HENDERSON, N.C. — When six students walked across the stage to receive their degrees at Vance-Granville Community College’s May commencement exercises, they quietly made history. They were among the first graduates of the college who had received the “VanGuarantee” scholarship to help eliminate any financial barriers standing between them and their academic goals. The innovative scholarship program was first announced in 2016 by the president of the college, Dr. Stelfanie Williams, with the first scholarships being awarded in the fall …
School Nutrition Program From Vance County Schools
The Vance County Schools Nutrition Program is providing free meals again this summer to children in various programs in our county. Through a federally funded Summer Nutrition Program, the school system’s School Nutrition personnel are busy supplying breakfast, lunch and snacks each day for nine different programs, including the Read to Achieve reading camps for students in grades 1-3 at Dabney and Zeb Vance elementary schools. Additional sites receiving the free meals are the Aycock Recreation Center, City Road United …
VGCC Receives In-Kind Software Grant From Siemens PLM Software
CREEDMOOR, N.C. — Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC) today announced it received an in-kind software grant from Siemens PLM Software, with a commercial value of $31 million. The in-kind grant gives students access to the same technology that companies around the world depend on every day to develop innovative products in a wide variety of industries including automotive, aerospace, machinery, shipbuilding, high-tech electronics and many more. Graduates with this type of software training are highly-recruited candidates for advanced technology jobs. The …
Very Special Wishes to Henderson’s own, Evan O’Geary, who is representing Henderson in the Miss North Carolina Pageant this week in Raleigh. Evan works at the Chik-Fil-A here in Henderson, and began preliminary competition yesterday in private interview. She competes in Evening Gown on Wednesday, Lifestyle in Fitness on Thursday and Talent on Friday. The finals will be aired live Saturday night at 7:00 pm on ABC Channel 11. GOOD LUCK EVAN!! …
Ribbon Cutting – Schmitt Orthodontics
Henderson businesses take note: On June 19th at noon, the Henderson-Vance Chamber had a ribbon cutting for Schmitt Orthodontics. Dr. Terry J. Schmitt worked with and then succeeded Dr. John van Venrooy as he transitioned into retirement. Schmitt Orthodontics specializes in monitoring growth and development, straightening teeth and aligning bites using braces and invisalign. They offer convenient hours by appointment M-Th. Schmitt Orthodontics is proud to continue the tradition of serving as Henderson’s only full-time Specialist in Orthodontics for the …
Chamber Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – Character Antics BoHo’s Party Place
The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce celebrated with Character Antics/BoHo’s Party Place on Tuesday, June 13th with a ribbon cutting during their Grand Opening week. Character Antics has been a household name in Vance and surrounding counties for 17 years. Their mission has always been regardless of profit, put the children first. Providing BoHo the Clown, inflatable rides, face painting, balloon art and games has been their way to brighten the day of children of all ages. BoHo’s Party Place is …
Vance County School Of Excellence 2017
A total of 28 rising sophomores who attend six different high schools in Vance County have completed the week-long Vance County School of Excellence Program. The students attended the program, June 12-16, with each day’s session beginning at Vance-Granville Community College. Students participating in the School of Excellence for 2017 included: Robert Hopper and Jabrial Steed, both of Vance County Early College High School; Dinah Baldwin, Daniel Clemente, Victoria Glasscock, La’Zariah Harris, Chris Stevenson, Kristophe Burwell, Ava Eahart, Samayia Floyd, …
Car Wash to Benefit ACTS tomorrow!
