Hutson Wester of Henderson recently made a donation to the Vance-Granville Community College Endowment Fund to create the Brenda McGee Wester, R.N., Academic Achievement Scholarship in honor of his wife. Wester has long been a supporter of the college’s scholarship program. He started his first scholarship in the 1980s, recently elevating the Hutson Wester Insurance scholarship to the Presidential Merit Award status. He started the Virginia L. Wester Academic Achievement Scholarship in 2015 in memory of his former wife. He …
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Henderson Budget Work Sessions Cancelled
During the Public Meeting Budget Work Session last evening (Monday, May 21) Council concluded its budget deliberations so the remainder of the Budget Work Sessions have been cancelled. Council will formally approve the budget during its regularly scheduled meeting on June 11, 2018.
Bypass of Untreated Wastewater
The City of Henderson’s Sewer Collection System bypassed approximately 968,000 gallons of untreated water starting May 7, 2018 due to a fallen tree and other debris dislodging the existing sanitary sewer on piers across the creek. This occurred on the Red Bud Outfall to the west of Tiny Broadwick Boulevard and Oxford Road (Hwy 158 Business). After locating the problem, pumps were set up to begin pumping the spill back into the sewer system and approximately 202,500 gallons of affected creek water was pumped back …
This Week at NCDOT: Introduce a Girl to Engineering and Watch for Me Partners
The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department’s weekly newscast. Introduce a Girl to Engineering As North Carolina’s transportation needs continue to increase, so does the need for more qualified and skilled engineers who can help ensure our state keeps moving forward. Women make up just 12 percent of engineers in the United States. Seeing this gap, the department partnered with Women’s Transportation Seminars-Raleigh to …
Health Sciences Dean Honored For Leadership At VGCC
Angela M. Thomas, dean of health sciences at Vance-Granville Community College, was recently honored with the President’s Leadership Award from Dr. Stelfanie Williams, the president of the college. The honor is one of three Glen Raven Excellence in Teaching and Leadership Awards presented to VGCC employees during each academic year. The others, the Faculty Member of the Year and Staff Member of the Year awards, are presented in the fall semester. Glen Raven, Inc., the manufacturer with a site in …
Butterfield Statement on the Appointment of Carolyn Thompson as Resident Superior Court Judge
Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement on the appointment of Judge Carolyn J. Thompson to serve as Resident Superior Court Judge in District 9, serving Vance, Granville, Franklin, and Warren Counties: “Judge Thompson is an excellent jurist with outstanding credentials. Her years of experience as a District Court Judge have demonstrated her scholarship and judicial temperament. I am confident that she will be a fair and thoughtful member of the North Carolina Superior Court and administer justice …
Triangle North Healthcare Foundation Offers Grant Opportunities for Health Programs
Triangle North Healthcare Foundation is seeking partners to help measurably improve health in Vance, Warren, Franklin, and Granville counties. The 2018 grant cycle is now open. Letters of Interest are due May 1. To be considered for a grant with Triangle North Healthcare Foundation, you must represent a nonprofit organization, school, or governmental agency that serves the Triangle North region— Warren, Vance, Granville, and/or Franklin counties, according to the Foundation’s executive director Val Short. “Your project should fall into …
Vance County Appearance Commission
The Vance County Appearance Commission again is sponsoring the annual Henderson-Vance Spring Litter Sweep Week, April 23-28, and encouraging local citizens to get involved in cleaning up and improving the appearance of our community. Throughout the week, the commission is asking residents of neighborhoods and subdivisions to clean up around their homes, business owners to clean up around their businesses and church and school groups to join in extra efforts to clean up around their facilities. Local N.C. Adopt-A-Highway groups …
Butterfield Statement on the Passing of Wilson County Commissioner Bobbie Jones
Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement upon learning of Wilson County Commissioner Board Chair Bobbie Jones’ passing: “I am saddened to learn of the passing of my dear friend, Bobbie Daggs Jones. Bobbie served as Chair of the Wilson County Board of Commissioners and was a devoted champion for the people of Wilson County and eastern North Carolina. Through her work as County Commissioner, she made Wilson County a better place to call home. “Her passion for …
Butterfield Statement on Appointment of Lamont Wiggins as Resident Superior Court Judge
Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement on the appointment of Attorney Lamont Wiggins as Resident Superior Court Judge. Wiggins was today appointed to the court by Governor Roy Cooper to replace Judge Milton F. “Toby” Fitch, Jr., who retired from the bench after sixteen years of service: “Attorney Wiggins has demonstrated scholarship and integrity throughout his legal career. He will bring valuable experience to the Superior Court bench. Lamont is a community based leader who understands the …
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, …
Butterfield Honors the Life of Rev. James McKinnon
Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today spoke on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to honor the life of Reverend James “Jim” Hawley McKinnon, Jr. of Wilson, North Carolina. He retired after serving as senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Wilson for almost 30 years. Reverend McKinnon died on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at the age of 77. Click here to watch Rep. Butterfield’s remarks.
VGCC scholarship endowed by Ardagh
Ardagh Group, a global leader in packaging solutions with a facility in Henderson, has established a new scholarship at Vance-Granville Community College. Once fully endowed, the Ardagh Academic Achievement Scholarship will be awarded to a VGCC student each year. Ardagh Group manufactures packaging for some of the world’s biggest brands. The company operates 109 glass and metal manufacturing facilities in 22 countries, employing approximately 23,500 people. Ardagh has won over 100 international awards related to innovation and has been granted …
Butterfield Announces 2018 Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today announced the 2018 Congressional Art Competition for the First Congressional District. Since 1982, over 650,000 high school students across the country have participated in this nationwide event showcasing the artistic talent of our nation’s young adults. “The First District is home to so many talented young people,” said Congressman Butterfield. “Each spring, I look forward to seeing the creativity displayed by the students across the First District. This is a unique opportunity for students to …
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 …
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 …
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 …