Jennifer Carraway Selected as Principal at Clarke Elementary School

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-Press Release, Vance County Schools

Dr. Jennifer Carraway has been selected as the new principal at Clarke Elementary School.

She will begin her new duties with Vance County Schools on July 16.

She joins the district after serving most recently as the principal of Hawley Middle School with Granville County Schools.

“We are extremely excited to have Dr. Carraway join our team,” said Superintendent Anthony Jackson. “Dr. Carraway has a proven track record as an outstanding instructional leader. We look forward to her bringing excellent leadership focused on continuing to achieve positive academic outcomes at Clarke Elementary School.”

Dr. Jennifer Carraway addresses staff at Clarke Elementary School. (VCS Photo)

Carraway is a Vance County native and a graduate of Southern Vance High School. She received her undergraduate degree in education from Barton College in Wilson. After working in education for 10 years, she earned her master’s degree in School Administration from N.C. State University. She continued her education at N.C. State University and earned her doctorate in 2012.

Carraway comes to our district as a veteran educator with 23 years of experience in public education.

During her career she has served as a teacher, an assistant principal, a principal and a director. Her passion is working with staff and parents to provide students with a quality education.

Carraway was introduced to the staff at Clarke Elementary School during a meeting this morning. She is shown in the accompanying photo as she addresses staff members.

 

VGCC Main Campus Child Care Center Students Graduate

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-Press Release, Vance-Granville Community College

Six graduates of the Vance-Granville Community College Child Care Center on the college’s Main Campus were honored in a ceremony on June 1.

Preparing to enter kindergarten this fall, the Class of 2018 includes Luke Siler Capps of Oxford; Reed Harding Copeland of Bullock; Victon Steven-Cejorus Doyle of Wake Forest; Eli Michael Duke of Oxford; Cole Thomas Faulkner Jr. of Henderson; and Dixee Caroline Seaman of Warrenton.

The 2018 graduates of the Vance-Granville Community College Child Care Center at Main Campus included, seated, from left, Victon Steven-Cejorus Doyle, Dixee Caroline Seaman, and Eli Michael Duke; standing, from left, Reed Harding Copeland, Luke Siler Capps, and Cole Thomas Faulkner Jr. Standing with them is Bridget Perry, the Child Care Center manager. (VGCC Photo)

“It has been such a privilege and a pleasure to be a part of the growth of your child,” said Bridget Perry, manager of the child care center, to the family members gathered to celebrate the graduates.

Following an annual tradition for the center, Perry reported on what the graduates told their teachers they want to be when they grow up — from police officers and doctors to soldiers, firefighers and teachers.

During the program, the children, known as the “Fabulous Fours” for their ages, recited the Pledge of Allegiance and sang three songs — “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee,” “It’s A Beautiful Day” and “Thank-You Song.”

The invocation was given by Seaman, and Copeland provided the welcome.

The “Graduation Poem” was read by Seaman, followed by the poem “I’m Graduating,” recited by Doyle. Duke read the poem “Graduation Poem” and Capps presented the poem “Great Expectations.” All of the “Fabulous Fours” joined together for the poem “I’m a Graduate,” and Faulkner read the poem “Kindergarten Here We Come.”

Parents are encouraged to inquire about openings at the center by contacting Bridget Perry at (252) 738-3220 or perryb@vgcc.edu. Parents from among the general public can enroll their children there, as can parents who are VGCC students or employees.

More photos: Check out this album on Flickr!

 

U.S. Department of Justice

Blood Gang Member Sentenced to 17 Years for Possession Charges

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-Press Release, U.S. Department of Justice

RALEIGH – The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Robert J. Higdon, Jr., announced today, Senior United States District Judge W. Earl Britt sentenced BAKARI MAURICE TEACHEY aka “Double R”, 27 a Rocky Mount resident, to 210 months imprisonment followed by 3 years of supervised release. On February 9, 2018, TEACHEY was convicted in a three-day jury trial of 3-counts of Possession of a Firearm and/or Ammunition by a Convicted Felon.

