U.S. Representative G. K. Butterfield will be the principal commencement speaker for Vance-Granville Community College’s graduation exercises on Friday, May 16. Theresa Chiplis of Norlina, president of the VGCC Student Government Association, will be the student speaker. More than 440 students are scheduled to receive their degrees and diplomas in curriculum programs during ceremonies beginning at 6 p.m. at the gazebo by the lake on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. For those unable to attend the event in …
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Vance County Board of Commissioners Meeting Monday, May 5th, 2014
Download the full agenda packet here: 20140505_vc_boc_agenda_packet Invocation Pastor Ron Cava, First Baptist ChurchSpecial Recognitions – Boards and CommitteesBoard of Equalization and Review – See Attached Listing6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 2. Appointment 6:30 p.m. Porcha Brooks, Tax Administratora. Late Exemption Applicationsb. Present Use Appeal 3. Appointment 6:45 p.m. Jim BarkerSupport of Request to Name Stream 4. Public Comments (for those registered to speak by 5:45 p.m. – speakers are limited to five minutes) 5. Water District Boarda. Phase …
2 Arrested on Drug Charges
On Thursday, May 1, 2014 members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Division executed a search warrant at 999 B Water Street, Henderson. Two individuals were arrested as a result of this search: Vincent Antwan Hicks, 25 of that address was charged with the following crimes: Possession with the intent to manufacture, sell, and deliver cocaine; Possession with the intent to manufacture, sell, and deliver marijuana; Possession of drug paraphernalia; Manufacture cocaine; Manufacture marijuana; Maintaining a dwelling for …
Mooresville Principal Named 2014 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year
Mooresville Middle School Principal Carrie Tulbert today was named the 2014 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year during a luncheon ceremony held in Cary. The Mooresville Graded Schools’ principal succeeds Southside High School Principal Dale Cole (Beaufort County Schools). State Superintendent June Atkinson commended Tulbert on her selection saying, “Carrie led Mooresville Middle though one of the state’s first schoolwide 1:1 Digital Conversions when very few people in the state had even heard of the term ‘1:1’. Today, …
State Legislator to speak at VGCC Basic Skills Commencement
Vance-Granville Community College will hold commencement exercises dedicated exclusively to new graduates of Adult Basic Skills programs on Thursday, May 8. The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. in the Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. Those being honored at commencement will include approximately 350 students who have completed either the Adult High School Diploma program or the High School Equivalency program in the past year. N.C. Representative Bobbie Richardson will serve as the guest speaker. …
Family-friendly activities planned for Got to Be NC Festival
RALEIGH — From pig races and daily tractor parades to live music and fantastic fireworks, there is something for every member of the family at the 2014 Got to Be NC Festival. The annual celebration of agriculture returns to the N.C. State Fairgrounds May 16-18. Children will love exploring the Agri-Plaza and Kidz Corral between the Jim Graham and Expo buildings. They will have a chance to see baby chickens hatch, watch ducklings slip and slide in a pool, see …
N.C. Forest Service urges caution in woodland damage assessment
RALEIGH — The N.C. Forest Service encourages landowners and others to exercise caution when assessing damage to their woodlands and urban trees from recent storms. Landowners that are concerned about the health of their woodlands should seek advice from their county ranger. “Very often, woodlands that appear to have been severely damaged can recover. Landowners should be fully informed prior to making any significant decisions about their trees,” said David Lane, state forester. “Yard and urban trees that are damaged …
NCAA Tournament weekend generates $4.2M for Triangle economy
Second and third-round NCAA Tournament games held in Raleigh’s PNC Arena helped generate more than $4 million, according to the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance. About 17,000 people visited the Triangle during the first full weekend of the NCAA Tournament. Total attendance for the three sessions at PNC Arena was 53,172. A ZIP code study showed that 71 percent of ticket-buyers were from outside of the Triangle; 59 percent of ticket-buyers were from out of state. Visiting fans accounted for more …
Ross Mill Road Closure Due to Underground Utility Work
The City of Henderson will be performing underground utility work on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at 2425 Ross Mill Road. Due to the complexity of the job, it is necessary to close the road. This will start at 9:00 am Tuesday morning and reopen when completed. During this time please follow all detour signs and construction work zone signs as part of this project. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause in your travels. If any questions please call …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Watch out for fake FEMA agents, disaster scams
Strong storms have hit parts of North Carolina recently with more forecast for this week. Unfortunately, crooks often follow in the wake of bad weather. According to local law enforcement, teams of thieves posing as Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employees have recently approached some residents in areas hit by storms. One talks to the homeowner, outside if possible, while the other asks to use the restroom or finds another excuse to be allowed inside. While the first thief is …
2014 Wells Fargo Principal of the Year to be named May 1
The 2014 Wells Fargo Principal of the Year award recipient will be announced during a ceremony to be held on Thursday, May 1 at the Umstead Hotel (100 Woodland Pond Dr.) in Cary. The event begins at noon and the award will be presented around 1:45 p.m. Competing for this year’s award are: •Northeast Region: Billie Berry, Camden County High (Camden County Schools); •Southeast Region: Frances Herring, Contentnea-Savannah K-8 School (Lenoir County Schools); •North Central Region: Larry Webb, …
Vance County HR Committee May 2, 2014
Vance County’s HR Committee is scheduled to meet Friday, May 2 at 1:30 p.m. in the County Manager’s Office. The Committee will review applications and questionnaires for appointments to the EDC Board. They may discuss other items as necessary.
