VGCC receives $200,000 grant from Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas to connect students with apprenticeship opportunities

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— press release and picture provided by VGCC

VGCC receives $200,000 grant from Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas to connect students with apprenticeship opportunities

HENDERSON, N.C. – Vance-Granville Community College today announced a $200,000 investment from Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas. The funds will be used to connect students with hands-on training and career development opportunities.

The investment, from the Duke Energy Foundation, will support the “Vanguard Apprenticeship Collaborative,” a VGCC initiative designed to cultivate highly skilled workers for partnering companies in a number of industries. Grant funds will provide scholarships to adult students who are accepted into registered apprenticeship programs. Funds will also be used to purchase some equipment used for technical training and other supplies.

“Apprenticeships are key to meeting the workforce needs of our region’s industries while also supporting students’ academic and career success, and this new grant will allow Vance-Granville to continue to grow this exciting initiative,” said Dr. Stelfanie Williams, president of VGCC. “On behalf of our current and future apprentices and our local employers, we sincerely appreciate the strong support of our partners at Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas.”

From left, VGCC Vice President of Institutional Research & Technology Dr. Ken Lewis, TechHire grant project manager Kenneth Wilson and (at far right) President Dr. Stelfanie Williams accept a symbolic check representing the new grant from Duke Energy District Manager Tanya Evans (third from left). (VGCC photo)

“We are proud to partner with Vance-Granville Community College to connect students with apprenticeship and workforce training opportunities,” said Tanya Evans, Duke Energy district manager. “These students will gain valuable hands-on experience while directly helping meet the needs of the region’s industries.”

This grant is part of Duke Energy’s $35 million investment in North Carolina’s Community Colleges’ focus on technical education and support of business and industry. Individual community colleges could apply for funds through the North Carolina Community Foundation and the Foundation for the Carolinas. Applications were reviewed by a committee of representatives from Duke Energy, NC Community College System and NC Department of Commerce.

About Vance-Granville Community College

Vance-Granville Community College, one of the 58 institutions of the North Carolina Community College System, is the local source for higher education and training in Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren counties, north of the Research Triangle. Established in 1969, VGCC today serves students at four campuses (one in each county of the service area) and online. The college offers more than 40 curriculum programs, as well as occupational certifications, continuing education, adult education, customized training for employers and the first two years of a four-year degree. For more information, visit www.vgcc.edu.

About Duke Energy Foundation

The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to address the needs of the communities where its customers live and work. The foundation provides more than $30 million annually in charitable gifts. The foundation’s education focus spans kindergarten to career, particularly science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), early childhood literacy and workforce development. It also supports the environment and community impact initiatives, including arts and culture.

Duke Energy employees and retirees actively contribute to their communities as volunteers and leaders at a wide variety of nonprofit organizations. Duke Energy is committed to building on its legacy of community service. For more information, visit https://www.duke-energy.com/foundation.

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(Both VGCC and Duke Energy are advertising clients of WIZS.  This is a news release.  This is not a paid advertisement.)

VGCC names 257 students to President’s and Dean’s Lists

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

VGCC names 257 students to President’s and Dean’s Lists

Vance-Granville Community College has announced that 114 students earned President’s List academic honors and another 143 earned Dean’s List academic honors for the fall semester that ended in December.

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:

Jasmine K. Dunston and Sally J. Perry, both of Louisburg;

Katelynn J. Cheek and Abigail M. Smith, both of Oxford.

 

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology:

Bobby C. Crabtree of Kittrell.

 

Associate Degree Nursing:

Matthew H. Grooms of Butner;

Kaylan C. Hoyle of Henderson;

Jeannie S. Adcock of Oxford;

Ashley N. Drake of Stovall.

 

Associate in Arts:

Tamiya R. Thomas and Jocelyn S. Williams, both of Creedmoor;

Joshua Jacobs of Durham;

Alexis M. Barton, Gavin C. Hardin, Joshua I. Horton and Mya D. Wilson, all of Franklinton;

Jessica P. Grissom, Samantha C. Hines and Destiny E. Stiles, all of Henderson;

Alexander C. Wilkinson of Oxford;

Caitlynn A. Taylor of Stem;

Edgar I. Arrieta-Reyes and Giovanni Reyes, both of Warrenton;

Brian S. Restrepo of Youngsville.

