The State Board of Education today approved David Machado as the new director of the Department of Public Instruction’s Office of Charter Schools. Machado, chief administrator of the Lincoln Charter School in Lincoln County, has served in that role for the past 12 years. “David Machado is the right person to provide leadership for the continued advancement of quality public charter schools in North Carolina,” said Bill Cobey, chairman of the State Board of Education. “He is a success in …
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Vance County Board of Education Meeting February 8th, 2016
The Vance County Board of Education meets February 8, 2016 7:00 p.m. in the Administrative Services Center in Henderson, N. C. 27536 I. Call to Order II. Moment of Silence * III. Approval of Minutes * IV. Approval of Meeting Agenda V. Recognitions/Announcements A. Maintenance Staff B. National School Counselors’ Week VI. Comments from the Public (Citizens who would like to address the Board may do so by completing Form BDDH-E, Public Participation at Board Meetings. This request must be made by noon …
Facebook and YouTube marketing to be discussed at free VGCC small business seminars
The Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center is registering participants for a pair of free seminars that will help entrepreneurs use social media. “Facebook Step-By-Step: How It Can Help Your Small Business” will be held at the Thornton Library in downtown Oxford on Thursday, Feb. 25, from 6 until 8 p.m. “Lights, Camera, Connect! A YouTube Marketing Primer” is scheduled for Thursday, March 10, from 6 until 8 p.m., at VGCC’s Franklin County Campus near Louisburg. Leading both seminars will …
Reps. Butterfield & Brooks Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Zika Virus
U.S. Representatives G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and Susan Brooks (IN-05) have introduced H.R. 4400, a bipartisan bill that seeks to add Zika virus to the list of diseases included in the Tropical Disease Priority Review Voucher Program at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Zika virus, which is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes, can infect pregnant women and result in birth defects, including microcephaly and neurological disorders in newborns. The virus also causes skin rashes, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint …
VGCC Health Sciences students connect with employers
Vance-Granville Community College held its first-ever Health Sciences Career Fair in December at the college’s South Campus in Granville County. The event was organized by the VGCC Career Services department and Health Sciences division to help students in health-related programs to meet potential employers and explore career options. Participating health care facilities included Murdoch Developmental Center of Butner, Hillside Nursing Center of Wake Forest, Granville Health System of Oxford, Central Regional Hospital of Butner, and VCU Community Memorial Hospital of …
Vance County Public Safety Committee Meeting February 25th, 2016
Please note that the County’s Public Safety Committee (Brummitt, Brown, Wilder) is scheduled to meet Thursday, February 25 at 12:00 noon in the administrative conference room. The purpose is to discuss Fire/EMS matters. All commissioners are invited to attend.
VGCC hosts noted expert on student success
Vance-Granville Community College recently welcomed a nationally-known consultant and researcher in the field of student engagement and success. In January, Dr. Kay McClenney addressed a convocation of all VGCC faculty and staff. McClenney, a former community college educator and administrator herself, discussed the findings of research on what students need in order to be successful. She lauded the sharp focus of VGCC’s “Vanguard Vision” strategic plan and noted that the college is “on the right path.” Looking broadly at the …
Inspiring speaker, music highlight Martin Luther King celebration at VGCC
Vance-Granville Community College held its annual celebration of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Jan. 20 in the college’s Civic Center. The theme of the event was “The Courage to Dream, The Determination to Achieve.” Serving as keynote speaker was Kanika Turrentine, founder and CEO of the Henderson-based non-profit organization, Infinite Possibilities, Inc. Through her organization, Turrentine has developed and implemented numerous programs and outreach events for targeted groups such as single mothers, at-risk youth, the homeless, and …
2016 Grain Production Meeting Wednesday, February 3, 2016
The 2016 Grain Production Meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 from 4:00PM-6:00PM at the Vance County Farmers Market (210 Southpark Dr., Henderson, NC). A sponsored meal will be provided after presentation from NCSU Specialists. Register online HERE or by calling your local Extension Office by 5:00PM Wednesday, January 27 to reserve your meal. Franklin County – (919) 496-3344 Granville County – (919) 603-1350 Vance County – (252) 438-8188 Warren County – (252) 257-3640
VGCC Food Truck Entrepreneurship program coming to Warren County