Creativity of VGCC students on display for Earth Day
Students created projects to address various environmental issues as Vance-Granville Community College held Earth Day festivals on April 22 on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County, South Campus in Granville County, and the Franklin County Campus. Alongside student exhibits were informative displays, works of art and demonstrations related to science, nature and sustainability, provided by college faculty and community members. Among the highlights on Main Campus was a recycled art sculpture, fashioned by Cathy Stephens of Franklinton and featuring …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Did someone take your tax refund?
The tax filing deadline has passed and many taxpayers are now eagerly awaiting their refunds. But what if an identity thief filed taxes in your name and already has your refund? Identity thieves use stolen Social Security Numbers to file fraudulent returns and claim other people’s refunds. Legitimate tax filers usually don’t know that their SSN is being misused until the IRS notifies them about the problem. Our Consumer Protection Division is hearing from dozens North Carolinians each week who …
Dessert contest planned for Strawberry Day at State Farmers Market May 1
RALEIGH — Strawberry lovers are encouraged to take part in the Strawberry Dessert Contest at the State Farmers Market on Thursday, May 1. The contest is one of the many activities planned for the 2014 Strawberry Day at the market. Dishes will be judged on flavor, appearance, quality and creative use of strawberries. Recipes should include at least two cups of N.C. strawberries, and strawberries must be a main ingredient. All entries must be in disposable containers and include the …
Vance County Public Elementary School News April 28 – May 2, 2014
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 1 Issue 27 April 28-May 2, 2014 The MISSION of Vance County Schools is to be committed to educating all students to prepare them for lifelong learning and productive citizenship. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS The annual Storytelling Festival for fourth-grade students in local elementary schools will be held on Tuesday at H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library in downtown Henderson. Selected fifth-grade students attend Math Bowl …
Vance County Public Middle and High School News April 28-May 2, 2014
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 2, Issue 34 A Publication for Middle and High Schools April 28-May 2, 2014 The MISSION of Vance County Schools is to be committed to educating all students to prepare them for lifelong learning and productive citizenship. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS Tuesday marks the end of the six-week grading period at Northern Vance, Southern Vance and Western Vance high schools. Southern …
VGCC Students inducted into Honor Society
Vance-Granville Community College recognized 90 students who were inducted into Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for students of two-year colleges, on April 15 in the Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus. VGCC students honored with induction into Phi Theta Kappa must have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.5 (3.75 for part-time students) in associate degree curriculum programs and have completed at least 12 credit hours toward their degrees. As advisors for VGCC’s PTK chapter, instructors …
Vance County Properties Committee Meeting May 2
Please be informed that the County’s Properties Committee is scheduled to meet Friday, May 2 at 12:00 noon in the County Manager’s Office. Topics to be discussed include the following: -Farmers Market Use Guidelines -Armory -Teacherage (former School’s admin bldg.)
Signs Go Up Along North Carolina’s Newest Interstate, I-495
Raleigh—Motorists traveling on U.S. 64/264 and U.S. 64 between Interstate 440 in Raleigh and I-95 in Nash County are seeing something new along the highway. Signs began going up this week announcing the current and future designation of I-495. Photos can be found on the NCDOT Flickr page. The N.C. Department of Transportation placed I-495 shield signs along U.S. 64/264 this week between I-440 and I-540. Large green guide signs with the I-495 designation and their corresponding posts are currently …