Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement after Republicans delayed a House vote on their healthcare bill: “Donald Trump boasts about his ability to close a deal, but today he failed because Americans know they deserve better. House Republicans spent the last seven years criticizing the Affordable Care Act rather than working to make it better. This hastily constructed proposal would hurt millions of American families. It’s time to listen to the outcry from the American people …
Deadline for completed applications for students to enroll in the STEM Early High School
The deadline for completed applications for students to enroll in the STEM Early High School for the 2017-2018 school year is Thursday, March 30. Current Vance County Schools students who want to apply should submit their completed applications to their school counselors by Wednesday, March 29. Other students should submit their completed applications by March 30 to the STEM Early High School on the campus of Northern Vance High School on Warrenton Road or the school system’s Administrative Services Center …
Geraldo Banaag and his math students at Henderson Middle School recognized nationally for National Pi Day
Geraldo Banaag and his math students at Henderson Middle School have been recognized nationally for their celebration of National Pi Day on March 14. Lisa Wise of Imagine Nation, the organization which organized Pi Day activities in schools across the United States, recognized Banaag and his efforts at HMS. The HMS celebration was the only one recognized at a school in North Carolina for Pi Day! Wise stated, “We asked classrooms all across Imagine Nation to share their Pi Day …
Northern Vance Students Help EM Rollins Students
Northern Vance High School students visited on March 22 with students and teachers at E.M. Rollins Elementary School to lend a helping hand with reading, math and even recess. The high school students are positive role models for their younger counterparts. The Northern Vance students went in to all classrooms at E.M. Rollins, with the exception of the pre-kindergarten classes. They read books with the elementary students, talked about their favorite types of books and worked with them on math practice …
Vance County Schools Pre-K and K Registration: The WOW starts NOW!
Parents of children who are pre-kindergarten and kindergarten age are urged to visit Vance County Schools’ elementary schools this coming week, March 13-17, to tour the school, visit with teachers and administrators and register their children for the upcoming 2017-2018 school year. Special pre-kindergarten and kindergarten registration activities are planned for Tuesday, March 14, and Thursday, March 16, from 1 to 6 p.m. each day at the schools. Aycock, Carver, Dabney, E.M. Rollins, E.O. Young, L.B. Yancey, Pinkston Street and …
Senator Richard Burr: A Crucial National Security Nominee
This week, the Senate Intelligence Committee continued the important work of processing the President’s national security nominees. The President needs to have department heads in place so that our Intelligence Community can do all they can to keep America safe. As Chairman, I oversaw Senator Dan Coats’ confirmation hearing to serve as Director of National Intelligence. I’m pleased to report that this week, the Intelligence Committee voted 13-2 to advance the nomination to the Senate floor. I am confident Dan …
Be Careful When Burning Debris in Spring
The N.C. Forest Service is urging residents across the state to think safety and exercise caution during the spring fire season, which typically lasts from March to May. “During the spring fire season, people do a lot of yard work that often includes burning leaves and yard debris,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “There are many factors to consider before doing any burning.” North Carolinians thinking about burning debris should contact their county ranger for advice first, Troxler said. …
GriefShare Group Meetings offered at First United Methodist Church in Henderson
GriefShare group meetings will once again be offered at First United Methodist Church in Henderson. The meetings are held weekly, and will begin on Thursday, March 23 at 6 p.m., in the Stephen Ministry Room. All those who have experienced the loss of a family member or friend are invited to attend. For more information please contact the church office at 252 438 8791.
