This summer, 606 of the state’s brightest and most talented rising high school juniors and seniors attended the 2013 North Carolina Governor’s School. The five-week residential program provides intellectually gifted students the opportunity to explore new ideas and concepts in their chosen discipline along with integrative courses that study contemporary ways of thinking and the links between theory and practice. State Superintendent June Atkinson congratulated the students on their participation in this year’s Governor’s School session. “Governor’s School provides students …
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Cith of Henderson Human Resources Committee meeting Thursday
The Henderson City Council’s Human Resources Committee will meet on Thursday, August 22nd at 1:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue. The purpose of the meeting, among other items, is to further clarify the compensatory time policy. This meeting is open to the public.
NC Cooperative Extension Updates
CONTROLLING CATERPILLARS IN SORGHUM WHORLS http://www.nccrops.com/2013/08/13/controling-caterpillars-in-sorghum-whorls/ PYRETHROIDS CONCERNS FOR WORM CONTROL IN SOYBEANS http://www.nccrops.com/2013/08/13/resistant-earworms-and-budworms-likely-in-soybeans/ NOTES ON KUDZU BUG THRESHOLDS (TWO ARTICLES) 1 – http://www.nccrops.com/2013/08/11/kudzu-bug-migration-is-nearing-peak/ 2 – http://www.nccrops.com/2013/08/11/kudzu-bug-threshold-in-practice/ COTTON INSECT UPDATE http://www.nccrops.com/2013/08/11/cotton-insect-update/ SOYBEAN FUNGICIDE EFFICACY http://www.nccrops.com/2013/08/11/relative-fungicide-efficacy-for-foliar-soybean-diseases/ COTTON DISEASE UPDATE http://www.nccrops.com/2013/08/02/cotton-disease-update-leaf-spots-on-cotton-2/ SOIL SAMPLE EARLY Beginning this year, the NCDA&CS will charge $4 per sample during the peak season (Nov 28 – Mar 31). I hope you’ll agree that this is still an incredible value! And you can still get samples analyzed for …
Soil nutrients depleted by heavy rains
RALEIGH – Rainfall in most of North Carolina has been at record high levels from early spring through summer, with some areas receiving more than 30 inches. As a result, most crops have struggled due to poorly developed root systems. Agronomists warn that the growth of upcoming crops is also likely to be affected unless soil-nutrient reserves are monitored and replenished. Â Dr. David Hardy, chief of the Soil Testing Section with the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and …
Vance County Schools Upcoming Committee Meetings
Vance County Board of Education Committee Meeting Dates: * Building & Grounds, Thursday, August 22nd, 8:30 am * Curriculum Committee, Thursday, August 22nd, 9:30 am * Personnel Committee, Tuesday, Sept. 3rd, 8:30 am Note: All meetings are held in the Superintendent’s Conference Room.
Vance County Upcoming Water District Board Planning Committe Meeting
The Water District Board’s Planning Committee is scheduled to meet Wednesday, August 21 at 4:00 p.m. in the County Manager’s Office. The purpose is to discuss water project matters.
Henderson Fire Department “Fire Prevention Open House” Seeking Participants
The Henderson Fire Department will be having their Fire Prevention Open House on Thursday, October 10th, 2013 from 5PM until 8PM at Station #1 located at 211 Dabney Drive and would like to invite you to attend this year. They are offering tables and chairs for you to set up and provide your information to the community and will be serving FREE pizza and drinks, so bring your family and friends and join them for a night of fun! …
Sample fescue lawns now for lime and fertilizer needs
RALEIGH — Fescue is a cool-season grass, so it grows best in fall, winter and early spring. In the heat of summer, it goes somewhat dormant and persists in survival mode. But, as fall approaches, the time is right to prepare for reseeding and fertilization. “Now is a good time to collect soil samples from fescue lawns,” said Jagathi Kamalakanthan, agronomist with the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. “The most common fertility problem found in lawns across North …
Two new Vice Presidents named at VGCC
HENDERSON, N.C. — Vance-Granville Community College recently welcomed two new senior administrators. Steven Graham of Oxford, N.C. was named Vice President of Finance and Operations, while Stacey Carter-Coley of Apex, N.C. joined the college in March as Vice President of Employee and Public Relations. Both Graham and Carter-Coley are new faces at VGCC but have years of experience in education and public service. Graham comes to VGCC from the Vance County Schools, where he served most recently as Finance Officer …
N.C. Forest Service crews fighting fires in Western states
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s wet spring and summer have meant a below-normal wildfire season, allowing N.C. Forest Service staff to assist states in the West. A 20-person crew left earlier this week to help fight one of the many wildfires burning in Alaska. Another 20-person crew is working on a wildfire near Portage, Utah. A third, multi-agency crew will be traveling to Boise, Idaho, on Saturday, where it will be assigned to one of the many fires in that region. …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Scammers target utility customers, threaten loss of power
