Two professional staff members are now in place at Vance-Granville Community College to help area residents obtain education and training through a special grant. The college, in partnership with the Kerr-Tar Workforce Development Board, received a $147,000 “NCWorks Job Driven Initiative” (JDI) grant in 2014, made possible by federal funds awarded to the North Carolina Division of Workforce Solutions. VGCC currently ranks second out of 12 North Carolina community colleges in the number of students who have been approved for …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of Nov. 5 on North Carolina Weekend, enjoy a profile of Dunn. Tempt your taste buds with Creative Mountain Food Tours in Black Mountain. Experience a variety of art during the Orange County Open Studio Tour, based in Chapel Hill. Lift a glass at Old North State Winery in Mount Airy. And the “House Special” samples the fare at Nino’s Cucina Italiana in Greenville. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina Weekend is underwritten by Visit …
Registration open for One Medicine Symposium
RALEIGH – The medical link between humans and animals will be the focus next month at the One Medicine Symposium in Durham. The conference, which will take place at the Sheraton Imperial on Dec. 9 and 10, will focus on influenza preparedness and response activities for both human and animal medical teams. The annual conference provides professionals with current information and tools to improve awareness and understanding of influenza and related topics from a One Medicine perspective. The conference also …
Butterfield Mourns the Loss of former NC Congressman Howard Coble
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement on the passing of former North Carolina Congressman Howard Coble: “It is with a heavy heart that I express sadness over the passing of my friend and colleague, former Congressman Howard Coble. During his Congressional career that spanned three decades, Howard was a strong voice and advocate for his constituents. Before coming to Congress, Howard served in the United States Coast Guard, as assistant U.S. Attorney for …
VGCC observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Vance-Granville Community College held educational programs for students on three campuses in recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Each program called upon students to “paint the campus purple” by either wearing purple or receiving a purple ribbon, which has become the symbol popularly associated with Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The VGCC Student Government Association sponsored the events. The events held at the college’s Main Campus and South Campus were held in partnership with Families Living Violence Free, Granville …
NCDOT Begins Work Next Week on the Triangle Expressway
RALEIGH –The N.C. Department of Transportation will begin work next week to repair pavement settlement issues on the Triangle Expressway at two locations. The first location is on northbound N.C. 540 just before Exit 56A (to northbound U.S. 1), and the second location is on northbound N.C. 540 between mile markers 54.2 and 54.4, near Apex. Crews will repair excessive settlement of the Expressway around the pipes that cross under those sections of road. Initially crews will work between 9 …
Franklin-Vance-Warren Opportunity Hosts Community Stakeholder Discussions
Franklin-Vance-Warren Opportunity, Inc., is a non-profit Community Action Agency with the mission to eliminate poverty and its effects in Franklin, Granville, Vance & Warren counties. You are cordially invited to a community discussion about issues related to strengthening the agency’s programs and improving outcomes for our children, families and community. We value your opinion, so please make plans to join us at one of the four available sessions! Vance County Thursday, November 12th 9am-11am FVW Annex Bldg. 155 W. Andrews Ave. …
Thursday Open Line
Much as been heard in recent years about national education policy, with an emphasis on encouraging more science, technology, engineering and math — or STEM — students. As far as engineering goes, the trail was broken on this date in 1824 with the founding of the Rensselaer School in Troy, New York. Now known as Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, it was the nation’s first engineering school. Its first 10 students graduated with engineering degrees in 1826. In the years since, engineering …
Country Music Icon Marty Stuart In Concert, November 13th, 2015
LOUISBURG, N.C.—Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives will bring their timeless talents to the Seby B. Jones Performing Arts Center (JPAC) stage at 7:30 p.m., Friday, November 13. As a four-time Grammy Award winner, platinum recording artist and Grand Ole Opry star, Stuart has a showman’s zest for every conceivable flavor of country music, and has evolved into one of the most important roots musicians and visionaries in America. His most recognizable hits include “Burn Me Down,” “Little Things,” “Hillbilly …
Vance County Farmers Market Winter Hours
Though the 2015 season is winding down, you can still find a great selection of produce, crafts and other items. If you haven’t visited recently, note that we now have a paved parking lot and a heated sales area! Also, stay tuned for details on a special market day on Thanksgiving week so you can stock up on fresh ingredients for your Thanksgiving dinner! And our Handcrafted Holiday Market will be held on November 21, 8 am to 3 pm.
