Twenty-two new graduates of Vance-Granville Community College’s two-year Radiography program were honored in a May 12 pinning ceremony in the college’s Civic Center. The Radiography Class of 2014 included Dana Michelle Thompson of Creedmoor; Marilyn Cook Griffin and Bernard Kimani, both of Durham; Erin Sleboda Edwards of Franklinton; Chelsea Hunter Wade of Henderson; Christina Rodriguez of Hurdle Mills; Susan Brown Smith of Kittrell; Makiesha A. Dickson and Kelly Patton, both of Louisburg; Linda Kennedy, Kelvin Ray Pennell Jr., Eric Boone …
VGCC names new Dean of Warren Campus
Mitch Evans was recently named Dean of Vance-Granville Community College’s Warren County Campus. Evans has served in the North Carolina Community College System for 22 years, including almost five years at VGCC. In his new leadership role, Evans is responsible for supervising all operations at the satellite campus in Warrenton, including both the curriculum and continuing education courses offered there. Evans has deep roots in the community he now serves. He was born and raised in Warren County and today …
Friday / Weekend Open Lines
Today is National Bike to Work Day, the exact center of May’s National Bike Month. From coast-to-coast, cycling enthusiasts are expected to take part in a wide range of activities sponsored by environmental and civic groups, health organizations, and police departments. Across the U.S., about 18 percent of the population over age 16 does at least some bike riding during the year, with an estimated 9 million bike trips in the country every day. Even in the face of rising …
Richard Brand: Amazing
I suppose it is a piece of the evidence for most people do not pay much attention. Or maybe it is evidence that some people will believe anything they hear. I did read a poll that said 10% of the population believes that aliens from outer space have stolen the missing far east airplane. But what I find so interesting is that our North Carolina Governor and the Republican legislators believes he can do it in public and get away …
Vance County Regional Farmers Market, vendor meeting, 5/22, 10 am
The Vance County Regional Farmers Market will be hosting an informational meeting for all interested vendors on Thursday, May 22 at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at the new Vance County Regional Farmers Market Building located at 210 Southpark Dr. just off of Beckford Drive in Henderson. The meeting will address market objectives, policies and procedures, opening date, the vendor application process and fees. The Vance County Regional Farmers Market will be open to the public on Wednesdays and …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of May 15 on UNC-TV’s North Carolina Weekend, lift a glass at Beer Army Combat Brewery in Trenton. Tempt your taste buds at Duck Donuts in Duck. Step back in time at Liberty Hall in Kenansville. Get your toes a-tappin’ at Lil John’s Mountain Music Festival in Snow Camp. And the “House Special” samples the fare at Merritt’s Store and Grill in Chapel Hill. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina Weekend is underwritten by …
Wide Open Bluegrass festival to remain in Raleigh through 2018
The Wide Open Bluegrass festival, which relocated to Raleigh from Nashville last year, will remain in the Capital City through 2018, organizers announced Tuesday (yesterday). The Whole Hog Barbecue Championship will be included as part of the festival. The N.C. Pork Council will also have samples of barbecue from the western, Triad and eastern parts of the state. The 2014 festival, organized by the International Bluegrass Music Association, will take place Sept. 30- Oct. 4. Last year’s festival brought more …
Award Nominee graduates from High School with Two VGCC Degrees
When Martha Yosmara Garcia Cervantes of Creedmoorgraduates from Vance-Granville Community College on May 16, she will walk across the stage to receive two degrees days before she receives her high school diploma. To Garcia Cervantes, this accomplishment is a reminder that America is the “land of opportunity.” Born in Mexico, Garcia Cervantes was young when her family came to the United States in search of a better life. “As the youngest of three children of a poor immigrant family, the …
30th Annual NASCAR All-Star Race Kicks Off Motorsports Season in North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (May 14, 2014) — North Carolina is fueling up to host two iconic NASCAR events: the 30th annual NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race and Coca-Cola 600. The events kick off a series of motorsports-related tourism offerings throughout the state for the 2014 season and cap off “Motorsports Month” as proclaimed by Governor Pat McCrory in recognition of the more than one million fans who attend racing events in North Carolina each year. The North Carolina Division of Tourism has …
N.C. State Parks seeking public input for outdoor recreation plan
The N.C. Division of Parks & Recreation is seeking public input to assist with assessing North Carolina’s outdoor recreation trends, needs and issues. Responses to this survey will provide the state with a framework to address the need for improved public outdoor recreation during the next five years. Whether you actively participate in outdoor recreation activities or not, your input is crucial for this evaluation. The survey will be online through May 31. Take the 10-minute survey here.