Enrollment Applications Now Being Accepted for the STEM Early High School 2017-2018
Applications are now being accepted for enrollment in the STEM Early High School for the 2017-2018 school year. Grades 6-8 middle school have a focus on project based learning with instructional emphasis in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math. The STEM Early High School is located on the campus of Northern Vance High School. Information sessions are now being held by STEM Early High administrators in local elementary schools. Applications for the school are available during these sessions. …
VGCC to welcome back “Thomas Jefferson”
A series of lectures at Vance-Granville Community College by Bill Barker, in character as President Thomas Jefferson, were so popular in 2016 that the college’s Endowment Fund is bringing him back to the community. Barker will speak as Jefferson on the “Freedom for Religion” in the VGCC Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County on Monday, March 20, at 11 a.m. Then, he will present “Mr. Jefferson on Food and Wine” at the same location on Monday, …
Acts of Henderson is Seeking Food Donations and Volunteers
ACTS of Henderson needs YOU! As you can see from this pic, some of our shelves are pretty bare. We need peanut butter, evaporated milk, powdered milk, instant mashed potatoes, oatmeal, canned meats, cereal, 2 lb. bags of flour, canned fruit, saltine crackers, dried beans, and canned beans like great northern, navy, black eyed peas and field peas. Bring your donations by the ACTS building anytime M-F between 7:30 AM-1:30 PM. Please share this message so that we can stock …
Horse Industry Promotion Referendum
Horse and other equine animal owners/lessors will vote across the state on March 08, 2017 to determine whether to continue to voluntarily assess themselves four dollars ($4.00) per ton of commercial horse feed in order to provide funds to promote the interests of the horse industry. Morris White, County Extension Director, says the vote in Vance County will take place in the County Extension Center from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Any North Carolina resident who has reached his/her 9th …
NCDOT Converting Intersection in Franklin County to All-Way Stop on Thursday
The intersection of Williams White Road and Pilot-Riley Road north of Zebulon in Franklin County is being switched to a permanent all-way stop intersection on Thursday, March 2, weather permitting. The current traffic pattern requires vehicles to stop on Williams White Road while traffic on Pilot-Riley Road does not have to stop. Crews will install stop signs on Pilot-Riley Road, as well as upgrade the pavement markings on both roads to alert motorists of the new traffic pattern. On-site flagmen will handle …
BEGINNING FARMERS SCHOOL STARTS MARCH 16TH
Would you like to learn the basics of raising fruits, vegetables, chickens, goats, pastures and more? Would you like to become more self-sufficient, or even think about marketing what you raise? Then the Beginning Farmers School is for you! The school will meet on Thursday evenings, 6:30-8:30 at the Warren Extension Center for 7 weeks beginning 3/16. Register and get more details here.
Vance County Schools pre-kindergarten and kindergarten registration and applications
Vance County Schools pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs opened registration and applications January 1, 2017. We invite parents to visit our schools on the following dates. Aycock Elementary – Tuesday, March 14 Carver Elementary – Tuesday, March 14 Clarke Elementary – Thursday, March 16 Dabney Elementary – Tuesday, March 14 E.M. Rollins Elementary – Tuesday, March 14 E.O. Young Jr. Elementary – Tuesday, March 14 L.B. Yancey Elementary – Tuesday, March 14 New Hope Elementary – Thursday, March 16 Pinkston Street Elementary – Tuesday, March 14 Zeb Vance …
VANCE COUNTY 4-H PRESENTS 2017 SUMMER CAMP!
It’s not too early to plan summer camp activities for kids and grands! This year Vance County 4-H will carry a group to the Betsy Jeff Pen 4-H camp in Reidsville, from June 25th to 30th. The cost is reasonable and spaces will fill quickly. Also, tax-deductible donations can be made to help send deserving kids to camp! For more information, contact Turner Pride, Vance County 4-H Agent, at 252-438-8188
BECOME A VOLUNTEER IN THE MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM
Do you have an interest in serving the community? Would you like to learn more about gardening? Consider becoming a volunteer in the Vance/Warren Extension Master Gardener program. Training will be held this year on Tuesday mornings, 9 am to noon, beginning July 25th and continuing for 14 weeks. More details, including application information, coming soon.
All proceeds for our M.A.D. in March fundraiser events will benefit the Ryan Davis Memorial Endowment which funds Summer Day Camp Scholarships (application attached). The Story Behind the Endowment Ryan Beckham Davis, daughter of Kim Davis, our Youth Programs Director, LOVED camp at the Henderson Family YMCA! She began participating in Y Programs as soon as she could at age 4. For two years Ryan was involved in girls basketball, spring soccer, T-ball, fall soccer, swimming lessons and after school …
VGCC to host free Dementia Awareness programs
Vance-Granville Community College will soon host a pair of free programs for the public to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and related forms of dementia. These educational programs are being facilitated by the Alzheimer’s Association Eastern North Carolina Chapter. Both events are set to be held on Tuesday, March 21, in the Civic Center on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County (located at exit 209 on Interstate 85). First, “The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease” will be offered …
Butterfield to Host Community Discussion on Feb. 25
Tomorrow, February 25, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will host “Forward Together,” a community discussion, in Durham, North Carolina in the First Congressional District. During the discussion, the Congressman will offer a Washington update, take questions from residents, and hear ideas about how we can resist efforts to take our country backward and fight for a jobs and justice agenda that moves us forward. This is the first in a series of events Congressman Butterfield will host to …