Vance-Granville Community College’s Student Government Association has elected a slate of officers to serve during the 2012-2013 year. The new leaders include President Felicia Sanders-Gupton of Warrenton, a College Transfer student; Vice President Ruthie Davis of Warrenton, who is double-majoring in Business Administration and Accounting; Secretary Josh Foreman of Wake Forest, a Granville Early College High School student; Treasurer Laurie Braslins of Wake Forest, a College Transfer student; Parliamentarian Shanequa Pressley of Durham, a Cosmetology student at the college’s South …
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Louisburg College Commemorates 225th Anniversary With Week-Long Celebration
In addition to Louisburg College’s traditional Homecoming festivities, several special events are being held the week of September 24, 2012 in celebration of the College’s 225th anniversary. (To learn more about the oldest two-year residential college in the nation, watch a recent UNC-TV feature about Louisburg College at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7H_SCqAq5gg). All three of the following events will have photo opportunities. For assistance with locations, please see the Louisburg College campus map at www.louisburg.edu/campus_map.pdf. (Note: A complete list of “225th Anniversary Week” events can …
VGCC Phi Beta Lambda chapter installs new leaders
Vance-Granville Community College’s Chi Beta Chi chapter of Phi Beta Lambda, the business student organization, recently elected officers for the 2012-2013 year. New officers were installed and members were inducted at a ceremony on Sept. 14 on VGCC’s Main Campus. The officers include president Theresa Chiplis of Norlina, vice president Diane Power of Oxford, and reporter/historian David Henry of Macon. The chapter advisor is Business Administration instructor LaTonya Steele and the co-advisors are Business Administration/Accounting/Entrepreneurship program head Carl Hann, Jr. …
North Carolina and National SAT Scores Show Decreases; Advanced Placement Participation and Performance Increase
Sixty-eight percent of North Carolina high school seniors in 2012, or 63,271 students, took the SAT college admissions exam and had an average combined score of 997 (Critical Reading and Math), according to The College Board’s annual SAT report released today. These average scores show a dip from 2011 when the average combined score was 1,001 in North Carolina. The national average score also decreased from 1,011 in 2011 to 1,010 in 2012. North Carolina seniors posted an average Math …
Senator Richard Burr Updates
As regular readers of this newsletter know, earlier this month, Senate Democrats introduced the Veterans Job Corps Act. The stated goals of this legislation were laudable enough – to help veterans secure jobs – but the reality of it was nothing more than campaign politics at its worst. This bill would have created temporary job opportunities for veterans, but rather than offer a pay-for provision, the Democrats chose to fund it using deficit spending. Deficit spending is in direct …
White House: One Final Flight Over America
Early Wednesday morning, space shuttle Endeavour took its final flight atop a jumbo jet at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. For three days, the shuttle rode piggyback to Los Angeles, California where it will begin its next mission as an educational display at the California Science Center. Earlier this year, two other retired shuttles dazzled crowds below as they made their way from Florida to the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC and the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York City. DC residents …
Political Discussion: 6 Week Countdown to Election Day 2012
Home in Henderson will have a weekly thread for political issues, including this thread, counting down the 8 weeks until November 6th, 2012, election day. Discuss as you please, keep it civil and respectful. Next Tuesday will be 5 Week Countdown and so forth. (I hope I got the week count right.) You are free to comment on political issues anywhere else on the site as well, but it might be easier to carry about long discussions in specified threads …
Tuesday Open Line
Three important dates in American newspaper history occurred in September — spanning more than 200 years. On September 15, 1982, USA Today began publishing. Critics at the time said the idea of a national newspaper was doomed to failure — now, USA Today is one of the country’s largest selling dailies. On September 18, 1851, the New York Times issued its first edition. And, on this date in 1690, the first newspaper in America was published for one day in …
Tax-Aide Volunteers Needed At The Vance County Senior Center
Do you like helping other people and enjoy working with numbers? WE NEED YOU!!!! Additional Tax-Aide Volunteers are needed to provide FREE personal income tax assistance to area low- to moderate- income residents with an emphasis on those over age 60. This IRS / AARP Foundation co-sponsored volunteer organization is the nation’s largest free tax preparation and assistance service. The Tax-Aide Volunteers assist area residents at the Vance County Senior Center during tax season. Area volunteers will be trained in …
Vance County Schools Upcoming Committe Meeting Dates
The Vance County Board of Education Committee Meeting Dates are: Building & Grounds, Thursday, Sept. 27th, 8:30 am Curriculum, Thursday, Sept. 27th, 9:45 am Personnel, Tuesday, October 2nd, 8:30 am Note: All meetings are held in the Superintendent’s Conference Room.
