Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland 12/16/19
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News 12/16/19
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Deputy Involved in VCMS Incident ‘No Longer Employed’ With Sheriff’s Office
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-Press Release, Vance County Sheriff’s Office
As of December 16, 2019, the Deputy involved in the Vance County Middle School incident is no longer an employee with the Vance County Sheriff’s Office.
We appreciate all the concerns regarding this matter; however, we will ask that everyone remain patient while this investigation is ongoing.
This matter is under investigation with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and all questions or concerns should be directed to 1-800–334–3000.
School Resource Officer Under Investigation for Assault on VCMS Student
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-Information courtesy the Vance County Sheriff’s Office and Vance County Schools
On December 12, 2019, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office responded to a complaint by Vance County Schools regarding the Assault on a juvenile by a law enforcement officer. The Vance County Sheriff’s Office reviewed the videotape and referred the matter to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.
The Deputy involved in the matter was placed on administrative leave pending the investigation by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.
Vance County Schools released this statement regarding the incident:
We are aware of the incident that occurred at Vance County Middle School involving a school resource officer. We are deeply concerned about the actions that took place.
School and district officials are working closely and in full cooperation with the local authorities to address this matter consistent with school board policy and state laws. The safety of our students has been and continues to be of the utmost importance to our district.
Should you have further questions, please direct those to the Vance County Sheriff’s Office.
McGregor Hall to Transform Into Christmas Wonderland for Holiday Spectacular
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-Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center
Back by popular demand, the Christmas Wonderland Holiday Spectacular will bring cheer to McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center on Monday, December 16, 2019, at 7:30 p.m.
Christmas Wonderland is quite simply one of the most delightful and enchanting Christmas shows ever. Featuring glittering costumes, a dazzling cast and the highest kicking chorus girls this side of the North, this performance is pure holiday magic!
Tickets for this event may be purchased by:
DROP-IN: 201 Breckenridge Street, Henderson, N.C. Monday – Friday 1:30 – 5:30 p.m
CALL: (252) 598-0662 (M-F 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.)
CLICK HERE: www.McGregorHall.org (Use the eTix official site, online fees apply)
(This is not a paid advertisement)
Vance Co. Schools Holds ‘Community to Schools’ Tour
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-Information and photos courtesy Vance County Schools
On Friday, December 13, Vance County Schools held its “Community to Schools” tour. Members from the community had an opportunity to tour Dabney Elementary School, Vance County Middle School and AdVance Academy.
This was a great opportunity for the community to see the teachers in action and the normal operations of our schools. It was a successful event that we continue to hold each year.
VGCC’s Kenneth Wilson Receives Glen Raven Award
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-Information courtesy Vance-Granville Community College
Vance-Granville Community College’s Kenneth Wilson (Project Manager – TechHire Grant) won the Glen Raven award on Thursday, December 12, 2019. He was presented with the award by VGCC President Rachel Desmarais, Ph.D.
VGCC and Glen Raven are longtime partners. The college serves the company by providing training programs for employees on subjects including management, leadership, safety and technical skills such as industrial maintenance.
A strong corporate supporter of VGCC’s Endowment Fund, Glen Raven has endowed scholarships for students as well as awards that recognize faculty and staff excellence.
Vance-Granville Community College’s Kenneth Wilson (Project Manager – TechHire Grant) won the Glen Raven award on Thursday, December 12, 2019. He was presented with the award by VGCC President Rachel Desmarais, Ph.D. (VGCC photo)
Take the ‘Polar Plunge’ For Vance Co. Special Olympics
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-Information and flyer courtesy Crystal Allen, Henderson-Vance Recreation Program Supervisor
The Vance County Special Olympics 2020 Polar Plunge will be held at the Satterwhite Point Glasshouse on Saturday, February 1, 2020. Check-in will begin at 9:30 a.m. that morning; jump begins at 10:30 a.m.
The inclement weather date will be Saturday, February 8, 2020.
The Polar Plunge is an event for courageous participants willing to jump into Kerr Lake in the middle of the winter, all to support and raise funds for the Special Olympics of Vance County.
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with others.
All donations earned from the Polar Plunge will go to support local athletes. Individuals are required to collect a minimum of $30 to participate.
Prizes will be given for best costume (individual and team); most money raised (individual and team); and largest team.
Every participant will receive a t-shirt.
Registration forms, along with donations, are due by Friday, January 3, 2020, to Crystal Allen at the Aycock Rec. Center.
For more information on the Polar Plunge, including the registration form, please contact Crystal Allen at (252) 431-6091 or email callen@ci.henderson.nc.us.
Mark Your 2020 Calendars for the New Horizons Baptist Stew Sale!
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-Information courtesy Pastor Cam Ford, New Horizons Baptist Church
New Horizons Baptist Church in Oxford will be having a Brunswick Stew Sale on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
Quarts are $8 apiece, and you’ll be able to pick these up from the Granville County Shrine Club located at 706 Roxboro Rd. in Oxford from 9 until 11 a.m. that morning.
Pastor Ford and the congregation look forward to seeing you there!
Artist Spotlight 12/13/19 Beau James Interview
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