A group of students from Vance-Granville Community College recently received scholarships through the Golden LEAF Scholarship program for the North Carolina Community College System. The scholarship program, designed to help North Carolinians attend the state’s community colleges, is funded through a $750,000 grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation. The scholarship can be used for tuition, books, fees, supplies, transportation and childcare related to attending classes during the 2014-15 academic year, and industry-recognized credential testing expenses that address skill gaps upon …
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First class completes Natural Horsemanship program at VGCC
Vance-Granville Community College recently wrapped up its first Horsemanship course, part of a new program based at the college’s Warren County Campus. The first three students to complete “Horsemanship I” were Doreen Darnell and Keith Jackson, both of the Shocco community in Warren County, and Devon Tabbert of Manson. As their final assignments, each presented a ten-minute demonstration with his or her horse in December at the Rockin’ E Ranch in Warrenton, where part of the course was conducted. The …
NCDA&CS to host fifth annual workshop for farmers market managers Feb. 20
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will host its fifth annual workshop for managers of local farmers markets Friday, Feb. 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Greensboro. The workshop will be held at the Guilford County Cooperative Extension Office, 3309 Burlington Road in Greensboro. The event includes sessions on legal protections, liability, grant funding and event planning. Networking opportunities also will be available throughout the day. “When it comes to farmers markets, North Carolina …
Tuesday Open Line
“To teach, to serve, and to inquire into the nature of things.” That’s the motto of the University of Georgia, which on this date in 1785 became the young nation’s first state-chartered university. Royally chartered private universities existed in America in colonial times, notably Harvard and William and Mary. The University of Georgia opened in 1801 after the similarly chartered University of North Carolina. Today, over 62 million people hold bachelor’s or higher degrees. People with bachelor’s degrees average around …
VGCC offers Spring Mini-Term Classes
Although the spring 2015 semester at Vance-Granville Community College is well underway, there are actually still opportunities to register for a variety of classes offered during “mini-terms.” These sections start later but end on May 12, at the same time as the full 16-week courses, and they include just as many hours of instruction as under the traditional schedule. The Spring 12-Week Mini-Term begins on Tuesday, February 10. The complete list of courses is available by visiting schedules.vgcc.edu and clicking …
NC Cooperative Extension Updates
AG ENTREPRENEURSHIP CLASS FROM VGCC For anyone who has an interest in starting an ag-related business, this class is a “must”! Over the course of seven classes, students will learn many important skills to help your business succeed (e.g. marketing, planning, financials, etc.). Tuition scholarships are available. All the details can be found at: https://www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=530340046 FOOD SAFETY FOR FARMERS MARKET VENDORS At this seminar, you will learn measures you can take to continue bringing healthy and safe products to the …
Former Harlem Globetrotter emphasizes importance of education
A Harlem Globetrotter “Legend” visited two campuses of Vance-Granville Community College on Jan. 20, and he brought with him a message: education is the only surefire path to success. Raleigh native James “Twiggy” Sanders, who played with the Globetrotters from 1974 until 1991, spoke first at VGCC’s Franklin County Campus near Louisburg and later in the Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. His presentations were sponsored by the college’s Male Mentoring Program and were open to …
Motel Search Warrant Leads to Arrest
On Thursday, January 22, 2015, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Unit were investigating suspicious drug activity at the Scottish Inn on North Garnett Street. A search was conducted of room 180. Illegal narcotics and a firearm were located within the room. Jamel Armstrong, 25, 223 W. Ridgeway Street, Warrenton was charged with the following offenses: Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; Possession of cocaine; Possession of marijuana; Simple assault; Possession of drug paraphernalia. Armstrong was …
Taylor calls audience to serve at VGCC’s Martin Luther King celebration
Vance-Granville Community College held its annual celebration of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Jan. 21 in the college’s Civic Center. The theme of the event was “How can we educate, inspire, and support our community?” based on the mission statement of the college: “Vance-Granville Community College educates, inspires, and supports a diverse community of learners to achieve professional and personal success.” Serving as keynote speaker was Archie Taylor Jr. of Henderson, a retired U.S. Army colonel and …
Arrests in Shooting Incident
On Thursday, January 22, 2015, members of the Henderson Police Department Criminal Investigation Unit and the Special Operations Unit arrested two individuals for their involvement in a recent shooting incident. On January 12, 2015, Kvon Fogg, 19, 1800 Julia Avenue was transported to Maria Parham Medical Center for treatment of gunshot wounds. Fogg was shot while standing on the parking lot of the China Kitchen located on East Andrews Avenue. Patrick Lebraska McLeod, 27, 1465 Newton Dairy Road Lot 16, …
