NC Cooperative Extension to rebrand
Raleigh, N.C. – NC State Extension and The Cooperative Extension Program at N.C. A&T State University have launched a rebranding effort for their strategic partnership known as N.C. Cooperative Extension. Effective immediately, a new logo is being rolled out in local Extension centers across the state, as NC State and N.C. A&T adopt a new marketing strategy to grow awareness and engagement for N.C. Cooperative Extension.
N.C. Cooperative Extension comprises the respective land-grant universities, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA), and 101 local governments statewide.
Growing awareness, creating prosperity
Dr. Rich Bonanno, associate dean and director of NC State Extension, said, “feedback during the planning phase made clear that those who know Extension love Extension, but many North Carolinians don’t know us or recognize the educational services being offered by these two premier universities in their own communities.”
Extension professionals in all 100 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians translate research-based information and technology from NC State and N.C. A&T into everyday applications, providing educational programs specializing in agriculture, food and nutrition, 4-H youth development, community development and the environment.
“It’s critical to our mission and the growth of our state that we bolster efforts to provide North Carolinians with research-based tools from our universities, which starts by introducing ourselves with a fresh look,” added Bonanno.
Through the collective efforts of the individual partners, who form a vast network dating back to 1914, N.C. Cooperative Extension bridges the state’s two land-grant campuses with communities statewide.
Redesigned logo and simplified identity
NC State and N.C. A&T have introduced a new logo for their N.C. Cooperative Extension partnership, highlighting the involvement of each university. It’s a simple but key step according to Sheri Schwab, director of county operations with NC State Extension.
“It’s important that we emphasize the presence of the universities in communities across the state, while maintaining a unique identity for the Cooperative Extension partnership. People recognize the value behind NC State and N.C. A&T; we want them to know they have access to the latest research discoveries without being on campus.”
Visit the N.C. Cooperative Extension site to find your local Extension center: www.ces.ncsu.edu/local-county-center.
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Sixteen Year-Old Dies From Gunshot Wound
Press Release- May 2, 2017
On Friday April 28, 2017, at 4:50 p.m. members of the Henderson Police Department responded to the area of the 100 block of W. Rockspring Street in reference to someone being shot. Upon arrival, officers located George Juan Mayo, 16, with a gunshot wound. Mayo was transported to Duke Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries on April 29, 2017. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation was contacted to assisting with the investigation.
A fifteen year-old male juvenile has been charged with Murder with Malice and is in custody. The juvenile’s information is being withheld due to his age.
If anyone should have any information related to this case, they are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925 or the Henderson Police Department at 252-438-4141. Callers may remain anonymous.
Authority: Chief M.W. Barrow
Corbitt Preservation Association to Meet This Sunday
This is a reminder that the 2nd meeting of 2017 of the Corbitt Preservation Association will be this coming Sunday the 7th at 2:00 p.m. at the Bennett H Perry Museum ( The home of the Corbitt Museum). We would love to see each and everyone of you. We have a lot to talk about as always.
If you have not had a chance go to our new website please do,it is a work in progress so check it often. I am uploading to it almost daily. We have new Hats, Tee Shirts, and Coffee Mugs that will be on display at the meeting. Also remember it is becoming show time. truck and antique farm equipment shows are starting this weekend please check the events calendar on the website to find the shows nearest you.
There will be a R J Corbitt memorial Scholarship given this month to a Northern Vance High School student.
We look froward to seeing you all Sunday.
Thanks again
Ken Stegall
Treasurer and Archivist
The Corbitt Preservation Association
City of Henderson/County of Vance to meet tomorrow
There will be a joint meeting between the Henderson City Council and the Vance County Commissioners on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in the Farm Bureau Room at the Perry Memorial Library, 205 Breckenridge Street, Henderson. The purpose of this meeting is to hear a presentation from the NC School of Government regarding the Henderson urban redevelopment area. No action will be taken during this meeting. The public is welcome to attend.
Esther J. McCrackin
City Clerk – City of Henderson, NC
134 Rose Avenue
P.O. Box 1434
Henderson, NC 27536
State Farmers Market to host strawberry dessert contest Thursday
RALEIGH – The State Farmers Market will host a strawberry dessert contest Thursday, May 4, as part of its annual Strawberry Day celebration. Contestants can submit their favorite strawberry dessert for a chance at prize money and bragging rights.
Desserts should include at least two cups of N.C. strawberries, and strawberries must be a main ingredient. Recipes will be judged on flavor, appearance, quality and creative use of strawberries. All entries must be in disposable containers and include the complete recipe with cooking instructions, along with contestant’s name, address and telephone number. A total of $400 in prize money will be awarded for the top three desserts, with $200 for first place, $125 for second and $75 for third.
Desserts can be dropped off between 8 and 10 a.m. at the State Farmers Market Administrative Office at 1201 Agriculture St. Judging is open to media and will start at 10 a.m. Prizes will be awarded at noon.
Strawberry Day activities will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with free samples of strawberry ice cream for all guests. Visitors also can have their photo taken with Suzy Strawberry and pick up free strawberry recipes to take home. In addition, market vendors will be selling a variety of locally grown strawberries.
North Carolina is the fourth-largest producer of strawberries in the nation. This season has been unusual for local growers. An early start to the season was put on hold by a late cold snap in March. However, most local strawberry growers have recovered and are expecting a strong crop into late May.
For more information on Strawberry Day and other special events at the State Farmers Market, go to www.statefarmersmarket.org.
N.C. Community College System president to speak at VGCC Commencement
Dr. James C. “Jimmie” Williamson, the president of the North Carolina Community College System, will be the principal commencement speaker for Vance-Granville Community College’s graduation exercises on Friday, May 12.
Colton Hayes of Epsom, president of the VGCC Student Government Association, will be the student speaker.
Approximately 490 students are scheduled to be honored during ceremonies beginning at 6 p.m. at the gazebo by the lake on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. For those unable to attend the event in person, VGCC will broadcast a live video feed from the ceremony online at www.vgcc.edu.
Williamson became the eighth president of the 58-institution North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) on July 1, 2016. Before assuming his role at NCCCS, he served two years as President and CEO of the South Carolina Technical College System. His insight into workforce development is informed by both his 20 years in the South Carolina system – rising through roles from registrar to dean to two college presidencies and then to System President – and by his six years in a leadership position with Agapé Senior, a healthcare-related industry in South Carolina.
Dr. Williamson holds a Bachelor of Visual Arts and a Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling from Winthrop University, as well as a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from the University of South Carolina.
Hayes is graduating with an Associate in Arts degree. Later in May, he will graduate from Franklin County Early College High School. Hayes will continue his education in the fall at North Carolina State University, where he plans to study computer science. He was elected president of the VGCC Student Government Association for the 2016-2017 year, and, in that capacity, also served as the student member of the VGCC Board of Trustees. He is the first early college high school student to serve in those leadership roles in VGCC history. Hayes has been named twice to the VGCC President’s List.
Students serving as graduation marshals will be Brenda Ellis of Durham; Mya Wilson of Franklinton; Taylor Anderson, Victoria Inscoe and Evan O’Geary, all of Henderson; Pamela Campbell of Littleton; Mark Meinhart of Louisburg; Betsy Mason of Macon; Briana Barnes of Manson; and Austin Smith of Oxford.
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