 

Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts:

Elizabeth N. Durand of Wake Forest.

 

Associate in General Education – General Science:

Jolina Anne Chiong and Amber D. Peoples, both of Henderson;

Timothy Grant of Louisburg.

 

Associate in Science:

Daniel Esquivel-Contreras of Bunn;

Ligaya Carissa Aguas, Lucas R. Hamrick and Fatima N. Hawter, all of Henderson;

Abiral S. Hamal of Louisburg;

Savannah L. Brogden of Oxford;

Kynleigh E. Holley of Wake Forest.

 

Automotive Systems Technology:

Owen M. Hernandez of Creedmoor;

LaQuad C. Holden and Jacob F. Mosley, both of Henderson;

Branden S. Lilley of Louisburg;

Kyle D. Hutchinson of Port Saint Lucie, Fla.;

Jeremiah E. Hatchett of Youngsville.

 

Business Administration:

Charlene A. Kearney of Creedmoor.

 

Carpentry:

Charles M. Kurz of Henderson.

 

Cosmetology:

Eillah Spivey of Bunn;

Christianne Combs of Durham;

Jennifer M. Lipscomb of Franklinton;

Hannah C. Beckwith and Micaela B. Crowder, both of Henderson;

Kristina M. Brantley and Anna M. Wood, both of Louisburg;

Kaela M. Wood of Oxford;

Kristina F. Graham of Raleigh;

Kathleen R. Feinman of Rolesville;

Chelsie A. Satterwhite of Stovall.

 

Criminal Justice:

Christopher L. Davis of Bullock;

Samantha A. Mangalam of Butner;

Adrianna M. De Nuzzia of Creedmoor;

Reginald T. Harris and Savannah C. Kelly, both of Oxford;

Andrew L. Ayscue of Youngsville.

 

Culinary Arts:

Tyneshia M. Brackett of Creedmoor;

Danielle N. Enright of Louisburg;

Ethel C. Fogg of Warrenton.

 

Early Childhood Education:

Jessica R. Bolton, Lakee’ D. Steed and Makala West, all of Henderson;

Charlie K. Vaughn of Oxford;

Deborah E. Burns of Youngsville.

 

Entrepreneurship:

Heather A. Henkel of Sanford.

 

Human Services Technology:

Fredesvinda C. Euceda-Colindres of Creedmoor;

Wendy Y. Boncek of Hollister;

Sarah H. Borden of Oxford.

 

Human Services Technology/Gerontology:

Pamela R. Campbell of Littleton.

 

Information Technology:

Mitchell L. Greene and Robert C. Hurt, both of Creedmoor;

Brandon J. Carver of Durham;

Andrew B. Benedict and Andrew M. Watkins, both of Henderson;

Cody R. Parrott and Ebony Thomas, both of Kittrell;

Michael A. Gokee of Louisburg;

Cameron P. Curtis of Manson;

Kassidy L. Holtzman of Norlina.

 

Medical Assisting:

Michelle D. Beckwith of Kittrell.

 

Medical Office Administration:

Lori M. Lorenzo of Burnsville;

Jessica C. Allgood, Tranita N. Brown, Samantha S. Hernandez, Tracy L. Spain and Jerri L. Wilson, all of Henderson;

Robin E. Dorsett, Holly R. Heston and Shalinda L. White, all of Louisburg;

Keshonda A. McMannen of Oxford.

 

Office Administration:

Courtney Crute of Littleton;

Betsy M. Mason of Macon.

 

Paralegal Technology:

Gabrielle J. Gilley of Creedmoor;

Katie L. Granger of Henderson;

Kelly D. Persinger and Barbara E. Sirucek, both of Louisburg;

Melissa J. Padgett of Stem;

Anne D. Genest and Monica N. Woodlief, both of Wake Forest.

 

Pharmacy Technology:

Tamika Everett of Creedmoor;

Malissa S. Chandler of Durham;

Tommy L. Hicks and Jane M. Jones, both of Franklinton.

 

Radiography:

Katie A. Weary of Bullock;

Mark J. Meinhart of Louisburg;

Ashley M. Rhew of Timberlake.

 

Simulation and Game Development:

Richard F. Reynolds of Stem.

 

Welding Technology:

Kaylee Gleason and Carrie E. Johnson, both of Henderson;

Andrew Lynam of Youngsville.

