Jennifer Carraway Selected as Principal at Clarke Elementary School
-Press Release, Vance County Schools
Dr. Jennifer Carraway has been selected as the new principal at Clarke Elementary School.
She will begin her new duties with Vance County Schools on July 16.
She joins the district after serving most recently as the principal of Hawley Middle School with Granville County Schools.
“We are extremely excited to have Dr. Carraway join our team,” said Superintendent Anthony Jackson. “Dr. Carraway has a proven track record as an outstanding instructional leader. We look forward to her bringing excellent leadership focused on continuing to achieve positive academic outcomes at Clarke Elementary School.”
Dr. Jennifer Carraway addresses staff at Clarke Elementary School. (VCS Photo)
Carraway is a Vance County native and a graduate of Southern Vance High School. She received her undergraduate degree in education from Barton College in Wilson. After working in education for 10 years, she earned her master’s degree in School Administration from N.C. State University. She continued her education at N.C. State University and earned her doctorate in 2012.
Carraway comes to our district as a veteran educator with 23 years of experience in public education.
During her career she has served as a teacher, an assistant principal, a principal and a director. Her passion is working with staff and parents to provide students with a quality education.
Carraway was introduced to the staff at Clarke Elementary School during a meeting this morning. She is shown in the accompanying photo as she addresses staff members.
VGCC Main Campus Child Care Center Students Graduate
-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College
Six graduates of the Vance-Granville Community College Child Care Center on the college’s Main Campus were honored in a ceremony on June 1.
Preparing to enter kindergarten this fall, the Class of 2018 includes Luke Siler Capps of Oxford; Reed Harding Copeland of Bullock; Victon Steven-Cejorus Doyle of Wake Forest; Eli Michael Duke of Oxford; Cole Thomas Faulkner Jr. of Henderson; and Dixee Caroline Seaman of Warrenton.
The 2018 graduates of the Vance-Granville Community College Child Care Center at Main Campus included, seated, from left, Victon Steven-Cejorus Doyle, Dixee Caroline Seaman, and Eli Michael Duke; standing, from left, Reed Harding Copeland, Luke Siler Capps, and Cole Thomas Faulkner Jr. Standing with them is Bridget Perry, the Child Care Center manager. (VGCC Photo)
“It has been such a privilege and a pleasure to be a part of the growth of your child,” said Bridget Perry, manager of the child care center, to the family members gathered to celebrate the graduates.
Following an annual tradition for the center, Perry reported on what the graduates told their teachers they want to be when they grow up — from police officers and doctors to soldiers, firefighers and teachers.
During the program, the children, known as the “Fabulous Fours” for their ages, recited the Pledge of Allegiance and sang three songs — “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee,” “It’s A Beautiful Day” and “Thank-You Song.”
The invocation was given by Seaman, and Copeland provided the welcome.
The “Graduation Poem” was read by Seaman, followed by the poem “I’m Graduating,” recited by Doyle. Duke read the poem “Graduation Poem” and Capps presented the poem “Great Expectations.” All of the “Fabulous Fours” joined together for the poem “I’m a Graduate,” and Faulkner read the poem “Kindergarten Here We Come.”
Parents are encouraged to inquire about openings at the center by contacting Bridget Perry at (252) 738-3220 or perryb@vgcc.edu. Parents from among the general public can enroll their children there, as can parents who are VGCC students or employees.
More photos: Check out this album on Flickr!
VGCC Franklin Campus Child Care Center Graduates Students
-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College
Eight graduates of the Child Care Center on Vance-Granville Community College’s Franklin County Campus were recognized on June 6 in a ceremony.
The students in the Class of 2018 included Macie Collins of Kittrell, and Kaiden Holden, Emmalynn Holt, Aubrey Hoyle, Bryan Luke Lamm, Blake Spruill, Josephine Stover and Brayden Wood, all of Louisburg. Each student is now prepared to enter kindergarten in the fall.
Above: Students graduating from the VGCC Franklin Campus Child Care Center in 2018 included, seated, from left: Macie Collins, Bryan Luke Lamm and Aubrey Hoyle; standing, from left, Emmalynn Holt, Brayden Wood, Blake Spruill, Kaiden Holden, and Josephine Stover. Standing with them is teacher Teresa Gallatin. (VGCC photo)
VGCC Franklin Campus Dean Bobbie Jo May welcomed family and guests to the ceremony, thanking and applauding the staff and noting how the college mission of educating, inspiring and supporting a diverse community of learners to achieve success starts at the pre-school level.
