Congressman Butterfield to Host Community Discussion on February 25th
WASHINGTON, DC – On Saturday, February 25, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will host “Forward Together,” a community discussion, in Durham, North Carolina in the First Congressional District.
During the discussion, the Congressman will offer a Washington update, take questions from residents, and hear ideas about how we can resist efforts to take our country backward and fight for a jobs and justice agenda that moves us forward.
This is the first in a series of events Congressman Butterfield will host to engage residents in a dialogue about a positive agenda for our future.
More details are listed below.
WHAT: “Forward Together” Community Discussion
WHO: Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01)
WHEN: Saturday, February 25, 2017
1:00 p.m. ET
WHERE: Hillside High School Auditorium
3727 Fayetteville Street
Durham, NC 27707
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CDC’s Advice for Flu Prevention
From CDC.gov
“The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. There also are flu antiviral drugs that can be used to treat and prevent flu.
- Avoid close contact.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
- Stay home when you are sick.
If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. This will help prevent spreading your illness to others.
- Cover your mouth and nose.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
- Clean your hands.
Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
- Practice other good health habits.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.”
We at WIZS are simply re-transmitting the above data for the benefit of the local community.
VGCC names 258 students to President’s and Dean’s Lists
Vance-Granville Community College has announced that 126 students earned President’s List and 132 earned Dean’s List academic honors for the fall semester that ended in Dec. 2016.
The President’s List recognizes students who achieved a perfect 4.0 grade-point average (GPA) while carrying a “full load” (of at least 12 credit hours) in 100-level or higher curriculum courses. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student had to earn a GPA that was at least 3.5 but less than 4.0, and have no grade lower than “B,” while carrying a “full load” of such courses.
Fall Semester President’s List honorees are listed below by program of study and then by residence.
Accounting:
Sarah J. Gabriel and Ciara S. Lynch, both of Franklinton;
Wannapha N. Robinson of Louisburg;
Elizabeth D. Elliott of Youngsville.
Associate Degree Nursing:
Madelaine L. Sachs of Henderson;
Renee Jackson of Kittrell.
Associate in Arts:
Samantha J. Shannon and Tamiya R. Thomas, both of Creedmoor;
Joshua Jacobs of Durham;
Ryan W. Sharp of Franklinton;
Cristin D. Abbott, Nancy C. Bonilla, Kourtney J. Cockrell, Ashlyn K. Collier, Chadstity V. Copeland, Caroline M. Oakley, Autumn G. Outlaw, Ebony S. Robinson Solomon and Janet Rodriguez-Morales, all of Henderson;
Leslie A. Leake of Kittrell;
Marshella D. Ashby and Makayla R. Williams, both of Littleton;
Loganne S. Driver, Blake A. Massengill and Joshua W. Moody, all of Louisburg;
Kristy R. Ball, Robin L. Hill and Sydney A. Towers, all of Oxford;
Amanda B. Miller of Warrenton;
Lindsay C. Henry of Youngsville.
Associate in General Education – General Science:
Tyler A. Thorp of Henderson;
Rachel H. Allen of Stem.
Associate in Science:
Jordan S. Ligon of Bullock;
Michael T. O’Donoghue of Fredericksburg, Va.;
Lucas R. Hamrick and Elizabeth R. Twisdale, both of Henderson;
Sovanny Taylor of Louisburg;
Alana W. Towles of Oxford;
Skylar L. Davenport, Nicholas J. Didonna, III, and Joseph A. Moore, all of Youngsville.
Automotive Systems Technology:
Michael L. Wright of Durham;
Jeremy D. Lemay, Kenneth S. McConnell and Jacob F. Mosley, all of Henderson;
Jordan A. Alston of Louisburg;
Travis L. Keeton of Oxford;
Stephen B. Ray of Wake Forest.
Business Administration:
Korena L. Weichel of Creedmoor;
Roy A. Satterwhite of Henderson;
Stacy T. Hicks, Latosha C. Hunt, David L. Nicholson and Meghan J. Rossi, all of Oxford;
Jason L. Thompson of Stem.
Computer Technology Integration:
Andrew S. Dawson of Henderson.
Computer Technology Integration – IT Support Track:
Tristin McClay of Creedmoor;
Max N. Moore, Jr., of Henderson.
Computer Technology Integration – Networking and Security Technologies Track:
Andrew A. Dadson of Butner;
Christina D. Manz of Creedmoor.
