“Meet Me in the Street” POSTPONED; Rain Date Set for Nov. 1

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Information courtesy John Barnes, President, Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce

Due to impending inclement weather on Thursday, September 27 the last “Meet Me in the Street” concert for 2018 is postponed until Thursday, November 1.

The concert is free to the public and will be held at the same location – the corner of North Garnett and Breckenridge Streets in downtown Henderson from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m.

The third and final concert of the season will feature the band “Liquid Pleasure” and their mix of oldies, beach music and disco.

Five VGCC Students Join RIBN Program in NC A&T Ceremony

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-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College

Five Vance-Granville Community College students were formally inducted into the North Carolina Piedmont “Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses” (RIBN) program in a ceremony in August at North Carolina A&T State University’s Union Square Campus in Greensboro.

RIBN is a partnership involving the university, VGCC, Davidson County Community College (DCCC) and Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC).

This year’s inductees from VGCC are Jolina Chiong of Henderson, Madison Hetrick of Henderson, Jaslin Renteria of Henderson, Chris Trotman of Durham and April Zuniga-Trejo of Henderson.

At the induction ceremony, the A&T School of Nursing welcomed students from VGCC and the other community colleges who will be simultaneously enrolled at the university. RIBN students earn associate’s degrees in nursing over three years (while also taking A&T courses online) and then continue for one year of additional courses at A&T required for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.

Above: Shown celebrating the induction of five new students in RIBN at NCA&T in Greensboro, from left, are VGCC Academic/Career Coach Seletha Pherribo, VGCC Dean of Health Sciences Angela Thomas, RIBN student inductees Jolina Chiong, Madison Hetrick, Chris Trotman, Jaslin Renteria, and April Zuniga-Trejo, VGCC Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Levy Brown, and Nursing Department Chair Erica Jastrow. (VGCC photo)

Erica Jastrow, the Nursing department chair for VGCC, presented each college’s student inductees with a certificate of induction as part of the ceremony, while Academic/Career Coach Seletha Pherribo read a brief biography of each one.

With five out of the 11 students selected for this year’s cohort, VGCC again had the most inductees among the three community colleges in the partnership. In 2017, VGCC had 11 of the 18 students selected, more inductees that the two other community colleges combined. In the first year of the partnership, 2016, the initial cohort consisted of three students, one from each community college.

The North Carolina Piedmont RIBN initiative is one of nine such partnerships that have been launched in North Carolina since 2008 under the direction of the Foundation for Nursing Excellence (FFNE) to increase the educational preparation of North Carolina’s nursing workforce.

In addition to recognizing the RIBN Advisory Board members, Jastrow thanked employers who have met with RIBN students to outline employment opportunities that lie ahead for graduates. “This really shows how desirable our RIBN students are,” she said. “The employers are seeking them out, wanting to come and talk with them.” She also thanked the community and university administrators for providing the fiscal and human resources to support the RIBN students.

Dr. Terry Ward, director of the A&T School of Nursing, praised the students for enrolling in RIBN. “You are going to reduce the impact on the financial debt for our country by saving money and creating a bridge to your education,” she said. “That’s extremely important in today’s times.”

Citing the rising cost of education for young people and the impact it is having, she added, “It’s amazing to see that so many people are doing what they need to do to create the future nurses that we need, to create people who will have economic stability and power. You are showing people it can be done.”

In addition to RIBN, VGCC has a partnership with A&T to allow graduates of its Associate Degree Nursing program to transition easily to the university’s four-year Bachelor’s program. For more information about Nursing at VGCC and bachelor’s degree options, contact academic/career coach Seletha Pherribo at (252) 738-3518 or Nursing department chair Erica Jastrow at (252) 738-3457.

More photos: Check out VGCC’s album on Flickr!

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Alpha Brothers Tinting to Hold Coat Drive; Two Drop-Off Locations Announced

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-Information courtesy Sandra Wilkerson, Director of Admin and Events, Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce

Alpha Brothers Tinting, LLC. will hold a coat drive October 8 – 19, 2018. All new and gently-used coats are welcome. Drop-off stations include:

Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce

414 S. Garnett Street – downtown Henderson

OR

Alpha Brothers Tinting

691 Bearpond Road – Henderson

All coats will be donated to Infinite Possibilities, Inc.

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Vance County High School

VIPERS TRIUMPHANT IN MONDAY NIGHT MATCHUP

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VIPERS TRIUMPHANT  IN MONDAY NIGHT MATCHUP!

Defeat Roanoke Rapids 36-6!

When VCHS Athletic Director Joe Sharrow told Kemp Collins on WIZS Sports Mayhem last week that “good things are coming” for the Viper football program, he wasn’t just handing out “AD-speak” to the press!  The first ever victory for Vance County High School’s football program is now in the record books, and it was a big one!

