Julie Hicks of Oxford, coordinator of institutional research at Vance-Granville Community College, recently completed a program of courses offered by the Data and Decisions Academy, which awarded her a Presidential Scholarship. Hicks was nominated for the scholarship by Dr. Stelfanie Williams, the president of VGCC. The Florida-based Data and Decisions Academy is a program of the Association for Institutional Research and is dedicated to building capacity in institutional research and data use at two-year colleges. The Academy provides online, self-paced …
VGCC schedules “Let’s Have a Tea Party”
Vance-Granville Community College will offer a course on “afternoon tea,” the tradition that is enjoying a renaissance as fine hotels, inns and tea rooms across the country give guests an opportunity to retreat from the hurried pace of their lives. The course, called “Let’s Have a Tea Party,” will meet on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 until 4 p.m., starting March 31. The final class and “graduation” ceremony is an actual afternoon tea …
VGCC Upcoming Free Small Business Center Seminars
SEMINAR TITLE DESCRIPTION OF SEMINAR LOCATION DAY TIME DATE Register Credit for the Entrepreneur This seminar focuses on how the small business owner should manage good credit for himself/herself personally; also covers the business credit report. Speaker: Alyssa Mako Warren Campus, Room W4103 T 2-4 PM 2/17/15 Register Inexpensive & Creative Ways to Market Your Small Business Would you rather eat live insects than market your small business? Come learn …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Streamlining the Vaccine Approval Process
Picture of the Week: I am so thankful for the wonderful friends and coworkers who mailed me letters and passed along well-wishes in honor of my birthday this week. These beautiful tulips are from my good friend and colleague, Representative Martha Roby from Alabama. Thank you to everyone who reached out to me! This week marks our sixth consecutive week of session in the U.S. House of Representatives- and marks six weeks that we have been hard at work focused …
White House Weekly Address: Giving Every Child, Everywhere, a Fair Shot
In this week’s address, the President laid out his plan to ensure more children graduate from school fully prepared for college and a career. Our elementary and secondary schools are doing better, as demonstrated by the news this past week that our high school graduation rate has hit an all-time high, but there is still more that can be done to ensure every child receives a quality education. That’s why the President wants to replace No Child Left Behind with …
Monday Open Line
The nation’s first college for deaf students traces its beginning to this date in 1857, when Congress incorporated the Columbia Institution for the Instruction of the Deaf, Dumb and Blind. In 1864, the school was federally chartered to confer degrees, the first three of which were awarded in 1869. Those diplomas were signed by President Ulysses S. Grant, and all subsequent diplomas awarded by the school bear the U.S. President’s signature. In 1954, the name of the institution was changed …
Family Planning Waiver/Coverage Gap Persons Information
Courtesy of Senator Angela Bryant: Below is an excerpt from the DMA website about the Family Planning Waiver that North Carolina currently has approved by CMS: Be Smart. Be Ready. Free Reproductive Health Services in North Carolina Facts about the Medicaid Family Planning “BE SMART” Program What is the Medicaid Family Planning “BE SMART” program? The Medicaid Family Planning Program, or “BE SMART” program, is designed to reduce unintended pregnancies and improve the well-being of children and families in North …
Vance County Schools – Webb to Serve as Senate Page
Annabelle Webb, a junior at Northern Vance High School, will serve as a senate page next week in the N.C. General Assembly in Raleigh. She was appointed as a page by Senate President Pro Tempore Phillip Berger. She was nominated by N.C. Sen. Angela Bryant, who represents Vance County. Webb will be serving during the week of February 16-20, assisting legislators in the N.C. Senate Chambers. She is the daughter of Larry and Elaine Webb of Henderson.
“Getting Paid to Talk” is subject of new VGCC class
A new one-night class being offered at Vance-Granville Community College will introduce area residents to the growing “voice over” field. Entitled “Getting Paid to Talk,” this class is scheduled to be held at VGCC’s South Campus, between Creedmoor and Butner, on Wednesday, March 18, from 6:30 until 9 p.m., and at VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County on Thursday, March 19, from 6:30 until 9 p.m. In a format that combines lecture, class participation and demonstration, students will learn about …
Vance County Arts Council Regional Artist Project Grant Workshop February 28th, 2015
“Get your Grant On!” The Vance County Arts council will host its annual Regional Artist Project Grant Workshop on Saturday, February 28th from 2:00-3:00PM at Emrose Gallery 233 South Garnett Street in Henderson. Applicants may apply for up to $1500 for qualified art projects. To sign up for this workshop contact Dr. Alice Sallins at (252)767-4579 or United Arts Council at (919) 839-1498 OR email Brandi at bneuwirth@unitedarts.org. Artist applications are due by 5:00pm EST on Wednesday, April 1, 2015.
