The basketball games scheduled between Southern Vance High School and Warren County High School teams for Tuesday afternoon and tonight have been postponed. The games were to be played at Southern Vance. The games have been rescheduled for the same times at Southern Vance High School on Friday, February 21. The basketball games scheduled between Northern Vance High School and Northwood High School teams for Tuesday afternoon and tonight have been postponed. The games were to be played at …
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NCDOT Crews Ready for Winter Weather Cleanup in Latest Storm
Raleigh – NCDOT crews in Division 5, which includes Wake, Durham, Franklin, Granville, Person, Vance and Warren counties, spent the day working on final preparations for the winter storm heading for the Triangle and counties to the north. Forecasts on Tuesday afternoon indicate while the Raleigh-Durham area in the southern part of the Division may get 1 to 2 inches of snow, followed by a 1/4 inch of ice, northern counties could face at least six inches of snow, topped …
Vance County Weekly School News for Middle and High Schools February 10-14, 2014
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 2, Issue 24 A Publication for Middle and High Schools February 10-14, 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 ? Interim Progress Reports will be distributed at high schools, except Early College High, on Tuesday. ? The Vance County Board of Education meets at 7 …
Vance County Elementary School News February 10-14, 2014
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 1 Issue 17 February 10-14, 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 Vance County Board of Education meets at 7 p.m. on Tuesday in the Board Room of the Administrative Services Center. Wednesday is an early release day at all schools, except …
VGCC adding Gerontology concentration to Human Services program
Starting this fall, Vance-Granville Community College will offer a new Gerontology degree, as a concentration within the Human Services Technology program. This new concentration will prepare students to specialize in direct service delivery to older adults and their families. VGCC recently became one of only six North Carolina community colleges approved to offer the Human Services Technology/Gerontology program. Gerontology is defined as the study of the aging process, including the physical, mental and social changes experienced by people as they …
State Leaders Announce Plan to Raise Starting Teacher Pay
Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory, Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest, Senate Leader Phil Berger and House Speaker Thom Tillis announced on Monday a unified strategy to make North Carolina’s starting teacher salaries among the highest in the Southeast. This is the first step in their shared commitment to improve teacher and state employee salaries. “There’s no greater investment we can make than in preparing our kids for the future, and there’s no question that high-quality teachers lead to better student …
NC Cooperative Extension Soybean/Corn Production and Weed Update February 25th, 2014
There will be a Soybean/Corn Production and Weed Update meeting held on Tuesday, February 25th at the Epsom Fire Department. This meeting will give you an update on soybean variety performance and we will spend some time discussing what the best management options are for controlling Round Up resistant weeds (ex. pigweed, marestail, etc.). Dr. Jim Dunphy and Dr. Wes Everman will be on hand to give updates and answer questions. We will also spend some time discussing corn production …
New N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services regional agronomist for Rocky Mount area
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has hired Mike Wilder to help growers in Edgecombe, Franklin, Halifax, Nash, Northampton, Vance and Warren counties manage nutrient-related crop issues. Wilder, a resident of Franklin County, comes to the department from the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service. “We’re pleased to have Mike Wilder join our staff,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “His broad range of experience and familiarity with regional concerns will make him a valuable resource for growers seeking …
NCDOT Crews Hit the Roads for Winter Weather Preps
Raleigh – With another round of winter weather on its way to North Carolina, NCDOT maintenance crews from Division 5 is spending all day today spreading brining solution on interstate travel lanes, bridges and ramps, as well as other primary roads. Wake, Durham, Warren, Franklin, Vance, Granville and Person counties make up Division 5. The brine solution, which is mixed on site in each county, is a 23 percent salt solution that once the water dries, leaves a salt layer …
NC Cooperative Extension Commercial Applicator pesticide training
For Commercial Applicators with endorsement “O” (Ag Pest – Plant), please note that there was an error in the previously sent list of training courses. The Turf/Landscape Update sessions will NOT provide credit in Category “O”. Instead, you can attend the session on 2/18, 2/27 or 9/25. The updated information is below. Turf/Landscape Update – Vance – Category G, L, N, D, X – Feb 13, 6:30-8:30 pm All Classes Pesticide Update – Vance – All classes but P&V – …
NC Cooperative Extension Newsletters
