Registration is now underway for the Sixth Annual Tour de Vance Bike Ride scheduled for Saturday, April 28. The ride has been growing steadily since its inception, drawing families and first-timers in addition to the most seasoned of cyclists for four separate cycling events. For the first time, proceeds from the ride will benefit the Endowment Fund at Vance-Granville Community College, with donations supporting scholarships for students enrolled in Health Sciences programs at the college. Several different options are available …
Don’t Let Tax ID Thieves Make Tax Season Harder Than It Has To Be
Tax time is upon us, and that means the identity thieves who specialize in tax-related crimes are cranking up for their busy season. These crooks steal money from all of us by pretending to be taxpayers or businesses, filing false tax returns in their names, and claiming big refunds from the government. In some instances crooks earn money that is then reported as another person’s income, leaving that person to pay taxes on money they didn’t earn. In addition to …
Scott Hughes: Trump Supporters “Where Are They Now” Edition. With No Information On The “Where.”
Today I came across a list of supporters, who are also celebrities in one form or another, which backed President Chump, Oops I mean Trump, during the general election. After reading the list, I actually became prouder of the fact that I didn’t vote for him. Let’s look at some of the names on the list. Kanye West – YES! This was the name that began the list! Need I say more? Kirstie Alley – I’m surprised that she was …
Early College High School Applications for 2018-2019
Applications are now being accepted for students to enroll for the 2018-2019 school year at the Vance County Early College High School. All rising ninth-grade students are welcome to apply. Applications are available now from school counselors at Eaton-Johnson Middle School, Henderson Middle School and the STEM Early High School. Students at these schools should complete the application and turn it in to their school counselor by 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 15. All applications for the freshman …
VGCC Schedules Leadership Series for Nonprofits
The Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center is offering a new series of free seminars that provide essential management skills for leaders of nonprofit organizations. The “Packing Your Toolbox for a Strong Nonprofit” series is presented in partnership with the Triangle North Healthcare Foundation, a regional grant-making organization that was established in 2011 as the successor to the Maria Parham Healthcare Foundation. The six seminars include “Leadership Development for Nonprofit Organizations,” on February 8; “How to Write a Business Plan …
Vance County To Consider Merging Public Middle and High Schools
The Vance County Board of Education at its January 8 meeting directed Superintendent Anthony Jackson and school system staff members to seek community input on a potential facilities consolidation plan that would impact current Vance County middle and high schools. Jackson provided information at the board meeting outlining a process to gather input on the feasibility of consolidating middle and high schools. The proposal includes the possibility of consolidating Henderson and Eaton-Johnson Middle Schools for the 2018-2019 school year. It …
Scott Hughes: More Political Reasons
I have strong personal beliefs when it comes to human rights, politics, the current state of worldly events, and anything dealing with discrimination. I’m constantly writing about these issues. However, it seems that the wider I open my eyes, the more I want to quickly shut them back and pretend that I never saw the world as it has actually become. I guess this is how Neo from The Matrix felt after swallowing the red pill. My choosing the red …
Scott Hughes: Sanctions and North Korea
Just when I think that our current Presidential Administration couldn’t get any worse, I’m again proven wrong. The bar set by our previous Presidents has most definitely been lowered by this buffoon. This is one of the many examples of why I pray that this President will be a 1 termer. I just hope that we can all survive these 4 years. Answering the question “what is Scott talking about this time,” allow me to share my thoughts that are …
After School and Evening Events Cancelled for Vance County Schools
All after school and evening events for today for Vance County Schools have been cancelled due to the wintry weather in our area. Thank you, Terri Hedrick Public Information Officer Vance County Schools 252-492-2127, extension 2100
Scott Hughes: The War on Drugs in America
In 1971, President Richard Nixon signed into law “The Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act” otherwise known as “The War on Drugs.” My question is, how’s the war working out? We hear about some form of addiction, or actions that result from addictions, on a daily basis but how much do we really know about this war? During the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, information was reported to the American People almost on a daily basis. We know the costs …
Kedecia Stewart, from Pinkston Street Elementary School, Named North Central Region Teacher of the Year
