In his February 23rd speech at the University of Miami, President Obama addressed the energy issue on everyone’s minds – gas prices. He detailed his all-of-the-above energy strategy that expands production of America’s energy resources, like oil and natural gas; promotes energy efficiency to save consumers and businesses money; and supports a wide variety of clean energy technologies. In Miami, President Obama announced new programs that will provide $30 million for natural gas vehicle fuel research and $14 million for …
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Butterfield Remembers Congressman Donald M. Payne
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) issued the following statement on the passing of his friend and colleague, Congressman Donald M. Payne (NJ-10): “It is with deep sadness that I express my condolences to the family and staff of Congressman Donald Payne. Donald Payne was an effective leader who tirelessly served the people of New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District, and citizens of the world, for more than twenty years. Donald was known for his unwavering commitment to equal …
Granville Early College High School reported zero dropouts in 2010-11
Granville Early College High School, which is operated as a partnership between Granville County Schools and Vance-Granville Community College, was recently cited for its success in dropout prevention in reports from the North Carolina State Board of Education and the N.C. New Schools Project. In fact, the new data showed that GECHS lost no students to dropping out during the 2010-2011 academic year. Not only GECHS but also similar schools across the state appear to be succeeding in their goals …
VGCC Names 292 to Dean’s List
Vance-Granville Community College has announced that 292 students earned Dean’s List honors for the fall semester that ended in December 2011. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student had to maintain a 3.5 grade-point average and have no grade lower than “B” while carrying at least 12 semester hours, according to VGCC Vice President of Instruction Dr. Angela Ballentine. Fall Semester Dean’s List honorees are listed below by program area and then by residence. Accounting: Kyndall D. Crudup of …
New Charter School Oxford Preparatory High School Offers Informational Meetings
Community/Parent Information meetings will be held for a new charter high school to be located in Oxford, NC. Monday, 3/12/2012 6:30pm-8pm @ Richard Thornton Library (large meeting room) 210 Main Street (corner of Spring St.) Oxford, NC 27565 Monday, 3/19/2012 6:30pm-8pm @ H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library (large meeting room) 205 Breckenridge Street, Henderson, NC 27536 Tuesday, 3/20/2012 …
New Data: The Affordable Care Act in Your State
For North Carolina specifically: How Many People With Medicare Saved Money on Prescription Drugs and How Much Did They Save Thanks to Health Reform?108,198 people with a cumulative savings of $65,161,683 How Many People With Medicare Have Received Free Preventive Services Thanks to Health Reform?1,161,976 people How Many People’s Private Insurance Has Added Coverage of Preventive Services Without Cost Sharing Thanks to Health Reform?1,564,000 people, consisting of 403,000 children and 1,161,000 adults How Many People No Longer Have a Lifetime …
VGCC receives $25,000 Project Skill-UP Grant
Vance-Granville Community College has been awarded a $25,000 Project Skill-UP grant from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission. This award is part of $450,000 in funding secured by the North Carolina Community College System to be shared by 24 community colleges across the state for workforce development initiatives. Project Skill-UP grants were developed by the Tobacco Trust Fund Commission in collaboration with the North Carolina Community College System to help individuals and communities in rural counties of North Carolina …
Man Arrested for Theft of Cable Service
On Monday, February 27, 2012, Officer J. B. West of the Henderson Police Department investigated a complaint of a suspicious person behind apartment 25 in the Henderson Height Apartment complex. West recognized the suspect as Terrance Arnold Alston. A warrant check revealed that there was an outstanding order for arrest for failing to appear on a drug paraphernalia charge. Alston was taken into custody. Further investigation revealed that Alston was in possession of tools and materials that enable the illegal …
VGCC Small Business Seminar Discusses Loan Approval
Vance-Granville Community College’s Small Business Center will present a free seminar, entitled “Getting Money for your Small Business,” on Thursday, March 29. The seminar will be held from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. in room 7107 of Building 7 on the college’s main campus in Vance County. This seminar, led by Carolyn Perry of the Rural Economic Development Center in Raleigh, will discuss how individuals can improve and increase their chances of business loan approvals. Participants will learn about the …
Henderson – Vance Crime Stoppers Offering Rewards for Info
Armed Robbery Case: On February 06, 2012 at 8:39 pm Henderson Police Department officers were dispatched to an armed robbery at Shoe Show, 310 N. Cooper Dr. Officers talked to the victims who stated that a black male with a weapon came into the business and demanded money. The suspect was wearing black clothing. The suspect is about 6’2” 250lbs. The Henderson Police Department encourages any person with information related to this case to contact Henderson – Vance Crime Stoppers …