City of Henderson City Council Meeting January 26th, 2015
Henderson City Council Short Regular Meeting and Work Session Monday 26 January 2015, 6:00 p.m. R. G. (Chick) Young, Jr. Council Chambers, Municipal Building 134 Rose Avenue Henderson, North Carolina Download the full agenda packet here: 20150126_coh_agenda_packet 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 …
Oxford Prep to Celebrate National School Choice Week with Special Event
Oxford – Oxford Preparatory School will hold a special event on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 9:00 AM to celebrate National School Choice Week, school leaders announced today. This event will feature a Business & Community Forum, that will include interactive discussion with students and parents. The event will be held at the school. Oxford Preparatory School is a Public Charter school serving grades 9–10, with a student enrollment of 115. Oxford Prep is one of more than 9,000 schools participating in National …
Vance County Schools – Telescope Donation
Jack Abbott of Henderson and a volunteer in Vance County Schools, has donated a telescope to the STEM Early High School. Abbott is shown in the accompanying photo with the telescope when he came to the school to make the donation. The telescope will be used extensively in scientific studies by the students at the school in grades 6-8. Principal Rey Horner, along with his staff and students, were delighted to receive the very generous donation.
Union Bank partners with VGCC to present golf tournament
Union Bank is partnering with the Vance-Granville Community College Endowment Fund to present the college’s annual golf tournament in 2015. “We are so appreciative of Union Bank’s role in the four counties served by our college, and it pleases us that the bank is partnering with us to help our students secure scholarships,” said Eddie Ferguson, director of the Endowment Fund. “This is our first presenting sponsor in the 31-year history of our tournament. Union Bank has been a supporter …
Vance County Schools – College Advisors at SVHS and NVHS
The addition of college advisors to the staffs at Southern Vance and Northern Vance high schools is proving to be very beneficial to students. Through a grant program with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the schools each have a college advisor who works with students and their parents in helping them to prepare for college. During National College Application Week in late November, Austin Dixon, college advisor at Southern Vance, and Vincent Baxter, college advisor at Northern …
Researchers hopeful N.C. site is that of Lost Colony
A clue discovered just a few years ago on a centuries-old map has led researchers back to a North Carolina site in hopes of discovering whether the men, women and children of North Carolina’s “Lost Colony” settled there. In 2012, researchers with the First Colony Foundation and the British Museum announced they had found a tantalizing clue about the fate of the Lost Colony, the settlers who disappeared from Roanoke Island in the late 16th century. The clue was on …
Local Adopt-A-Highway Groups Recognized
Members of outstanding local N.C. Adopt-A-Highway Program groups are shown in the accompanying photo after they were presented certificates of recognition during the Vance County Board of Commissioners’ meeting on January 5. A total of 17 Adopt-A-Highway groups were recognized at the meeting for their efforts in keeping their designated roadside areas in Vance County clean of litter and debris. Archie Taylor, chairman of the Vance County Board of Commissioners, presented the certificates. The Vance County Appearance Commission joined the …
NCDA&CS to host farmer meeting with Harris Teeter in Raleigh February 20th 2015
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will host a meeting Feb. 20 for N.C. farmers interested in selling fresh produce and greenery to Harris Teeter. The meeting will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Martin Building at the State Fairgrounds. “This meeting will offer local growers a chance to meet with major retailers one-on-one in a way they may not otherwise get,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “It is one of the …
VGCC schedules Portrait Painting art class
Vance-Granville Community College will offer an Art class focused on Portrait Painting on Wednesdays from 1:45 p.m. until 4:45 p.m., Feb. 5 through April 8. Classes will be held in room 5230 (Building 5) on the college’s main campus in Vance County. Instructor Leslie Johnson of Oxford said that new students are sometimes reluctant to try portrait painting. “But when they work at it and find they can do it, they find it rewarding and don’t want to stop,” she …
NCDMV to Extend State License Plate Agency Hours in Wake and Mecklenburg Counties
RALEIGH — Beginning on Thursday, January 22, the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles will expand its pilot program to extend office hours at two state-operated license plate agencies in Raleigh and Charlotte. Office hours at both locations will increase by one hour, providing quality customer service from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday of each week. Each office will be open from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. This expansion will increase the number …