Kedecia Stewart, a teacher at Pinkston Street Elementary School, has been named the North Central Region Teacher of the Year. The announcement was officially made today at a school-wide assembly at Pinkston Street, where Stewart teaches math to fourth and fifth graders. Stewart also is the 2017-2018 Vance County Teacher of the Year. Lisa Godwin, the 2017 N.C. Teacher of the Year, attended the assembly to make the announcement. All of the students and staff at Pinkston Street Elementary School …
Welcome Maria Parham Urology
Maria Parham Health recently celebrated the opening of their newest physician practice, Maria Parham Urology with a ribbon cutting and open house on November 7th. Maria Parham Urology provider, Dr. Adrian M.M. Ogle, specializes in comprehensive, experienced care for a range of urological conditions. Male and female urologic care is offered including complete care in the diagnosis, preventative therapy and treatment for urological disorders and conditions. Non-invasive and minimally invasive surgery options are explored and an optimal treatment plan is …
Vance County Early College High School Applications Now Available
Vance County Early College High School is now accepting applications from current eighth-grade students to attend the school for the 2018-2019 school year. Students who attend Early College have the opportunity to complete their high school education and two years of college coursework at no cost to them. The Early College is designed for diverse learners who want the opportunity to be enrolled in a relevant, rigorous and innovative course of secondary curriculum and a tuition free college course of …
Royster Retires From VGCC Endowment Board
T.S. “Sam” Royster, Jr., of Oxford recently retired from the Vance-Granville Community College Endowment Fund Board of Directors. Royster has served on the board since 1998. Among his numerous contributions to the Endowment Fund, he and his law partners established the Royster, Cross & Hensley, LLP, Academic Achievement Scholarship in 2007. He helped to arrange for another scholarship, the Harold & Helen Sherman Presidential Scholar Award. Royster is also a longtime participant in, and sponsor of, the annual VGCC Endowment …
VGCC Recognizes 306 Scholarship Recipients
Vance-Granville Community College honored 306 students receiving scholarships, as well as the donors and partnering organizations who established those scholarships, at a dinner on Oct. 12 in the Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus. This was the second annual event of its kind at VGCC and allowed many students to meet and have dinner with community leaders and supporters of the college’s Endowment Fund. In her remarks at the dinner, Dr. Stelfanie Williams, the president of VGCC, noted that …
Shop With A Cop Application Submission Begins Nov 6th
For the 2017 Holiday Season, the Henderson Police Department and the Vance County Sheriff’s Office have partnered with the Vance County Department of Social Services to assist children and families in the City of Henderson and Vance County during the holiday season through the “Shop with a Cop” program. Funds raised through the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce “Shop with a Cop” raffle and by generous donors will be used to help underprivileged children and struggling families who otherwise would go …
Open Enrollment for Health Insurance Starts Today
Today is the start of the Affordable Care Act’s fifth – and shortest – open-enrollment period. Consumers will have until midnight on Dec. 15 – just 45 days, which is half the length of past enrollment periods – to enroll in 2018 coverage on the Health Insurance Marketplace. Here are some other important facts for consumers to know: The Affordable Care Act is still the law, and Americans must be enrolled in health insurance in 2018 to avoid paying …
Trick or Treat in Downtown Henderson, NC at Dataforge
We love trick or treaters at Dataforge, and this year we took pictures of many of your costumes! Check our gallery below! Dataforge provides computer related sales and services for Vance County and surrounding areas, check our website for more details! www.dataforge.us
City of Henderson Fall/Holiday Trash Schedule
The City of Henderson Public Works Department Sanitation Division will follow the schedule below for holidays during the months of November & December. Friday, Veterans Day, November 10, 2017 Garbage collection by Waste Industries will run its normal schedule Brush by the City will run its normal schedule No recycling this week Sanitation-Brush and Recycling by the City November-23rdThanksgiving Day-collection will be Wednesday November 22nd November-25th Friday route will run its normal schedule No recycling this week December-25th Christmas Day-normal …
VGCC Offers Online Four-Week Classes Over Holidays
Students can “spring forward” before spring 2018 at Vance-Granville Community College, thanks to a four-week curriculum course format being offered for the second consecutive year. The four-week mini-term starts on Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, and ends on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in a so-called “intersession,” as it takes place mostly between the regular fall and spring semesters. The courses on this schedule include Success & Study Skills (ACA 115), College Transfer Success (ACA 122), Principles of Management (BUS 137), Introduction …