Members of the third-grade class of Sara Ireland at Clarke Elementary School have had a book published featuring their writings and illustrations. Ireland’s students studied for a few weeks about outer space and our solar system. She used her students’ studies as the basis for the book entitled, “If I Were An Astronaut That Landed On . . .,” with each student selecting a planet, real or imaginary, they would like to visit. The results were 20 different stories, each with …
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VGCC partnering with WARR on Food Truck Rodeo
The Vance-Granville Community College Mobile Food Truck Entrepreneurship program will participate in a Food Truck Rodeo being held in conjunction with the “Family and Friends Celebration” sponsored by radio station WARR 1520 AM in Warrenton. WARR’s event is scheduled for Saturday, April 2, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., at the Warren County Recreation Center (840 U.S. Highway 158 Bypass, Warrenton). The public is invited. The “rodeo” comes just days after VGCC wraps up its training program, a series of …
Main Street Champions Honored
Main Street Champions will be recognized for their commitment to downtown improvements and strong communities this morning during an awards breakfast in Goldsboro. Thirty-seven individuals will receive honors for their contributions in 2015. This year’s group of Main Street Champions brings the total number to 603 since Champions were first named in 1980 as part of N.C. Main Street’s 20thanniversary celebration. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III will attend the Breakfast with Main Street Champions Ceremony at Goldsboro’s Paramount Theatre …
Southern Vance High Beta Club Inductions
The National Beta Club chapter at Southern Vance High School has inducted 39 new members into the prestigious, academic organization. Each new inductee was recognized during a special ceremony held in the school’s gymnasium on March 24. They each were presented certificates and lapel pins by Principal Stephanie Ayscue and senior members of the National Beta Club chapter. New members include: Hakeem Agbele, Zachariah Alexander, Jordan Alston, Nigoria Alston, Allison Ayscue, Carlos Barajas, Samaria Carter, Viridiana Chavez, Christian Clark, Katie …
Wednesday Open Line
FM radio is 75 years old. In March 1941, the first commercial FM station went on the air — W47NV in Nashville, Tennessee. FM — standing for frequency modulation — was first proposed in a scientific paper written by Edwin Armstrong in 1922. By 1934, he was demonstrating to network officials how FM was unaffected by static, like all the radio stations then on the air, which used AM, or amplitude modulation. World War II interrupted the advance of FM …
Former Congresswoman Eva Clayton to Join Congressman G. K. Butterfield on his “Jobs and Justice Tour” This Week
Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) is hosting listening sessions on March 29th and March 31st in Greenville and Halifax, NC, respectively. The listening sessions are part of Butterfield’s “Jobs and Justice Tour.” Tomorrow’s forum, entitled “Re-Entry: Ensuring a Successful Return to the Community,” will be held at STRIVE NC. During the panel discussion, formerly incarcerated community members will have an opportunity to connect with service providers to discuss re-entry and opportunities for successful community transitions. WHAT: “Re-Entry: Ensuring a Successful …
Work To Start on New Interchange for Triangle Expressway
Work is about to begin on a new interchange for the Triangle Expressway. The $18.4 million project will add access to and from the Triangle Expressway at Old Holly Springs-Apex Road, which is just east of U.S. 1. It is the first new interchange along North Carolina’s first modern toll road since its final phase opened in 2013. It will improve mobility for current traffic, as well as for the much larger volumes of traffic anticipated within the 10 ten …
Tuesday Open Line
One of the most successful brand names of all time got its start on this date in 1886. That’s when Atlanta pharmacist John Pemberton brewed up the first batch of Coca-Cola — designed as a hangover cure. The product went on sale at Jacob’s pharmacy a few weeks later, and sold an average of nine servings a day at the start. Success followed quickly, and until 1905, contained extracts of cocaine, as well as the caffeine-rich kola nut. Today, the …
NC Dept of Commerce: Myths vs Facts: What New York Times, Huffington Post and other media outlets aren’t saying about common-sense privacy law
1. Does the new bill limit or prohibit private sector companies from adopting their own nondiscrimination policies or practices? Answer: No. Businesses are not limited by this bill. Private individuals, companies and universities can adopt new or keep existing nondiscrimination policies. 2. Does this bill take away existing protections for individuals in North Carolina? Answer: No. In fact, for the first time in state history, this law establishes a statewide anti-discrimination policy in North Carolina which is tougher than …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Photos, Video and an April 1st Deadline!
