Gov. Perdue this week signed Executive Order 113, which extended unemployment benefits for 25,000 unemployed North Carolinians. The flow of federal dollars to struggling families will benefit all North Carolinians. “In addition to providing desperately needed financial help to the families that actually receive the benefits, these federal dollars will help all North Carolinians because the money will circulate throughout the economy and help support large and small businesses across the state,” Gov. Perdue said. “To be clear, were able …
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VGCC offers Administrative Assistant training
Vance-Granville Community College is currently registering students for an upcoming “Administrative Assistant Essentials” course, starting Feb. 13 on the college’s main campus in Vance County. The popular course that trains people for jobs in today’s computer-driven offices will meet Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until Noon, through May 4. Students will receive a total of 177 hours of instruction in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher 2007, including practice projects that utilize key features of the those programs. The …
Vance County Schools Committe Meetings
Vance County Board of Education Committee Meeting Dates for 2012 Community Relations, Tuesday, January 17th, 5:30 p.m.Building & Grounds, Thursday, January 26th, 8:30 a.m.Curriculum, Thursday, January 26th, 9:45 a.m.Finance, Wednesday, February 1st, 5:30 p.m.Personnel, Tuesday, February 7th, 8:30 a.m. Note: All meetings are held in the Superintendent’s Conference Room.
State Offers Car Recharging At Rest Areas Near Burlington & Benson
The N.C. Dept. of Transportation has unveiled four EV Charging Stations at rest areas near Burlington and Benson — one each on both sides of Interstate 40/85, near the Guilford-Alamance County line and the other set at a rest area near Benson, at the junction of Interstate 40 and Interstate 95. This is in response to a growing number of electric vehicle traveling the highways. For now, DOT won’t require payment to use the new stations. State law bans the …
Vance County Public Safety Committe Meeting
The County’s Public Safety Committee is scheduled to meet with the County Firemen’s Association on Tuesday, January 17 at 7:00 p.m. at the Vance County Rescue Squad Building on Maynard Street. The purpose is to discuss budget preparations.
Vance County Schools Will Use New System to Prevent NSF Checks
The Vance County Schools’ Child Nutrition Services will begin using ChecXchange on Tuesday, January 17, to recoup costs of non-sufficient funds checks paid by parents and guardians of students in local public schools for the costs of school meals. ChecXchange is a service that utilizes the federal and state laws allowing the electronic recovery process of non-sufficient funds (NSF) checks, which results in a high rate of recovery at no cost to the school system. Vance County Schools’ Child Nutrition …
Leadership Vance Program Deadline January 17th
Leadership Vance is a program offered to locals who would like to know more and become involved in the workings of Henderson and Vance County. Activities include serveral day long sessions throughout the year at various locations, and attendance to one city council, board of comissioners and board of educatio meeting is required as well. This is a great program for those interested and is sponsored by the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Vance Alumni Contact the Chamber of …
Henderson – Vance Crime Stoppers January 2012 Crimes of the Month
Help is wanted for information related to unsolved cases in the area. Rewards are available and you can remain anonymous to submit information. Our community will only become safer if more people take part in its well being. Please review the cases below and contact Crime Stoppers with any info! Armed Robbery Case: On December 06, 2011 at 12:50 am The Henderson Police department was dispatched to an armed Robbery at Waffle House 942 West Andrews Ave. Upon arrival officers …
Applications for Golden LEAF Foundation Scholarships due March 1
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Information and applications for the 2012-13 Golden LEAF Foundation scholarship program are now available at CFNC.org/goldenleaf. A total of 215 awards will be offered to first-time recipients to assist with tuition at participating institutions for the 2012-13 academic year. The awards are valued at $12,000 ($3,000 per year for up to four years) for students from qualifying counties attending a participating North Carolina campus and are funded by a grant from the Golden …
Warren County Memorial Library to Present Southern Cooking, High and Low
The Warren County Memorial Library and the North Carolina Humanities Council present “Southern Cooking, High and Low: A Short History of the Cuisine of the South” at 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 22, 2012 in the community room at Warren County Memorial Library. The program, presented by “Road Scholar” John J. Beck, will explore the past and present history of Southern food traditions, including how the culinary traditions of various cultures have blended to create what is now considered native …
“Extreme” money-saving tips offered at VGCC’s Coupon 101 workshop
Savvy shoppers across the country are using increasingly sophisticated coupon techniques, with numerous web sites and television programs devoted to helping consumers save money. In that spirit, a new Vance-Granville Community College workshop will provide local cost-conscious residents with various couponing strategies that could reduce a family’s grocery expenses by as much as 80 percent. The “Coupon 101” workshop will be offered once on each of the four VGCC campuses: on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at the college’s main campus in …
