The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) today announced the 2017-18 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy for free and reduced-price meals for children enrolled in North Carolina schools. The USDA’s school meals programs help ensure all students have access to wholesome, nutritious, appealing meals at school. “Research indicates children who are hungry or poorly nourished have difficulty learning and do not perform as well in the classroom as students who are well-nourished,” said NCDPI School Nutrition Services …
Author: Debbie Pannill
Vance County School Year Starts Smoothly!
Approximately 5,400 students reported today for their first day of classes for the 2017-2018 at 15 Vance County Schools with all indications that the day ran very smoothly at all school sites. They join the approximately 600 students already in school since early August at E.M. Rollins Elementary School and Early College High School. After the Labor Day holiday, over 300 pre-kindergarten students also will be attending classes in our 10 elementary schools. Students arrived at elementary, middle and high …
Booze it & Lose It Campaign
The end of summer means the start of the Governor’s Highway Safety Program’s annual Labor Day Booze It & Lose It campaign. In its 23rd year, Booze It & Lose It complements NC Vision Zero initiative, which aims to save lives on North Carolina roadways. The goal is to reach zero traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries through coordinated agency-to-agency efforts that help reduce risky driving behaviors. “The main thing we’re interested in doing is reducing the instances of drunk driving. We want to …
School Bus Cameras
Governor Roy Cooper signed into law Senate Bill 55 in July to help protect students from unsafe drivers and give parents and teachers added peace of mind when sending children to the school bus. SB 55 follows several instances of students being injured or killed by unsafe drivers while waiting for, or getting on or off, a school bus. Now, North Carolina school systems will be able to use the same technology that catches drivers who run red lights to catch …
More Updates to the 85 South Detours …..
Don’t blame the bearer of bad news, folks. I drive this stretch every day, myself …. I reckon one of these years we’ll have a fully functioning highway again ;) Until then, set that alarm for a few minutes earlier! Work on the Interstate 85 improvement project in Vance and Warren counties is requiring the two-month closure of the North Carolina Welcome Center starting today. It is located off the southbound lanes at mile marker 231, two miles south of …
Governor Cooper Announces 55 New Jobs as Revlon Expands in Granville County
Revlon, the global cosmetics and beauty care products company will expand operations at its existing facility near Oxford, creating 55 full-time jobs over three years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $16.1 million to add production capacity for its Elizabeth Arden line of products. “Revlon has found success in North Carolina thanks to our top-flight workforce and exceptional business climate,” Governor Cooper said. “This expansion is the latest example of the confidence global companies place in our …
New School Hours for Vance County Schools
New hours are in place for students who attend Vance County Schools for the 2017-2018 school year. The new student hours include: Elementary Schools: 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. E.M. Rollins: 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. Middle Schools: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. STEM Early High: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. High Schools: 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Early College: 8:25 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.
The World Is Not Coming To An End
In case you hadn’t heard … there’s a solar eclipse happening today. I don’t know how anyone could NOT hear about it, but it’s always a possibility. And in case you’re wondering what time you need to tell your boss that you need to leave the office for this once in a lifetime event (it’s really not, but more on that later), it will begin at 1:16 PM, peak at 2:44pm and it’s all over and done with at 4:06pm. …
High School Students Explore Health Sciences at Two VGCC Campuses
High school students from across the region recently attended “Mini-Medical School” camps organized by the Wake Area Health Education Center (AHEC) in partnership with Vance-Granville Community College. The camp was held first in June at VGCC’s South Campus, located between Butner and Creedmoor, and in July at the college’s Franklin County Campus, just outside Louisburg. Between the two locations, 44 students completed the program. This was the college’s fourth summer partnering with Wake AHEC on the Mini-Medical School, which is …
Henderson Featured in ‘Our State’ Magazine!
From Kerr Lake to the Farmer’s Market and Drive in Movie Theater, ‘Our State’ Magazine takes a look at our small town of Henderson, and some of the best things about it! Read the article HERE.
