On May 16, 1961, Richard Corbitt, a well-known truck builder, died. Corbitt began his business as a tobacco merchant in the 1890s before creating the Corbitt Buggy Company in 1899. Initially building horse drawn buggies to haul agricultural products, Corbitt’s company began to produce passenger cars and trucks, and later buses and military vehicles. The company adopted assembly line production and that, combined with successful marketing efforts, transformed the small Henderson operation into the leader in North Carolina’s auto industry. Though …
Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers Partners with Anderson Software
New technology optimizes the tip submission experience and effectiveness. The Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers are proud to announce that they have recently partnered with the Texas-based company, Anderson Software, to provide a more seamless and efficient way for students and community members to offer information to help solve and prevent crimes or other serious or life threatening matters. Anderson Software leads the industry with its latest secure and anonymous tip acquisition and management solution, called P3 Intel. This partnership allows the …
VGCC and Epsom Fire Department partner to offer Ag Rescue training
Vance-Granville Community College recently partnered with the Epsom Fire Department in northern Franklin County to offer a training program designed to prepare local firefighters for specific emergency situations that may occur on farms. The “Machinery & Agricultural Rescue” course was conducted in March, with instructor David Pease of the R.E.D.S. (Rescue Extrication Delivery Specialists) Team, a group he helped found to provide specialized training. Pease has over 40 years of experience in rescue and emergency medical services. Some 35 firefighters …
Butterfield Statement on SCOTUS Voter ID Decision
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals’ unanimous finding that the North Carolina General Assembly acted with discriminatory purpose in enactment of a 2013 Voter ID law: “Today’s announcement is a victory against those who try to implement discriminatory voter ID laws written to suppress the vote of certain North Carolinians. “The Supreme …
Vance County Schools held its second annual “Honoring Academic Success” banquet
Vance County Schools held its second annual “Honoring Academic Success” banquet on Wednesday, May 10, at McGregor Hall in downtown Henderson to honor 48 high school seniors who are the top academic achievers in their respective graduating classes for the 2016-2017 school year. An audience of approximately 225 people attended the banquet which featured entertainment by local students and a nice meal, catered by Cook Shack of Louisburg. Kaitlyn Tant, a junior at Southern Vance High School, and Jadyn Jones, …
Find the Perfect Mother’s Day Gift at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market
SPRING GREENS, HERBS & MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS AVAILABLE NOW! The VCRFM opens Saturday at 7:30 a.m. and will feature a variety of locally grown spring produce, bedding plants for the garden including vegetables, herbs, flowers, and shrubs, pasture raised beef, eggs, pork and handmade crafts. There will also be baked goods, canned goods, jams, jellies, salsa & sauces. Find the perfect – and perfectly unique – gift for Mom this Saturday at your Vance County Regional Farmers Market! Knowledgeable farmers and nursery …
School Administrators Complete Leadership Program
Nowell Brooks and Alice Hinson, both assistant principals with Vance County Schools, have successfully completed a year-long participation in the Future-Ready Leadership (FRL) development program for practicing assistant principals. Brooks is an assistant principal at Northern Vance High School and Hinson is the assistant principal at the AdVANCE Academy at Western Vance High School. They are shown in the accompanying photos holding their framed certificates for completion of the program. Both have been administrators in Vance County Schools for several …
New Principal Named for Eaton-Johnson Middle School
Travis Taylor, who has extensive experience as a high school and middle school principal, has been named the new principal at Eaton-Johnson Middle School. Taylor was approved as the school’s new principal by the Vance County Board of Education at its meeting on May 8. He joins Vance County Schools after serving as the principal of Carver High School in Winston-Salem, since 2014. “We are extremely pleased to have Mr. Taylor join our team,” said Dr. Anthony Jackson, superintendent of …
Meet Me in the Street Concert Series
The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce is proud to host another season of “Meet Me in the Street”, a series of concerts offered free to the local community. The first concert for the year will be held on Thursday, May 25 and will feature “The Konnection Band”. This band is a local favorite and is one of the East Coast’s premiere party bands, specializing in a variety of music including Top 40, Rock, Country, R & B, Beach and Oldies. …
Vance County Early College High School Graduation Marshals
Students who are members of the junior class at the Vance County Early College High School have been selected as graduation marshals to assist in events for the Class of 2017. The 10 junior marshals were honored at a luncheon on April 28 at the school. They were selected as marshals for their outstanding academics.
