Travis Taylor, who has extensive experience as a high school and middle school principal, has been named the new principal at Eaton-Johnson Middle School.
Taylor was approved as the school’s new principal by the Vance County Board of Education at its meeting on May 8.
He joins Vance County Schools after serving as the principal of Carver High School in Winston-Salem, since 2014.
“We are extremely pleased to have Mr. Taylor join our team,” said Dr. Anthony Jackson, superintendent of Vance County Schools. “We look forward to him providing excellent leadership to the Eaton-Johnson Middle School staff, students and community.”
Taylor’s previous positions as principal have been at Lexington Senior High School in Lexington, the Southern School of Engineering in Durham and East Lee Middle School in Lee County. Taylor also has experience as an assistant principal and science and math teacher with Durham Public Schools.
He was named the Lexington City Schools Principal of the Year in 2013. He also was named the 2012 Principal of the Year by the N.C. Association of Scholastic Activities for increasing student participation in scholastic activities and competitions.
Taylor earned his bachelor’s degree in middle school education from N.C. Central University and his master’s degree in school administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
He will assume his duties as principal at Eaton-Johnson on July 1.
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Due to the weather predictions and uncertainty, a decision has been made to POSTPONE tomorrow night’s ALIVE AFTER FIVE until Thursday, June 29th.
Please know that this decision was made after careful consideration for the band, concession vendors, sponsors, volunteers, law enforcement — everyone we can think of!
The Chamber appreciates everyone’s support and understanding! We will look forward to the June 29th event!
COUNTYWIDE RELAY EVENT DELAYED
Due to the anticipated weather conditions on Friday, May 12th, the countywide Relay for Life event scheduled for the J.F. Webb High School track has been delayed to Saturday, May 20th .
The event will commence with the opening ceremony on Saturday, May 20th at 6:00 p.m. on the track. The events will conclude at 11:00 p.m. The county co-chairs, captains and team members thank you for your support and they hope to see you at the track on May 20, 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
The survivors will meet in the cafeteria by 5:30 p.m.
Food, music, entertainment for young and old will be available.
Come join your friends, support the cure for cancer and walk a lap or more for good health.
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Coaches, We are now halfway through our baseball/softball seasons. Everything is progressing pretty smoothly minus a few bumps in the road here and there. We are asking you to continue to let us know if there is anything that we can help you with or if you need anything. Please keep in mind that Thomas Morrison is now on board full time. You may email or call either one of us for questions or concerns. With this in mind we are asking you for your help in a couple of matters:
The Aycock Recreation Complex is a smoke free and tobacco free facility. The use of tobacco products is strictly prohibited. These mean all buildings, ballfields, parking areas and walking trails. Please help us with this as we have seen firsthand parents, grandparents, and yes even coaches smoking and chewing tobacco.
Please remember, as a Manager/Coach, you not only represent the Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department but the sponsors as well. We as Mangers/Coaches need to set a good example for the young athletes who are participating in our leagues. Please watch your language and demeanor at all times, as all players/parents/and other coaches are watching.
Please do not place any pictures of any (individual) participant on any social media outlet (Team pictures are ok.). No one except the Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department has permission to do so.
Please keep in mind that if Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department has a reasonable suspicion of a volunteer using any kind of illegal substance at any time during the season, we have the right to ask that coach for a drug screening.
Once again thanks for all that you do. If not for volunteers such as yourself our programs would be as great as they are.
Thanks
Steven W. Osborne
Henderson-Vance Recreation Program Superintendent
Aycock Recreation Center
307 Carey Chapel Rd
Henderson, NC 27537
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Henderson Collegiate High School
Groundbreaking Ceremony
Friday, May 26, 2017
2:00 – 3:00 pm
1071 Old Epsom Road, Henderson, NC
You’re invited! Please join us to celebrate the groundbreaking for our new high school facility!
RSVP by emailing mflowe@hendersoncollegiate.org
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U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield, who represents North Carolina’s first congressional district, visited the main campus of Vance-Granville Community College on April 17, during a tour of his district while Congress was in recess. At the college, the congressman met with Dr. Stelfanie Williams, VGCC’s president, along with a group of five students: Jesse Edwards, Camden Jones, Evan O’Geary and Latessa Wilkerson, all of Henderson; and Francis Scotland of Oxford. The congressman was accompanied by Reginald Speight, his district director.
Dr. Williams informed students that Butterfield has represented the first district in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2004. “He is a longtime public servant with a background in the law, and he wants to hear about your experiences at VGCC and what your plans are,” Williams told the students at the outset of the meeting. “It’s my pleasure to be with you today and to talk with you about your future and about what I can do to assist this institution and you individually to achieve your goals,” Butterfield added.
Butterfield said his district includes all or parts of 14 counties, including Vance, Granville and Warren. The congressman is no stranger to VGCC, having spoken at several events over the years, including commencement exercises in 2014. Butterfield praised the North Carolina Community College System as one of the best in the country, and VGCC as one of the outstanding community colleges in the state. He is a member of the Community College Caucus in Congress.
The congressman discussed a wide range of issues, including the federal budget and the need for the two parties in Washington to work together. Butterfield urged students to educate themselves on the major public policy issues of the day and then to make their views known to their elected officials.
He asked the students to talk about their respective career aspirations. O’Geary and Jones are interested in careers in the arts, Wilkerson in sports management, Scotland in electrical engineering and Edwards in nursing.
“This was a great opportunity for these students to speak with a sitting congressman, because we want VGCC students not only to learn about their academic areas, but also to be well-informed, productive citizens,” Dr. Williams said.
