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Anthony Pope Named Vance County Schools’ Volunteer of the Year
Anthony Pope, a dedicated volunteer at the Vance County Early College High School, was named the Vance County Schools’ Volunteer of the Year for 2016-2017 at the school system’s annual Volunteer/Business Partner Recognition Reception on April 27. The event was attended by about 160 volunteers and business partners with our schools, as well as school...
AdVance Academy Earns AdvancED Accreditation
The AdVance Academy at Western Vance High School this week completed a thorough two-day review by a team of educators and as a result earned prestigious national accreditation from AdvancED. AdvancED is the leading educational accreditation agency in the nation. The school’s accreditation is effective for five years. Principal Stephanie Ayscue led her staff and...
Second Saturday Gardening Workshops
Second Saturday Gardening Workshops Written by Paul McKenzie, Agricultural Extension Agent for Vance/Warren Counties Join the Master Gardeners for a series of gardening workshops at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market. These free or low-cost workshops will help gardeners get the most out of their gardens and landscapes. Pre-registration is required, just call 252-438-8188 or visit...
VGCC presents free business seminar on Pinterest
The Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center is offering a free seminar, “Pinterest Made Easy,” on Thursday, May 11, from 2-4 p.m., in Building 7 on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. Leading the seminar will be Chisa Pennix-Brown, CEO of Lady Bizness, based in Greensboro. Pennix-Brown has 15 years of experience in business...
NCDMV REAL ID and ID Cards
North Carolina to Offer REAL ID Licenses and ID Cards DMV to provide new federal identification cards in May Press Release April 26, 2017 – Courtesy: NC Department of Transportation RALEIGH – On May 1, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles will begin producing the state’s first REAL ID, an optional license or identification card...
Franklin County Approves Incentives for Palziv North America Manufacturer to create 40 jobs and invest $5.7 million in Louisburg
Franklin County, N.C. – April 26, 2017: Franklin County welcomes the expansion of Palziv North America (Palziv) at 7966 NC 56 Highway in Louisburg. Palziv is a leading manufacturer of polyethylene foam-based products used in packaging, automotive, construction, orthopedic and the leisure industries. Palziv is expanding its capacity with the relocation of its Canadian manufacturing...
Franklin County Schools Receives $192,000 Golden LEAF Technology Grant
Louisburg, N. C. – Earlier this month, Franklin County School officials received word that the district was awarded a $192,000 technology grant from the Golden LEAF foundation. The grant will build on the district’s current technology initiatives by providing additional Google Chromebooks, compact web-based laptops, for high school students during the 2017-18 school year. At...