Computer Technology Integration – Web Design and Support Track:
Angelica M. Garcia-Avelar of Durham;
Rowan M. Morris of Warrenton.
Cosmetology:
Cassie A. Shaffer of Butner;
Christianne Combs of Durham;
Katrina W. Collie of Franklinton;
Micaela B. Crowder of Henderson;
Kristina M. Brantley and Kathryn L. Overby, both of Louisburg;
Kierra N. Richardson of Macon;
Myranda L. Carroll of Norlina.
Criminal Justice:
Christopher L. Davis of Bullock;
Martin A. Spencer of Creedmoor;
Monica A. Williams of Franklinton;
Andrew J. Shultz of Henderson;
Benjamin B. Layton of Kittrell;
Safwan A. Ali of Louisburg;
Chance S. Hayes of Louisburg;
Alissa J. Cheek of Wake Forest.
Culinary Arts:
Rebecca N. Groover of Franklinton;
Randy D. Bullock and Dejah Davis, both of Stem.
Early Childhood Education:
Kimberly C. Cagney of Creedmoor;
Bianca E. Garrett of Franklinton;
Jacquella S. Jones of Henderson;
Brooklyn E. Mason of Louisburg.
Electronics Engineering Technology:
George C. Williams of Louisburg.
Entrepreneurship:
Raeann Johnson of Henderson.
Global Logistics and Distribution Management Technology:
Charles Braswell of Raleigh.
Human Services Technology:
Fredesvinda C. Euceda-Col of Creedmoor.
Information Technology:
Andrew B. Benedict and Dustin L. Starnes, both of Henderson;
Cody R. Parrott of Kittrell;
Austin H. Smith of Oxford.
Mechatronics Engineering Technology:
Charles J. Nordcliff of Creedmoor;
Thomas K. Boyd of Henderson.
Medical Office Administration:
Cassidy B. Lucas of Franklinton;
Morrisha K. Alston, Tranita N. Brown and April B. Peoples, all of Henderson;
Beverly K. Ellis of Kittrell;
Kristie L. Brough of Oxford;
Amber S. Carey of Stem;
Rebecca T. George of Warrenton;
Julia A. Rhodes of Youngsville.
Office Administration:
Angela M. Hayes of Louisburg.
Paralegal Technology:
April M. Thompson of Henderson;
Holly H. Cashwell of Wake Forest;
Heather C. Bryant of Youngsville.
Pharmacy Technology:
Tommy L. Hicks of Franklinton.
Radiography:
Anna P. Tilley of Creedmoor;
Sabrina D. Johnson of Louisburg;
Kristel L. Dehart and Aaron J. McNeill, both of Oxford;
James A. Lea of Timberlake;
Jamisha D. Twitty of Warrenton.
Welding Technology:
Nicholas Keeton of Bullock;
Cedric J. Rodebaugh, II, of Franklinton;
Galen D. Wilds of Granville County;
Donnie S. Ayscue and Eduardo Ibarra-Renteria, both of Henderson;
Ethan T. Bailey, Christopher M. Kearney and Robert L. Mallory, all of Oxford;
David A. Jeanblanc of Raleigh;
Jared Q. Siemers of Wake Forest;
Andrew Lynam of Youngsville.
Fall Semester Dean’s List honorees are listed below by program of study and then by residence.
Accounting:
Holly A. Waddell of Henderson;
Jennifer M. Burton of Norlina.
Associate Degree Nursing:
Caitlin E. Moen of Cary;
Heather J. Floyd of Franklinton;
Rachel A. Edwards of Louisburg;
Talia M. Dyce and Sharon N. Ray, both of Oxford;
Sandra H. Enloe of Stem;
Brooke A. Hursey and Kayla D. Roberson, both of Wake Forest.
Associate Degree Nursing LPN to ADN Program:
Ashley B. Jones of Bullock.