Vance-Granville Community College will soon offer its Mobile Food Truck Entrepreneurship Workshop Series in Warren County for the first time. This series of courses for entrepreneurs who want to compete in the growing food truck industry is unique in the North Carolina Community College System. A partnership of VGCC’s Small Business Center and Personal Enrichment department, the program will be held in March at the college’s Warren County Campus in Warrenton. Previously, it was offered only at the college’s Franklin …
Pages Needed for District 4 – Halifax, Nash, Vance, Warren and Wilson Counties
The office of Sen. Angela R. Bryant is currently seeking Page applicants for the 2016 Short Session. The Senate Page Office will accept applications on a first-come, first-served basis. Each Senator can only select four (4) Pages for the Short Session. Pages will be appointed to serve beginning April 25th and continuing to the end of June To be eligible the Page must be at least 15 years of age or currently in the 9th – 12th grade in good …
Additional Closures and Traffic Shifts Coming to the I-85 Improvement Project in Vance and Warren Counties
A series of additional closures and shifts are scheduled to begin Monday, Feb. 1, for the Interstate 85 upgrade project in Vance and Warren counties. On Monday, Poplar Mount Road will close to allow for the construction of the I-85 North bridge over the road. The closure will last several months, with the new bridge scheduled to be ready late this year. Traffic will be directed to a detour using will Martin Road, Burchette Road and Ridgeway Drewry Road. That …
Louisburg College Recognizes 139 Scholar-Athletes
On Wednesday, January 27, the College held its annual Scholar-Athletes Awards Program, honoring 139 student-athletes.The program was held in the Roger G. Taylor Athletic Center prior to the men’s basketball game against Wake Tech. The Hurricanes Scholar-Athletes Awards Program was established at Louisburg College in 2005 to encourage student-athletes at Louisburg to be scholar-athletes. The awards are given to all varsity student-athletes who earn a semester grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Student-athletes received awards based upon the following …
Vance County Regional Farmers Market Advisory Board meeting Thursday February 4th, 2016
Vance County Regional Farmers Market Advisory Board next meeting will be held on Thursday, February 4th, 2 pm at the Farmers Market.
Make-Up Days for Vance County Schools
Vance County Schools has announced make-up days for the three full instruction days missed due to recent snow in our area. The days missed for all 16 traditional schools will be made up on Friday, March 4, originally scheduled as a teacher workday; Wednesday, April 20, originally scheduled as an early release day and now designated as a full day; and Friday, June 3, originally scheduled as a teacher workday. The Vance County Early College High School will make up …
Vance County Board of Commissioners Meeting Monday February 1st, 2016
The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet February 1st, 2016 Download the full agenda packet here: 20160201_vcboc_agenda_packet.pdf Invocation Pastor Keith Benze,First Presbyterian Church 1. Public Comments (for those registered to speak by 5:45 p.m. – speakers are limited to five minutes) 2. Public Hearing 6:00 p.m. FY 2016-17 Budget 3. Appointment 6:15 p.m. Rob Brink, KARTSFacility Project Update 4. Appointment 6:30 p.m. Heidi Owen, Hope Howard andTommy HaithcockCitizens Aligned to Take Back Henderson 5. Public Hearing 6:45 p.m. Rezoning …
Granville County Habitat for Humanity dedicates new home built by VGCC students
After more than a year of construction work, primarily by students in the Carpentry program at Vance-Granville Community College, a new home was dedicated on Jan. 13 in Oxford by Granville County Habitat for Humanity. Officials from VGCC joined Habitat volunteers and community leaders at a ceremony to celebrate their successful partnership and to officially welcome Bruce and Kim Simmons and their children to their new home on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue (formerly Linden Avenue). In a first for …
Vance County Human Resources Committee Meeting February 8th, 2016
Please be informed that the County’s HR Committee (Brown, Taylor, Wilder) is scheduled to meet Monday, February 8 at 12:30 p.m. The purpose is to continue the review of the County’s Personnel Policy. All commissioners are invited to attend.
Vance County Community Health Forum Thursday January 28th, 2016
Vance County Community Health Forum Thursday January 28th, 2016 5-7pm at Perry Memorial Library. All residents and community stakeholders are invited! Granville Vance Public Health is partnering with a number of local organizations to conduct a Community Health Assessment, which is completed every 4 years to identify the health status, concerns, and resources of Granville and Vance counties. This is part of the planning process for identifying the top three priority areas for continued focus over the next four years. Please …
Evening mixed media art class starts Feb. 4 at VGCC Franklin Campus
Vance-Granville Community College’s Franklin County Campus will offer a new class, “Painting & Mixed Media,” on Thursday evenings from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m., Feb. 4 through May 5. This class will be taught by Theresa Brown of Franklinton, a professional artist and art teacher whose work has been featured in “Our State” magazine, and who has over a thousand portraits displayed in homes and businesses around the globe. “She has a wealth of experience in teaching and helping students move …