 

Fall Semester Dean’s List honorees are listed below by program of study and then by residence.

 

Accounting:

Ciara S. Lynch of Franklinton;

Jennifer M. Burton of Norlina.

 

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology:

Cyrus Czar Jover of Henderson.

 

Associate Degree Nursing:

Valerie J. Strange of Bullock;

Guadalupe F. Duran and Christine M. Kingsley, both of Louisburg;

Jodie D. Carroll, Laura L. Murray and Crystal M. Satterfield, all of Oxford;

Halie C. Brooks and Shayne D. Gravitt, both of Raleigh;

Omar R. O’Brien of Wake Forest.

 

Associate in Arts:

Ryan V. Makueyi of Butner;

Andres M. Espino, Samantha J. Shannon and Davina L. Williams, all of Creedmoor;

Tyler B. Woods of Durham;

Destiny M. Quesenberry of Franklinton;

Ke’Moni M. Champion, Matthew S. Denton, Shaneisha L. Eaton, Lehman R. Ford, Zurisadai Guzman-Vazquez, Kaitlyn M. Harris, Brandon J. Hughes, Tim Jiang, Chase A. Parrish, Alexis M. Watson, Lauryn E. Williams, and Kianna A. Wills, all of Henderson;

Lillian D. Kanouff of Kittrell;

Nicholas E. Shearin of Louisburg;

Dana E. Brannock, Caleb R. Brauer and Matthew White, all of Norlina;

Kimberly M. Spence and Hanna L. Williams, both of Oxford;

Nicholas Henry and Toby Hoyle, both of Wake Forest;

Raina A. Mills of Warrenton;

Taylor N. Wagaman of Youngsville.

 

Associate in General Education – General Science:

Kacie L. Gann of Durham;

Katherine R. Harris, Jerry L. Tawney and Brittany N. Trivette, all of Oxford.

 

Associate in Science:

Shadi M. Nagi and Lindsey R. Perry, both of Henderson;

Monica A. Botros, Aivy B. Derry and Isaac A. Saleh, all of Oxford;

Tiffany N. Dalton and Taylor N. Williams, both of Warrenton.

 

Automotive Systems Technology:

Brandon M. Sparrow of Creedmoor;

Christopher R. Hernandez of Henderson;

Daniel Shaw of Wake Forest.

 

Business Administration:

Griselle M. Garcia of Franklinton;

Christie G. Ellington of Henderson;

Chance S. Hayes of Louisburg;

Jason D. Hester, Stacy T. Hicks and Latosha C. Hunt, all of Oxford;

Addie L. Brewer of Stovall;

Jacobi L. Affinnih of Zebulon.

 

Cosmetology:

Bridgett N. King and Samantha B. Williamson, both of Franklinton;

Nitianndra G. Boyd, MacKenzie D. Hutson and Chelsea L. Jones, all of Henderson;

Monet L. Faucett of Norlina;

Kadejah M. Bass of Oxford;

Alexa J. Clayton of Rougemont;

Megan L. Twisdale of Townsville;

Nicole Brueck of Wake Forest;

Danielle Seward, Gracie M. Turnbull and Donnicia A. Williams, all of Warrenton.

 

Criminal Justice:

Abdon A. Silva of Butner;

Tiffany R. Wilson of Durham;

Rebecka R. Paul of Henderson;

Cassie R. Gill of Norlina;

Azonte D. Hicks and Stephen B. Long, both of Oxford.

Culinary Arts:

Cassidy A. Young of Franklinton;

Niamani F. Dantzler-Sneed of Henderson.

 

Early Childhood Education:

Jacquella S. Jones of Henderson;

Hayley A. Fox of Kittrell;

Jennifer M. Russell of Louisburg.

 

Electrical Systems Technology:

Daniel C. Ohrt of Creedmoor.

 

Human Services Technology:

Delois Hart of Henderson.

 

Human Services Technology/Gerontology:

Caitlyn M. Rudd of Franklinton.

 

Human Services Technology/Substance Abuse:

Grace A. Ohlandt of Franklinton;

Tara E. Brame of Henderson;

Rachel H. Allen of Stem.