Associate in Arts:
Kaleb S. Williamson of Bullock;
Tiffany Martinez of Butner;
Farrah B. Foster, Robert C. Hurt, Janella A. Mendivil and Owen T. Mettam, all of Creedmoor;
Poppy T. Boze, Rebekah H. Glasheen, Robert D. Osborne, Benjamin P. Taylor and Richard K. Washington, all of Franklinton;
Celene Acuna, Jasmine N. Allen, Anthony M. Henderson, Lynn M. Henderson, II, Alexandra J. Saravia, Brian J. Stevenson, Jakayla M. Thorpe and Bailee E. Tippett, all of Henderson;
Lillian D. Kanouff and Allie R. Beach, both of Kittrell;
Asia M. Green of Norlina;
Cecilia E. Barrenechea, Sonia M. Hernandez, Emely K. Ovando, Kimberly M. Spence and Thomas S. Thompson, all of Oxford;
Ashleigh V. Dannemiller of Raleigh;
Kamden E. Thompson of Stem;
Casey P. Hunter and Clay D. Walters, both of Wake Forest;
Sarah A. Boone of Warrenton.
Associate in General Education – General Science:
Paige D. Snider of Creedmoor;
Taylor M. Moseley of Henderson;
Danny W. Ayscue of Kittrell;
Stormi M. Abernathy of Leasburg;
Megan I. Proctor of Macon;
Marina E. Rombout of Stem.
Associate in Science:
Lindsey R. Perry of Henderson;
Kia S. Brodie of Louisburg;
Sara A. Abdulla, Nicole F. Bowman, Zakaria I. Kassim and Francis C. Scotland, all of Oxford;
Micah C. Roberts of Stem;
Kellyann M. Cook of Stovall.
Automotive Systems Technology:
Blake A. Larcade of Oxford.
Bioprocess Technology:
Kimberly A. Prevette of Oxford.
Business Administration:
Andrew J. Cagney and Bobbie J. Wilkerson, both of Creedmoor;
Angela Burrell and Alfredo Picaz, both of Henderson;
Mark A. Alston of Manson;
Jason D. Hester of Oxford;
Dar-Neshia S. Williams of Warrenton;
Ashley M. Kinton of Youngsville.
Computer Technology Integration:
Steven J. Lynch of Norlina.
Computer Technology Integration – IT Support Track:
Quinton McDonald of Henderson.
Computer Technology Integration – Web Design and Support Track:
Amie E. Hilton of Oxford.
Cosmetology:
Jessica K. Lovegrove of Creedmoor;
Brittany D. Pickering of Durham;
Davis B. Moore of Franklinton;
Hannah C. Beckwith of Henderson;
Angela M. Alexander of Kittrell;
Melissa D. Sweeney of Louisburg;
Crystal L. Carrington, Loukita C. Meadows and Katy S. Perdomo, all of Oxford;
Jordan G. Reina of Roxboro;
Maria G. Ordonez Santiago of Warrenton;
Kristina F. Graham and Nancy H. Paduchowski, both of Youngsville.
Criminal Justice:
Tyler L. Hughes of Bullock;
Charmaine A. Sutton of Louisburg;
Dustin L. Hodnett and Harold T. Todd, both of Oxford;
Vickie A. Crawley of Roxboro.
Early Childhood Education:
Jessica R. Bolton and Makala West, both of Henderson;
Catherine G. Jones of Youngsville.
Entrepreneurship:
Austin R. Lovegrove of Franklinton.
Human Services Technology:
Sonya J. Barnes of Henderson.
Human Services Technology/Gerontology:
Larecia R. Bullock of Oxford.
Information Technology:
Mitchell L. Greene and Nathan E. Johnston, both of Creedmoor;
Brandon J. Carver of Durham;
Genifer R. Gibson of Fayetteville;
Kasey R. Owens of Henderson;
Kassidy L. Holtzman of Norlina;
Tina M. Kreidler and Alisha M. Prevette, both of Oxford;
Nathan L. Garrard of Stem.
Medical Assisting:
Dajane G. Johnson of Henderson.
Medical Office Administration:
Melanie Lugo-Nieves of Creedmoor;
Raven K. Kay and Raini Williams, both of Henderson;
Brianna N. Lynch of Hollister;
Misty R. Grabowski of Louisburg;
Tina M. Hatcher and Anthony M. Wade, both of Oxford;
Thomas M. King, Jr., of Wise.
Office Administration:
Mary A. Elberson of Henderson;
Mary Cox of Oxford.
Paralegal Technology:
Kelly D. Persinger of Louisburg;
Lindsay E. Brown of Oxford.
