Vance County Board of Education Henderson, N. C. 27536 February 9, 2015 7:00 p.m. Administrative Services Center I. Call to Order II. Moment of Silence * III. Approval of Minutes * IV. Approval of Meeting Agenda V. Recognitions/Announcements A. National Board Certification Recognition 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 one working day preceding the …
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Marketing, Customer Service subjects of business seminars at VGCC Warren Campus
The Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center has scheduled a pair of free seminars for Thursday, Feb. 19, at the college’s Warren County Campus in Warrenton. Both are presented by Emily Ballance, a professional speaker and entrepreneur who has owned, operated and marketed two small businesses for over 25 years. The first seminar, “Inexpensive and Creative Ways to Market Your Small Business,” will be held from 9 a.m. until noon, while “Secrets of Great Customer Service” will follow from 1 …
Vance County Board of Commissioners Special Meeting February 11th, 2015
Vance County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, February 11th at 1:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Conference Room. The purpose is to enter into closed session for a personnel matter.
Vance County PAGE Meeting and Membership for AIG Parents
Parents of students in the Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Program in Vance County Schools are urged to attend a meeting of the Vance County Partners for the Advancement of Gifted Education (PAGE) from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, in the cafeteria at Eaton-Johnson Middle School. Please review the attached flyer about the meeting and membership to the PAGE organization. PAGE Membership.pdf The organization is seeking increased parent involvement to support our gifted education program and to …
Inspection finds violations at Henderson hospital
Submitted to us by a reader, WRAL reports “Inspectors found Maria Parham Medical Center violated several policies designed to keep patients safe.” “Quality and patient safety are our highest priorities, and we take regulatory compliance in all matters very seriously,” David Ruggles, marketing director for the hospital, said in a statement Wednesday. Read more at http://www.wral.com/inspection-finds-violations-at-henderson-hospital/14418770/#TRk3XRHmqg1lGypb.99 Download the full inspection report here: 20150126_maria_parham.pdf
Vance County Board of Commissioners Upcoming Committee Meeting Notices
Please note the following County Committee Meetings. All will be held in the Administrative Conference Room. Education Committee (Wilder, Garrison, Taylor) – Wednesday, February 11th – 8:30 a.m. Public Safety Committee (Brummitt, Brown, Hester) – Wednesday, February 18th – 11:00 a.m. Properties Committee (Brown, Brummitt, Hester) – Wednesday, February 18th – 11:30 a.m. OR immediately following the Public Safety Committee (whichever is first) Water Planning Committee (Garrison, Brummitt, Taylor) – Thursday, February 19th – 3:00 p.m. Please note that all …
Search Warrant Nets 363 Grams of Marijuana
On Tuesday, February 3, 2015, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Unit executed a search warrant at 302 Zene Street. Officers conducted an investigation after receiving complaints of drug related activity at the residence. During the search, officers located 363 grams of marijuana. Christopher Hart, 20, 302 Zene Street, Henderson was arrested for the following offenses: possession with the intent to manufacture, sell/deliver marijuana; manufacturing marijuana; maintaining a dwelling for keeping/selling a controlled substance; possession of drug paraphernalia. …
City of Henderson Land Planning & Development Committee Meeting Public Notice
The Henderson Land Planning & Development Committee will meet Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 4:15 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue. The main purpose for the meeting is to consider an offer to purchase a City owned property. Other items may be discussed as appropriate. The public is welcome.