The Converge Group at Clearview Church is doing a CAR WASH tomorrow at Carolina Carpet and Flooring located at 1603 Parham Street. It’s right behind the BB &T Bank and Snackers on Dabney Drive. All the proceeds will be donated to the Building Fund for ACTS! Please come by between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM to have your car washed. Samantha Pitchford (the wonderful Kitchen Manager/Cook for ACTS) will be there with information on volunteering. Go by and check them …
This Week At Vance County Regional Farmer’s Market
Free Zumba & Nutrition Class Thursdays @ 6:00 p.m. Join the party! Thursdays at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market meet certified nutritionist and Zumba Instructor Rodney Steverson. He will conduct a 30 minute nutrition class and a 30 minute Zumba class for an hour of fitness fun! Zumba fitness is exercise in disguise. It’s the most fun, energetic, feel good workout that you will ever come across. It’s easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating. Every class will feel like a …
Donations Needed For Vance County Social Services
North Wake Church in Wake Forest is partnering with Vance County Social Services in Henderson to revamp their family meeting space at child protection services. The community is so excited to create a space that is warm and welcoming to these families in desperate situations and would love to invite our community to partner with us! They are searching for donations of materials – specifically paint, flooring, new tables, new chairs, new organizational bins, new family oriented games and new …
Vance County Schools Retirement Banquet
Vance County Schools held its annual Retirement Banquet for those educators and support staff members who retired during the 2016-2017 school year. The event was held in the McGregor Hall Gallery with approximately 150 people in attendance. There were 36 school system associates who were honored for their many years of dedicated service to our students and schools. Dr. June Atkinson, former state superintendent of Public Instruction, was the keynote speaker for the evening. She encouraged all of the retirees …
Irrigate Correctly to Keep Plants Healthy
As we progress into summer, it won’t be long before it’s time to pull out the irrigation equipment. Most plants, including turf, vegetable gardens, flowers and shrubs need about one inch of water each week (perhaps a bit more in late July and August). The most effective approach is to apply the whole amount in one day so the soil get saturated deeply (this encourages deep root growth). Soil applied irrigation (e.g. soaker hose or drip system) reduces disease incidence …
North Carolina Central University, Vance-Granville Community College Launch Program for Early Childhood Teachers and Specialists
The North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Department of Human Sciences and Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC) have signed an agreement to offer two education-related bachelor’s degree programs on the community college campus in Henderson, N.C. NCCU will provide the second two years of study at VGCC for students with Associate in Applied Science degrees, as well as provide support services and access to NCCU’s resources, such as the Shepard Library on campus. VGCC will recruit qualified students for the two programs …
With Summer Fun in the Water, Know How to Spot the Signs of Someone in Distress
I came across this article years ago, I couldn’t even tell you how many. And every single year since, without fail, I share it on my Facebook page. I love the water. My kids love the water. They’ve been swimming since they were toddlers. Pools, lakes, the ocean… it doesn’t matter to any of us. But with that fun, comes danger. A Drowning, or in distress person, does not look like what TV and the Movies portray. It is silent, …
Summer 2017 Kiddie Matinee will kick off Wednesday, June 14th with The Secret Life of Pets
For 10 weeks, Marketplace Cinemas on S. Beckford Drive in Henderson will show a free movie (free for one child with parent with ticket) on Wednesday and Thursdays at 10:00 am, 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm. Note the free movie is ONLY for the movie depicted on the ticket and movies ARE subject to change. You MUST have a ticket for admission. Otherwise, it costs $3.00 to watch the movie. Movie tickets are available at the cinema, but once June …
Boil Water Advisory Lifted
As of 8:00 am Wednesday June 7th, 2017, the Kerr Lake Regional Water System no longer requires boiling of water before consumption. Users of the water system may now use water without conservation or boiling of water.
Water Restrictions Lifted
The Kerr Lake Regional Water System is now pumping finished water at its normal rate. Mandatory water conservation has been lifted; however the boil water advisory for human consumption is in effect until further notice. Based on the continual investigation of the problem it appears that the cause of the pump run failure is a malfunction of the SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) system.
Warren County High School Achieves 100% College Acceptance Rate!
The Warren County High School Class of 2017 celebrates a milestone in school history on May 19 as the first graduating class to achieve a 100 percent college acceptance rate. The Warren County High School Class of 2017 has set a high bar for the seniors that come after them by becoming the school’s first graduating class to achieve a 100 percent college acceptance rate. Colleen Neuer, WCHS guidance counselor, said that the 90 members of the graduating class have …
Franklin County Public Utilities asking for emergency conservation measures
Emergency Water Conservation Measures Needed Franklin County, June 5, 2017: All water customers served by Franklin County Public Utilities are asked to initiate emergency conservation measures due to the City of Henderson experiencing operational difficulties. Customers and the general public will be notified when the system is once again operational and conservation measures are lifted. http://files.www.franklincountync.us/…/PR-Emergency_Water_C… Please contact Franklin County Public Utilities with any questions or concerns at 919-556-6177 We appreciate your patience and understanding at this time.
MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2017
The Kerr Lake Regional Water Plant is currently experiencing difficulties with its pumps. This issue is being addressed, but at this time it is not known how long it will be before it is back to full capacity. Please refrain from excessive use of water during this time. Please consider the following recommendations to conserve water use until further notice: Use dishwashers only when they are full. Washing dishes by hand (don’t let the tap run!) saves about twenty-five …