Oxford Prep Claims First Varsity Baseball Conference Championship
With the regular season over, the Griffins finished 14-10 overall and 11-1 in conference play, clinching their very first baseball conference championship. The Griffins took another step forward in the young program’s history. Last year, in the first season of varsity play the team finished 12-12 overall and 3rd in the conference. The Griffins will likely earn a 4 seed in the Mideast Pod of the 2017 NCHSAA 1A Baseball Playoffs, where they will host a home playoff game on …
VGCC nominates Francis Scotland, Jr. for statewide leadership award
Francis Scotland, Jr., of Oxford, a student in the College Transfer program at Vance-Granville Community College, was recently the college’s nominee for the North Carolina Community College System’s Governor Robert W. Scott Student Leadership Award for 2017. The award was established in 2004 in honor of Scott, who served as Governor of North Carolina from 1969-1973, and as President of the N.C. Community College System from 1983-1995. Each year, the N.C. Association of Community College Presidents bestows the honor on …
Poppies Bloom Along NC Highways in Tribute to Fallen World War I Soldiers
Red poppies are blooming along highways in North Carolina in commemoration of the centennial anniversary of the U.S. entry into World War I and in memory of servicemen and servicewomen killed during the war. The state departments of Transportation and Natural and Cultural Resources collaborated on the project as part of North Carolina’s commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the country’s official entry into World War I in April 1917. “We are so grateful to Secretary Trogdon and the staff …
Butterfield Statement on Trumpcare Vote
Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today issued the following statement after the passage of the American Health Care Act by the House: “I am deeply disappointed that Republicans have once again decided to abandon the interests of the American people. Today’s vote in favor of the latest version of Trumpcare, which repeals the Affordable Care Act (ACA), is shameful. “No matter how Republicans try to spin it, this updated bill still rips health care away from 24 million people. It still …
FARMERS MARKET SEASON IS HERE!
Your local farmers markets are now open! The Warren County Farmers Market operates on Saturdays, 8 am to noon, at the corner of Macon and Bragg in downtown Warrenton. The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is open on Saturdays, 7:30 am to 1 pm, and is located at 210 Southpark Dr. in Henderson (just off S. Beckford). Look for a selection of early season produce, crafts, plants, baked goods and more. Looking for something specific, or want to find a …
VGCC Summer Bridge program accepting applicants
Vance-Granville Community College is now accepting applications from incoming first-year students for the “Summer Bridge” program. Summer Bridge is a three-week program designed to enhance a student’s transition from high school to college and prepare them to be successful during their freshman year at VGCC. The program is scheduled for Monday through Friday, July 10-July 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day. The program is completely free of charge, including lunch each day, and is conducted at VGCC’s …
Oxford Prep Middle School jumps into Softball with an undefeated inaugural season
The Griffin’s Middle School softball team finished their inaugural season unbeaten. “We are very proud of this team. We go from not being certain if we have enough interest to actually have enough play, to having a history making season,” says Head coach Joe Don Cooper. When Cooper and Assistant coach Eddie Blake opened try outs, they only had 12 young ladies interested in playing. Coach Cooper remarked “this team is an example that overall great attitudes and work ethic …
Pesticide Disposal Day, May 25th
Do you have lawn, garden or farm chemicals you no longer need? Do you have products more than three years old? Protect your family, your pets and the environment by bringing unneeded chemicals to our pesticide disposal day. This event will be held on Thursday, May 25th, 10 am to 2 pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market (210 Southpark Dr., Henderson, NC). We will accept all pesticide products, including herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, etc. in original, labeled containers. Both …
Teacher Appreciation Day at Chick-fil-A
Our teachers, educators and administrators make a difference every day in our community! We are excited to honor and celebrate them on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at participating Greater Triangle Area Chick-fil-A restaurants. From Open – 10:30am receive one FREE Chick-n-Mini’s (3-count) or from 10:30am – Close receive one FREE Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich. Valid school ID required. One offer per person. Must be present to claim. #TeacherAppreciation
Fierce Feet By Tweet Opens in Downtown with a Celebration
Fierce Feet By Tweet, owned by Alisa Alston, had its ribbon cutting ceremony this morning, Thursday April 27th at 10am, with the celebration occurring through the afternoon with a free BBQ Chicken plate for anyone who would like one. The shop offers a variety of in trend, casual and formal shoes and accessories, including clothing and handbags. Hours of operation are 9am-6pm, Monday – Saturday and Sunday, 1pm-6pm. The shop is located at 133 S. Garnett Street, in historic Downtown Henderson …