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-Information and photos courtesy Edward Ortega, Assistant Principal, L.B. Yancey and Pinkston St.
On Sunday, May 10, 2020, staff members at L.B Yancey Elementary School came together for a car parade through areas of the school neighborhood. The goal was to appreciate parents and students for their positivity, flexibility and resiliency during these trying times.
Parents were given a rose and candy, while students were given materials to make a Mother’s Day gift along with other items.
Our families have been committed to the new learning format and we wanted to say thank you for your support throughout this process. Teachers were excited to see students and encouraged them to keep working hard. It was an evening of community and camaraderie.
L.B. Yancey staff pose for a picture prior to the start of the parade.
Dr. Carnetta Thomas, principal at L.B. Yancey, waved at students who were excited to see the parade.
Antonea Nowell received a flower, candy and a goodie bag from L.B. Yancey staff.
Jaden Spruill excitedly waved as the parade went by.
Rasheeda Ingram waved as the school parade participants handed her a rose.
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-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College
Jerry E. Edmonds, III, the Vice President of Workforce Development and Community Engagement at Vance-Granville Community College, is now “Doctor Edmonds.” He recently received his Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree in Educational Leadership from Wisconsin-based Edgewood College.
His doctoral dissertation was entitled, “How North Carolina Economic Development Leaders Perceive the N.C. Community College System and Rural Economic Development.”
Jerry E. Edmonds, III, the Vice President of Workforce Development and Community Engagement at Vance-Granville Community College, recently received his Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree in Educational Leadership from Wisconsin-based Edgewood College. (VGCC photo)
“We congratulate Dr. Edmonds on his academic accomplishments, and we look forward to his continuing leadership in efforts to help our students and our local employers through job training and continuing education,” said Dr. Rachel Desmarais, VGCC’s president. “He is a role model for our students, many of whom are also training and learning to grow as professionals while working full-time.”
A resident of Henderson, Edmonds joined VGCC in 2019. He oversees training programs that respond to community needs and prepare students for workforce success, including apprenticeship programs, and economic development support for the region.
In addition, Edmonds leads the development of partnerships with businesses and government agencies and coordinates outreach and marketing for the entire college.
Edmonds previously served as Dean of Workforce and Economic Development at Halifax Community College. Prior to his role as Dean, he served as the Small Business Center Director at Halifax Community College, from 2014 until 2017.
Edmonds worked for International Business Machines (IBM) and Johnson and Johnson in the private sector before entering the higher education field, earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree, with an emphasis on Marketing, from Marshall University in 1985 and his Master of Science degree in Human Services Management from Springfield College in 2001.
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-Press Release, Vance County Schools
Vance County Schools is pleased to announce two recent donations, providing the district with additional resources to assist with our Remote Learning Plan.
Technology and digital access are valuable resources within the digital interface for our students choosing the online virtual learning experience or the blended model. Our goal is to continue to provide our students with all of the resources necessary to be successful, whether inside the classroom or through virtual platforms.
Lenovo Donates 800 Chromebooks
The philanthropy team at Lenovo recently approved the donation of 800 Lenovo 100e chrome books to Vance County Schools, each with a one-year warranty. Each computer also came with a Google license.
Additionally, the district was provided one year of access to the Lenovo LanSchool classroom management software. This donation, valued at over $160,000 in technology, allows us to provide more accessibility to our students. We are extremely grateful for the generosity of Lenovo in aiding our efforts in remote learning.
VCS Selected to Receive WiFi Hotspots
Vance County Schools was chosen to receive four WiFi rangers to place on buses, allowing for further connectivity in our community. By utilizing smart buses, the district has the ability to take WiFi into communities where connectivity is an issue.
We are grateful for the NC Department of Information Technology and AT&T for their generosity.