After two weeks of much-needed rest and rebooting, courtesy of Hurricane Florence, the Vipers traveled to Roanoke Rapids on Monday night and handed the Yellow Jackets a decisive 36-6 home loss, dropping RR to 2-3 and 0-2 in the Northern Carolina Conference, and improving VC to 1-4 overall and 1-1 in league play.  The Vipers looked like a new team on both offense and defense.  They scored twice in the first quarter – on a 5 yard run by QB Samien Burwell, and on a 30-yard pass from Burwell to Shaquan Allen.  Burwell connected with William Hawkins, Jr. in the second period.  Then, with just 30 seconds left before halftime, Tyquan Lyons intercepted a pass and ran it 35 yards to the end zone, giving Vance County a 30-0 lead.

The Yellow Jackets came out passing in the second half and quickly tallied their only TD, but the Vipers answered when Noah Terry ran for the Vipers’ final score.  The Viper defense controlled the RR running game all night, and four interceptions by Lyons,  Josh Joyner, Machiah Wilson, and Phadol Jordan prevented the Jacket passing attack from drawing blood.

Make sure to tune into our next broadcast of Vance County Friday Night Football this coming up Friday as the Vipers travel to Durham to face the Pirates of Riverside High. Pregame comments start at 6:45 PM and Game Time kicks off at 7:00 PM. All this on WIZS 100.1 FM / 1450 AM and streaming live anywhere on www.wizs.com.

News 09/25/18

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VGCC to Host 7th Annual Small Business Summit at Warren Co. Armory

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-Information and flyer courtesy the Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center Facebook page

The Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center will host the 7th Annual VGCC Small Business Summit on Monday, October 15, 2018, from 5 – 8:15 p.m. at the Warren County Armory & Convention Center.

This free event offers aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners and non-profit leaders the opportunity to network and discover available resources in the community.

Deadline to register for the summit is Friday, October 5. Register online by clicking here.

Dinner will be served and is made possible by Duke Energy.

Schedule:

4:30 – 5 p.m. – Registration/Networking

5 – 6 p.m. – Keynote Address: What is Your Digital First Impression Online and Why it is Important – Martin Brossman

Your future customers want to know more about you then just what is on your website and they may trust you less if they don’t. We all are looking for secondary validation for everything from credible information for a product, business, person or service. This class is going to show you the free and low-cost way to make the best digital (web-based) first impression that will lead to more sales and more referrals for your business.

6 – 6:10 p.m – Break

6:10 – 7:10 p.m. – Stock Your Pantry With The Right Business Resources

Got a business idea you’d like to cook up from scratch or the possibility of expanding your business or nonprofit? Then, be inspired, gain courage and practical insights from our dynamic panel of experts from planning and zoning, insurance, accounting and legal. Panelists will share insights into pitfalls to watch out for when starting the process as well as where to find resources that can help you succeed. They will also be available for specific questions during the Q&A session to help you better achieve the outcomes you desire for your small business. Ask questions, plan next steps, meet like-minded peers and walk away ready to take action so that your “pantry” is stocked with the right business resources so that you can be successful.

7:10 – 8:10 p.m. – Top 10 Tips: How to Work with Media – Kristen Baughman

What’s a social influencer? How about a micro-influencer? Join Tabletop Media Group’s Founder Kristen Baughman for a session on “Top 10 Tips: How to Work with Media.” During her presentation, she will cover how your brand can help your small business gain more exposure by pitching and engaging with bloggers, media, Instagram stars and more.

Co-Sponsor(s): Duke Energy, Warren County EDC; Lake Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center, Chamber of Commerce of Warren County

For more information, contact Tanya Weary, Director, VGCC Small Business Center at (252) 738-3240 or smallbusiness@vgcc.edu.

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AmazonSmile Purchases Can Benefit Rebuilding Hope, Inc.

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-Information courtesy the Rebuilding Hope, Inc. September newsletter

Your Amazon purchases can now benefit Rebuilding Hope! AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon with the same products, prices and shopping features as Amazon.com. The difference is that when you shop AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate a half percent of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice.

Every item available for purchase on amazon.com is also available on AmazonSmile at the same price. Eligible products are marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on their product detail pages. When you’re shopping online at smile.amazon.com, Rebuilding Hope will benefit from a donation from the AmazonSmile Foundation – and you’re helping us help our communities.

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VGCC Health Sciences Clubs Conducting Second ‘Prom Attire’ Drive

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-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College

The Vance-Granville Community College Health Sciences clubs are collecting donations at all four VGCC campuses for a “Prom Attire” collection drive through February 28, 2019.

All donations will be collected for a giveaway event to provide local high school students free attire to fulfill their prom dreams, according to Stacey Soles, VGCC’s program head for Medical Assisting and clinical coordinator for Radiography.

The drive is the second for the Health Sciences Clubs in Radiography, Human Services, Pharmacy, Histotechnology, Medical Assisting and Nursing.

