Vance-Granville Community College recently nominated David A. Henry of Macon, a student in the College Transfer program, for the North Carolina Community College System’s Governor Robert W. Scott Student Leadership Award. The award was established in 2004 in honor of Scott, who served as Governor of North Carolina from 1969-1973, and as President of the N.C. Community College System from 1983-1995. Each year, the N.C. Association of Community College Presidents bestows the honor on one community college student in recognition …
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Vance County Public Middle and High School Weekly News, April 7-11, 2014
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 2, Issue 32 A Publication for Middle and High Schools April 7-11, 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 ? Report cards will be distributed at Eaton-Johnson and Henderson middle schools and Early High School STEM Program on Tuesday. ? Vance County Schools’ Annual Volunteer/Business Partner …
High School Students study Biotech at VGCC Workshop
Four local high school students participated in the second annual Vance-Granville Community College Biotech Workshop, held over the course of two Saturdays, March 22 and March 29. VGCC Bioprocess Technology program head Dr. Danny Monroe conducted the workshop. The participating students hailed from J. F. Webb School of Health and Life Sciences and Northern Vance High School. Students had the chance to work in the state-of-the-art biotech laboratory in Building 8 on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. Through …
Vance County Public Elementary School News April 7-11, 2014
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 1 Issue 25 April 7-11, 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 Report cards are distributed on Tuesday. All fourth graders and their teachers attend a free concert by the N.C. Symphony in the Civic Center at Vance-Granville Community College at 10:30 a.m. on …
Audio: Vance County Properties Committee (April 7th, 2014)
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VGCC to hold 30th Benefit Golf Tournament on May 6
The 30th annual Vance-Granville Community College Endowment Fund Golf Tournament will be held at the Henderson Country Club on Tuesday, May 6, 2014. All event proceeds support the mission of the college, the Endowment Fund and student scholarships. The milestone for the fundraiser comes as the college prepares to celebrate its 45th anniversary. “In almost three decades, thanks to the support of numerous golfers and sponsors, our tournament has grown to include both morning and afternoon rounds as well as …
VGCC holds Career Day for students
Students at Vance-Granville Community College recently had a chance to explore job opportunities, distribute their resumes and network with potential employers without leaving the college’s Main Campus. On April 2, VGCC’s 36th annual Career Day was held in the college’s Civic Center. Career Day is organized each spring by the VGCC Career Services department to give area businesses, non-profit organizations and government agencies an opportunity to tell Vance-Granville students and alumni about what they do and about the type of …
Vance County Properties Committee Meeting Notice
The County’s Property Committee is scheduled to meet Monday, April 7 at 12:00 noon in the County Manager’s office. The purpose is to discuss auction firms for the Armory.
Vance County Board of Commissioners meeting Monday, April 7th, 2014
Vance County Board of Commissioners meeting Monday, April 7th, 2014 Agenda is listed below, or download the full agenda packet here: 20140407_vcboc_agenda_packet Invocation Rev. Joseph Ratliff, Shiloh Baptist ChurchRecognition of Leadership-Vance ParticipantsSpecial Recognition – Boards and Committees 1. Appointment 6:05 p.m. Karen Foster, Council of GovernmentsCDBG Compliance Documents 2. Public Comments (for those registered to speak by 5:45 p.m. – each speaker is limited to five minutes) 3. Water District Boarda. Project Updateb. Phase 1A – Change Ordersc. Envirolink Activity …
Audio: Vance County Water Planning Committe April 3rd, 2014
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Tour De Vance Bike Ride April 26th, 2014
Seasoned Riders: 30-mile and 60-mile rides traverse rolling farmland. 30-mile “Forest and Farmland” is mainly a circle route. 60-mile “Kerr Lake Look” adds an out-and-back spur past Nutbush Creek State Recreation Area to turn around at Kerr Lake ‘s Bullocksville State Recreation Area. Lunch provided for 30- and 60-mile riders – BARBEQUE from Nunnery-Freeman! Download the flyer here: Tour de Vance 2014 Vance-Granville Community College200 Community College Road (off Poplar Creek at I-85)Henderson, NC 27536Check-in begins 7:30am Start Time:8:30am – …
