All staff members at Aycock Elementary School, along with participation from several staff members at Dabney Elementary School, showed their support for Debra Gill, Aycock’s school secretary, by purchasing special breast cancer awareness t-shirts in February and wearing them to school. The Aycock staff members are shown in the first photo, with Gill joining them (standing at front center with her hands folded in front of her), and participating staff members from Dabney are shown in the second photo. Gill, …
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Vance County Board of Commissioners Special Called Meeting Notice March 12th, 2015
Please see the attached agenda for a special called meeting of the Board of Commissioners on Thursday, March 12th at 5:00 p.m in the County Administration Building at 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC 27536. 1. Public Hearing – Extension of Bond Order 2. Establishment of Board Goals 3. Other matters as needed Download the full agenda packet here: 20150312_vcboc_called_meeting
Organic Crop Certification for Agricultural Small Businesses
Vance-Granville Community College, Building 7, Room 7107 March 20, 2015, 8:30 AM – 3 PM Learn from regional experts as they demystify the USDA Organic Certification process and crop production requirements. Gain practical tips for soil and pest management, organic inputs and application completion. Connect with a certification agency and current certified organic grower to ask questions that are relevant to your agricultural small business. Workshop Cost: $8/person Pre-registration is required at the following link: http://bit.ly/ocvance For questions about registration, …
VGCC to offer Biotech Workshop to high school students
Vance-Granville Community College has scheduled its third annual Biotech Workshop for local high school students, as one of a series of VGCC Arts & Sciences camps and workshops being held this year. All tenth, eleventh and twelfth graders who have taken or are currently taking biology and chemistry are invited to attend the workshop, which is set to take place over the course of two Saturdays: May 2 and May 9, each day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students …
Middle and High School News March 9-13, 2015
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 3, Issue 28 A Publication for Middle and High Schools March 9-13, 2015 The MISSION of Vance County Schools is to be committed to educating all students to prepare them for lifelong learning and productive citizenship. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS ? The Vance County Board of Education meets on Monday at 7 p.m. in the Administrative Services Center on Graham Avenue in …
The Tar River Center for History presents “Precursors of the Regulator Movement in Old Granville County: Reuben Searcy’s Petition (1759) and George Sims’s ‘Nutbush Address’ (1765)”
LOUISBURG, N.C.—The Tar River Center for History and Culture is proud to announce its 2014-2015 Lecture Series, focusing on “The Early Development of the Tar River Valley of North Carolina.” Lectures are held Thursday evenings, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Benson Chapel of Louisburg College. All are free and open to the public. Parking is available in front of the chapel and adjacent to the Jones Performing Arts Center (both parking areas are accessible from College Street, Louisburg). For …
Elementary School News March 9-13, 2015
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 2 Issue 28 March 9-13, 2015 The MISSION of Vance County Schools is to be committed to educating all students to prepare them for lifelong learning and productive citizenship. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS The Vance County Board of Education meets Monday at 7 p.m. in the Administrative Services Center on Graham Avenue in Henderson. “Teacher Talk” session for first …
Vance County Early College High School Application Process Opens
The application process for rising ninth graders to apply to the Vance County Early College High School is now open. Applications are available online through the Vance County Schools’ website at www.vcs.k12.nc.us or through the guidance counselors at the middle schools. Completed applications are due March 25. There will be a “Parent Night” session for all interested parents, especially those of current eighth graders, at Eaton-Johnson Middle School on March 10 at 6 p.m. and at Henderson Middle School on …
State Farmers Market’s Spring Craft Fair is March 13-15
RALEIGH – The State Farmers Market is kicking off its lineup of spring promotions with the Spring Craft Fair March 13-15. The annual event features dozens of local artisans selling their homemade products and handicrafts. Vendors will have an array of items including ornamental garden accessories, spring floral arrangements, woodworking, soaps and candles, quilted items, pottery and baked goods. Booths will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Farmers Building, Craft Shed and Market Shoppes. The …
City of Henderson City Council Meeting Monday, March 9th, 2015
Henderson City Council Regular Meeting will be Monday, 9 March 2015 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536 Download the full agenda packet here: 20150309_coh_agenda_packet.pdf I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. OPENING REMARKSIn order to provide for the highest standards of ethical behavior and Transparency in Governanceas well as provide for good and open government, the City Council has approved Core Valuesregarding Ethical Behavior1 and Transparency in Governance2. The Mayor …
STEM Early High Plans Parent Orientation Night