The evidence at trial showed that TEACHEY pistol-whipped a man on May 9, 2017, and the victim received medical treatment. Two days later, TEACHEY was found in possession of a stolen Ruger 9mm pistol during a traffic stop by the Rocky Mount Police Department. On August 4, 2017, Rocky Mount Police Officers executed a search warrant on the home that TEACHEY shared with his fiancée after a reported shooting on South Vyne Street in Rocky Mount. The officers located numerous firearms and ammunition including a Smith and Wesson M&P AR 15 rifle, a Century Arms 7.62×39 AK 47 rifle, a Glock 9mm pistol with an extended magazine, a .357 Taurus revolver, and assorted ammunition including ammunition for the caliber of firearms recovered and other ammunition. The officers also located drug paraphernalia, marijuana, and counterfeit U.S. currency.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. Attorney General Jeff Sessions reinvigorated PSN in 2017 as part of the Department’s renewed focus on targeting violent criminals, directing all U.S. Attorney’s Offices to work in partnership with federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement and the local community to develop effective, locally-based strategies to reduce violent crime.

In support of PSN, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina has implemented the Take Back North Carolina Initiative. This initiative emphasizes the regional assignment of federal prosecutors to work with law enforcement and District Attorney’s Offices on a sustained basis in those communities to reduce the violent crime rate, drug trafficking, and crimes against law enforcement.

The investigation of this case was conducted by the Rocky Mount Police Department, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, the North Carolina State Crime Laboratory, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF). Assistant United States Attorney S. Katherine Burnette represented the government in this case.

News releases are available on the U. S. Attorney’s webpage at www.usdoj.gov/usao/nce. Follow us on Twitter @USAO_EDNC.

NC Coop Extension

Parenting Tip of the Week – 7/2/18

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-Weekly parenting tips provided courtesy of Jean Bell, Parenting Education Coordinator, Vance County Cooperative Extension

Fireworks Safety

Holiday fireworks can be great fun but can be dangerous if not used safely. The National Council on Fireworks Safety has some great tips to help make your celebration fun and safe:

  • Use fireworks outdoors in a clear area, point fireworks away from buildings, brush, leaves and flammable substances
  • Adults should supervise all fireworks
  • Wear safety glasses when shooting fireworks
  • Never hold fireworks in your hand when lighting
  • Never relight a dud firework
  • Have a bucket of water and a hose ready when using fireworks
  • Dispose of spent fireworks by wetting them down and place in a metal trash can

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Local Independence Day Events Sure to Entertain

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Check out the 2018 Independence Day celebrations happening in the local area. There are enough events to keep you and the entire family fed and entertained all week long!

WIZS wishes you and your family a very happy and SAFE July 4th holiday!

 

Saturday, June 30 –

Fireworks over the water at Kerr Lake, Satterwhite Point, in Henderson, NC on Saturday, June 30, 2018.

Entertainment presented by “Frankie Faucet & The Drips” Band.

Food vendors on site. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Enjoy the music and good food.

FREE event admission, but $7.00 per car gate fee charged by NC State Parks.

7 – 10 p.m.

NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED!

Directions: From I-85, take Exit 217 and follow the signs to the park. Park entrance located directly across from 6254 Satterwhite Point Road.

Sponsored by Vance County Department of Tourism – www.kerrlake-nc.com

 

Sunday, July 1 –

Free fireworks will light up the night at Fox Pond Park, 467 Vicksboro Rd., Henderson, on Sunday, July 1, 2018, at 9 p.m.

Fox Pond Park will close at 7 p.m. on the evening of July 1 for normal operations.

No parking will be allowed at Fox Pond Park. Visitors may park at the Aycock Recreation Center or the Vance County Fairground for shuttle service to the Park. Shuttling will begin at 7 p.m.

For more information, please contact Tara Goolsby at (252) 438-3948 or email tgoolsby@ci.henderson.nc.us

Fireworks sponsored by the Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department.

 

Tuesday, July 3 –

The City of Creedmoor and Town of Butner will host a “spectacular” fireworks display at Lake Holt, located on Old Highway 75 in Butner, on Tuesday, July 3, 2018.  Gates open at 6 p.m. and fireworks begin at 9 p.m.

Concessions offering a selection of hot dogs, bottled water, and soft drinks are available (no alcoholic beverages are permitted), and a DJ plays music to add to the celebration.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and a personal-size flashlight. Due to the loud nature of fireworks, event organizers request that all pets be left at home for this event.

Parking and security are organized by officers of the Creedmoor Police Department, the Creedmoor Volunteer Fire Department, Butner Public Safety, and Granville County Sheriff’s Office.