Thursday Open Line
As Americans live longer, the problems of financing their retirement and paying their medical bills continue to make headlines. But the growing number of healthy seniors also means opportunities. Both the problems and opportunities are in the spotlight in May — it’s Older Americans Month. There are just over 43 million people aged 65 and older in the U.S., 13.7 percent of the population. By the year 2060, the number of elderly is projected to be 92 million. Before that …
The Henderson Community Concert Association Tickets for Upcoming Season
The Henderson Community Concert Association is involved in its Season Membership Campaign. The 2014-2015 Concert Series will feature five outstanding performances at one low price. The best entertainment value in the area! Season tickets — that is for five live performances — are available at: $55 for an adult, $105 for a couple, $10 for a youth, and $115 for a family. This season we offer a diverse group of artists at family-friendly prices to perform at the Vance-Granville Community …
Got to Be NC Festival full of foodie fun May 16-18
RALEIGH — There will be no shortage of food options when the 2014 Got to Be NC Festival returns to the N.C. State Fairgrounds May 16-18. One of the biggest food attractions is the Got to Be NC Food, Wine & Beer Expo, featuring hundreds of products made in North Carolina. From meats and sauces to peanuts and snack items to wine and beer, food lovers will be able to sample everything and purchase their favorite items to take home. …
Wednesday Open Line
A most unusual childbearing event in medical history occurred in Lima, Peru on this date 75 years ago, which in 1939 happened to be Mothers Day. A boy was delivered by caesarian section, but that’s not uncommon. What was unique is that the mother, Lina Medina, was just over five and a half years old. For a time, this extraordinary story was believed to be a hoax, but it was quickly confirmed. How the girl was impregnated has never been …
NC Cooperative Extension Update
It’s a busy time in the garden, and the Extension Master Gardener Volunteers have lots of timely information for you in their latest newsletter. You may download it from the following link: http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/garden-path-MAY-2014.pdf
Vance County Public Middle and High School Weekly News May 12-16, 2014
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 2, Issue 36 A Publication for Middle and High Schools May 12-16, 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 The Vance County Board of Education meets at 7 p.m. today (Monday) in the Board Room of the Administrative Services Center on Graham …
Vance County Public Elementary School News May 12-16, 2014
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 1 Issue 29 May 12-16, 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 The Vance County Board of Education meets at 7 p.m. today in the Board Room of the Administrative Services Center on Graham Avenue in Henderson. SCHOOL EVENTS FOR THIS …
President Obama Proclaims National Small Business Week
WASHINGTON – National Small Business Week 2014 celebrations kicked off today with activities at Twitter headquarters in San Francisco. The annual event is hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration and designed to recognize the nation’s top small businesses, entrepreneurs, and business advocates. The event will continue through Friday, May 16, with similar activities in Kansas City, Boston, and Washington, D.C., where festivities will conclude with the selection of the National Small Business Person of the Year. In his proclamation …
Federal Warrants Served
On Monday, May 12, 2014, members of the Henderson Police Department arrested Wayne Elliott Hubbard, 27, 127 Granite Street in Henderson. Hubbard’s arrest stems from a federal grand jury returning indictments charging Hubbard with one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and one count of possession of ammunition. Hubbard was placed in the Vance County Jail without privilege of bond pending an initial hearing in federal court. The charges in this matter stem from an incident …
SBA Launches Accelerator Competition to Award $2.5 Million for Small Business Startups
WASHINGTON –Today, Maria Contreras-Sweet, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the SBA is launching a $2.5 million competition for accelerators and other entrepreneurial ecosystem models to compete for monetary prizes of $50,000 each. To award the prizes, an expert panel of judges will consider each applicant’s stated mission, founding team members and business goals among other core components. The deadline for applying is August 2, 2014. The panel will give particular attention to, and the SBA …