VGCC South Campus to hold Radiography information session/open house
Area residents interested in a popular health-care career field are invited to Vance-Granville Community College’s South Campus, where they will learn about the college’s Radiography program. The program will hold an Open House there on Monday, March 19, from Noon until 5 p.m. As part of the open house, an information session for prospective Radiography students will start at 2 p.m. VGCC’s South Campus is located on N. C. 56 between Creedmoor and Butner. Current Radiography students and faculty members …
Local NC Cooperative Extension Weekly Update
WEEKLY TO DO LIST 1. Continue pruning! Broadleaf evergreens, ornamental trees, fruit trees, grapevines, shade trees. 2. Hold off pruning anything with flower buds, or prune selectively. 3. Apply crabgrass preventer to lawns. 4. Clean up flower beds and apply pre-emergent herbicide and mulch. 5. The following crops can be direct seeded now: broccoli, carrots, lettuce, onions, potatoes, radishes, turnips. 6. Start seeds for broccoli, cauliflower. 7. Get a jump on spring planting by installing trees and shrubs whenever the …
NCVPS Teacher Named National Online Teacher of the Year
North Carolina Virtual Public School (NCVPS) biology teacher Leslie Fetzer of Holly Springs has been named America’s 2012 “National Online Teacher of the Year” for K-12 education by the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) and the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL). The 2012 SREB/iNACOL “National Online Teacher of the Year” award recognizes an outstanding online teacher for exceptional contributions to online K-12 education. The review committee selected Fetzer from online educators in public schools and state virtual schools …
Vance County Schools issue 2 hour delay for Monday
2 hour delays for all the following: Crossroads Christian School, Henderson Collegiate Charter School, Kerr-Vance Academy, Norlina Christian School, Vance Charter School, Vance County Schools, Vance-Granville Comm College, Victory Christian School Release from VCS: All Vance County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, March 5, for all students and staff members due to the possibility of snowfall in the area in the early morning hours. The two-hour delay also applies to all central office staff members. …
ACT Testing in High Schools on Tuesday
On Tuesday, March 6, all 11th graders in high schools in Vance County Schools will be required to take the ACT college entrance exam. The test administration is required by the state this school year for the first time ever. The ACT is a curriculum and standards based educational and career planning tool that assesses students’ academic readiness for college. In December 2011, the State Board of Education approved the ACT to become a part of North Carolina’s new accountability …
Eight Hundred Dogs Saved From Grossly Cruel Conditions
That’s how many dogs were rescued from a North Carolina puppy mills since June. It is good news for those dogs, but for countless others who continue to spend their lives breeding in the estimated 250 to 300 inhumane, commercial breeding facilities in the state, these rescues have not helped. About 150 dogs were rescued from a Stokes County puppy mill earlier this month with the help of law enforcement officials and HSUS . The owner was allegedly selling his …
N.C. Tourism Office Launces New Marketing Campaign
RALEIGH— The North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development today announced the launch of its new marketing campaign to promote leisure travel to North Carolina. The state’s “Deeper Connections” message strategy focuses on finding the next level of vacation, relaxation and realization to make trips more meaningful, enriching and enlightening. “We’re excited about ‘Deeper Connections’ because it is based on research and represents a natural evolution of our strategic position, which has long been rooted …
Fast Tracks Charter Schools Win “Race to the Top” Today
The State Board of Education today voted to grant new charters to nine North Carolina school applicants. These will be the first post-cap public charter schools to operate in the state. The first charters opened in 1997 and have been limited to 100 by law until Senate Bill 8 passed last summer. Eddie Goodall, Executive Director of the NC Public Charter Schools Association, said: “This is historic for families across North Carolina. We thank the legislature, the Office of Charter …
White House: Our Dependence on Foreign Oil is Declining
America’s dependence on foreign oil has gone down every single year since President Obama took office. In 2010, we imported less than 50 percent of the oil our nation consumed—the first time that’s happened in 13 years—and the trend continued in 2011. We’re relying less on imported oil for a number of reasons, not least that production is up here in the United States. In fact, America is producing more oil today than at any time in the last eight …
Vance County Schools Early College Enrollment Process
The process for eighth-grade students to apply to enroll in the Vance County Early College High School for the 2012-2013 school year is beginning with information sessions for parents and students at Eaton-Johnson Middle School on Tuesday, March 6, and at Henderson Middle School on Tuesday, March 13. Sessions at each of the schools will begin at 6 p.m. All eighth-grade students and their parents are invited to attend the sessions. Michael Bullard, principal of Vance County Early College High …