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Eaton-Johnson Names New Principal
/by WIZS StaffVance County Schools
For Immediate Release
May 10, 2017
Travis Taylor, who has extensive experience as a high school and middle school principal, has been named the new principal at Eaton-Johnson Middle School.
Taylor was approved as the school’s new principal by the Vance County Board of Education at its meeting on May 8.
He joins Vance County Schools after serving as the principal of Carver High School in Winston-Salem, since 2014.
“We are extremely pleased to have Mr. Taylor join our team,” said Dr. Anthony Jackson, superintendent of Vance County Schools. “We look forward to him providing excellent leadership to the Eaton-Johnson Middle School staff, students and community.”
Taylor’s previous positions as principal have been at Lexington Senior High School in Lexington, the Southern School of Engineering in Durham and East Lee Middle School in Lee County. Taylor also has experience as an assistant principal and science and math teacher with Durham Public Schools.
He was named the Lexington City Schools Principal of the Year in 2013. He also was named the 2012 Principal of the Year by the N.C. Association of Scholastic Activities for increasing student participation in scholastic activities and competitions.
Taylor earned his bachelor’s degree in middle school education from N.C. Central University and his master’s degree in school administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
He will assume his duties as principal at Eaton-Johnson on July 1.
Oxford Alive After 5 Postponed
/by WIZS StaffDue to the weather predictions and uncertainty, a decision has been made to POSTPONE tomorrow night’s ALIVE AFTER FIVE until Thursday, June 29th.
Please know that this decision was made after careful consideration for the band, concession vendors, sponsors, volunteers, law enforcement — everyone we can think of!
The Chamber appreciates everyone’s support and understanding! We will look forward to the June 29th event!
Ginnie Currin
Executive Director
Granville County Chamber of Commerce
Granville Relay Postponed Due to Weather
/by WIZS StaffCOUNTYWIDE RELAY EVENT DELAYED
Due to the anticipated weather conditions on Friday, May 12th, the countywide Relay for Life event scheduled for the J.F. Webb High School track has been delayed to Saturday, May 20th .
The event will commence with the opening ceremony on Saturday, May 20th at 6:00 p.m. on the track. The events will conclude at 11:00 p.m. The county co-chairs, captains and team members thank you for your support and they hope to see you at the track on May 20, 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
The survivors will meet in the cafeteria by 5:30 p.m.
Food, music, entertainment for young and old will be available.
Come join your friends, support the cure for cancer and walk a lap or more for good health.
Town Talk 05/10/17
/by CharleneCooperative Extension with Paul McKenzie 05/10/17
/by CharleneNews 05/10/17
/by LarryHome and Garden Show 05/09/17
/by CharleneHenderson-Vance Rec Ball Season Reaches Halfway Mark
/by WIZS StaffCoaches, We are now halfway through our baseball/softball seasons. Everything is progressing pretty smoothly minus a few bumps in the road here and there. We are asking you to continue to let us know if there is anything that we can help you with or if you need anything. Please keep in mind that Thomas Morrison is now on board full time. You may email or call either one of us for questions or concerns. With this in mind we are asking you for your help in a couple of matters:
Once again thanks for all that you do. If not for volunteers such as yourself our programs would be as great as they are.
Thanks
Steven W. Osborne
Henderson-Vance Recreation Program Superintendent
Aycock Recreation Center
307 Carey Chapel Rd
Henderson, NC 27537
Henderson Collegiate to hold groundbreaking for High School
/by WIZS StaffHenderson Collegiate High School
Groundbreaking Ceremony
Friday, May 26, 2017
2:00 – 3:00 pm
1071 Old Epsom Road, Henderson, NC
You’re invited! Please join us to celebrate the groundbreaking for our new high school facility!
RSVP by emailing mflowe@hendersoncollegiate.org
Congressman Butterfield talks with VGCC students
/by WIZS StaffU.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield, who represents North Carolina’s first congressional district, visited the main campus of Vance-Granville Community College on April 17, during a tour of his district while Congress was in recess. At the college, the congressman met with Dr. Stelfanie Williams, VGCC’s president, along with a group of five students: Jesse Edwards, Camden Jones, Evan O’Geary and Latessa Wilkerson, all of Henderson; and Francis Scotland of Oxford. The congressman was accompanied by Reginald Speight, his district director.
Dr. Williams informed students that Butterfield has represented the first district in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2004. “He is a longtime public servant with a background in the law, and he wants to hear about your experiences at VGCC and what your plans are,” Williams told the students at the outset of the meeting. “It’s my pleasure to be with you today and to talk with you about your future and about what I can do to assist this institution and you individually to achieve your goals,” Butterfield added.
Butterfield said his district includes all or parts of 14 counties, including Vance, Granville and Warren. The congressman is no stranger to VGCC, having spoken at several events over the years, including commencement exercises in 2014. Butterfield praised the North Carolina Community College System as one of the best in the country, and VGCC as one of the outstanding community colleges in the state. He is a member of the Community College Caucus in Congress.
The congressman discussed a wide range of issues, including the federal budget and the need for the two parties in Washington to work together. Butterfield urged students to educate themselves on the major public policy issues of the day and then to make their views known to their elected officials.
He asked the students to talk about their respective career aspirations. O’Geary and Jones are interested in careers in the arts, Wilkerson in sports management, Scotland in electrical engineering and Edwards in nursing.
“This was a great opportunity for these students to speak with a sitting congressman, because we want VGCC students not only to learn about their academic areas, but also to be well-informed, productive citizens,” Dr. Williams said.
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