2016 4-H Summer Fun Schedule First paid, first reservedWeekly day camps have been planned for school-aged children from Vance County beginning June 20th. Week 1 is “Vance County, Let’s Move!” Week. Week 2 is “Kids in the Kitchen with EFNEP”Week 3 is “Wild Woods and Waters Week”Week 4 is “Little Green Thumbs”Week 5 is “Vance County, 4-H Top Chef !”Week 6 is “What’s Buzzing?”Week 7 is “4-H Celebrates!”To see the entire schedule including details and prices, visit our website at …
North Carolina attracts record visitor spending
Gov. Pat McCrory announced on Monday that North Carolina tourism generated record visitor spending in 2015 with a total of $21.9 billion, a 2.7 percent increase compared to 2014, which outpaced the national average for growth last year of only 2.1 percent. Additionally, tourism industry-supported employment topped 211,000 jobs to set another record for the state. “Nearly 50 million people from across the United States visited North Carolina destinations last year,” Governor McCrory said. “The money they spend supports …
VGCC wins national award for online ‘Voyager’ student guide
Vance-Granville Community College’s “Vanguard Voyager” student guide has been recognized with an award by the NCMPR (National Council for Marketing and Public Relations) at the organization’s annual national conference. The “Vanguard Voyager: Your Guide to Professional and Personal Success” was awarded a Bronze Paragon award at the conference in St. Louis, Missouri, in March. “For this year’s Paragon Awards competition — the only one of its kind that recognizes excellence in communications exclusively among two-year colleges — more than 90 …
Northern Vance High School Marshals
Juniors at Northern Vance High School who have been selected as graduation marshals based on their outstanding academic achievements for this school year will assist with activities at the Class Night event and the graduation ceremonies for this year’s senior class at Northern Vance.
NVHS Senior Annabelle Webb Recognized in Youth Leadership Assembly
Annabelle Webb, a senior at Northern Vance High School, has been recognized by N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory as one of 13 student leaders from across the state for their outstanding service during the 46th annual Youth Leadership Assembly (YLA) held April 1-3 in Raleigh. “We are focused on supporting North Carolina’s next generation of future leaders,” McCrory said. “Our state’s high school students are the best in the country, particularly when it comes to civic leadership and public service. I …
Vance County Schools End-of-Year Testing Approaches
Students in Vance County Schools have entered the last month of the school year with a lot of important work still to be done in local classrooms. Teachers and students at the elementary, middle and high school levels are working diligently each day to complete the school year on a successful note and to prepare for students to do their best on the required state testing. With the exception of students at the Vance County Early College High School, which …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of May 5 on North Carolina Weekend, relax at the Balsam Mountain Inn in Balsam. Take in a show at the Old Theater in Oriental. See what’s in season at the Vollmer Farm in Bunn. Explore The Mayton Inn in Cary. And find something sweet and unique at The Asheville Bee Charmer in Asheville. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina Weekend is underwritten by Visit North Carolina. In addition, UNC-TV has made recent editions …
NCDMV Mobile Driver License Unit To Visit Warrenton Library May 11th, 2016
The DMV mobile unit will visit a different location in Warrenton at its local stop this month due to a scheduling conflict at its regular location, the N.C. National Guard Armory. The unit, which brings driver license and identification card services to the area, will be located at the Warrenton Library at 119 S. Front St. on Wednesday, May 11. The unit will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and can be reached at (919) 302-9828. The unit …
Thursday Open Line
In Spanish, today’s date is Cinco de Mayo, and celebrations will be held in many cities across the U.S., as well as Mexico. These events mark the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla in 1862, when outnumbered Mexican troops defeated the invading French forces of Napoleon III. Over the years, the celebration has evolved from one of military victory to a colorful and vibrant event, celebrating Mexican culture. This is also National Salsa Month, appropriate in an evolving United States …
SVHS Students Earn Certifications
Students in the carpentry and masonry classes at Southern Vance High School, led by Royal Grantham and Ben Arrington, respectively, have received certifications in Core Curriculum and Green Environment through the National Center for Construction Education.
