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Update on Department of Social Services Threat
On January 11, 2013 the Henderson Police Department received two additional tips that a crime of violence would be occurring at one of the Vance County Department of Social Services locations. Upon further investigation by members of the Henderson Police Department, detectives were able to determine the location where the tips were being transmitted from. Detectives obtained search warrants for 1409 Reservoir Street and 707 S. Carolina Ave, Henderson. Search warrants were executed. Sharon Marrow, 38, of 707 S. Carolina …
Home in Henderson Sends Reader Comments to VC BOC for Annual Retreat
This week, we sent the attached letter to Vance County Board of Commissioners of your suggestions to be discussed during their annual retreat in the upcoming weeks. Download the letter here: hih_vcboc_retreat_2013 Last year, we sent a list of reader suggestions as well, however we were told it was too late for us to get them in on the agenda, so we’re trying a little earlier this year. We never did get any response from last years letter, maybe this …
Vance County Schools Drop Out and Suspensions
Vance County Public Schools had fewer drop outs in 2011-2012 school year than the 2010-2011 school year. The 2010-2011 was 129 drop outs, with 2011-2012 having 127 drop outs. However, the rate of drop outs increased from 2010-2011 of 5.55% to 2011-2012 of 5.70%. Previous stats are 2009-2010 drop outs counted 153, 2008-2009 drop outs were 171 and 2007-2008 were 145. North Carolina school systems with the largest high school dropout rates were Person County, Vance County, Halifax County, Roanoke …
NC Public Schools Dropout Rate Trends to Another Record Low
Last school year, 3.01 percent of high school students dropped out of school, according to the 2011-12 Consolidated Data Report today presented to State Board of Education members. This rate represents a .42 percentage point decrease from the previous year’s rate of 3.43 percent and another record low. “High school students understand the connection between a diploma and the ability to reach their goals,” State Superintendent June Atkinson said. “Principals, teachers and support staff should be praised for their efforts …
North Carolina’s innovative schools continue progress in eliminating dropouts
North Carolina’s innovative schools continue to demonstrate strong results by ensuring that students stay in school and on track to graduation. The latest dropout data released today by the State Board of Education show that schools that partner with North Carolina New Schools in 2011-2012 lost comparatively few students. More than a third of the 99 schools which NC New Schools helped support last year had no dropouts from any grade, and eight of every 10 of the schools had …
Progress Energy continues support of VGCC with $7,500 contribution
Progress Energy recently presented a $7,500 contribution to the Vance-Granville Community College Endowment Fund. That brought the total donated by the company to the college over the past decade to $56,250. The funds support VGCC scholarships as well as other projects. Pictured, from left, Jo Anna Jones, the Executive Director of the VGCC Endowment Fund, and Dr. Stelfanie Williams, the president of VGCC, formally accepted the newest donation from Progress Energy District Manager Tanya Evans on Dec. 14, 2012. Progress …
Senator Kay Hagan: In 2013, Constituent Services will Continue to be a Top Priority
As we begin 2013, our country and state face many challenges. Creating jobs and reducing our national debt are two of my top priorities, and tackling them in a meaningful way will require political courage and cooperation from Democrats and Republicans. This year, I will keep working to find bipartisan solutions to our most pressing issues. In 2013, I also remain committed to providing first-rate constituent services to all North Carolinians. If you run into bureaucratic red tape, please know that the …
Crime and Violence, Suspensions and Expulsions Down in Public Schools in 2011-12
The total number of reportable acts of school crime and violence, short- and long-term student suspensions, and expulsions all decreased in 2011-12 according to the 2011-12 Consolidated Data Report today presented to State Board of Education members. The total number of acts of school crime and violence was the lowest reported number since 2008-09. State Superintendent June Atkinson said there are two clear facts when it comes to high student achievement. “Students learn best in an environment where they feel …
White House: Working Together to Prevent Gun Violence
Right now, Vice President Biden is leading an effort to develop a new set of policies to reduce gun violence and prevent tragedies like the shooting in Newtown Conn. Yesterday, as part of that work, the Vice President met with victims’ groups and gun safety organizations at the White House. Following those meetings, the Vice President held conference calls with governors of both parties, and state and local elected leaders from across the United States. The Vice President listened to the …
Friday / Weekend Open Line
This date in 1973 was a day that lives in infamy, at least among some self-described baseball purists. The American League approved a three-year experiment with replacing pitchers in the batting order with a designated hitter. The rule change stuck and is the most visible distinction between the two major leagues. The first DH to come to the plate was the New York Yankees’, Ron Blomberg on April 6, 1973. The result of this epochal at-bat? He walked. With the …
NC opposition builds to proposed Virginia uranium mine
Manson, N.C. — As legislation that would allow uranium mining in Virginia advances through that state’s legislature, opposition to the move is growing in North Carolina. A group of Virginia lawmakers voted Monday to approve a bill that would lift a 31-year-old ban on uranium mining and allow the practice in Chatham, Va., where a 119 million-pound deposit of uranium – the $7 billion vein is the largest in the U.S. – is located. The bill now goes to the …
NC Cooperative Extension Updates
You can download our next newsletter at the link below. It contains dates for upcoming production meeting, respirator fit testing, pesticide recertification classes, and much more! http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/spring2013.pdf Produce Safety Workshop/Intro to GAP. Please be sure to take a look at the workshop details at the following link:http://go.ncsu.edu/GVsafeproduce This workshop will cover lots of important information for anyone who sells produce. We will also go over the basics of becoming GAP certified.
