Dr. Stelfanie Williams, the president of Vance-Granville Community College, recently presented the college’s annual awards to a pair of outstanding VGCC employees. Kathryn M. “Kathy” Ktul of Louisburg, the college’s registrar, was named Staff Member of the Year for 2014-15, while Cosmetology program head/instructor Tomeka C. Moss of Wake Forest was chosen as the Faculty Member of the Year. The honors are two of VGCC’s three Glen Raven Excellence in Teaching and Leadership Awards. Glen Raven, Inc., the manufacturer with …
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Nearly Eighty Percent of Third Graders Meet Reading Proficiency Standards
Seventy-nine percent (79.2 percent or 91,919 students) of North Carolina public school third grade students met the reading proficiency standards under North Carolina’s Read to Achieve program according to the Improve K-3 Literacy Accountability Measures Comprehensive Plan for Reading Achievement report. State Board of Education members received the report at their meeting in Charlotte. These third graders demonstrated reading proficiency through one of the following options: passing the Beginning-of-Grade 3 English Language Arts/Reading assessment; passing the End-of-Grade 3 English Language …
Search Warrant Yields Drug Arrest
On Wednesday, October 1, 2014, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Unit executed a search warrant at 1215 Topleman Street in Henderson. During the search, officers recovered 170 grams of marijuana, 23.1 grams of cocaine, 56 grams of crack cocaine, AK-47 rifle and items of drug paraphernalia. Ricky Lavell Welch, 35, 1215 Topleman Street was charged with the following offenses: Manufacturing cocaine; Trafficking cocaine by possession; Possession with the intent to manufacture, sell, and deliver cocaine; Possession with …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Beware Subscription Renewal Offers from Third Parties
Consumers regularly get messages urging them to renew a magazine or newspaper subscription. But those messages aren’t always sent by the publisher. For example, some subscribers to the Raleigh News and Observer recently received renewal notices from an “independent subscription agent.” Some of the prices to renew listed in the notices were much higher than those offered by the newspaper. The two companies mentioned in the letters, United Publishers Exchange and Associated Publishers Network, have histories of questionable business practices. …
NC farms offer plenty of family activities this fall
RALEIGH — From pumpkin patches and hayrides to apple picking and corn mazes, agritourism farms across the state are offering a bounty of fall fun for the whole family. “Agritourism is a fun way for people to learn more about agriculture, and it is a great way to help North Carolina farmers add value to their operations,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “With nearly 700 agritourism farms across the state, it’s easy to visit a local farm near you.” The …
Murder Suspect Apprehended
Update on October 1, 2014: Gregory Lamant Baskett has been apprehended and is currently being held in the Cumberland County Jail. Previously: Press Release: September 29, 2014: Gregory Lamant Baskett, 43, is wanted for 1st Degree Murder in connection with the death of Tisha Hargrove. The victim and the suspect were living in a domestic relationship at the residence of 124 N. Bullock Street, Henderson at the time of the incident. Mr. Baskett is an African American male. He is …
Series of I-440 Ramp Closures at Poole Road for Fortify Project Continues This Weekend
RALEIGH – Work on the Poole Road exit of I-440 for the Fortify project will require another ramp closure this weekend. On Friday, Oct. 3, crews will begin closing the ramp from Poole Road onto I-440 West. The ramp will be re-opened by 6 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 6, weather permitting. The work will also require the closure of the outside lane of westbound Poole Road in the same area. Similar closures were in place last week for the I-440 …
NCDMV Closes Henderson License Plate Agency in Vance County Due to Violations
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles today announced the immediate closing of its Henderson License Plate Agency (LPA) in Vance County due to violations of state criminal laws. Located at 946-D West Andrews Avenue, this LPA was closed following an internal investigation of the office’s operations. The Division’s investigation determined inappropriate activities, including accounting irregularities, warranted the closure of the office and termination of its contract. The agency had been in operation since 1994. NCDMV officials will …
NCDOT Holding Public Hearing for Private Activity Bonds for I-77 Managed Lanes Project
CHARLOTTE — The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2, to receive comments on the issuance of up to $350 million in private activity bonds. The proceeds of the bonds will be used by I-77 Mobility Partners LLC, a private company, and its affiliates, to help finance costs related to the construction and operation of the I-77 Managed Lanes project. The hearing will be held at the Metrolina Regional Traffic Management …
Warren County Health Department – 5th Annual Health Night Out October 7th, 2014
