October 16 is National Feral Cat Day. The Day promotes the humane population method of trap-neuter-vaccinate-return. J.L. Harris, who died in 2012, as you already know, single handedly carried t-n-v-r in Vance County from 1987. This event at Tractor Supply promotes t-n-v-r; our outreach through you and Mr. Rush and the Dispatch seeks to locate people who are already feeding free-roaming community cats, are interested in continuing to do so and also humanely controlling their numbers. Like any media outreach …
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Henderson Vance Crimestoppers Crimes of the Month – Rewards Offered
Robbery Case On September 28, 2013 at approximately 9:44 P.M., members of the Henderson Police Department responded to Maria Parham Medical Center in reference to a robbery. The Henderson Police Department encourages anyone with information related to this case to contact Henderson–Vance Crime Stoppers at 492-1925 or you can leave anonymous tips on the web site atwww.hvcrimestoppers.com. Citizens with information can also contact the Henderson Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at 431-6063. Robbery Case On August 07, 2013 at approximately …
NC Cooperative Extension Updates
SMALL GRAIN MEETINGWe will be having an area small grain production meeting on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at the Epsom Fire Department (8120 NC 39 HWY South, Henderson, NC 27537). The meeting will start at 6:00 p.m. with a sponsored meal. There will be production information presented by NCSU Extension Specialists. 1 hour of pesticide credit for categories NODX. To register, please contact your County Extension Office by October 18th. SMALL GRAIN VARIETY DATA BOOKSAvailable at your County Extension Center, or …
Vance County Board of Commissioners meeting October 7th, 2013
AGENDAVANCE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSOctober 7, 2013 Download the full agenda packet here: 20131007_vcboc_agenda_packet Invocation Dr. Cassandra A. Sparrow, African Methodist Episcopal Church 1. Public Hearing 6:00 p.m. CDBG Scattered Site Closeout 2. Appointment 6:15 p.m. Pat Curl, American Cancer Society Cancer Prevention Study III 3. Public Hearing 6:30 p.m. Norman Tingen No Wake Zone Request – Kerr Lake 4. Appointment 6:45 p.m. Porcha Brooks, Tax Office Business Listing Penalty Appeal 5. Public Comments (for those registered to speak …
NC Cooperative Extension Updates
SUMMARY OF COST SHARE UPDATE MEETING Thanks to all who participated, and apologies to those who were unable to register. For those who missed it, or if you want to review the material, I’ve prepared a short summary of the information. Here’s the link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qehXe7MU98ozy1pUMkcwpy0HdIlxRjmZ2cerp9FhTBc/edit?usp=sharing VANCE COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION NEWSLETTER We do a lot more than forestry! Check out the latest news on all our great programs: http://vance.ces.ncsu.edu/2013/09/september-2013-extension-newsletter/ FALL ISSUE OF UPLAND GAZETTE This fine newsletter of the NC Wildlife …
Winners of 2013 N.C. State Fair brewing contest announced
RALEIGH — Flagship IPA by Carolina Brewery in Chapel Hill won Best of Show in the N.C. State Fair’s 2013 N.C. Brewers’ Cup competition. In the competition’s second year, the number of entries more than doubled. Carolina Brewery’s Sky Blue Golden Ale was tabbed second-best overall, and Durham’s Fullsteam garnered third overall with First Frost Persimmon Ale. In the home-brewer competition, Chris Creech of Durham won Best of Show for the second consecutive year. His winning beer was a sour …
VGCC Small Business Center Upcoming Classes
DEBT COLLECTION Wednesday, October 9, 2013 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Instructor: Harry Ponder Location: Bldg 7, Room 7107 Cost: FREE This seminar will help a small business owner understand the importance of having a meaningful collection policy and making sure their accounts receivables are not absorbing their working capital. This will also help them know what resources are available to assist in collecting their past due accounts. Register here. IS YOUR BUSINESS BANKABLE? Wednesday, October 9, …
Troxler calls on Congress to delay finalization of new food safety rules; asks for second draft that would be open for public comment
RALEIGH — Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler is calling on Congress to delay finalization of new federal food safety rules until more public input can be factored into developing a final comprehensive program. “The Food Safety Modernization Act will be one of the most sweeping food policy changes enacted in my lifetime, and we need to be sure we get it right,” Troxler said. “We can all agree on the merits of needing a comprehensive program, but we also need a …
State Board of Education Approves Higher Student Proficiency Standards
North Carolina students now have a higher proficiency standard to meet on the state’s end-of-grade and end-of-course tests. New standards today were approved by the State Board of Education to bring expectations for student performance in line with current career and college expectations. When the 2012-13 test results are provided to parents, schools and districts in November, results will be much lower than North Carolina has seen for a number of years. Local school and district scores will be released …
Vance County Schools Announcement on Changes to Competency and Computer Skills Standards
Effective July 1, 2009, students not enrolled in a public school who have met all state and local graduation requirements, except for achieving proficiency on the N.C. Reading and/or Mathematics Competency Test and/or the N.C. Computer Skills Test and/or their alternate assessments, are no longer required to meet the competency or computer skills standards and may petition their former high school for a diploma. Prior to petitioning the high school, these affected former students need to come to the Vance …