“It’s at this center that your children have developed a deeper love of learning,” May said. “Our staff’s patient instruction and love for these children have helped to turn them into strong, confident kindergarten students.”
Michelle Patterson Jones, the manager of the child care center, and Teresa Gallatin, child care center specialist, presented the children with diplomas. Jones also handed out unique “personality certificates” to the students.
The invocation was given by Tina Dekle, an instructor in VGCC’s Early Childhood Education program. Lila Johnson of Louisburg, a younger student, served as the marshal, carrying the American flag and leading the students in and out of the ceremony to the song “Pomp & Circumstance.”
Spaces for students are currently available at the center. Parents from among the general public can enroll their children there, as can parents who are VGCC students or employees. For more information, contact Michelle Patterson Jones at (919) 496-1567 or pattersonm@vgcc.edu.
More photos: Check out this album on Flickr!
Blood Gang Member Sentenced to 17 Years for Possession Charges
-Press Release, U.S. Department of Justice
RALEIGH – The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Robert J. Higdon, Jr., announced today, Senior United States District Judge W. Earl Britt sentenced BAKARI MAURICE TEACHEY aka “Double R”, 27 a Rocky Mount resident, to 210 months imprisonment followed by 3 years of supervised release. On February 9, 2018, TEACHEY was convicted in a three-day jury trial of 3-counts of Possession of a Firearm and/or Ammunition by a Convicted Felon.
The evidence at trial showed that TEACHEY pistol-whipped a man on May 9, 2017, and the victim received medical treatment. Two days later, TEACHEY was found in possession of a stolen Ruger 9mm pistol during a traffic stop by the Rocky Mount Police Department. On August 4, 2017, Rocky Mount Police Officers executed a search warrant on the home that TEACHEY shared with his fiancée after a reported shooting on South Vyne Street in Rocky Mount. The officers located numerous firearms and ammunition including a Smith and Wesson M&P AR 15 rifle, a Century Arms 7.62×39 AK 47 rifle, a Glock 9mm pistol with an extended magazine, a .357 Taurus revolver, and assorted ammunition including ammunition for the caliber of firearms recovered and other ammunition. The officers also located drug paraphernalia, marijuana, and counterfeit U.S. currency.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. Attorney General Jeff Sessions reinvigorated PSN in 2017 as part of the Department’s renewed focus on targeting violent criminals, directing all U.S. Attorney’s Offices to work in partnership with federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement and the local community to develop effective, locally-based strategies to reduce violent crime.
In support of PSN, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina has implemented the Take Back North Carolina Initiative. This initiative emphasizes the regional assignment of federal prosecutors to work with law enforcement and District Attorney’s Offices on a sustained basis in those communities to reduce the violent crime rate, drug trafficking, and crimes against law enforcement.
The investigation of this case was conducted by the Rocky Mount Police Department, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, the North Carolina State Crime Laboratory, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF). Assistant United States Attorney S. Katherine Burnette represented the government in this case.
News releases are available on the U. S. Attorney’s webpage at www.usdoj.gov/usao/nce. Follow us on Twitter @USAO_EDNC.
Summer Heat Means Hot Car Danger for Children & Pets
-Information courtesy Lynn Allred, Public Information Officer, Granville County Government
Sizzling temperatures are here and that means hot car dangers for kids and for pets – even if left for just a few minutes.
Granville County Government offers a reminder that if you see a child or a pet in a locked car during the summer heat, please call 911. North Carolina law allows first responders to enter another person’s vehicle after making a “reasonable effort” to find the vehicle’s owners. Be a good citizen and remember to alert authorities if you have any concerns about the safety of a child or pet in a locked car.
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Parenting Tip of the Week – 7/2/18
-Weekly parenting tips provided courtesy of Jean Bell, Parenting Education Coordinator, Vance County Cooperative Extension
Fireworks Safety
Holiday fireworks can be great fun but can be dangerous if not used safely. The National Council on Fireworks Safety has some great tips to help make your celebration fun and safe:
- Use fireworks outdoors in a clear area, point fireworks away from buildings, brush, leaves and flammable substances
- Adults should supervise all fireworks
- Wear safety glasses when shooting fireworks
- Never hold fireworks in your hand when lighting
- Never relight a dud firework
- Have a bucket of water and a hose ready when using fireworks
- Dispose of spent fireworks by wetting them down and place in a metal trash can