Corbitt Preservation Assoc. Finds ‘Golden Treasure’ in Rare Automobile

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-Information and photos courtesy Kenneth Stegall, Corbitt Preservation Association 

Excerpt from the Corbitt Preservation Association August Newsletter:

About two weeks ago, Charles Powell received a call from a lady saying she had a Corbitt Automobile. Charles asked everyone at the end of the Corbitt Preservation meeting if anyone would want to go with him to check it out and, of course, Steve Rosemond and Curtis Paul said “yes” right away.

So Saturday morning, August 10, Charles Powell, Steve Rosemond, Curtis Paul, Jerry Capps and Bruce Essick met at the lady’s house in Greensboro, NC.

When they opened the old barn door, there sat a Corbitt Automobile Body all nice and dry with its interior intact. The car even has the original VIN plate on the dashboard. This 4-door touring car was most likely built in 1911-1912. This is an amazing find, and we had to have it no matter what.

The lady agreed to sell it to the Corbitt Preservation Association for $1,500. We took the $1,500 out of our general fund in order to take possession of this golden treasure of ours.

We are now going to ask for donations to help replenish our $1,500 back to our general fund account. This was something we just could not live without.

The car body will be on display at our Corbitt Truck Show & Reunion in downtown Henderson on Saturday, October 19, 2019, for everyone to see and enjoy. We don’t know as of this moment how it will be displayed after the show, all we know is we are PROUD owners of a Corbitt Automobile body!

This also proves the importance of our website; without it, the lady would have never known who to contact about a Corbitt Automobile.

There is only one thing left to find, and that is a Corbitt Buggy. We believe we will find one, one day!

The Corbitt Preservation Association is strong and we have lots of dedicated people who love our brand. We will keep digging and digging until we find the next treasure. You never know what will happen next!

VGCC Introduces Online Career Coach Program for Students

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-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College

Vance-Granville Community College recently introduced a new web-based service that will help students explore careers and make plans for their future.

Through the interactive “Career Coach” program, students can:

  • take a career assessment and get suggestions for possible career goals, based on their interests;
  • access the latest information about jobs and salaries in the region for various career fields; and
  • learn about particular VGCC education and training programs that lead to the careers they want.

By linking jobs to education, current or future students can see the potential “return on investment” of community college programs. They can even see a list of employers in the region who have posted jobs for a particular type of career within the last year.

“Not only current students, but also people who are thinking about becoming students, can use the site to learn more about various career options and the VGCC programs that prepare them for those careers,” said VGCC Director of Career Services Linda Fletcher. “Users can create accounts which allow them to save the results of their assessments and their favorite careers or programs of study. We think this will help members of our community make well-informed career decisions and get training for skills that are in demand by employers.”

Other special features of Career Coach include a tool that allows veterans of the armed services to find civilian careers that are related to their military occupations and a tool that helps users create a professional resume.

Career Coach is linked from the VGCC.edu home page and can be accessed directly at vgcc.emsicc.com.

Ballet Arts to Hold 220 Seafood Fundraiser

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-Information courtesy Angie Devine, Ballet Arts

The Ballet Arts All Stars in Henderson will hold a Fish Fry Fundraiser to support dancers’ competitions on Monday, September 23, 2019, from 4 until 7 p.m. at 220 Seafood Restaurant.

Plates will include trout, slaw, french fries and hush puppies for $7 per plate. Eat-in or take out (beverage provided with eat-in meals only).

All plates must be picked up by 7 p.m.

Please come out and support the Ballet Arts’ dancers!

(This is not a paid advertisement)

Town Talk 09/16/19

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Joy in the Lord Baptist Gospel Singing to Feature ‘Unashamed’

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-Information courtesy Rev. L.T. Harris, Joy In The Lord Baptist Church

A gospel singing featuring the group “Unashamed” will be held at Joy In The Lord Baptist Church, 1238 Debnam Ave., Henderson on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at 6 p.m.

Everyone is welcome.

