North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Federal Program Monitoring and Support Division staff are pleased to announce the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) 2017-18 Request for Proposals (RFP). The purpose of the 21st CCLC program is to offer expanded learning opportunities for students during non-school hours. The program must be designed to provide students with high-quality academic and other enrichment activities designed to complement the students’ regular academic program. The 21st CCLC program must also offer families of participating students …
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NC Navigator Consortium awarded $2.44 milion for Affordable Care Act enrollment, Assistance Available in Vance County
The NC Navigator Consortium, a group of 13 health care, legal aid and social service organizations, has been awarded a $2,444,703 federal grant to help North Carolina consumers enroll in health insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act. The grant will fund the consortium’s outreach and enrollment activities through September 2017. There are several places in Vance County to receive assistance: H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library 205 Breckenridge Street Henderson, NC 27536 (252) 438-3316 ACTS of Henderson 305 South Chestnut …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Some professional awards offer praise, for a price
It’s always nice to be honored with an award, but sometimes there’s a catch. In the case of recent messages sent to many employees—including some here in the Attorney General’s Office–the catch is that you have to pay for that recognition. Many of these awards for a fee use generic-sounding names and target small businesses, while others focus on specific industries or groups such as legal professionals, nonprofit managers or women in business. You may be told that the award …
Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund awards more than $3.8 million for projects
The N.C. Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund recently awarded more than $3.87 million to help communities across the state protect farmland and promote agricultural enterprises. More than $2 million went towards obtaining conservation easements on lands that border military bases in Hyde and Bertie counties. This money was set aside by the General Assembly to maintain working lands as buffer zones around military bases. “I am excited that we have been able to assist with the funding of …
Students Play Critical Role in School Bus Safety
Bright and early this morning, more than 800,000 public school students boarded a school bus and headed off to school. But if past numbers from the state’s annual stop-arm violation count continue to hold true, at least 3,100 vehicles will have illegally passed a stopped school bus while students were trying to get on and off the bus. Each year, school bus drivers are asked to take a single-day count of how many times a vehicle passes their school bus …
BeeCheck maps hives and protects pollinators
Recent reports of mosquito spraying for Zika virus and other mosquito-borne diseases in other states have led to many N.C. residents asking what can they do to protect commercial and hobby beehives across the state. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services encourages bee owners to use the BeeCheck mapping software to alert farmers and pesticide applicators to the location of their hives. “We have spent the past several months educating beekeepers and pesticide applicators about the program,” said …
Vance County Schools 2015-2016 Assessment Results
The state of North Carolina formally released accountability data from the 2015-2016 academic year today. The Vance County School System is pleased to report improvements on state assessments, the elimination of all schools designated with a school performance grade of an F, and of significant note; the highest graduation rate in the history of our school district. On state assessments, Vance County Public School students’ improved on 100 percent of the end-of-grade subtests administered in grades 3-8. These results indicate …
Vance County Board of Commissioners Meeting Tuesday September 6th, 2016
Download the full agenda packet here: 20160906_vcboc_agenda_packet
Agritourism opportunities abound this fall
From celebrating alpacas to picking apples and from corn mazes to pumpkin patches, N.C. agritourism farms are full of family fun this fall. “Whether it’s picking fruits and vegetables or learning about livestock, agritourism farms offer a fun way for the general public to learn about agriculture,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “With about 600 agritourism farms across the state, it’s easy to find an agritourism experience near you.” Following is a listing of several agritourism farms opening their doors …
FREE Over the Counter Medicine for Granville County Residents
NC MedAssist will hold a free Over the Counter (OTC) Medicine Give Away Day in Granville County on Thursday, September 15. The event, which is made possible by Triangle North Healthcare Foundation, is open to any individual or family needing OTC medication. The Give Away will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The Public Works Facility (127 Penn Avenue, Oxford, NC 27565). “We are honored to partner with NC MedAssist for the Over the Counter Medicine Give …
VGCC hosts screening of “Bringing it Home” documentary on Industrial Hemp