 

Information Technology:

Monica T. Greenwood and Steven T. Pearce, both of Franklinton;

Dustin L. Starnes and Darius T. Talley, both of Henderson;

Spencer B. Duncan of Louisburg;

Allen P. Jay and Austin H. Smith, both of Oxford;

Nathan L. Garrard of Stem;

Courtney L. Faison and Austin D. Pearce, both of Wake Forest;

Cody Brandenburg of Youngsville.

 

Mechatronics Engineering Technology:

Christopher E. Long of Norlina.

 

Medical Assisting:

Melissa C. Bridges of Creedmoor;

Jessica N. Ruffin of Kittrell.

 

Medical Office Administration:

Cynthia M. Black of Bunn;

Valerie A. Robinson of Butner;

Asha M. Grant and Kaitlyn T. Pojman, both of Durham;

Margaret Avery, Tamara F. Glover, Cassidy J. Grissom, Raeann Johnson, Roy A. Satterwhite, Melissa O. Simmons and Timmara D. Smith, all of Henderson;

Angela P. Pearson of Kings Mountain;

Kristy R. Lyon of Oxford;

Kaitlyn F. Wilson of Roxboro;

Thomas M. King of Wise;

Jessica M. Noll of Youngsville.

 

Office Administration:

Lastacey D. Burwell of Kittrell;

Tina M. Kreidler of Oxford.

 

Paralegal Technology:

Amali N. Hauter and Bratanya K. Simmons, both of Henderson;

Evelyn Nolasco of Louisburg;

Lauren E. Cash of Oxford.

 

Radiography:

Corinna Hutton of Durham;

James D. Bolton, Crystal C. Gill and Laurie A. Newton, all of Henderson;

Jan C. Maniace of Hillsborough;

Brittany N. Harmon of Norlina;

Marco A. Carmen-Vazquez, Gloria M. Hudnall and Aaron J. McNeill, all of Oxford;

Terrance M. Wesley of Raleigh;

Bethany Murphy of Youngsville.

 

Welding Technology:

Jordan Wynne of Creedmoor;

Galen D. Wilds of Stem;

Jonathan T. Gardner of Youngsville.

 

–VGCC–

VGCC hosts lecture series on the brain

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— courtesy VGCC

Vance-Granville Community College will offer a series of free, engaging lectures on the human brain, and the community is invited to attend.

Phil Dixon, a resident of Oxford, will present the series, entitled “Using Your Brain for a Change,” starting with the first session on Tuesday, Jan. 30, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, in the small auditorium in Building 2 on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County. In this introductory lecture, Dixon will take a look at how the brain works generally and what it is made of.

In his later talks, Dixon will focus on “Your Brain on its Own” on Tuesday, Feb. 27, and “Your Brain with Another Person” on Tuesday, March 27. These sessions will also begin at 10:30 a.m. in the small auditorium.

Dixon describes himself as being “passionate about the brain – everyone’s brain!” He spends much of his time reading the latest research about the neuroscience of the brain, and determining how that research can be translated into practical application in our daily lives. In particular, Dixon is deeply involved in the application of neuroscience to leadership and management issues such as Executive Coaching, Leadership and Management Development, Change Planning & Management, Culture Change, Recruitment and On-Boarding.

Before he began studying and teaching others about the brain in 2002, Dixon worked in the information technology field – including a stint at Apple – worked in organization development and management consulting, and was the CEO of a commercial real estate firm. He has worked in the private and public sectors, has established and grown a number of consulting firms and has lived, worked and/or taught in over 20 countries.

In 2009, he had the opportunity to study for a master’s degree in Consulting and Coaching for Change in England at a program run jointly by HEC Paris and Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford. He has published several articles about the brain, and is a frequent and international speaker on the topic of brain-based leadership.

The series of three sessions is presented by VGCC’s Office of the Endowment. “We were excited to be introduced to this gentleman who has this expertise and vast experience and to discover that he is now living in the local area,” explained VGCC Endowment Director Eddie Ferguson. “Our Endowment Office sees this as another great opportunity for the college to be a valuable resource to the community we serve. We invite our students, our faculty and the community at large to join us for Phil’s fun, informative presentations.”

In the past, the Endowment Office has sponsored two series with Bill Barker portraying Thomas Jefferson.

For more information on this series, call Eddie Ferguson at (252) 738-3264.