Video of the Week As Congress prepares its annual budget, and begins the debate over fiscally responsible spending, I felt it was important to record a short message conveying my thoughts. As I say in the above video, I cannot and will not support a budget that does not fully fund our military. Click here or on the photo above to hear my full remarks. Weekly Update: This week was a busy one but provided an opportunity for me …
Talent and Fashion Show at E.M Rollins School April 7th, 2016
Join Community Workforce Solutions and Cardinal Innovations Healthcare for an evening of fun, food, music, fashion, and talent. Thursday, April 7, 20166:00 pm — 8 pmLocation:E.M. Rollins School1600 South Garnett St.Henderson, NC Contact Sandra Waverly for more information at swaverly@communityworkforcesolutions.com(252) 492-9555 Refreshments will be servedDoor prizes Our local IDD providers will have booths to provide information on their supports and services.Sponsored by Community Workforce Solutions and Cardinal Innovations Healthcare
Monday Open Line
While openings of a major department store or a branch of a big-box chain are often welcomed by shoppers and communities, they are also the cause of some concern. Small local businesses face greater competition, yet those small businesses are an outsized engine of economic growth. Additionally, they are important distinguishing features in local communities. That’s why today is Mom and Pop Business Owners Day. In 2012, there were nearly 28 million business firms in the U.S., but only 5.4 …
Registration for Pre-K and K for 2016-2017
Vance County Schools are offering parents a variety of opportunities to register their children for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classes for the 2016-2017 school year. Children who will be four years old on or before August 31, 2016, may apply for pre-kindergarten and children who will be five years old on or before the same date should register for kindergarten for next year. For the convenience of parents, the school system will announce soon public locations for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten registration …
Butterfield Wishes North Carolinians A Happy Easter
Congressman G. K. Butterfield today released the following statement in reflection of the Easter Holiday: “This weekend, many North Carolinians will join friends and family to celebrate Easter. “Easter is an opportunity for renewal and hope as we spend time in the fellowship of loved ones and celebrate all that is good and just in our world. No matter your faith, these are values that bind us all together as Americans. “To all those celebrating, I wish you a Happy …
Vance Farmers Market Opening and More
VANCE COUNTY REGIONAL FARMERS MARKET OPENING DATE On Saturday, April 16, the Vance County Regional Farmers Market will open for the season! Initially the Market will operate on Saturdays only, but will add Wednesday hours in May. New vendors are welcome! Vendor Guidelines and an Application Form are available by calling the Vance County Extension Center (252-438-8188) or download from http://go.ncsu.edu/vcrfm. 2016 VEGETABLE PRODUCTION BOOKS I have a very limited supply of the 2016 Vegetable Crop Handbooks. They are …
Teacher Executive Institute Graduates for 2015-2016
Eighteen local educators have completed their participation in the prestigious Vance County Teacher Executive Institute (TEI) for 2015-2016. They were each honored at the TEI graduation and dinner on March 17, at the Henderson Country Club. The educators had completed four all-day sessions mostly focusing on communication with local business representatives about how to best prepare students for the future workforce. They also toured several businesses, visited Maria Parham M…edical Center and public service agencies and participated in team building …
Former Dallas Cowboy addresses VGCC students
A former NFL defensive lineman visited the Main Campus of Vance-Granville Community College on March 16 and spoke to students, faculty and staff about his experiences and the keys to success. Greg Ellis spoke in the VGCC Civic Center for an hour-long presentation that was sponsored by the college’s Male Mentoring Program. That program’s co-coordinator, VGCC Academic and Career Coach Anthony Pope, was Ellis’ middle school football coach in Wendell, his hometown. Ellis recalled that Pope “was the first coach …
New Vendors Sought for Vance County Regional Farmers Market
The Vance County Regional Farmers Market opens for the 2016 season on Saturday, April 16th, and new vendors are welcome. This first class facility, located at 210 Southpark Drive in Henderson, offers covered sales space, electricity and restrooms. A part-time Manager works to promote the market through various channels including traditional media, social media, signage, community events and more. Vendors are also provided with display tables for their products. The Market will be open on Saturdays, 7:30 am to 1 …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Warmer weather could bring out Zika scams
Spring is here and the bugs can’t be far behind. With warmer weather may come scams that seek to play on people’s fears of insect borne illnesses such as the Zika virus, which has been spread by mosquitos in Central and South America. Scammers and others who engage in questionable business practices will often use health fears to try to drum up more business, as we saw during the H1N1 flu outbreak several years ago. Our office has already received …
Newsletter From the Office of Senator Angela R. Bryant
I always welcome your comments, project updates, suggestions, and visits. My office door and electronic door are always open to you! You are also invited to attend any and all Sessions and Committees. Visit the website for Session and Committee meeting times. As always, thank you for your support! NEWSLETTER NEWS: EVENTS AROUND THE DISTRICT AND MORE GRANTS, AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS: Sen. Angela R. Bryant Provides Scholarship to Northern Vance High Student to Attend 2016 Youth Legislative Assembly; NC Military …