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Vance County students take home math trophies
by James Wagner & Tessa Webb-Lewis, Math Coaches Front Row, Left to Right: Maria Ruiz, Jonathan Sanders, Felicia Branch and Jadavia Hunt. Back Row, Left to Right: Justin Hedgepeth, Brenda Rodriguez, Tessa Webb-Lewis (Math coach/Teacher) and Jackson Thompson. The math teams from Southern Vance High School and Henderson Middle School competed in the 23rd Regional Mathematics competition at Chowan University on April 3, 2009.
Board of ed. committee to meet this morning
The Vance County Board of Education’s Building & Grounds Committee will meet today, Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. in the Administrative Services Center’s Superintendent’s Conference Room at 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson. No agenda for the meeting was provided.
Zeb Vance’s second “Battle of the Books”
Zeb Vance Elementary School students who competed in the Battle of the Books this year Zeb Vance Elementary School Principal Anne Garrison introduced media specialist Jeanette Johnson and Academically & Intellectually Gifted (AIG) teacher Lisa Webster to the Vance County Board of Education on Monday evening as teachers who “go above and beyond” their duties.
Wednesday’s open line
Kudos to The Daily Dispatch for yesterday’s op-ed piece, “Saying yes and ‘no’ to Mondays”. To summarize, our printed-news friends reaffirmed what Mr. Spock of Vulcan taught us many years ago: when it comes to life and death (and the scheduling of meetings of importance to the community), the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. Carry on.
Creasman named Vance County POY
(Left to right) Vance County Superintendent of Schools Norman Shearin, Brian Creasman, Principal of Northern Vance High School, and Vance County Board of Education Chair Gloria White Northern Vance High School Principal Brian Creasman was named the Vance County Schools Principal of the Year at the meeting of the Vance County Board of Education on Monday evening.
NC/Vance County Arc holds forum
Nancy Ormond, the president of the Vance County chapter of the Arc of North Carolina opened Monday’s presentation by introducing Ellen Russell, the Director of Advocacy for the state organization.
Sen. Berger’s Greetings from Raleigh
In this week’s newsletter I will be discussing House Bill 2, a bill that would ban smoking in public places, and I will be posting my committee schedule.
Board of Ed. to revalue buildings
The Vance County Board of Education will meet tonight, Monday, April 20, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Administrative Services Center located at 1724 Graham Avenue in Henderson.
Purdue launces “12 in 6” training initiative
Gov. Bev Perdue launched last week “12 in 6,” a workforce development initiative designed to benefit North Carolinians who have lost their jobs due to recent layoffs and plant closures.
Purdue announces more stimulus money projects
Gov. Bev Perdue announced Friday an additional 64 highway and bridge projects totaling about $209 million that will be funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
There was a lot of important legislation that passed through the House this week that is likely to impact your lives.
Spring litter sweep April 25
Plans are being finalized for the Henderson-Vance County Spring Litter Sweep on Saturday, April 25, 2009, by the Henderson Community Appearance Commission and the Vance County Appearance Commission.
SVHS student recognized by council
Ashlee Renee Lewis (left) accepts certificate of recognition from Henderson Mayor Pete O’Geary Ashley Renee Lewis, a senior at Southern Vance High School, was honored with a recognition by the Henderson City Council during its regular meeting on Monday evening.
City will apply for COPS grant
The Henderson City Council voted unanimously during its regular Monday evening meeting to apply for a COPS grant through the US Department of Justice.
Three arrested on search warrant for drugs
On April 7, 2009, members of the Henderson Police Department’s Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at 723 Berry Street.