VGCC faculty and staff hear from local Chick-fil-A owner
Joshua Towne, Franchised Restaurant Operator of the Chick-fil-A in Henderson, was the guest speaker for Vance-Granville Community College’s spring convocation of faculty and staff in January. Towne has owned and operated the local Chick-fil-A since 2005 and has worked with the company for the past 20 years. He is also an alumnus of the North Carolina Community College System. After graduating from Cape Fear Community College with an associate degree, he completed a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at UNC-Wilmington …
Tar River Center to Focus on Oral History of School Desegreation with Funding from NC Humanities Council
LOUISBURG, N.C.—The Tar River Center for History and Culture Foundation, Inc. has received a grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council, a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, to undertake an oral history of school desegregation in Franklin County. The project will be carried out by volunteers who are working with the Tar River Center for History and Culture at Louisburg College. “This is a project of great importance,” said Maury York, director of the …
Grant funds provide new robotic equipment for VGCC Mechatronics training
The Mechatronics lab on Vance-Granville Community College’s South Campus continues to gain state-of-the-art equipment, purchased with grant funds. The newest addition is the MAS-200 Modular Assembly System produced by SMC International Training, a company based in Spain. A Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor — the single largest competitive grant award received in VGCC’s history — paid for the system. Roger Giddens, a consultant from Moultrie Technical College in Georgia, …
Vance County Schools – ACT Preparations
After school tutoring sessions began this week for 11th-grade students at Northern Vance and Southern Vance high schools to help them prepare for the administration of the ACT on March 3. The after school tutoring sessions will begin for students at the Vance County Early College High School on Tuesday, February 10. Western Vance High School will conduct ACT preparation sessions with its juniors during the school day schedule. The ACT is used by many colleges and universities for …
Duke Energy awards $237,757 grant to Vance-Granville Community College
HENDERSON, N.C. – Duke Energy and Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC) today announced a $237,757 investment from the Duke Energy Foundation to continue equipping the college’s Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center. Students in VGCC’s manufacturing-related programs will benefit from access to state-of-the-art, industrial-grade training equipment. The new grant is Duke Energy’s fourth to VGCC during the past year, following a similar $245,923 equipment grant as well as two donations to provide scholarships for students in technical programs. Students in the Electrical Systems …
West Orange Street Shooting – Rewards Offered for Information
On Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at 3:09 P.M., members of the Henderson Police Department responded to 929 West Orange Street in response to someone shot. When officers arrived they found Jaymon Gibson, 16, 535 High Street, Henderson was suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. Gibson was transported to Maria Parham Medical Center for treatment of his injuries. Members of the Criminal Investigation Division responded to the scene and have taken charge of the investigation. Anyone with information about …
Elementary School News February 2-6, 2015
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 2 Issue 23 February 2-6, 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 Schools observe Black History Month throughout February with special programs and events. Monday is School Counselor Appreciation Day. The N.C. School Report Cards data for the 2013-2014 school year will …
N.C. restaurants featuring sweet potatoes in February for Sweet Potato Month
RALEIGH – February is Sweet Potato Month in North Carolina, and restaurants across the state are celebrating by offering sweet-potato dishes on their menus. It’s all part of the “Signature Sweets” promotion, sponsored by the N.C. SweetPotato Commission. About 50 restaurants are participating in the promotion, which asks chefs to create a signature dish using N.C. sweet potatoes. Dishes can be appetizers, entrees, sides or desserts. A list of participating restaurants is available on the N.C. SweetPotato Commission’s website at …
Middle and High School News February 2-6, 2015
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 3, Issue 23 A Publication for Middle and High Schools February 2-6, 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 Schools observe Black History Month throughout February with special programs and events. Monday is School Counselor Appreciation Day. …
Health insurance workshop for Small Businesses to be held at VGCC
The Raleigh office of the U.S. Small Business Administration, in partnership with the Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center and the Leder Firm, will soon present a free workshop on health care enrollment. The event, which is open to any member of the community, is set for Wednesday, February 11, from 9 a.m. until noon, in room 7107 (Building 7) on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County. Welcoming remarks and a presentation are scheduled to begin at 9:15 a.m., but …
VGCC History club elects officers
Vance-Granville Community College’s History Club has elected officers for the 2014-2015 academic year. They include, pictured above, from left, secretary Jessie Hartley of Oxford, president Jennifer Burns of Henderson, and vice president Morgan McFalls of Oxford. Not pictured are the club public information officer, Joseph Richardson, and the public information officer for South Campus, Brieanna Downey. Advisors for the club are VGCC History instructors Victoria Klesmith and Dr. Natasha Thompson. Membership in the VGCC History Club is open to any …
Kerr Lake Concerned Citizens Call Meeting to Address Excessive Trihalomethanes in Drinking Water February 9th, 2015
Henderson and Kerr Lake Area Concerned Citizens are meeting on Monday, February 9th, 2015 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the Perry Memorial Library in Henderson in response to an alarming announcement that Henderson residents recently received with their water bills. “NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:” “IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER. Henderson – Kerr Lake Regional Water System Has Levels of Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Above Drinking Water Standards. You may download a full copy of the letter here: 20150105_henderson_water.pdf The …