Ayscue retires after over 13 years serving VGCC students
Carolyn Ayscue of Henderson recently retired as a Financial Aid Assistant at Vance-Granville Community College. Ayscue’s colleagues held a retirement reception in her honor on Jan. 30 at the college’s Main Campus. Ayscue first joined the VGCC Financial Aid Office on Oct. 22, 2001, following many years with Harriet and Henderson Yarns. She served as the college’s Veterans Certifying Official, meaning that she had a special role in helping military veterans and eligible dependents to use the educational assistance benefits …
Attorney General Roy Cooper Alert: Phony email attempts to capitalize on Anthem breach
You’ve probably seen the headlines that Anthem Insurance Company has experienced a massive data breach that could affect some 80 million of its customers. In many cases a company that suffers a breach will offer its affected customers free credit monitoring, which makes it easier for people to find out if crooks are using their stolen data to make purchases, open accounts, take out loans, etc. In this instance, scammers are trying to piggyback on the breach by sending out …
Cast announced for VGCC Dinner Theater production
Vance-Granville Community College has announced the cast for “Smoke on the Mountain,” which will be the college’s third annual Dinner Theater event. VGCC’s Drama and Culinary Arts departments are teaming up once again to present a delicious meal followed by an entertaining play, on the evenings of Thursday, April 30, and Friday, May 1, in the Civic Center on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. each night. In 2013, VGCC staged its first-ever Dinner Theater …
Vance County Board of Commissioners Special Meetings February 18th and 19th, 2015
The Vance County Board of Commissioners will hold special meetings as follows: Wednesday, February 18 at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 19 at 2:00 p.m. The purpose for both meetings is to enter into closed session for personnel matter.
“We Are Stronger as a Nation” When We Work Together
Wednesday, the President submitted a draft proposal to Congress that would authorize the continued use of military force against ISIL. While the President already has the legal authority needed to take action against ISIL, he noted that we are strongest as a nation when the President and Congress work together. A bipartisan authorization of the use of military force (AUMF) against ISIL would provide a clear and powerful signal to the American people, our allies, and enemies that the U.S. …
Friday / Weekend Open Lines
This date marks the anniversary in 1635 of the idea of America’s first public school — the Boston Latin School — long before there was a United States. Established in April that year, among its later students were Benjamin Franklin and Samuel Adams. And this month in 1897, Phoebe Hearst and Alice Birney founded what is today known as the Parent Teacher Association, or PTA. Originally called the National Congress of Mothers, the organization now encourages both mothers and fathers …
Vance County Board of Commissioners Work Session February 11th, 2015
Provided here are the handouts for the Vance County Board of Commissioners Work Session February 11th, 2015 The work sessions agenda was: 1. Chairman’s Proclamation – Recognizing February as Black History Month 2. Budget / Fiscal Projections (FY 2014-2015 & FY 2015-2016) 3. Budget Guidance 4. Budget Review Process 5. Establishment of County Goals Download the full handouts and information here: 20150211_vcboc_work_session
N.C. posts records in lodging indicators in 2014
North Carolina’s lodging industry posted positive growth and hit record levels in all six major indicators in 2014. For the third year in a row, North Carolina room demand for accommodations was at an all-time high. Recent data released by Smith Travel Research (STR) shows that 2014 room demand was up more than 5 percent from 2013 with nearly 33 million room nights sold in the state. In the last ten years, room demand has grown more than 18 percent. …
NC Cooperative Extension Updates
VANCE PESTICIDE CONTAINER BIN IS FULL If you have pesticide containers for recycling, please hold them for the time being. We have submitted the request to get the bin emptied, but it will probably be a few weeks. SOYBEAN VARIETY DATA AVAILABLE We have limited numbers of the “green books” available at the Extension offices, or you can download the information from http://www.ncovt.com TOBACCO ASSOCIATES 2015 MEETING Feb 27, Wilson County Ag Center. Details at 919-821-7670 or tar@tobaccoassociatesinc.org VANCE COMMUNITY RESOURCE …
“A Celebration of Black History” in Downtown Henderson, NC February 20th, 2015
The Vance County Arts Council and the North Carolina Arts Council presents, “A Celebration of Black History” on Friday, February 20th at Emrose Gallery 233 South Garnett Street, at 6:00PM. Guest speaker will be Dr. David E. Alston Chairman of the Henderson-Vance County Human Relations Committee. Alston is a native of Pennsylvania and a descendant of Harriet Tubman who through her work with the “Underground Railroad” was instrumental in freeing many slaves. Music for the occasion will be provided by …