Henderson Shoplifters of the Week
Shoplifters of Week (January 6, 2011) Miranda Jarrell, 18 , of 1030 Jackson Royster Rd., HendersonDate: 12/9/2011Charge: LarcenyLocation: Wal-MartItems: Jacket, Belt, Bracelet, Key Chain Samara Williams, 35, of 238 Shawnee Drive, LouisburgDate: 12/9/2011Charge: LarcenyLocation: Wal-MartItems: Pajamas William Roberson Jr. 47, of 544 Sagefield Drive, HendersonDate: 12/10/2011Charge: OPFP, Larceny, Poss. Stolen GoodsLocation: BelksItems: Shoes Angela Harris, 56, of 486 Gun Club Road, HendersonDate: 12/15/2011Charge: ShopliftingLocation: Wal-MartItems: Arch Supports, Deodorant Jason Robertson, 28, of 432 Bobbitt Road, HendersonDate: 12/16/2011Charge: LarcenyLocation: Wal-MartItems: Speakers …
Redeem New Gift Cards Soon
Gifts cards and certificates are popular holiday presents for friends and loved ones. But recipients can be in for a rude shock if they wait too long to use them. Under federal law, gift cards must retain their full value for a year, but then merchants can begin chipping away at the card’s value through fees. That one-year waiting period on fees expires on the anniversary of the date the card was purchased, not the date you received it. …
Nurse Aide and Refresher courses scheduled at VGCC Main Campus
Vance-Granville Community College is now registering students for courses that train new Nurse Aides and that help current Nurse Aides continue their careers, both to be held on the college’s main campus in Vance County. Nurse Aide I (CNA I) training starts first with a required “Introduction to Nurse Aide/Human Resources Development” course, which is free of charge, Monday through Thursday from 5:30 until 9:30 p.m., Jan. 18 through Jan. 26. Completing this course is now a prerequisite to enter …
VGCC schedules AutoCAD class on Main Campus
Vance-Granville Community College is now registering students for an upcoming class about Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD). The “Drafting: AutoCAD” course will be held on Tuesday nights, Jan. 31 through May 8, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on VGCC’s main campus in Vance County. The AutoCAD LT software is used in a variety of professions such as engineering, architecture, manufacturing and even landscaping and interior design. AutoCAD, the world’s number-one-selling two-dimensional drafting and detailing product, can streamline and simplify day-to-day tasks, …
City of Henderson City Council Meeting January 9th, 2012
The City of Henderson will hold a regular council meeting on Monday January 9th 2012 at 6:00pm in the council chambers at 134 Rose Avenue. Consideration of Ordinance 12-02, FY12 Budget Amendment #29, Authorizing Funds for Engineering Design for 2” Water Main Replacement Project with State Revolving Fund. Consideration of Ordinance 12-03, Amending a Portion of Chapter 29 Relating to Parks and Recreations Requiring Posting of Recreation Facilities before Prohibiting Weapons. Consideration of Ordinance 12-04, FY12 Budget Amendment #30 for …
Vance County Board of Education Meeting January 9th 2012
The Vance County Board of Education will meet January 9th, 2012 at 7pm in the Administrative Services Center School Board Apprecation Month, and National Board Certification recognitions Pre-Kindergarten Presentation and Board of Education Standing Committee reports Overnight Field Trip Reqest for a leadership program in Clarksville VA an Executive Session for approval of minutes, property, legal and personnel matters More detailed information can be found in the full agenda packet (44 pagess) by downloading here: 20120109_vcboe_agenda_packet
VGCC recognizes 13 Graduates of EMT-Paramedic Training
Vance-Granville Community College honored six men and seven women who completed the college’s eleven-month-long Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic program on Dec. 15. Graduates included Crystal Scheyer, Denis Ramos and Larry Varner, all residents of Franklin County; Sarah Edwards, Jillian Nelson, Amber Hardison, Shawn Fields and Aubrey Farray, Jr., all of Granville County; Jessica Ruiz and Ryan Speed, both of Vance County; Chelsea Sampson and Kaitlynn Schwenk, both of Wake County; and Cameron Newhouse of Warren County. Vivian Loyd, RN was the …
Vance County Board of Commissioners and Water Board to Meet January 9, 2012
Vance County Board of Commissioners and Water Board will meet January 9, 2012 for a meeting. Topics include: Brian Short’s update on the Backup PSAD and bid award. Including information regarding about $80,000 worth of new furniture equipment for the existing 911 operation with Russ Bassett getting the recommended vendor status. Communty Hero Recognition for recipient Angie Rowland, founder of Advocates for Vance Pets, now Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society of Henderson. Information regarding the Annual Planning Retreat which will …
Henderson Police Department Vice and Narcots Unit Arrests
On December 21, 2011 members of the Henderson Police Department Vice/Narcotics Unit conducted a traffic stop in the area of East Andrews Ave, Henderson NC. After further investigation, a Schedule I Controlled Substance was located. Lamarius Lewis, 27, of 937 Bridges Street, Henderson was arrested and charged with possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance. He was given a $10,000 secured bond pending a court hearing on January 30, 2012. On December 28, 2011 members of the Henderson Police …