News 09/16/19

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Four Deputies Transported to Maria Parham After Suspect Rams Vehicles

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-Press Release, Vance County Sheriff’s Office

On the morning of September 13, 2019, members of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office and the Henderson Police Department were attempting to serve a search warrant at 617 Thomas Street in Henderson. A suspect rammed into three Sheriff’s Office vehicles in an attempt to escape.

The suspect was apprehended at the scene.

Four members of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office were transported to Maria Parham Health with non-life threatening injuries. The Henderson Police Department is investigating the incident.

Any other details will be released by the Henderson Police Department at the appropriate time.

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Vance Co. Board of Elections Announces Early Voting Schedule

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-Information courtesy Faye Gill, Elections Director, Vance County Board of Elections

Early voting for the City of Henderson election begins Wednesday, September 18 and ends Friday, October 4. The official election day is Tuesday, October 8, 2019.

Early voting will be held at the Vance County Board of Elections Office located at 300 S. Garnett Street in Henderson, NC.

The submission of absentee ballots by mail began Friday, September 6 and ends Tuesday, October 1. Anyone that would like to request a ballot can call the BOE office at (252) 492-3730.

ONE-STOP SCHEDULE FOR 2019 CITY OF HENDERSON ELECTION

Wednesday, September 18, 2019 – 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday, September 19, 2019 – 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, September 20, 2019 – 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, September 21, 2019 – CLOSED

Sunday, September 22, 2019 – CLOSED

Monday, September 23, 2019 – 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday, September 24, 2019 – 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, September 25, 2019 – 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday, September 26, 2019 – 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, September 27, 2019 – 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, September 28, 2019 – CLOSED

Sunday, September 29, 2019 – CLOSED

Monday, September 30, 2019 – 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday, October 1, 2019 – 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, October 2, 2019 – 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday, October 3, 2019 – 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, October 4, 2019 – 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

VGCC Experiences Enrollment Growth

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-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College

Vance-Granville Community College received welcome news as it celebrated its 50th anniversary recently: an increase in enrollment over the same time last year. As of the beginning of the fall semester in August, VGCC had 3,073 students enrolled in curriculum programs. That represented a 3.7% increase compared to the beginning of the fall 2018 semester when enrollment stood at 2,963.

VGCC Board of Trustees Chair Danny Wright and President Rachel Desmarais, Ph.D. cut the cake at VGCC’s 50th celebration. (VGCC photo)

A significant source of the increase was enrollment by high school students in college programs, either through Early College High Schools or other Career & College Promise pathways. There were 15% more of those students enrolled than there were at the beginning of fall 2018.

“We are pleased that an increasing number of students are participating in our high-quality education and training programs, which are preparing them to achieve their career goals,” said Dr. Rachel Desmarais, president of VGCC. “For 50 years, Vance-Granville Community College has been providing opportunities for education and training, with the strong support of the community. Thanks to that support, we continue to serve as an accessible, innovative, student-centered higher education partner for our region.”

Established in 1969, VGCC offers more than 40 curriculum programs, in which students work toward certificates, diplomas and degrees.

Area residents and businesses can also take advantage of a variety of Continuing Education opportunities, as well as the High School Equivalency and Adult High School Diploma programs.

High school students can also get a step ahead by starting their college education early with VGCC courses.

The college has four campuses – one each in Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren counties – and offers online programs, as well.

For more information, visit www.vgcc.edu.

Kerr Lake Country Club to Host ‘My Little Hero’ Golf Tournament

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-Information courtesy Hope Jackson

Kerr Lake Country Club will host the “My Little Hero” golf tournament on Saturday, September 28, 2019. This is a four-person, Superball event.

Lunch will be served to golfers prior to the tournament’s shotgun start at 1 p.m. Golfer’s lunch and dinner are included in the tournament’s $75 fee.

There will also be a silent auction, kids’ activities from 1 until 4 p.m., chicken plates and a performance by the Denver Nixon Band from 5 until 9 p.m.

Tickets for additional chicken plates are available now for $8 at Skipper Forsyth’s BBQ.

If interested, please contact KLCC at (252) 430-9267. To learn more about the golf tournament and the cause, visit Hope for Bryson on Facebook.