VCS High School Exams

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First semester exams will be administered to students at Northern Vance, Southern Vance and Western Vance high schools January 11-15.

During the administration of the high school exams, elementary and middle schools will operate on a normal schedule.

Exams at Early College High School for the first semester were given December 14-18, prior to the Christmas break.

The exam schedule includes:

Monday, January 11:

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – 1st period End-of-Course, N.C. Final Exams and Teacher Made Exams
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Lunch
12:45 – 2:45 p.m. – 1st period Career & Technical Education Exams and Make-Ups

Tuesday, January 12:

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – 2nd period End-of-Course, N.C. Final Exams and Teacher Made Exams and Make-Ups
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Lunch
12:45 – 2:45 p.m. – 2nd period Career & Technical Education Exams and Make-Ups

Wednesday, January 13:

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – 3rd period End-of-Course, N.C. Final Exams and Teacher Made Exams and Make-Ups
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Lunch
12:45 – 2:45 p.m. – 3rd period Career & Technical Education Exams and Make-Ups

Thursday, January 14:

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – 4th period End-of-Course, N.C. Final Exams and Teacher Made Exams and Make-Ups
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Lunch
12:45 – 2:45 p.m. – 4th period Career & Technical Education Exams and Make-Ups

Friday, January 15:

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Make-Ups
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Lunch
12:45 – 2:45 p.m. – Make-Ups

(Information provided by Vance County Schools)

News 01/05/16

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78th Annual H-V Chamber Banquet

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In an email to members, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce President John Barnes provides details of the upcoming banquet.

“We are very excited about the annual event that you will not want to miss, which will take place on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at the beautiful Vance Granville Community College Civic Center in Henderson.

“Duke Energy will again serve as the Presenting Sponsor for our 78th Annual Banquet. Currently, Maria Parham Medical Center has already secured one of our Gold sponsorships and BB&T, along with Wake Electric Membership Corporation, have invested as Silver sponsorships. And, Express Employment Professionals is a Bronze sponsor. Gold, Silver, Bronze and Contributing sponsorships are available for any Chamber member.

“Our annual banquet provides a unique opportunity to experience a delicious dinner while enjoying an evening of fellowship with friends, neighbors, and Chamber members. Along with the delectable meal, the evening will include:

“A keynote address delivered by the very dynamic speaker, Mr. Chris Chung, Chief Executive Officer of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina who will provide an informative analysis about economic development in Vance County and North Carolina.”

Also as a part of the Banquet:

Recognition of the Vance County Schools’ teacher, assistant principal, and principal of the year.
Announcement of the Vance County Schools’ “Shining Moment in Education” award recipient.
Presentation of the 2015 Ambassador of the Year award
Announce and recognize the recipient of the prestigious Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award for 2015!
Again this year, the banquet will also feature entertainment and outstanding door prizes.

Barnes said in his email, “Tickets for our Annual Banquet, which are $35 per ticket or reserved tables of 10 for the discounted rate of $320, sell-out very quickly and with an exceptional program planned for 2016, we expect tickets to go fast again this year. Tickets are limited, so you will want to place your order right-away!”

He said, “Contact the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce office at 252-438-8414 for ticket purchases or details on how your business can give-back to your community while also receiving exceptional brand recognition through our outstanding sponsorship investment opportunities.”

Snow Flurries Possible!?!

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According to today’s National Weather Service Weather Impact Weather Briefing, as supplied to WIZS by Brian Short, Director of Emergency Operations for Henderson and Vance County, a few low-impact snow flurries are possible today.

The report states, “As cold air pours in across central NC, a few low-impact snow flurries or maybe a brief snow shower will be possible between 2 P.M. and 7 P.M. today, mainly from Roxboro to Sanford east toward the coastal plain (including the Triangle).”

Bright, sunny skies this morning have given way to a more gray, overcast day shortly before 1 P.M.

The report also states, “(The) main weather story through mid-week will be the cold! Get ready for lows in the lower 20s!”

News 01/04/16

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