RALEIGH, N.C. (Sept. 15, 2014) — Fall’s blue skies, crisp temperatures and vibrant foliage create the urge to head outside, and fresh activities across North Carolina add ways to enjoy the season. With six weeks of prime leaf looking, events that relish the harvest and festivals energized by fall breezes, travelers find boundless rewards for exploring the state. To help autumn lovers make the most of the splendid season, superintendents from North Carolina’s state parks and other local experts will …
Vance County Middle and High School News September 15-19, 2014
Download here: 20140915 Weekly School News VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 3, Issue 5 A Publication for Middle and High Schools September 15-19, 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 Interim Progress Reports distributed today (Monday) at high schools, except Early College High. Early …
Eaton-Johnson Middle School Parent Night Postponed
Eaton-Johnson Middle School has announced that the Parent Night, originally scheduled for September 22, has been postponed. A date for the event will be announced later.
Butterfield Cheers TRIO Grant for Durham Non-profit
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today applauded the U.S. Department of Education’s award of a Federal TRIO programs grant to The Renaissance Education Group, Incorporated in Durham, North Carolina. The $125,000 grant will assist low-income students, disadvantaged youth, and first generation college students in North Carolina by strengthening the training of TRIO educators in the state. “A strong educational foundation is becoming increasingly important for North Carolinians to compete in today’s global economy. TRIO programs are absolutely …
Tuesday Open Line
One of the nation’s largest corporations is 106 years old today, although in common with other centenarians, it has its ailments. General Motors was conceived by William Durant of Flint, Michigan. Durant co-founded Chevrolet — named after noted racing car drivers Louis and Gaston Chevrolet, originally from Switzerland — and Durant promoted Buick to prominence on early racetracks. Over the years, Durant headed, and then lost control of General Motors not once, but twice. In 1908, when GM was founded, …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Working to Eliminate Human Trafficking
Video of the Week: This week I spoke on the House Floor about Rep. Cassidy’s bill, which will allow people to keep their preferred health insurance plan. I cited an example of a business in my district, Sparkle and Shine Cleaning Service in Apex, that is suffering as a result of the Obamacare Employer Mandate. Click here or on the photo above to watch this short clip. It has been a busy week here in Washington, but the entire nation …
White House Weekly Address: We Will Degrade and Destroy ISIL
In this week’s address, the President reiterated his comprehensive and sustained counter-terrorism strategy to degrade and ultimately destroy the terrorist group ISIL. His plan brings together a campaign of targeted airstrikes, increased support for Iraqi and Kurdish forces already taking on terrorists, assistance from allies and partners, expanded efforts to train and equip the Syrian opposition, and ongoing humanitarian aid for those displaced by ISIL. The President expressed his immense appreciation for the military men and women who make these …
Monday Open Line
Today marks the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month — a time to recognize the contributions and cultures of the nation’s fastest-growing population group. The idea started as a special week in 1968 and was expanded to a full month 20 years later. There are 52 million Hispanics in the U.S., 17 percent of the total population, forming the nation’s largest ethnic or racial minority. Over half of that population resides in California, Texas or Florida, and nearly two-thirds are …
VGCC announces Small Business Summit and Expo; Entrepreneur to Keynote
The Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center is planning a Small Business Summit and Expo, in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce of Warren County and the Lake Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, from 11:30 a.m. until 4:45 p.m., in the Civic Center on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County. Business representatives and interested members of the community are invited to attend. The summit, with the theme, “Fueling Small Business Growth,” will …
VGCC Time Management – Starting a Business – Financing & More Business Seminars Next Week
Next week is a busy week at the Small Business Center of Vance-Granville Community College. We will be offering the following FREE small business seminars: SEMINAR TITLE DESCRIPTION OF SEMINAR LOCATION DAY TIME DATE Register Time In a Bottle for the Small Business Owner Nobody has more to do in a single day than a small business owner— marketing, finance, sales, logistics, and the list goes on and on. Time management, especially for small business owners, is a …
Vance County Public Safety Committee Meeting Notice
Vance County’s Public Safety Committee is scheduled to meet Monday, September 15 at 4:00 in our administrative conference room. The committee will discuss the Fire Marshal EMS Director Position.
Vance County Schools Friday Night Football September 12, 2014
Southern Vance High School VS Northern Vance High School 7 p.m. in Viking Stadium $6.00 admission
VGCC to offer free High School Equivalency practice tests for limited time
Vance-Granville Community College will provide High School Equivalency practice tests at no cost to any local adult on weekdays between Sept. 22 and Oct. 3, 2014, as part of the national GED Testing Service’s “See for Free” program. Students may take the “GED Ready” practice tests at either VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County; the Franklin County Campus near Louisburg; South Campus, between Butner and Creedmoor; or the Warren County Campus in Warrenton. “If you’ve thought about completing your high …
Friday / Weekend Open Line
This was a day that didn’t exist in Colonial America in 1752, as the familiar calendar underwent what is called the “Gregorian correction,” switching from the ancient Julian calendar to adjust for errors accumulated over centuries. After September 2nd, the next day was September 14th, and there was rioting by those who felt cheated and demanded the 11 days back. The British parliament’s Calendar Act of 1750 had also changed New Year’s Day from March 25th to January 1st. As …
White House: We Will Only Grow Stronger
Thirteen years ago today, our nation was irrevocably changed by horrific acts of terror that took the lives of thousands of innocent people. Across the country, Americans pay tribute to their memories and honor all those who have made great sacrifices in service to our country. At 8:46 a.m. ET this morning — the time that the first plane hit the World Trade Center — President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Vice President Joe Biden joined Americans in observing …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of Sept. 11 on UNC-TV’s North Carolina Weekend, learn about the great work being done at the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital in Topsail Beach. Relax at the Bee’s Knees Country Store and Run of the Mill B & B in Henderson. Celebrate rural agriculture life at the Jones County Heritage Festival in Trenton. Get your toes a-tappin’ along the Blue Ridge Music Trail, starting in Fletcher. And check out the scene at the NC Music Factory …
VGCC names head of new Mechatronics program
Keith Shearon of Youngsville has been named to lead the new Mechatronics Engineering Technology program at Vance-Granville Community College. Shearon brings decades of industry experience in manufacturing and electronics to the program and his students. Shearon begins teaching the first two courses offered as part of the two-year Mechatronics degree, “Circuit Analysis” and “Introduction to Automation,” on Sept. 16. The new program is based at VGCC’s South Campus, located between Butner and Creedmoor. The Mechatronics Engineering Technology curriculum provides training …
SVHS Students Earn Certifications
Eight students at Southern Vance High School have earned certification from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). The students include Jan Aldana, Christopher Domigez, Courtney Elliott, Elton Marrow, Shaleyah Mitchell, Saul Santillan, Sheldon Smith and Michael Thomas. The NCCER certification modules are offered through the Career and Technical Education Program course entitled CORE and sustainable construction. The instructor for the course is Ben Arrington. This industry recognized credential requires students to score 70 or higher on modules …
Free Health Screenings October 8th, 2014 at Mariah Parham
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Joint Statement from Reps. G. K. Butterfield and David Price on TIGER IV Grant for the Duke Beltline Master Plan
WASHINGTON, DC — Representatives G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and David Price (NC-04) announced today that the City of Durham has been awarded $222,700 in funding from the United States Department of Transportation’s TIGER IV program for the Duke Beltline Trail Master Plan: “I’ve been working with the City for over a decade on the Duke Beltline Trail Master Plan, which will make Durham an even better place to live,” said Representative Price. “The Department of Transportation TIGER grant is a …