Annual tournament draws visitors, dollars to Rocky Mount
For 15 years, the Down East Viking Football Classic has drawn thousands of Elizabeth City State University alumni and football fans to Rocky Mount, filling up hotels and packing restaurants. Delicious barbecue, football and a series of events acclimating youth to the college atmosphere have been the classic’s mainstays, and the event continues to have a large economic and social impact on the area. The Classic draws an estimated 15,000 visitors to Rocky Mount, providing an economic impact in the …
With fall fire season approaching, N.C. Forest Service offers tips to prevent wildfires
RALEIGH — As fall wildfire season approaches, the N.C. Forest Service encourages North Carolinians to heed the call of National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6-12, and take steps to ensure careful burning of leaves and yard debris. Fall wildfire season typically lasts from mid-October until mid-December, the time of year when people do a lot of yard work that may include burning leaves and yard debris. These fires sometimes escape and start wildfires. There are many factors to consider before …
Apple Day set for Thursday at State Farmers Market
The State Farmers Market will host Apple Day in celebration of the state’s apple industry. North Carolina is the seventh-largest apple producer in the nation. Visitors can enjoy free apple dessert samples prepared by the State Farmers Market Restaurant. There also will be a variety of fresh N.C. apples available for purchase from market vendors. Apple Day is sponsored by the N.C. Apple Growers Association, State Farmers Market Restaurant, State Farmers Market and N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.WHEN: …
VGCC offers Sewing class at Main Campus
Vance-Granville Community College will offer a Sewing class on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. The course, taught by Lunnie Taborn of Oxford, will be held on Monday evenings from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m., Oct. 21 through Nov. 25 in room 5201 (Building 5). Taborn has been teaching sewing classes like this one at VGCC for the past 13 years. Each session, newcomers join students who return to take the course again and again. “I’ve had a couple students …
NY Times Bestselling Author Coming to Louisburg College
LOUISBURG, N.C.—As part of Louisburg College’s Arnold L. Wright Reading Series, author Wilton Barnhardt will be on campus the evening of Tuesday, October 8 to share excerpts from his new novel, Lookaway, Lookaway, a comical tale about a dysfunctional Old South family. The reading will begin at 7:30pm in the College’s Norris Theatre, located in the southern wing of the JPAC (Seby B. Jones Performing Arts Center). Immediately preceding the reading, the community is invited to view WRAL’s “College Road Trip” …
VGCC Phi Beta Lambda chapter installs new leaders
Vance-Granville Community College’s Chi Beta Chi chapter of Phi Beta Lambda, the business student organization, recently elected officers for the 2013-2014 year. New officers were installed and members were inducted at a ceremony on Sept. 24 on VGCC’s Main Campus. The officers include president David Henry of Macon, vice president Eric Person of Kittrell, secretary Hannah Davis of Henderson, treasurer Dashaun Cheek of Oxford, and Veronica Yount of Townsville and Jessica Nava of Oxford, who are sharing the responsibility of …
VGCC schedules Spring Semester New Student Orientation sessions
The Spring 2014 semester at Vance-Granville Community College begins Monday, Jan. 13, and orientation sessions for new students will begin soon. Attending an orientation session is required for all new students in any of the college’s curriculum programs, and for students who are returning to VGCC after being away for three or more years. Students must also meet with an advisor or counselor before registering for classes. Orientation sessions are scheduled to be held in the Civic Center on VGCC’s …
VGCC schedules Art classes at day and night
Upcoming Vance-Granville Community College courses allow area residents to explore their artistic side, either during the day or at night. Painting classes taught by longtime VGCC art instructor Lelia Brigham are scheduled for Monday evenings, Oct. 21 through Nov. 25 from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m. and on Tuesday mornings, Oct. 22 through Nov. 26 from 9:15 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. Both classes meet once per week and will be held in room 5230 (Building 5) on the college’s Main Campus …
VGCC hosts free Revenue Department seminar for Small Businesses
The North Carolina Department of Revenue, in partnership with Vance-Granville Community College’s Small Business Center, will present a free seminar, called “Business Essentials,” on Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. until Noon in Room 7107 on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County. In this seminar, the Department of Revenue will cover basic requirements to help businesses in North Carolina understand the laws and obligations necessary to be a compliant business. Participants will become familiar with North Carolina tax laws that …
VGCC Culinary students and faculty in “hot seat” at Hot Sauce Contest
For several years, the Vance-Granville Community College Culinary Arts program has participated in the North Carolina Hot Sauce Contest by serving their own spicy treats to festival attendees. At this year’s event, the seventh annual contest held Sept. 14 in downtown Oxford, the VGCC Culinary department also took on the added responsibility of providing the entire team of judges. It was up to the program’s two instructors, Chef Ross Ragonese (the program head) and Chef John Boretti, and students, including …