Henderson Vance Crime Stoppers Crimes of the Month – Rewards Offered for Info
Hit & Run Death by Motor Vehicle Case On October 21, 2015 at approximately 9:12 P.M. officers of the Henderson Police responded to the intersection of E. Andrews Ave. and US-1 in reference to a vehicle collision with a pedestrian. Upon arrival officers found Gordon Hargrove black male subject in a wheel chair was struck by a semi-truck. Hargrove was fatality injury. The semi-truck had left the scene. The Henderson Police Department encourages anyone with information related to this crime …
Farmland preservation grant applications are being accpeted
RALEIGH – County governments and nonprofit groups pursuing farmland preservation projects have until Dec. 18 to apply for funding assistance from the N.C. Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund. This year’s request for proposals includes statewide general appropriations of $1.6 million for traditional farm preservation projects and an additional $1 million to protect military base and training buffers. The fund’s purpose is to support projects that encourage the preservation of qualifying agricultural, horticultural and forest lands to foster the …
Complete 540 Draft Environmental Impact Statement Signed NCDOT
Raleigh –The N.C. Department of Transportation has received word the Federal Highway Administration has signed the draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for the project known as Complete 540. This work will extend the Triangle Expressway from the N.C. 55 Bypass in Apex to the U.S. 64/U.S. 264 Bypass in Knightdale, completing the 540 Outer Loop around the greater Raleigh area. Originally, NCDOT had anticipated having the draft EIS signed by the Federal Highway Administration earlier this summer. With this change, the …
Wednesday Open Line
November is designated every year as National Diabetes Month. The goal is to make the public more aware of the serious nature of the disease, and how to detect and control it. When our bodies are unable to maintain a normal blood sugar level, many complications may follow, including kidney failure. The disease is also the leading cause of new cases of blindness. Diabetes in the U.S. is on the rise, and some public health experts even refer to it …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Preserving Prosperity in the Second District
Photo of the Week Our website underwent a face lift this past week, and we have a new design! My website provides a plethora of information for constituents including how to best contact me, receive help from a federal agency, request a flag to be flown over the United States’ Capitol and schedule a meeting with me. Please click here or the photo above to check out the new design and let me know your thoughts! Weekly Update: There …
Senator Richard Burr: No Bonuses for Tax Cheats Act
Did you know that IRS employees that don’t pay their taxes can still get bonuses from Uncle Sam? A review by the Treasury Inspector General found that IRS employees who are known tax cheats still received taxpayer funded bonuses. Report found that IRS tax cheaters received bonuses I think this is wrong. I’m working with a bipartisan group of senate colleagues to put a stop to it. This week, I introduced the No Bonuses for Tax Cheats Act which would …
VGCC opens Spring Registration, offers Orientation Sessions online and in-person
Registration for classes and orientation sessions for new students have begun for the Spring 2016 semester at Vance-Granville Community College, which starts Monday, Jan. 11, 2016. Attending an orientation session is required for all new students who wish to enroll in any of the college’s curriculum programs, and for students who are returning to VGCC after being away for three or more years. Students must also meet with an advisor or academic/career coach before registering for classes. To attend an …
Tuesday Open Line
Today is Cliché Day — any way you slice it, a minor and obscure occasion. While the ostensible purpose is to encourage our verbal banalities, it might also be stretched to stereotypes. Such as the cliché that men in particular are enchanted by sandwiches. If true, then today has double meaning, as it’s National Sandwich Day. This date was chosen in honor of the birthday in 1718 of John Montagu, the fourth Earl of Sandwich, and the purported inventor of …
Monday Open Line
Even with all of our electronic diversions, many of us listen to radio at some point every day. The wide variety of formats means we can choose our favorite type of music, and radio keeps us up to the minute on news and weather. The presidential election held on this date 95 years ago was the occasion of the first commercial radio broadcast. Station KDKA in Pittsburgh carried the results, in which Warren G. Harding defeated the ticket of James …
Vance County Board of Commissioners Meeting Monday November 2, 2015
Download the full agenda packet here: 20151102_vcboc_agenda_packet.pdf Invocation Rev. Keith Benze, PastorFirst Presbyterian Church 1. Public Comments (for those registered to speak by 5:45 p.m. – speakers are limited to five minutes) 2. Appointment to District 5 Commission Seat 3. Introduction of Fire Chief and EMS Director 4. Appointment 6:15 p.m. Antonia Pedroza, DSS Director Agency Update 5. Public Hearing 6:30 p.m. Rezoning Request – Case# RZ1510-161 Vincent Hoyle Road 6. Water District Boarda. Water Planning Committee Report 7. Committee Reports …