Radiography:
Ashley B. Storer of Creedmoor;
Trevor M. Houston of Durham;
Mary E. Brewer, Kelsey P. Hight, Kara Siena S. Reese and Madalyne N. Woods, all of Henderson;
Kaitlyn B. Sumner of Hurdle Mills;
Chelsea J. Flaxcomb of Kittrell;
Maricela Carbajal, Mary D. Currin and Jonathan T. Liddane, all of Oxford;
Jaime L. Wilson of Raleigh;
Morgan H. Keith of Stem.
Welding Technology:
Hernan J. Hernandez of Castalia;
Eric L. Clayton and Keodric D. Grant, both of Oxford.
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Red Cross and Kerr-Vance Academy Team up for Blood Drive
RALEIGH, N.C.(Feb. 15, 2017) – During Red Cross Month in March, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to join in its lifesaving mission by giving blood.
Since 1943, every U.S. president has designated March as Red Cross Month to recognize how the Red Cross helps people across the country and around the world. Red Cross Month is a celebration of supporters, who are the face of the Red Cross in their communities and bring hope to people facing emergencies.
Blood donor Timothy Sheely knows the need firsthand. His wife required 12 units of blood during emergency surgery following the birth of their son. “If it had not been for blood donors, she might not have survived,” he said. “Thanks to generous blood donors, I still have a wife and my kids still have their mom. I can’t possibly thank those people in person, but I can give a little piece of me back with each donation for the greater good.”
The Red Cross depends on blood donor heroes across the nation to collect enough blood to meet the needs of patients at approximately 2,600 hospitals nationwide. Donors of all blood types, especially type O, are needed to help those rely on blood products.
Make an appointment to become a hero to patients in need by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
Henderson
3/8/2017: 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Kerr Vance Academy, 700 Vance Academy Road
How to help
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
Blood donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
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VGCC receives Perkins career training grant
Vance-Granville Community College has been awarded a $181,631 grant for the current academic year under the federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006. These funds are being used to support students enrolled in VGCC’s workforce-oriented programs with student success coaches and the modernization and expansion of career-training equipment.
A portion of the funds support personnel at VGCC’s Student Success Centers, who serve as advisers to work with students in Business and Applied Technologies programs throughout their training — from enrollment to completion. The college also provides industry-advised faculty development to keep instructors up-to-date on the latest technologies through the grant funding.
“In conjunction with other grants and funding sources, the Perkins grant enhances our ability to educate, inspire and support students in technical fields, which are so vital to our college mission and to the economic health of our region,” said Dr. Stelfanie Williams, president of VGCC. “With help from this grant, our outstanding faculty and staff in career-oriented programs give students the practical training they need to succeed in the workforce.”
Perkins funds allow classes at all four VGCC campuses to have up-to-date career training equipment, including a manikin/wig dryer and, soon, a state-of-the-art facial imaging machine for Cosmetology students, drill presses for Welding trainees and 26 new webcams to continue to expand VGCC’s award-winning online course offerings.
Efforts to provide apprenticeships and to educate high school students about careers in advanced manufacturing also received a boost from Perkins funding.
The Perkins Act is the principal source of federal funding to states for the improvement of secondary and postsecondary career and technical education (CTE) programs. The North Carolina Community College System, which administers Perkins funds through competitive grants to the 58 community colleges in the state, also provides extensive training to faculty throughout the year and, publicly, on their newly launched teacher-training portal at www.nc-net.info.
“Funding through Perkins and other workforce grants currently at work on VGCC campuses are positioning us well for the expected job growth in our region,” according to Kaine Riggan, VGCC’s grants coordinator. “Perkins funds are expected to shift more towards work-based learning, and we are stocked, staffed and ready for it.”
Riggan added that with a healthy number of local manufacturing jobs and a comfortable commute to the Research Triangle Park area, the four counties served by VGCC have been a favored investment for federal workforce development funds in recent years.
For more information on VGCC Business & Applied Technologies programs, contact Dean Angela Gardner-Ragland at gardnera@vgcc.edu or (252) 738-3226.
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City of Henderson Offers Update on Water Situation
PRESS RELEASE: 15 February 2017
The City of Henderson/ Kerr Lake Regional Water System has begun the repair on a 36” water main just outside the water plant. Due to the repair procedure, some customers may experience periods of cloudy or discolored water; however, it is safe to drink. This should clear up by the evening of February 16, 2017. While there should be no disruption of service during this time, we do ask customers to practice conservation of water during this time and not to use fire hydrants except for emergency purposes.
Should you have any questions concerning this repair please contact Christy Lipscomb, KLRWP Director at 252-438-2142.