Chamber Ribbon Cutting – Faith Spa Essentials
A ribbon cutting was held on Friday, April 22nd for Faith Spa Essentials to celebrate the company’s membership with the Chamber and to showcase the business and all that it has to offer. They were joined by friends, family and local dignitary to celebrate their opening. All guests were treated to a tasteful treat and beverage after the ribbon cutting. Faith Spa Essentials is excited to welcome you to their brand new store located at 634 Dabney Dr. Henderson NC …
Vance County Schools New Access Control System at Six Pilot Schools Begins May 16th, 2016
Vance County Schools will pilot its new Access Control System at six schools beginning on Monday, May 16, 2016. The Access Control System involves having all school entrances locked during the school day and requires all visitors to identify themselves at the school’s main entrance before being allowed to enter the building. The system will be operational on May 16 at Aycock Elementary School, New Hope Elementary School, L.B. Yancey Elementary School, Henderson Middle School, STEM Early High School and …
Arson second-leading cause of wildfires in N.C.
Arson is the second-leading cause of wildfires in North Carolina over the past 10 years, the N.C. Forest Service says. From 2005 through 2014, North Carolina had 45,609 wildfires, of which 8,461, or 19 percent, were intentionally started. Arson trails only careless debris burning among the causes of wildland fires in the state. And with North Carolina ranking No. 1 nationally in the amount of land that falls within wildland urban interface zones, the risk to homes and other buildings …
VGCC Director of Student Activities & Athletics receives award
Jeffrey Allen, the director of student activities and athletics at Vance-Granville Community College, recently received the Laura Thomas Award from the North Carolina Association on Higher Education and Disability (NC AHEAD). The award recognizes an outstanding professional outside of the field of disability services who has demonstrated exemplary support of disability services within a postsecondary academic setting. Allen was nominated for the award by VGCC counselor Cathy Davis, who serves students with disabilities. Davis said that when Allen was the …
Vance County Board of Commissioners Special Meeting and Budget Work Session May 12th, 2016
Please note that a special meeting of the Vance County Board of Commissioners is scheduled for Thursday, May 12 at 1:45 p.m. in the commissioners’ conference room. The purpose of the special meeting is to enter into closed session for personnel matters. At 5:00 p.m. (May 12), the board will hold a work session to review the proposed budget. The proposed budget can be viewed here: Proposed-Budget-and-Highlights-FY-2016-17.pdf
VGCC planning summer Science Camps at two campuses
Vance-Granville Community College will offer a Science Camp for local middle school students this summer at both the college’s Main Campus (in Vance County) and the Franklin County Campus (near Louisburg). First, the Main Campus camp will be held June 13-17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. A second camp will be held August 1-5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at the Franklin Campus. Rising sixth, seventh and eighth-graders from Franklin, Granville, Vance and Warren …
VGCC Summer Term registration ends May 19; Fall registration continues
Area residents have until Thursday, May 19, to complete the process of registering for Summer Term classes at Vance-Granville Community College. Those classes begin on Monday, May 23. Meanwhile, registration has already begun for the fall semester, which starts Aug. 15. For new students, enrollment begins with an application for admission and an application for financial aid. Then, students must request their official high school transcripts, and in some cases, their transcripts from other colleges they have attended. Next, they …
Wednesday Open Line
As Americans live longer, the problems of financing their retirement and paying their medical bills continue to influence public policies. But the growing number of healthy seniors also means greater availability of experience. Both the problems and opportunities are in the spotlight in May — it’s Older Americans Month. There are nearly 45 million people age 65 and older in the U.S., almost 15 percent of the population. By the year 2060, the number of elderly is projected to be …
Join Exercise Program ‘Walk The Beat’ in Downtown Henderson – Three Times Daily
Staring May 2nd, the Henderson Police Department participates in a new initiative called “Walk the Beat”. Three times a day members of the Henderson Police Department will be out and about in the downtown area. This is in addition to their normal patrols. Officers will be joining the growing number of downtown walkers, runners, and cyclists in hopes of becoming healthier, and to invigorate the use of our attractive downtown landscape. Members of the public are highly encouraged to join to walk …
Vance County Regional Farmers Market Advisory Board Meeting May 5th, 2016
The Vance County Regional Farmers Market Advisory Board will meet this Thursday, May 5th 2016, 2 pm at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market (210 Southpark Dr., Henderson, NC). The public is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Paul McKenzie at 252-438-8188 or paul_mckenzie@ncsu.edu.