State Superintendent June Atkinson wants every elementary school student in the state to begin summer vacation with at least five new books to read, and today she launched a statewide initiative to make that happen. Speaking during a press conference at Hilburn Academy, Atkinson challenged parents, business leaders and community members to donate five new or gently-used books to their local elementary school during the month of May. “Too many students lose valuable literacy skills because they stop reading during …
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Sweepstakes Scam “Name-Drops” NC Attorney Genera
Scammers sometimes try to lend credibility to their fraud by including the name of a government agency or public official. A North Carolina couple recently got a call from scammers who told them they had won $2.5 million in the Winners International Sweepstakes. The scammers followed up with a fax claiming that Attorney General Roy Cooper requires North Carolina taxes to be paid on cash prizes before the prize can be awarded. The scammers directed the couple to pay the …
NC Cooperative Extension Updates
CFSA PIEDMONT FARM TOUR This weekend! (Apr 27-28) This is an unparalleled opportunity to visit working farms and learn from successful growers. Details here: http://www.carolinafarmstewards.org/ PESTICIDE DISPOSAL DAY, MAY 30, 10 am to 2 pm City of Henderson Operations Center (Beckford Dr.). Bring ALL unused pesticides (e.g. herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, rat poison, etc.) for disposal FREE OF CHARGE. Clean out your shed! Clean out Grandpa’s old barn! Lawn weed killer? We’ll take it! DDT? We’ll take it! Please call in …
VGCC Warren Campus Dean to speak at Basic Skills Commencement
Vance-Granville Community College will hold commencement exercises dedicated exclusively to new graduates of Adult Basic Skills programs on Thursday, May 2. The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. in the Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. Those being honored at commencement will include approximately 200 students who have completed either the Adult High School Diploma program or the General Educational Development (GED) High School Equivalency program in the past year. George A. Henderson, the dean of …
Vance County Board of Commissioners Called Meeting May 1st, 2013
This memorandum will serve as notice that Chairman Thomas S. Hester, Jr. has called a special meeting for Wednesday, May 1 at 4:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Vance County Administration Building, 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC. The purpose of the special meeting is to: 1. Receive the FY 2013-14 Proposed Budget Estimate2. Schedule Budget Hearing3. Approve Proposed Voter Resolution4. Discuss other items as needed
Phil Ford Mini Basketball Camp
Warren County Free Clinic presents a Phil Ford Basketball 1- Day Camp Saturday, May 4th from 10:00am until 3:00pm. Warren County Middle School Gymnasium 118 Campus Drive, Warrenton, NC Phil Ford, a third generation Naismith coach, U.S. Olympic Team Gold Medalist, NBA Rookie of the year, All-NBA Second Team, USBWA, ACC Player of the year, UNC Tar Heels and Detroit Pistons Assistant Coach. Ford will bring his coaching experience to Warren County for the benefit of the Warren County Free …
NC Cooperative Extension Updates
GARDEN SYMPOSIUM PLANNED FOR MAY 18thKerr Lake Extension Master Gardeners present GREAT GARDENING…GET IN GEAR, our first ever gardening symposium. The event will be held from 9 am to noon at First Presbyterian Church in Henderson. Advance registration is $5 (through May 1), or $7 at the door. Presentation topics include: Daylilies, Vegetable Gardening, and Soil Improvement. To download a flyer/registration form, click here: http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/symposium2013.pdf THIS WEEK IN THE GARDEN1. Keep new flower and vegetable plantings well-watered, they dry out …
Hydrilla Updates on Kerr Lake
From NC Extension Agent Paul McKenzie Here are a few updates regarding hydrilla at Kerr Lake. Feel free to share widely with friends and neighbors, but please encourage them to contact me so I can add them to my e-mail list. [Note: USACE=US Army Corps of Engineers] First, another comprehensive survey of the entire lake was conducted by NCSU last fall (funding provided by USACE). This is the second complete survey, which will be useful for tracking changes over time. …
Vance County Board of Education Called Meeting April 29th
VANCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Called Meeting Monday, April 29, 2013 5:30 p.m. Administrative Services Center Superintendent’s Conference Room 1724 Graham Avenue Henderson, N. C. 27536 A G E N D A I. Call to Order * II. Approval of Meeting Agenda * III. NVHS Science Lab Renovations Bid Awarded IV. Budget Work Session A. Capital Outlay Fund B. State Public School Fund …
Five Louisburg College Students Take the Win at PBL State Competition
LOUISBURG, NC – Louisburg College is pleased to announce that five students won first place in their respective categories at the state Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) business fraternity conference, held April 11-13 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Louisburg PBL chapter members competed against students from both two-year and four-year colleges. The following members placed at the state level: 1st Emerging Business Issues (Team) John McGillicuddy & Joe McGillicuddy 1st Integrated Marketing Campaign (Team) …