NCDA&CS sets five public meetings on proposed gypsy moth treatments
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking input from residents in Caswell, Currituck, Granville, Rockingham and Warren counties concerning treatment options for the non-native, highly destructive gypsy moth. Field monitoring activities conducted by the department in 2012 determined that reproducing populations of the gypsy moth exist in these counties and represent a threat to hardwood trees. Residents in or near the proposed treatment areas have been sent notices by mail. The following meetings are scheduled: …
VGCC offers Medical Transcriptionist Workshop
Vance-Granville Community College will offer a three-hour workshop to help area residents explore a career in medical transcription. “Work at Home as a Medical Transcriptionist” is scheduled to be held Tuesday, Feb. 26 from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m. on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. The instructor, Deborah Burns, has been a medical transcriptionist for more than 30 years. According to Burns, demand for full-time and part-time medical transcriptionists is soaring. “If you want to choose your own hours, …
N.C.-filmed ‘Banshee’ debuts this Friday on Cinemax
“Banshee,” the much anticipated new television series from creator Alan Ball (“Six Feet Under,” “True Blood”), debuts this Friday at 10 p.m. on Cinemax. The 10-episode series, which shot throughout the Charlotte region, was heavily recruited by the N.C. Film Office and began filming in April 2012 after opening offices in late February. The production is estimated to have had a direct in-state spend in excess of $35 million while creating approximately 4,200 job opportunities including 250 crew positions for …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of Jan. 10 on UNC-TV’s “North Carolina Weekend,” be en garde with the youth fencing tournament hosted by the Mid-South Fencers Club in Durham. Smile at the antics of those at the Duke Lemur Center in Durham. Get out in the great outdoors at Pettigrew State Park in Creswell. Enjoy a stay at the Burke Manor Inn Bed & Breakfast in Gibsonville. And experience fresh and unique dining at Youssef 242 in Hickory. (Please note: listings are …
Congressman Butterfield Launches New and Improved Website
WASHINGTON, DC – The Office of Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today announced the launch of their new website, complete with new user-friendly tools to track Congressman Butterfield’s activities and communicate with his staff. “This new website is a vast improvement over the previous one,” said Butterfield. “The site is visually appealing and makes it easier for residents of the First District to stay up-to-date with the work I am doing both in the district and in Washington.” The redesigned …
VGCC honors retired faculty and staff
Vance-Granville Community College celebrated employees who had retired from the college — and particularly the most recent retirees — during the holiday social for faculty and staff, held on Dec. 17 in the Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus. Dr. Stelfanie Williams, the president of VGCC, thanked all employees, past and present, for their dedication to students and the community. “We have decided today, at a time of both joy and reflection, to recognize the remarkable work of our …
New VGCC classes offer instruction in Beekeeping and Raising Chickens
Vance-Granville Community College is offering two new Personal Enrichment courses to help area residents learn how to begin raising bees and chickens. Both are taught by local farmer Mike Holland and will be held in part at the Holland Farm on Lickskillet Road in Warren County. The one-day “Backyard Chicken Craft” class is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 9 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. (including a one-hour lunch break), with a classroom component at VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County …