— courtesy Granville Vance Public Health online at gvph.org
As of May 11, 2020, there are 169 known cases in Granville County, 151 cases in Vance County, and 15,045 confirmed cases in North Carolina. There are three outbreaks at congregate living facilities in the district – one at Federal Correctional Complex in Butner, NC, one at Pelican Health in Henderson, NC, and one at Kerr Lake Nursing Home in Henderson, NC. Of the total positive cases in each county, 94 in Granville County are associated with the prison, 46 in Vance County are associated with Pelican Health nursing home, and 11 are associated with Kerr Lake Nursing Home. Of the 75 community-based cases in Granville County, 46 have been released from isolation and 59 of the 94 cases at the prisons have been released from isolation. Of the 150 cases in Vance, 31 have been released from isolation* and 11 are hospitalized. There have been a total of 19 deaths in the health district – 16 in Vance County and 6 with the Bureau of Prisons in Granville County.
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-Information courtesy United Way of Vance County
The United Way of Vance County has awarded $6,100 in grants to local charitable organizations to assist needy families in Vance and Warren counties with food insecurities.
The grant funding was made possible with contributions to our United Way from corporations that serve our area.
With the corporate contributions, our United Way established a COVID-19 Relief Fund to provide grants to local nonprofits to assist families in need, with a special focus on providing the families with food.
The corporate contributions were received from Duke Energy, Truist Bank (formerly BB&T) and Vulcan Materials Company.
The United Way of Vance County Board of Directors reviewed submitted applications for the grant funds and awarded monies to Area Christians Together in Service (ACTS) in Henderson, Life Life Outreach Inc. in Henderson, and Loaves & Fishes Food Ministry in Warrenton. These three outstanding charitable organizations are using the funds to supply families during the COVID-19 pandemic with necessary food items.
“Our United Way board of directors believe it is very important to support the needs of our community during this very difficult time,” said Terri Hedrick, treasurer of the organization. “We have been contacted by many families expressing a dire need for food. So, we knew immediately how we wanted to help once our United Way received the contributions.”
“We can’t thank the outstanding corporations enough for their amazing generosity to support our community and we are very glad to allocate the grant funds to ACTS, Life Line and Loaves & Fishes, which work tirelessly to meet the food needs of disadvantaged families on a regular basis.”
The United Way of Vance County continues to accept donations for families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those interested in contributing may do so on our website at unitedwayvance.org or by contacting the organization by email at unitedwayofvance@gmail.com.
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A statement from the Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department:
Although NC Governor Roy Cooper issued a “soft opening” throughout the state, the Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department will remain closed to the public at this time.
While the order does reference the opening of parks, it is recommended that additional precautions be taken for community gatherings and that playgrounds remain closed.
Recreation is our business and our responsibility, therefore we are keeping our parks and playground equipment “closed” but will continue to encourage you to utilize the walking trails and tracks we have to offer.
We are asking our Henderson-Vance community to continue to practice social distancing in an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19.
Below is a list of Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities and their status.
Closed:
Remaining Open:
Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks will monitor the situation and make an assessment on when it is safe to reopen some or all of the affected facilities. Updates about facilities, classes/programs and events will be available on our social media platforms and website at http://ci.henderson.nc.us/departments/recreation_and_parks/.
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-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce
Do You Have Old Laptops You Could Donate?
Matt Raydo with HUBZone Technology Initiative (HTI) recently contacted the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce about collecting old/used laptops. Raydo’s organization converts old laptops into Google Chromebooks and donates them to those in need within Vance County schools.
HTI accepts laptops without cracked screens or missing keys. The laptop’s power cord is strongly preferred, but HTI will accept laptops without one.
Because of COVID-19 restrictions, walk-ins are not accepted at this time, however, you can schedule a drop-off by email at info@hubzonetech.org or call Mark Williams at (919) 603-7303. Pick up can be arranged for multiple laptops.
For more information, please check out the HTI website at https://hubzonetech.org.
Click the play button below for a video on HTI’s mission:
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-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Clerk to Board/Executive Asst., County of Vance
Please be informed that the Vance County Board of Commissioners will hold budget work sessions on Tuesday, May 12 and Wednesday, May 13, 2020, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
These sessions will be held in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 122 Young Street, Henderson.
Due to limited space for the public, links have been added to the Vance County website under “Latest News” so that people can listen in on the work sessions.
Vance County Manager Jordan McMillen will be on WIZS TownTalk at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 14 to discuss the budget sessions. Listen live at 1450 AM, 100.1 FM or online at www.wiz.com by clicking Listen Live.
