Vance County Schools
For Immediate Release
June 20, 2017
Beginning July 1, Vance County Schools will operate on a summer schedule. Schools and school system offices will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. All schools and school system offices will be closed each Friday. This summer schedule will be followed through August 11.
Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, which has a major manufacturing and distribution facility in Oxford, recently established a new scholarship at Vance-Granville Community College.
For the company, headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the scholarship marks an enhancement of its partnership with the community college. The company was the presenting sponsor of VGCC’s 33rd annual Endowment Fund Golf Tournament in May, which set a new record for fundraising success.
Mike Little, president of Santa Fe Natural Tobacco, said his company values VGCC’s important role in economic and workforce development. “It’s important for us at Santa Fe to be involved in our community and supportive of our community,” Little said. “In addition, if we can help prepare people for professional life who might work for us one day, that’s a win-win.” He added that VGCC, particularly through its Continuing Education division, has been helpful to his company. “Vance-Granville has already provided us with great training that has deepened the skills of many of our employees, and we look forward to continuing that partnership,” Little said. 
The “Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company Academic Achievement Award” will be the company’s first endowed scholarship at a community college, according to Little. His company is a subsidiary of Reynolds American, which, Little noted, is also interested in philanthropy and supporting higher education. In awarding the new scholarship, preference will be given to students enrolled in programs that help meet the employment needs of manufacturers, such as Welding Technology, Mechatronics Engineering Technology and Business Administration.
“Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company is a strong community partner and supporter of Vance-Granville,” said Dr. Stelfanie Williams, president of VGCC. “We are grateful to them for investing in our students and in the future of our region.”
Through the Endowment Fund, VGCC has awarded more than 8,800 scholarships to students since 1982. Scholarships have been endowed by numerous individuals, industries, businesses, civic groups, churches and the college’s faculty and staff. Tax-deductible donations to the VGCC Endowment Fund have often been used to honor or remember a person, group, business or industry with a lasting gift to education. For more information about the Endowment Fund, call (252) 738-3409.
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Henderson businesses take note: On June 19th at noon, the Henderson-Vance Chamber had a ribbon cutting for Schmitt Orthodontics.
Dr. Terry J. Schmitt worked with and then succeeded Dr. John van Venrooy as he transitioned into retirement.
Schmitt Orthodontics specializes in monitoring growth and development, straightening teeth and aligning bites using braces and invisalign.
They offer convenient hours by appointment M-Th. Schmitt Orthodontics is proud to continue the tradition of serving as Henderson’s only full-time Specialist in Orthodontics for the past 29 years!
Schmitt Orthodontics are accepting new patients and would be happy to serve you and your family.
They are located in the J.W. Jenkins building Suite #007 at Maria Parham Health 568 Ruin Creek Road in Henderson.
To contact Schmitt Orthodontics please call 252-492-6628 or visit us on the web at Hendersonortho.net.
Central Baptist Church located at 2574 Ruin Creek Road, Henderson, NC will be having their Vacation Bible School July 10-14 from 9:00 a.m.-12 noon. We invite children ages 3 years to rising 6th graders to come join us!
The theme for this year is Galactic Starveyors. Come experience the visible Bible to discover the invisible God of all creation.
We will have Family Fun on Friday, July 14 with Inflatables, games, free lunch. Parents come and be a part of the closing day at 10:30 a.m. and join in the outside fun with your child until 1:00 p.m.
Call 252-492-4215 to register your child today!
Melanie Mann
Central Baptist Church
Henderson businesses take note: The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce celebrated with Character Antics/BoHo’s Party Place on Tuesday, June 13th with a ribbon cutting during their Grand Opening week.
Character Antics has been a household name in Vance and surrounding counties for 17 years.
Their mission has always been regardless of profit, put the children first. Providing BoHo the Clown, inflatable rides, face painting, balloon art and games has been their way to brighten the day of children of all ages. BoHo’s Party Place is their new family restaurant and party center, carrying them into the next fun phase of our business.
They offer freshly made pizza, hotdogs, burgers and sides at family affordable prices.
BoHo’s offers free fun for every holiday. They even have come into a collaboration with an nj limousine service so that partiers find it convenient to reach their location. They also have a private room for baby showers. BoHo’s Party Place is open 7 days a week and walk-ins are welcome. So children can come for a birthday party or just to have bounce time anytime.
They also offer discounts for churches and schools. BoHo’s Party Place offers a special thank you to all the great friends who came out to support them during the ribbon cutting.
BoHo’s Party Place is located at 214 Raleigh Road in Henderson. Contact them at (252)430-6775. More information is on their website: www.bohospartyplace.com.