Courtesy of Senator Angela Bryants office: WARREN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 5th ANNUAL “HEALTH NIGHT OUT” PROMOTING HEALTH DEPARTMENT SERVICES FLU SHOTS WILL BE OFFERED FOR A FEE FREE SCREENINGS: BLOOD PRESSURE, BLOOD GLUCOSE, HEIGHT/WEIGHT, BODY MASS INDEX (BMI), HIV & SYPHILLIS TESTING “FREE GIVE AWAYS” OCTOBER 7, 2014 TIME: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM PLACE: WARREN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT SPONSORED BY: WARREN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 544 W. RIDGEWAY STREET WARRENTON, NC 27589
City of Henderson: Development Services Deparment Director Corey Williams
Per City Manager Ray Girffin: I am pleased to advise you I’ve appointed Code Compliance Directory Corey Williams as the Director of the newly formed Development Services Department. His promotion is effective of 26, September 2014, or the beginning of the current work period. The Development Services Department is comprised of the former Code Compliance and Planning and Community Development departments. Mr. Williams has served as the Interim Planning Director since former Planning Director Eris Dunston resigned to take an …
Vance County Public Middle and High School Weekly News September 29-October 3, 2014
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 3, Issue 7 A Publication for Middle and High Schools Sept. 29-Oct. 3, 2014 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 Monday, October 6, is a teacher workday with no school for students, except at Early College High. End of first …
Oxford Prep to Hold 2nd Annual Mattress Sale Fundraiser
On Saturday, October 4th Paul Smith and The Mattress Center will sponsor a fundraiser to raise money for Oxford Preparatory High School to help fund the school’s athletic program. Smith, a 2006 graduate of J.F. Webb High School and former deputy sheriff with the Granville County Sheriff’s Department, is the president and owner of Mattress Center, Inc. with stores in Winston Salem and Raleigh. The fundraiser will be held in Henderson at Superior Chrylser-Dodge-Jeep on US-158 from10:00 a.m. to 6:00 …
Preview Day, Hunger Relief Day offer savings for fairgoers Other special-event days honor military, senior citizens, youth
RALEIGH – Fairgoers looking to save some money during their annual State Fair visit might want to consider planning their trip on a Thursday. Thursday, Oct. 16, is Preview Day, when fairgoers can save on admission and purchase unlimited ride wristbands. Thursday, Oct. 23, is Food Lion Hunger Relief Day, when fairgoers can gain admission by bringing five cans of Food Lion brand food. The fair will also offer other special-event days geared toward the military, senior citizens and youth. …
Vance County Public Elementary School News September 29-October 3, 2014
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 2 Issue 7 September 29-October 3, 2014 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 Monday, October 6, is a teacher workday with no school for students, except at Early College High. SCHOOL EVENTS FOR THIS WEEK Aycock Elementary: (Monday, September 29) …
VGCC Warren Campus helps local kids in need
Vance-Granville Community College’s Warren County Campus recently formed a partnership with Warrenton-based nonprofit organization J-Jireh Services that has resulted in local schoolchildren receiving book bags and school supplies. The new relationship between the college and J-Jireh’s director, Gertie Williams Crute, began with a chance meeting between Crute and Warren County Campus Dean Mitch Evans on a playground near the Warrenton campus. They struck up a conversation about her work with local children and their parents, and formed a partnership on …
NCDPI Receives 40 Applications to Open Charters in 2016
Forty nonprofit organizations have filed applications to open a public charter school in August 2016. These applications met the Sept. 26 deadline and were submitted through the automated application system utilized by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI). A spreadsheet of applicants is available at www.ncpublicschools.org/charterschools/. “These new applications represent an opportunity to expand on the choices available to North Carolina students and parents,” said State Superintendent of Public Instruction June Atkinson. “The Department of Public Instruction and State …
VGCC and Chamber partner for Health Care Reform discussion
The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Vance-Granville Community College’s Small Business Center, will present a “Lunch Break to Educate” seminar, called “Health Care Reform for Small Business, Season 2: What Have We Learned?” on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from noon until 1 p.m. in Room 7107 (Building 7) on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County. The purpose of this seminar is to give local business owners a complete update on the federal Affordable Care Act, which is about to …
Suspect Wanted for First Degree Murder – Rewards Offered for Info
Gregory Lamant Baskett, 43, is wanted for 1st Degree Murder in connection with the death of Tisha Hargrove. The victim and the suspect were living in a domestic relationship at the residence of 124 N. Bullock Street, Henderson at the time of the incident. Mr. Baskett is an African American male. He is 5’8” and 167 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Mr. Baskett possible might be in the Raleigh or Fayetteville areas. If you have any information …
Vance County General Government Committee Meeting Cancelled
Please be informed that the County’s General Government Committee meeting scheduled for today at 4:00 p.m. has been cancelled.