–VGCC–

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Franklin County Schools

Grant Provides Franklin County Middle School Students Opportunity in Agriculture Education

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Louisburg, North Carolina – January 24, 2018 – Franklin County Schools is one of fourteen school districts to receive a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Grade Expansion Grant. The grant gives sixth and seventh-grade students the opportunity to focus on career exploration at an early age.

This grant allows Franklin County Schools to hire an Agriculture Education teacher to teach exploratory courses in Agricultural Science and Biotechnology in Agriculture to sixth and seventh graders at Cedar Creek Middle School. Students will receive a firm foundation in the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource Career Cluster. They can continue their experiences at Franklinton High School, which currently houses Animal Science, Horticulture and Environmental Science, Vance Granville Community College Career College Promise (CCP) Courses and further studies at the four-year institutions of Mount Olive University, North Carolina Agricultural Technical State University, and North Carolina State University.

The grant was made possible by a new initiative enacted by the General Assembly and in collaboration with the North Carolina Education and Workforce Innovation Commission. The State Board of Education approved individual grants of up to $50,000 to each district including Franklin County. The district is eligible for additional funding for up to seven years and will receive priority in succeeding funding cycles.

The CTE Grant Expansion Grant team consisted of CTE Director Laureen G. Jones, Middle School Career Development Coordinator Elaine Webb, Cedar Creek Middle School Principal Bart Elliott, and Franklinton High School Agriculture teachers Sarah Harkey and Tommy Kemp.

Mrs. Jones and Mr. Elliott are excited about this new position in the district. This position is currently posted on the Franklin County Schools jobs website. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Michelle Fiscus
Director of Communications
Franklin County Schools
53 West River Road
Louisburg, NC 27549

N.C. Community College President of the Year Dr. Stelfanie Williams

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— courtesy VGCC

Dr. Stelfanie Williams, the president of Vance-Granville Community College, has been named President of the Year for 2018 by the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges. She is the first leader in VGCC history to receive the honor.

The President of the Year Award, sponsored by Wells Fargo, was established by the State Board in 2001. This award encourages, identifies, and rewards outstanding leadership and commitment to the community college mission among the presidents of the 58 institutions of the North Carolina Community College System.

“My fellow trustees and I are delighted that the State Board of Community Colleges has recognized Dr. Williams for her visionary leadership,” said Danny Wright, chair of the VGCC Board of Trustees. “Our entire region has been blessed to have Dr. Williams lead Vance-Granville Community College to new heights of excellence by embracing innovation and fostering strong partnerships. She serves our institution, our community and the state of North Carolina with warmth, humility and a passion for student success. This award is a well-deserved honor for Dr. Williams and reflects positively on the entire Vance-Granville team.”

College leaders nominated Williams as part of a competitive selection process in which an eight-page narrative is submitted and candidates are interviewed by an awards committee. The awards process emphasizes accomplishments that presidents have led in the past three years at their institutions – demonstrating broad community partnerships, improving services through technology, workforce education, economic development, advocacy at the local and state levels, long-range planning, innovation in program development and supporting professional development for college employees, among other criteria.

Williams became the sixth president of VGCC in 2012. Since then, she has focused the college on a “Vanguard Vision” strategic plan that addresses educational excellence, continuous improvement, employee and student engagement in college life, and institutional stewardship. Under her leadership, the college has added seven curriculum degree programs, including Mechatronics Engineering Technology, which provides training for advanced manufacturing careers. That program has been supported by some of the largest grants in the college’s history — part of the $40 million in grant funding (including a record-setting, in-kind donation from Siemens PLM Software) secured since 2013. Williams also helped initiate the Advanced Manufacturing Skills Training Alliance (AMSTA) with the Career & Technical Education high school programs from the four public school systems in the college’s service area.

Her tenure has seen the second-largest private donor gift in VGCC history, as well as six consecutive highest-yielding annual golf tournaments for scholarships. With a focus on student success, the institution has improved completion rates, graduating the largest classes ever in 2015 and 2016. The most recent graduating class (2017) featured the largest number of associate’s degrees awarded in the history of the college.

She collaborated with North Carolina Central University to establish the “Eagle Voyage” partnership that now allows students with associate degrees to complete one of three bachelor’s degree programs without having to leave the VGCC campus. Meanwhile, the college has also partnered with North Carolina A&T State University through a program called “Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses” (RIBN), in which students simultaneously enroll at VGCC and the university to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

In addition, Williams introduced a private donor-funded college promise program called the “VanGuarantee” in an effort to make college more accessible for students with the greatest financial need. The scholarship program has garnered national attention and was highlighted by the White House in 2016.