Volunteers Sought for Spring Litter Sweep Week; Recycling Day Planned
The Vance County Appearance Commission, in partnership with the Henderson Community Appearance Commission, is again sponsoring the Henderson-Vance Spring Litter Sweep Week, April 21-26, and seeking volunteers to participate in clean-up efforts to improve the appearance of our county around homes, businesses, churches, schools, in neighborhoods and subdivisions and along city streets and county roadways. Please consider becoming involved in this effort. The Appearance Commission groups are hoping to increase participation from the approximately 300 volunteers who were involved last …
Henderson Vance Crime Stoppers Crimes of the Month – Rewards Offered f
Armed Robbery Case: On Saturday, March 01, 2014 at 6:55pm, members of the Henderson Police Department responded to To Boost Mobile 893 South Beckford Drive to a reported armed robbery. Upon arrival Officers talked to Stacy Rodriguez. Rodriguez stated that a black male wearing a dark colored sweet shirt entered the store with a hand gun and demanded money from the register. Suspect then took the money and ran out of the store. The Henderson Police Department encourages anyone with …
VGCC Upcoming Small Business Seminars
SEMINAR TITLE DESCRIPTION OF SEMINAR LOCATION DAY TIME DATE Register How Women Can Work Together More Effectively in Small Businesses Tired of misunderstandings, other women’s complaints and people taking credit for your hard work? Find out why different rules can exist in an all-female work environment. As a small business owner, learn the skills to communicate more clearly and confidently to resolve conflicts before they escalate. Leave with new ideas to help you reduce stress, have more fun and …
DBAP showing off new look at Thursday’s opener
With a renewed emphasis on the gameday experience and entertainment, the 18-year-old Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham broke ground on more than $20 million worth of renovations as soon as the last pitch was hurled in September. Fans will get to see the result when the Bulls begin the 2014 season tomorrow (Thursday) against the Gwinett Braves. Changes start at the front entrance, which has lost the gates but gained a grand facade. On the concourse, nearly a dozen …
Audio: Vance County Properties Committee April 1st, 2014
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Vance County Public Middle and High School News March 31-April 4, 2014
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 2, Issue 31 A Publication for Middle and High Schools March 31-April 4, 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 ACT will be administered to all high school juniors on Tuesday ? Tuesday marks the end of the nine-week grading period for middle school students …
Vance County Public Elementary News March 31-April 4, 2014
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 1 Issue 24 March 31-April 4, 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 nine-week grading period All fourth graders and their teachers attend a free concert by the N.C. Symphony in the Civic Center at Vance-Granville Community College …
VGCC names new Pharmacy Technology program head
Dr. Erica Fleming of Creedmoor was recently named program head for the Pharmacy Technology program at Vance-Granville Community College. Born in England and raised on the Caribbean island of Anguilla, Fleming started her career performing pharmacy technician and patient education duties at a hospital and a retail pharmacy. She came to the United States to attend the Howard University College of Pharmacy in Washington, D.C. Fleming graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree in 2003, completed a post-doctoral fellowship …
NC Cooperative Extension Garden Tips, plus Farmers Market news
GARDEN TIPS FROM THE 3/24 GARDEN SHOW ON WIZS 1. Till your garden soil when the soil is moist but not too wet, or you will cause compaction problems. 2. Cut back perennials before new growth starts. 3. Continue planting cool-season crops according to our planting guide: http://growingsmallfarms.ces.ncsu.edu/growingsmallfarms-plantingguide/ 4. If you haven’t fertilized or seeded tall fescue, it may be best to wait until September. 5. Avoid burning tree debris from storms, instead consider shredding it to use for mulch, …