This event is supported with donations from the Town of Stem, City of Oxford, and Granville County.

 

Wednesday, July 4 –

Mark your calendars for the greatest small town celebration in NC! For those of you who have been…just a simple “Don’t miss the celebration in Wise on the 4th…” is all you need! For those of you who haven’t been yet, it is a “must” event for 2018.

Wednesday, July 4 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. all roads lead to Wise. For nearly an hour they close down US 1 through Wise for a hometown parade. Following the parade, everyone gathers on the grounds of the Wise Baptist Church (the Stone Church) for fellowship, food, fun, live music from The Deep Creek Band and some of the best homemade ice cream you’ll ever taste.

With activities for the entire family and lots of vendors and crafts, you’ll remember your 4th in Wise for years to come!

As an added entry in this year’s parade, they will have a Vietnam era Huey Medivac Helicopter. Mr. Jesse McGee of Hollister, NC will be the Grand Marshal this year. Mr. McGee is a WWII, US Army Air Corp veteran.

This year there’s the additional Classic Car Show. A $10 entry fee gets your classic rod in the competition for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place trophies.

 

Wednesday, July 4 –

The Creedmoor Lions Club and City of Creedmoor will host a Fourth of July picnic from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 4 at Lake Rogers Park, 1711 Lake Road in Creedmoor.

The event is open to the public and features free hot dogs, watermelon slices, live music and a cake baking contest.

 

Saturday, July 7 –

Cokesbury Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual “fireworks extravaganza” on Saturday, July 7.

Fireworks will begin around 8:30 p.m. Those interested in the event are encouraged to arrive early.

Food, including Chick-fil-A and Pelican Snowballs, will be available for purchase.

Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market

Peak Season Kickoff at Vance Co. Regional Farmers Market

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-Information courtesy Tracy Madigan, Market Manager, Vance County Regional Farmers Market

This Saturday, June 30 marks the peak season kickoff of the Vance County Regional Farmers Market, 210 Southpark Drive, Henderson.

This week you will find beets, cabbage, cantaloupes, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, garlic, grapes, green beans, lettuce (hydroponic), onions, peaches, peppers, potatoes, squash, tomatoes (green, red & heirloom), and zucchini.

We also have plenty of canned vegetables, honey, salsa, chow-chow, bbq sauces, jellies, jams, wine and unique handmade crafts.

It’s still a good time for planting flowers and herbs in the yard or in pots on the patio and the farmers market has a vast array of annuals and perennials. The Master Gardeners will be at the market to answer your gardening questions and offer advice regarding all your planting and growing needs.

We are now entering the peak produce season. Area residents may enjoy delicious local fruits and vegetables within hours of it being picked, which means it is packed with flavor and still at its maximum nutritional value.

Burgess Corn will be making its 2018 debut at the market this Saturday. Be sure to come early because it always sells out fast!

The Eclectic Peacock will also be returning this Saturday with a fresh batch of scented soaps – including some new, never before offered scents.

Anticipated Vendors – June 30th:

Adcock Farm

Backroad Farm & Vineyard

Burgess Farm

Culver Farms Honey

Donation Station

Eclectic Peacock

Faulkner Family Farms

Harvey Hills Farms

Honeyberry Hills Farm

Imperial Stitching

Jerri’s Things

JW Creek Farms

Kelly Lynn Photography

LouMag Ent.

Master Gardeners

Pretty Tough Stuff

Short’s Family Farms

Woodwick Designs

The Fourth of July is next Wednesday and your VCRFM will be open from 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. You will find everything you need for a festive Fourth of July cookout at the market!

 

VCRFM is now open Wednesdays & Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

**VCRFM accepts and welcomes SNAP/EBT**

 

The Farmers Market building is available for rent. Contact Tracy Madigan at 252-598-0814 pricing and available dates.

(This is not a paid advertisement)

Ashley Grove Baptist to Celebrate Homecoming

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-Information courtesy Pastor Perry Sharpe, Ashley Grove Baptist Church

Ashley Grove Baptist Church, 2425 Nutbush Rd in Henderson, will be celebrating Homecoming/Family & Friends Day on Sunday, July 8 at 11 a.m.

Minister Adrian Davis from Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church will be the guest speaker.

Music will be performed by the Hargrove Family and the Oake Level All Male Choir. Dinner will be served after the service.

Come out and help us praise the Lord. Feel free to dress casually.