MASTER GARDENERS TO HOST GARDEN SYMPOSIUM ON MARCH 8TH Come to Henderson on Sat., March 8th for an exciting learning event for gardeners new and experienced! We will have presentations on herbs, vegetables, edible landscaping and “the power of worms”! The event will feature expert speakers including NCSU faculty and local experts. For complete details and to register, visit the following link: http://vance.ces.ncsu.edu/2014/01/garden-symposium-coming-march-8/ GARDEN PATH NEWSLETTER, FEBRUARY EDITION NOW AVAILABLE Another excellent edition of the newsletter, written and published by …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Avoid IRS imposters
With the April 15th tax filing deadline coming up, watch out for criminals and con artists posing as the Internal Revenue Service to try to win your trust and steal your money. We’ve warned you before about phony calls from the IRS. One North Carolina consumer recently reported getting one of these threatening calls from someone claiming to be with the IRS. The fake IRS agent told him a warrant had been issued for his arrest and, if he did …
Troxler, tobacco growers take issue with proposed exclusion from trade agreement
RALEIGH — North Carolina tobacco growers this week have taken exception to a letter signed by N.C. Attorney General Roy Cooper and his counterparts that supports excluding the crop from a pending international trade agreement. “I’ve heard an earful about it this week while talking with farmers at the Southern Farm Show,” Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler said today before speaking at the Tobacco Growers Association of North Carolina’s annual meeting. “Tobacco farmers are mighty upset, and understandably so.” The National …
Hargrove Street House Scene of Marijuana Arrest
On Thursday, February 6, 2014, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Division executed a search warrant at 514 Hargrove Street, Henderson. Agents conducted an investigation into drug sales at this location after citizen complaints were received about illegal activity in the area. Fatay Baskett, 27, 514 Hargrove Street, Henderson was charged with one count of possession with the intent to manufacture, sell, and deliver marijuana as well as maintaining a dwelling for keeping/selling a controlled substance. Baskett …
Oxford Preparatory High School Open Enrollment Ends Friday, February 14th, 2014
Oxford Preparatory High School is announcing the end of the six week open enrollment on Friday, February 14th. Applications for the 9th or 10th grade can be delivered to the school or postmarked by that date. If more applications are received than available seats, a blind public lottery will be held Feb. 22. Applications received after February 14 will continue to be accepted in order of receipt. Applications are available at the school or online on our website: www.oxfordprephs.org About …
Henderson Vance Crime Stoppers Crimes of the Month (Rewards Offered)
Crime Stoppers will pay rewards up to $2,000.00 for information leading to the arrest of persons responsible for this and other criminal offenses. All information received is kept confidential. The Crime Stoppers phone number is 492-1925. Callers do not have to give their name. Hit & Run Serious Injury Case: On February 02, 2014 at approximately 1:41A.M., members of the Henderson Police Department responded to the area of Arch Flint Streets in reference to a hit and run involving serious …
Vance County Board of Education Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, February 11th, 2014
The Vance County Board of Education Meeting normally held Monday February 10th has been moved to Tuesday, February 11th, 2014 at 7:00pm this month. The meeting is in the Schools Administrative Services Center. Below is the agenda for the meeting: I. Call to Order II. Moment of Silence * III. Approval of Minutes * IV. Approval of Meeting Agenda V. Recognitions/Announcements VI. Comments from the Public (Citizens who would like to address the Board may do so by completing Form …
Vance County Schools – Bus Driver Training
Vance County Schools is hosting another school bus driver training Tuesday, March 4 through Thursday, March 6, in the Drama Room at Southern Vance High School. The training sessions will be held each day from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants must attend all three days to receive their certification. Interested persons are asked to contact the school system’s Transportation Department by calling 438-5012 or go to the department’s offices at 226 Welcome Avenue in Henderson as soon as possible …
Vance County Upcoming Committe Meetings
All meetings will be held in the County Manager’s Administrative Conference: Planning & Environmental Committee Tuesday, February 11 – 1:00 p.m.Purpose: Neighborhood Stabilization Program Water Planning CommitteeTuesday, February 11 – 2:00 p.m.Purpose: Brochure for Community Meetings, other matters as necessary Technology CommitteeWednesday, February 12 – 2:30 p.m.Purpose: Data Center, Security Controls, Social Media, etc. Public Safety CommitteeWednesday, February 12 – 4:00 p.m.Purpose: VFD Audit Reports; Animal Shelter Properties CommitteeWednesday, February 19 – 4:00 p.m.Purpose: Vacant Buildings Intergovernmental CommitteeWednesday, February 26 …
Prime Lumber named N.C. Exporter of the Year
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services today recognized Prime Lumber as the 2014 N.C. Exporter of the Year. The Exporter of the Year award honors agribusinesses that have excelled in exporting their products around the world. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler presented the award to Prime Lumber’s partners Bill Graban and Jeffrey Neidert during the Ag Development Forum at the State Fairgrounds. The Thomasville-based company processes and sells hardwoods for use in furniture, architectural millwork, cabinetry, flooring, …