Local farmers can learn about potential new economic opportunities related to industrial hemp during a free “dinner and a movie” presentation at Vance-Granville Community College. The event will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 5:30 until 8 p.m., VGCC Warren County Campus, 210 W. Ridgeway St., Warrenton, NC 27589 Attendees will watch an award-winning independent documentary, “Bringing it Home,” directed by North Carolina-based filmmakers Linda Booker and Blaire Johnson and distributed by Bullfrog Films. The 52-minute film sheds light …
Fifth Annual North Carolina Bike Summit to be Held in Asheville Sept. 16-17
Cycling experts and advocates from throughout the Southeast will come together in Asheville at the Fifth Annual North Carolina Bike Summit on Sept. 16 and 17. Presented by BikeWalk NC in partnership with the N.C. Department of Transportation, this year’s event will focus on the economic benefits of investing in bicycling and pedestrian infrastructure. “Governor Pat McCrory understands the importance of a robust bike and pedestrian network in North Carolina,” said Ed Johnson, acting director of the state’s Division of …
Hospitality industry training to be offered at VGCC Franklin Campus
Vance-Granville Community College is offering a training course at its Franklin County Campus that introduces area residents to careers in the hospitality and tourism industry. The Hospitality START program will be offered from Oct. 3 through Dec. 17 in a hybrid format, which combines online coursework with classroom instruction on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 until 3:30 p.m. START (Skills, Tasks, and Results Training) is a curriculum developed by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI). Students in this …
VGCC offers BioWork training program on two campuses
Classes to train area residents for jobs in the growing biotechnology manufacturing field are scheduled to start soon at both Vance-Granville Community College’s Franklin County Campus near Louisburg and at the Main Campus in Vance County. Both campuses have state-of-the-art biotechnology labs in which to conduct the “BioWork” Process Technician training course. A BioWork class will be held in the lab on the Franklin Campus on Tuesdays, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., Sept. 20 through Nov. 12, with additional …
Lectures on Downtown Revitalization at Louisburg College Friday September 16th, 2016
The Tar River Center for History and Culture at Louisburg College is sponsoring a free public lecture on Friday, September 16, 2016 at 10 a.m. pertaining to downtown revitalization. Citizens and staff members of local governments are encouraged to attend. Speakers are Liz Parham, director of the North Carolina Main Street Center, “North Carolina’s Main Street Program”; and Robert Davie, Town Administrator, Warrenton, N.C., “Leveraging Main Street’s Designs: Dollars and Data” The program, which will be held in the Benson …
VGCC honors Faculty and Staff Members of the Year with Glen Raven Awards
Vance-Granville Community College President Dr. Stelfanie Williams recently presented the college’s annual awards to a pair of outstanding VGCC employees. Law Enforcement Training coordinator/instructor Andrea H. Ferguson of Manson was chosen as the Faculty Member of the Year for 2016-17, while Kathy J. Wolford of Oxford, the college’s distance education assistant, was named Staff Member of the Year. The honors are two of VGCC’s three Glen Raven Excellence in Teaching and Leadership Awards. Glen Raven, Inc., the manufacturer with a …
Kerr Lake Regional Water System Advisory Board meeting Tuesday, August 30th, 2016
The Kerr Lake Regional Water System Advisory Board will meet on Tuesday, August 30 at 10:30 a.m. in the Large Conference Room, City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue, Henderson, NC. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss a possible expansion project.
I-85 South Closed by Tractor-Trailer Crash Near Henderson
A tractor-trailer crash has closed Interstate 85 South near exit 217 (Satterwhite Point Road) near Henderson. This is about 16 miles south of the Virginia state line. The crash is in a work zone where traffic has been reduced to a single lane in each direction. Once the truck is removed from the area, guard rail repairs need to be done before the southbound lane can reopen, which is expected to be around 7 p.m. Southbound traffic is being diverted …
Pop Up Market in Downtown Henderson Friday August 26th, 2016
The first Pop Up Market in Downtown Henderson, NC will be Friday August 26th, 2016 from 9am to 4pm at the Library and Police Department parking lot near Breckenridge Street. Come for fresh produce, crafts, hot dogs and hamburgers Select vendors will accept SNAP cards as well Pop Up Markets are scheduled weekly throughout the farming season
Evening introductory Carpentry course offered at VGCC
A course that introduces students to the carpentry trade will be offered soon by Vance-Granville Community College. “Carpentry I” is scheduled to be held on Monday through Thursday evenings from 6 until 10 p.m., Sept. 6 through Dec. 20, in room 5109 on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County. Students will learn about proper safety techniques, equipment and building materials, blueprint reading, floor systems, wall systems, ceiling and roof framing, ceiling joists, and envelope systems. The 236-hour course includes both …