Vance County Schools’ STEM Early High School will host another parent orientation night on Monday, March 9, 2015 at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria at Northern Vance High School. Current fifth-grade students and their parents are urged to attend. Principal Rey Horner and members of his staff will share information about the school and how to apply to enroll in the sixth grade for the 2015-2016 school year. Parents and students will be able to complete school applications during the …
VGCC invites Earth Day participants
Vance-Granville Community College is planning to hold Earth Day festivities at three campuses this year, and organizers are inviting members of the community to participate. Earth Day 2015 celebrations will be held on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County, South Campus (between Butner and Creedmoor) and Franklin County Campus (near Louisburg) on Wednesday, April 22, from approximately 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at each location. Each year, these events seek to educate the college and community about conservation and …
Search Warranty Leads to Arrest, Charges Include Trafficking Cocaine
On Thursday, March 05, 2015, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Division executed a search warrant at 1657 Bearpond Road, Henderson. During the search, members located and seized 53 grams of cocaine, 2 grams of marijuana, Glock handgun, Mossberg shotgun and U. S. currency. Eustance Michael Robinson, 27, 1657 Bearpond Road, Henderson was charged with trafficking cocaine by possession; maintaining a dwelling for keeping/selling a controlled substance; manufacturing cocaine; possession with the intent to manufacture/sell/deliver cocaine; possession of …
Vance County Board of Education Meeting Monday March 9th, 2015
Vance County Board of Education meets the Administrative Services Center in Henderson, N. C. 27536 on March 9, 2015 7:00 p.m. I. Call to Order II. Moment of Silence * III. Approval of Minutes * IV. Approval of Meeting Agenda V. Recognitions/Announcements A. Leadership Vance Participants, Annette Roberson, Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce 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 …
State Dropout Rate Continues Record Low Trend; Two Districts Report Zero Dropouts
Once again, the dropout rate for North Carolina public schools hit a record low; and for the first time, two school districts – Hyde and Tyrrell – reported zero dropouts according to the 2013-14 Consolidated Data Report today presented to State Board of Education members. Last school year, 2.28 percent of high school students dropped out of school, which represents a 6.9 percent decrease from the previous year’s record low of 2.45 percent. The full report containing state, district and …
VGCC Paralegal program receives State Bar recognition, will hold information session
The Paralegal Technology program at Vance-Granville Community College was recently designated as a “Qualified Paralegal Studies Program” by the North Carolina State Bar. The State Bar’s Board of Paralegal Certification approved the VGCC program for this recognition at a meeting in February, but the status is considered to be retroactively effective from Dec. 18, 2014. The qualification lasts for five years, according to Joy C. Belk, the board’s assistant director. The State Bar is the agency responsible for regulating the …
NC Cooperative Extension Updates
MARCH EDITION OF GARDEN PATH NEWSLETTER Click the link for all the latest garden news from the Vance/Warren Extension Master Gardener Volunteers! http://gardenpathnews.blogspot.com/2015/03/march-edition-of-garden-path-newsletter.html BACKYARD FARMER SCHOOL STARTS MARCH 12, REGISTER NOW! Starting Mar 12, 6:30p, six sessions on fruit, vegetables, poultry, soils and more. Sign up for one or all. Details here: http://warren.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Backyard-Farmers-Spr2015.pdf REGISTER NOW FOR “WILD IN THE GARDEN” SYMPOSIUM 3/28, Vance County Regional Farmers Market, details at: http://gardenpathnews.blogspot.com/2015/02/2015-symposium-going-wild-in-garden.html VEGETABLE INSECT PEST ID & MANAGEMENT 3/16, 12p, bring your …
Vance County Committee Meeting Notices
Please be informed of the following County Committee Meetings on Tuesday, March 10th. Both meetings will be held in the administrative conference room. Public Safety Committee – 2:00 p.m. Properties Committee – immediately following the Public Safety Committee meeting.
Winter Weather Issues Friday, March 6th, 2015
Please check directly with your local school, business, or government office for the most up to date information. WRAL also has a mostly complete list you can visit at: http://www.wral.com/weather/closings/?category=all As of this writing for Friday March 6th, 2015: Franklin County Schools: 2 hour delay Granville County Schools: 2 hour delay Kerr Vance Academy: 2 hour delay Vance Charter School: 2 hour delay Vance County Schools: 2 hour delay Victory Christian School: 2 hour delay ATTENTION HENDERSON COLLEGIATE FAMILIES: Henderson Collegiate …
VGCC Free Seminars & Resources for your Small Business
SEMINAR TITLE DESCRIPTION OF SEMINAR LOCATION DAY TIME DATE Register The Franchising Marketplace: Beyond the Burger PART 1 of a 3 PART SERIES Understanding the 4 quadrants of franchising: We will outline the 4 quadrants that make up all franchise business models and discuss the owner’s role, capital requirements and growth strategies How much money do I need? We will discuss how territories are defined in franchising We will evaluate Single Unit vs. Multi-Unit Growth strategies in …