Williams has championed Vance-Granville’s embrace of technology to provide greater academic offerings and support to students. The “Vanguard Online Learning through Technology” (VOLT) initiative has made six degree programs available completely online.

Prior to leading VGCC, Williams served as faculty and in several administrative capacities at other North Carolina community colleges. She also currently serves as adjunct faculty for the North Carolina State University College of Education.

Williams earned baccalaureate degrees in public policy and Spanish at Duke University, a master’s degree in project management from Western Carolina University, and her doctorate in adult and higher education from N.C. State University.

Williams has served on a number of boards and is the current secretary of the North Carolina Association of Community College Presidents. In 2014, she was awarded the I.E. Ready Distinguished Leadership Award by North Carolina State University. In late 2017, Williams was appointed to a pair of statewide panels that are focused on education issues: the “My Future NC” Commission and the Governor’s Commission on Access to Sound, Basic Education.

–VGCC–

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VGCC – All Campuses Closed Jan 19, 2018

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All campuses of Vance-Granville Community College will be closed on Friday, January 19, 2018, due to inclement weather.

Thank you.

Andrew Beal
Public Information Officer
Vance-Granville Community College

Franklin County Schools

Franklin County Schools Closed Jan 19, 2018

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Due to the hazardous road conditions, all Franklin County Schools will be closed Friday, January 19 for students and staff.

After-school and evening activities are canceled and all Franklin County Schools’ Facilities are closed to the public.

Monday, January 22 will be a make-up day for students on the Traditional and Early College Calendars only.

Michelle Fiscus,
Director of Communications
Franklin County Schools
53 West River Road
Louisburg, NC 27549

FGV Smart Start to Enroll Kids in Dolly Parton Imagination Library

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Franklin-Granville-Vance Partnership For Children will soon begin enrolling kids in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program.  F-G-V Development Coordinator Garry Daeke told WIZS News that the North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC) is distributing $10.5 million statewide over two years.

Daeke said, “The NC Legislature during its last biennial budget allocated $3.5 million in fiscal year 17-18, and $7 million for fiscal year 18-19, for Dolly Parton Imagination Library program expansion throughout NC…Each local partnership then applies for funds to serve the number of children they believe they can enroll.

“We are in process of setting up our contract with the Dolly Parton Foundation, and will be announcing where and how to enroll very shortly. Initially, we will set up an announced enrollment day in each county, probably at local libraries, where parents can enroll children.”

You should look for enrollment forms at convenient locations like the hospital, health department and in pediatricians’ offices.

Daeke said, “Once we are up and running, there will also be on-line enrollment link for us on Dolly Parton’s web page, as well as our local webpage, www.fgvsmartstart.org.”

He said, “With the increased recognition that an important part of brain development occurs within the first three years of a child’s life, and that reading to children enhances vocabulary and other important communication skills, the American Academy of Pediatrics, which represents 62,000 pediatricians across the country, is asking its members to become powerful advocates for reading aloud, every time a baby visits the doctor.”

Daeke quoted Dr. Pamela High, who wrote the new policy.  He said, “It should be there each time we touch bases with children.”  The policy recommends that doctors tell parents they should be “reading together as a daily fun family activity” from infancy.

Franklin County Schools

No School For Franklin Students 1-8-18

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Due to the conditions of the roads in the Northern and Eastern portion of Franklin County and out of concern for children’s safety, Franklin County Schools will be closed for students on Monday, January 8.

It is an optional teacher workday for staff.

After-school activities are canceled, and the Extended Learning Program at Youngsville Elementary is also canceled for Monday.

VGCC Opening at 10 a.m. Fri, Jan 5, 2018

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Vance-Granville Community College will open at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, because of the inclement weather.

Also, registration for Spring Semester has been extended until 4 p.m. on Friday. The Business Office has also extended the deadline for accepting tuition payments for Spring Semester until 4 p.m., and students are able to pay in full and/or set up a payment plan through WebAdvisor until 4 p.m.

Andrew Beal
Public Information Officer
Vance-Granville Community College