Vance County Schools – Middle School Transition Expo
Vance County Schools will be hosting a Middle School Transition “Expo” for all rising sixth-grade students on Thursday, May 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Henderson Middle School. The Expo is designed to offer valuable information to current fifth-grade students and their parents about the transition from elementary school to middle school as they look forward to the 2013-2014 school year. The event at Henderson Middle will feature information booths manned by administrators, teachers, school counselors, social workers and …
VGCC Computer classes scheduled at Main Campus in May
Vance-Granville Community College is currently registering students for several popular computer continuing education courses starting in May on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. For each course, the registration fee is $65, with other college fees totaling $7. Registration fees are waived for N.C. resident seniors, ages 65 and above, for one course per semester. For more information and to register for any computer courses, call VGCC at (252) 738-3417 A course on the Microsoft Word and Excel 2010 …
Henderson-Vance Spring Litter Sweep Results
The Henderson-Vance Spring Litter Sweep Week was a success with approximately 350 volunteers filling almost 200 bags with trash and recyclable items found along streets, roadsides and around homes, businesses, churches and schools. “We’re so grateful to the many dedicated volunteers who gave freely of their time during the week to make a difference in the appearance of our community,” said Terri Hedrick, chairperson of the Vance County Appearance Commission. “The help we received through volunteer efforts covered a wide …
NC Schools State Superintendent Launches “Give Five – Read Five” Campaign
State Superintendent June Atkinson wants every elementary school student in the state to begin summer vacation with at least five new books to read, and today she launched a statewide initiative to make that happen. Speaking during a press conference at Hilburn Academy, Atkinson challenged parents, business leaders and community members to donate five new or gently-used books to their local elementary school during the month of May. “Too many students lose valuable literacy skills because they stop reading during …
Field days in May will highlight wheat research
RALEIGH — Wheat farmers can learn about advances in research on the crop at six field days across the state in May. The field days are sponsored by the N.C. Small Grain Growers Association with cooperation from the U.S. Agricultural Research Service and N.C. State University. Admission is free. The schedule is as follows: May 7, 4 p.m., Southern Coastal Plains Field Day, Stone Farm, U.S. 301, Rowland. The location is 1 mile north of South of the Border on …
Louisburg College Board Chair Michael Boddie to Deliver Commencement Address
LOUISBURG, NC – Louisburg College is pleased to announce that Michael Boddie, Chair of the Louisburg College Board of Trustees, will deliver this year’s commencement address on Friday May 3, 2013, at 5:00pm in the Frances Boyette Dickson Auditorium of the Seby B. Jones Performing Arts Center (JPAC). He will speak on the topic, “Believing in People.” A native of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Boddie is a 1977 graduate of Louisburg College and a 1979 graduate of East Carolina University. …
Vance County Schools Upcoming Committee Meetings
Vance County Board of Education Committee Meeting Dates: Building & Grounds, Thursday, April 25th, 8:30 am Community Relations, Tuesday, April 30th, 5:30 pm Personnel Committee, Tuesday, May 7th, 8:30 am Note: All meetings are held in the Superintendent’s Conference Room.
La’Trel Henderson Arrested on Heroin Charges
On Friday, April 12, 2013, members of the Henderson Police Department arrested La’Trel Henderson., 19, 1206 Dabney Drive, Henderson. Henderson was charged with one count of possession with the intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver heroin. He was additionally charged with one count of sale and delivery of heroin Henderson was released after posting a 20,000.00 dollar secured bond. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for the Vance County District Court on April 22, 2013. This arrest is part of …
Belk Brings 125 Days of Service to Dabney Elementary
April 19, 2013 — As part of its 125th anniversary celebration this year, Belk is showing its continued gratitude and commitment to the Southern communities it serves by enlisting store volunteers to do makeovers in local schools over a 125 day period from March 10 – July 12. Belk is working in partnership with Points of Light, the world’s largest organization devoted to volunteer service, which will help mobilize and coordinate Belk’s efforts (Learn more: www.pointsoflight.org). Makeovers will vary based …
Henderson City Council Meeting Monday, April 22nd, 2013
The Henderson City Council will hold a Short Regular Meeting Monday, 22 April 2013 6:00 PM Work Session to immediately follow at the City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536 Download the full agenda packet here: 20130422_coh_agenda_packet