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Protecting Taxpayers and Our Economy
The Second District got some good news this week when the North Carolina Department of Transportation changed course and announced they will now be taking the responsible step of analyzing the economic impact and burdens a toll on I-95 would have on our communities. After hearing from numerous constituents and businesses along the I-95 corridor, I submitted a letter to the Federal Highway Administration calling for an economic impact study back in February. In this newsletter you will find more …
Butterfield Applauds Additional Funding to NCDOT for High-Speed Rail Improvements
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation’s announcement of $26.5 million in additional funding to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) for high-speed passenger rail improvements on the Amtrak Carolinian Line between Rocky Mount, N.C. and Petersburg, V.A. Federal Rail Administrator Joseph C. Szabo joined state and local officials in Rocky Mount this morning to announce the funding. “I commend USDOT and NCDOT for their commitment to improving transportation in northeastern …
White House Weekly Address: Congress Must Act to Create Jobs and Grow the Economy
President Obama describes how the House of Representatives left town without finishing important work that would create jobs and strengthen our economy. This week, the President, Vice President, and Secretary of State attended the Transfer of Remains Ceremony for the four Americans killed in Libya, while the White House welcomed Olympians and Paralympians, WNBA champions the Minnesota Lynx, new foreign Ambassadors, and the Children’s Miracle Network.
Monday Open Line
As National Hispanic Heritage Month continues, the focus is on the contributions of this community to the nation’s military history. The exploits of David Farragut, the first admiral in the U.S. Navy, during the Civil War are fairly well known. Less attention has been paid to Bernardo de Gálvez, who aided George Washington during the Revolution, and for whom the city of Galveston, Texas is named. Up to half a million Hispanics served in the U.S. armed forces during World …
Vance County Democrats Sponsoring Block Party, Saturday, September 22nd
The Vance County Democrats are sponsoring a Block Party at 219 South Garnett Street, Henderson, NC on Saturday, September 22nd beginning at 5pm. Come join for a fun fashion show, free food and entertainment! For more information please call (252) 430-3130
Cops on Top fundraiser at Chick-Fil-A Today, Friday September 21st
The Henderson Police Department, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, and Chick-fil-A of Henderson will be holding their annual Cops on Top fundraiser on Friday, September 21, 2012, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Chick-fil-A on Dabney Drive . This fundraiser is to raise money for the Special Olympics of North Carolina. Law enforcement officers will be on the roof at Chick-fil-A as well as on the ground raising funds. They will have t-shirts and hats available for a monetary …
Henderson City Council Short Regular Meeting Monday September 24th
The Henderson City Council Short Regular Meeting will host a meeting Monday, 24 September 2012 at 6:00 PM with a Work Session to immediately follow in the City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536 Download the full agenda packet here: 20120924_coh_agenda_packet (104 pages) VII. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS a ) 2011 Life Safety Achievement Award [See Notebook Tab 1]c) National Fire Prevention Week Proclamation – October 7-13, 2012IX. NEW BUSINESS a) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 12-81, Authorizing the …
Friday / Weekend Open Line
Today marks the birthday of a creative genius who made generations of Americans laugh — motion picture animator Chuck Jones. He created the characters of Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote, and helped develop Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig. Jones won several Academy Awards and wrote, produced and directed the 1966 television classic, Dr. Seuss’s “How The Grinch Stole Christmas.” When Chuck Jones headed his own unit in 1962, most movies were preceded by a short …
Reader Submission: Young, Gifted and Neglected
One of our readers sent in this article to share from the New York Times: Young, Gifted and Neglected BARACK OBAMA and Mitt Romney both attended elite private high schools. Both are undeniably smart and well educated and owe much of their success to the strong foundation laid by excellent schools. Every motivated, high-potential young American deserves a similar opportunity. But the majority of very smart kids lack the wherewithal to enroll in rigorous private schools. They depend on …
Swing for the Arts info/ Benefits Art Program at Southern Vance High School
As the 2012-2013 school year begins teachers are faced with a tighter than ever budget with which to teach our students. As an Art teacher in Vance County I try to influence the creative side of our students as well as teach them problem-solving and productivity skills for their future. The materials needed to do this are consumable and require restocking every year. I’ve tried a new approach to solve this short fall the past two years and it really …