Butterfield Statement on Demonstration in Durham
Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement regarding the demonstration in Durham: “There is no place for hate, bigotry, and racism in our society. The demonstrators today are making it known loudly and clearly that the KKK, Neo-Nazis, and other extremist groups are not welcome in our communities. “The actions in Durham do not take place in a vacuum. People of good will no longer tolerate anyone who desires to honor and celebrate a dark period of …
L.B. Yancey Elementary School Wins “School of the Year”
L.B. Yancey Elementary School won the “School of the Year” award presented at the end of the school system’s Convocation for all employees at McGregor Hall in Henderson on August 17. Superintendent Anthony Jackson presented the award to Dr. Carnetta Thomas, principal of L.B. Yancey. The school captured the honor for its outstanding year in student achievements, positive school climate, cooperation and cohesion of the school staff members and involvement in its community. Thomas holds the award and is joined …
ACTS Receives $5000 Grant
ACTS was the recent recipient of a $5000 grant from the Frances Abbot Burton Powers Fund through the NC Community Foundation. Shown are members of the ACTS staff and Board of Directors, as well as members of the committee who awarded the grant. This money will be used to help purchase a much needed commercial refrigeration/freezer unit.
VGCC ranked in top 20 online colleges in North Carolina
A national organization has recognized Vance-Granville Community College as one of the top 20 colleges in North Carolina offering online programs. California-based OnlineColleges.com ranked VGCC 19th on a list that included both two-year and four-year institutions of higher learning. Among just the two-year colleges, VGCC ranked tenth-highest. “Focusing on affordability, student services, and the availability of online programs, we used the most recent government data to evaluate colleges and universities across the country,” said OnlineColleges.com representative Kelly Rivett of the …
Butterfield Statement on Violence in Charlottesville and Confederate Statue in Durham
Durham, NC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement regarding the domestic terror attack in Charlottesville, Virginia and the toppling of the Confederate statue in Durham: “I was disappointed that President Trump waited two days before specifically condemning the Charlottesville terror attack and the violence perpetrated by white supremacist groups. His failure to not immediately and powerfully condemn these terror groups by name was a clear message that he is supportive of or indifferent to …
Changes to I-85 Traffic Patterns in Vance and Warren Counties
As work to improve I-85 accelerates, several closures and detours are coming over the next week to Vance and Warren counties. On Tuesday Night, August 8, between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM, Southbound I-85 will be closed north of Oine Road. Traffic will be detoured by law enforcement to Wise Road (Exit 233), then south along U.S. 1/158 and back on to I-85. I-85 Southbound will be closed on Wednesday August 9 near mile marker 215 from 9:00 PM to …
VGCC recognizes ten Medical Assisting students at Pinning
Vance-Granville Community College held a pinning ceremony for its 2017 Medical Assisting program graduates on Aug. 4 at the college’s Franklin County Campus in Louisburg, where the program is conducted. As VGCC’s program is nationally accredited, the graduates are now eligible to sit for the American Association of Medical Assistants’ (AAMA) certification examination to become Certified Medical Assistants. The ten graduates being honored included Melissa Bridges of Creedmoor; Dajané Johnson of Henderson; Michelle Beckwith of Kittrell; Melissa Barreto, Shantel Blacknall, …
Microsoft Office Training Courses Scheduled at VGCC
Microsoft Office software training courses are set to be offered soon at Vance-Granville Community College, and grant funding from the NC TechHire program can help eligible area residents pay for them. These courses are offered in a “hybrid” format, with some coursework online and some on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County. The “Microsoft Office Specialist I” course is scheduled to start Aug. 24 and continue through Nov. 2. The on-campus meetings are set for Thursdays from 5:30-8:30 p.m. This …
Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers may now accept tips from Facebook via P3 App
The Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers have once again made it easier for Hendersonians and Vance County Residents to report crime in the community. Together with the P3 tips application, citizens may now go to the Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers Facebook page and select the “Submit a Tip” button on the left sidebar. Once there, you will be asked to submit your P3 id number. You identity will still be anonymous. You may still call 252-492-1925 to report crime or download the P3 …
Butterfield Applauds Senate Passage of RACE for Children Act
Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today applauded the passage in the U.S. Senate of the RACE for Children Act as part of the FDA User Fees reauthorization bill. In February, Congressman Butterfield joined Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Cory Gardner (R-CO), along with Representatives Michael T. McCaul (R-TX), Sean Duffy (R-WI), and Yvette Clarke (D-NY), to introduce the Research to Accelerate Cures and Equity (RACE) for Children Act to support the development …