. Maria Parham Urology provider, Dr. Adrian M.M. Ogle, specializes in comprehensive, experienced care for a range of urological conditions. Male and female urologic care is offered including complete care in the diagnosis, preventative therapy and treatment for urological disorders and conditions. Non-invasive and minimally invasive surgery options are explored and an optimal treatment plan is …
Vance County Early College High School Applications Now Available
Vance County Early College High School is now accepting applications from current eighth-grade students to attend the school for the 2018-2019 school year. Students who attend Early College have the opportunity to complete their high school education and two years of college coursework at no cost to them. The Early College is designed for diverse learners who want the opportunity to be enrolled in a relevant, rigorous and innovative course of secondary curriculum and a tuition free college course of …
Royster Retires From VGCC Endowment Board
T.S. “Sam” Royster, Jr., of Oxford recently retired from the Vance-Granville Community College Endowment Fund Board of Directors. Royster has served on the board since 1998. Among his numerous contributions to the Endowment Fund, he and his law partners established the Royster, Cross & Hensley, LLP, Academic Achievement Scholarship in 2007. He helped to arrange for another scholarship, the Harold & Helen Sherman Presidential Scholar Award. Royster is also a longtime participant in, and sponsor of, the annual VGCC Endowment …
VGCC Recognizes 306 Scholarship Recipients
Vance-Granville Community College honored 306 students receiving scholarships, as well as the donors and partnering organizations who established those scholarships, at a dinner on Oct. 12 in the Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus. This was the second annual event of its kind at VGCC and allowed many students to meet and have dinner with community leaders and supporters of the college’s Endowment Fund. In her remarks at the dinner, Dr. Stelfanie Williams, the president of VGCC, noted that …
Shop With A Cop Application Submission Begins Nov 6th
For the 2017 Holiday Season, the Henderson Police Department and the Vance County Sheriff’s Office have partnered with the Vance County Department of Social Services to assist children and families in the City of Henderson and Vance County during the holiday season through the “Shop with a Cop” program. Funds raised through the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce “Shop with a Cop” raffle and by generous donors will be used to help underprivileged children and struggling families who otherwise would go …