Consumers are receiving calls that claim to come from their utility company, telling them that there is a problem with their account and they need to pay money immediately or risk having their power shut off. The callers use technology to fake their phone number, so when the call comes through the real utility’s name appears on your caller ID. Often the scammer uses a prepaid phone, making the calls next to impossible to trace. The latest version of this …
Upcoming VGCC Small Business Seminars accessible at four campuses
Vance-Granville Community College’s Small Business Center will soon offer a pair of free seminars of interest to entrepreneurs, and through the use of technology, the classes will be available at four locations at once. The “Business Plan Basics” seminar is scheduled to be held on Thursday, August 29, from 2 until 4 p.m. on VGCC’s South Campus in Granville County, and “Ten Steps to Starting a Business” will follow on Tuesday, Sept. 10 from 6 until 9 p.m. on the …
VGCC Practical Nursing Graduates receive pins
Vance-Granville Community College honored 30 students who have completed its one-year Practical Nursing program during a pinning ceremony on Aug. 1 in the Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus. Upon receiving diplomas, graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the national exam for licensed practical nurses (NCLEX-PN). Among the graduates recognized at the ceremony were Ashley Kayla Green of Creedmoor; Kara Renee’ Hill, Emily Elizabeth Litzenberger, Nyamweya Omundi and Marta Saldana, all of Durham; Nicole Perry and …
City of Henderson City Council Meeting August 12th
PUBLIC NOTICE Henderson City Council Regular Meeting Monday, 12 August 2013 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536 Download the full agenda packet here: 20130812_coh_agena_packet I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. OPENING REMARKSIn order to provide for the highest standards of ethical behavior and Transparency inGovernance as well as provide for good and open government, the City Council hasapproved Core Values regarding Ethical Behavior1 and Transparency in …
Vance County Board of Education Meeting Monday, August 12th
Vance County Board of Education Henderson, N. C. 27536 August 12, 2013 7:00 p.m. Administrative Services Center 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 BDDH-E, Public Participation at Board Meetings. This request must be made by noon one working day …
VGCC to be profiled on UNC-TV
Vance-Granville Community College will take a turn in the statewide spotlight on Thursday, Aug. 22, when UNC-TV airs a segment on the college during its nightly news magazine program, “North Carolina Now.” As part of the N.C. Community College System’s 50th Anniversary celebration this year, UNC-TV has been producing short documentaries on each of the 58 community colleges in the state. Earlier this summer, producer Rick Sullivan conducted interviews for this segment with the president of VGCC, Dr. Stelfanie Williams, …
State Graduation Rate Continues to Reach Record Heights
North Carolina’s four-year cohort graduation rate continued its upward climb and set another record, according to the state’s 2012-13 Cohort Graduation Rate Report, presented to State Board of Education members today. In 2013, 82.5 percent of students who started ninth grade in 2009-10 completed high school in four years or less. This is up from the 2012 rate of 80.4 percent. Some students require a fifth year of high school in order to complete graduation requirements. The five-year cohort graduation …
Health Insurance Marketplace Cost Estimator
Curious about your Marketplace costs? Use the Kaiser Family Foundation’s online Subsidy Calculator to get an estimate of what your premiums and savings might be on a Marketplace plan. Keep in mind that this is just an estimate, and your actual costs may be higher or lower. When open enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace starts October 1, you’ll be able to see exactly what you’ll pay for specific plans, including any savings you qualify for based on your income. …
VGCC recognizes Medical Assisting students at Pinning
Vance-Granville Community College held a pinning ceremony for its 2013 Medical Assisting program graduates on Aug. 1 at the college’s Franklin County Campus in Louisburg, where the program is conducted. As VGCC’s program is nationally accredited, graduates are now eligible to sit for the American Association of Medical Assistants’ (AAMA) certification examination to become Certified Medical Assistants. The 16 graduates being honored included Judy Vann McIntosh of Bunn; Lindsey Brooke Hinkle of Creedmoor; Tiffany Nicole Crudup, JoAn Arnold Marshall, Lauren …
Three transferring VGCC Students receive Golden LEAF Scholarships
Recent Vance-Granville Community College students Allison Forsythe of Oxford, Tiffany Gill of Raleigh and Haleigh Meffert of Louisburg have all been awarded Golden LEAF Foundation Scholarships as they continue their education at the four-year level. They are among 215 students from across the state who were selected to receive Golden LEAF scholarships to attend participating in-state colleges or universities this year. Of those recipients, 30 were community college students transferring to a four-year institution. Community college transfer students are eligible …