Dozens of prom dresses were donated for the first “Prom Attire” collection drive held earlier this year on Vance-Granville Community College’s four campuses. A drive is now underway through February 2019 to collect suits, shirts, dresses, shoes and accessories to be donated to high school students for free to fulfill their prom dreams. Donations can be dropped off at any VGCC campus. (Photo Credit: VGCC)

The club leaders are asking that only clean, gently-used or new items be donated. All sizes will be accepted. The clubs also request that no dated items be donated.

Items that will be accepted are:
• Suits & Shirts: Tuxedos, suits, suit separates, dress shirts, slacks, vests;
• Ties & Shoes: Neck ties, bow ties, dress shoes;
• Dressy Dresses: Gowns, prom, party, formal; and
• Accessories & Shoes: Jewelry/hair accessories, handbags/clutches.

Soles said that the clubs could use more items for males. “In our initial drive, we received a good number of dresses that are available for distribution next year,” she said. “We are especially in need of suits, dress shirts and slacks for men.”

Drop-off locations are located at:
• Main Campus, Building 5, Room 5225: Audrey Stainback;
• South Campus, Building 2, Room G2212: Stacey Soles;
• Franklin Campus, Building 1, Room F1101: Priscilla Lewis; and
• Warren Campus, Building 1, Room W1101: Ruthie Davis.

For more information, donors should contact Stacey Soles at (252) 738-3515 or soless@vgcc.edu.

NCHSAA Fall Championship Schedule Update

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NCHSAA Fall Championships Update 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

CHAPEL HILL – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association Board of Directors and Commissioner Que Tucker have made the decision to adjust the playoff calendar for fall sports following historic flooding and devastation in many areas of eastern North Carolina.

“The complexity of adjusting dates for playoff rounds and state championships in fall sports are difficult even in the best of times; however, we must do everything in our power to do what is best for the students who participate in our programs across the state,” said Commissioner Que Tucker.  “Minimizing risk of injury while providing a wholesome athletic environment that supports and enriches the educational experience for our student-athletes must always be paramount in our decision making.”

Please see below a list of changes by sport:

 

Women’s Golf

Reporting Deadline: October 10th 9:00 P.M. (changed from 3:00 P.M.)

Regional Championships: October 15th (no change)

State Championships: October 22nd-23rd (no change)

 

Cross Country

Reporting Deadline: October 19th 9:00 P.M. (changed from 3:00 P.M.)

Regional Championships: October 27th (no change)

State Championships: November 3rd (no change)

 

Women’s Tennis

Individual Regional Championships: October 19th-20th (no change)

Individual State Championships: October 26th-27th (no change)

Dual-Team reporting deadline: October 15th (no change)

Dual-Team State Championships: November 3rd (no change)

 

Volleyball

Prior to 11:59 P.M., October 20th, teams affected by the hurricane are permitted to exceed the weekly limitation—maximum of five (5) matches per week; however, daily limitations remain unchanged

Seeding: October 22nd (changed from October 18th)

First Round: October 23rd

Second Round: October 25th

Third Round: October 27th

Fourth Round: October 30th

Semifinals: November 1st

State Championship: November 3rd (no change)

 

Men’s Soccer

Seeding: October 31st (changed from October 29th)

First Round: November 3rd

Second Round: November 6th

Third Round: November 8th

Fourth Round: November 10th

Regionals: November 13th

State Championship: November 17th (no change)

 

Football

Last Regular Season Playdate:  November 9th (changed from November 2nd)

Seeding: November 10th (changed from November 3rd)

First Round: November 16th

Second Round: November 23rd

Third Round: November 30th

Regionals: December 7th

State Championships: December 14th – 15th (changed from December 8th)

(Sites to be determined)

Vance County High School

Vipers Football Preview: Vance County @ Roanoke Rapids

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VIPERS  FOOTBALL  PREVIEW

Vance County at Roanoke Rapids

Monday, September 24, 2018

6:45 PM – Pregame

7:00 PM – Game Time

Vance County High School faces the Yellow Jackets of Roanoke Rapids tonight (Monday 9/24/18). They will be traveling to the far eastern edge of the Northern Carolina Conference.  After four difficult weeks playing against teams who literally ran all over them, the Vipers had an unscheduled break last week when Hurricane Flo blew every team in Eastern North Carolina off their playing fields; but whether this will help or hurt VC remains to be seen.

The weather did not allow any extra practice, but rest could be helpful at this point, with one-third of the Vipers’ inaugural season in the books, and Vance up against another hard-running offense this week.

Roanoke Rapids has been on a roll the past 4 years, thanks to Head Coach Eric McDaniels, who took over in 2014 and immediately turned the program around, leading them to a conference championship and 3 state playoff games that first season, and rolling up a 4-year record of 37-14.  BUT, this season looks like the Jackets’ toughest one under Coach McDaniel.  Undefeated in their first 7 games last year, RR is already 2-2 this year, their worst start since 2013.