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NC TechHire program launches at VGCC and three other colleges
Vance-Granville Community College and three partnering community colleges formally kicked off a new initiative on Aug. 30, made possible by a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Labor that totals almost $4 million.
An event to launch the North Carolina TechHire Program was held at James Sprunt Community College in Kenansville. JSCC is serving as the lead institution in the consortium of colleges, which includes VGCC, Alamance Community College and Halifax Community College. Attendees were welcomed by JSCC President Dr. Lawrence Rouse, who said that the purpose of TechHire is to help North Carolina residents “overcome barriers to employment.”
Each college will use its share of the grant funding for workforce development initiatives that meet the unique needs of the area it serves. The four colleges plan to train 400 people through the grant, between now and June 30, 2020.
During the Aug. 30 event, representatives of the colleges made remarks on how they plan to use the funding. Dr. Ken Lewis, VGCC’s vice president of institutional research and technology, spoke for his institution. “I want to thank Dr. Rouse for the invitation to join the NC TechHire Alliance and for hosting this event,” Dr. Lewis said. “Through TechHire, Vance-Granville will be offering certificates from our information technology and advanced manufacturing programs, including Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), automation and 3-D computer aided drafting. We’re excited to be able to help our students increase their ability to get jobs while also improving the economy of our communities.”
Lewis added that eligible students may receive support in the form of mentoring as well as financial assistance to help them pay for course fees, certification fees, tuition and other support costs. College officials are currently working on scheduling the first classes that would be part of the TechHire program. For more information on the program and eligibility, contact Ken Wilson at wilsonk@vgcc.edu or (252) 738-3259.
Carla Byrnes, who chairs the Eastern Carolina Workforce Development Board, congratulated the colleges on receiving the grant during the event in Kenansville. She said her organization partners with community colleges to address “skills gaps” and prepare candidates for the types of jobs that are going to be expanding. Jay Briley, CEO of Vidant Duplin Hospital, added that it was “great to see collaboration like this across North Carolina’s outstanding community college system, because we must invest in workforce development to have economic growth.”
The North Carolina TechHire Program was one of 39 innovative partnerships across the country that received a total of $150 million in the Department of Labor’s competitive TechHire grant program.
Vance County Sheriff’s Office Press Release: Multiple Drug Busts
Sheriff Peter White announces the following arrests by the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit:
Timothy Antonio Perry, Lot 12 Country Lane, Norlina NC
Age: 40
Charges: Possession with intent to Sell and Deliver Marijuana, Maintaining a Vehicle for keeping and selling controlled substances, and Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia
Bond: $50,000
Court Date: 09/26/2016
Joseph Vincent Motto, 1265 David Avenue, Henderson NC
Age: 26
Charges: Possession of Heroin, and Maintaining a Vehicle resorted to persons using controlled substances
Bond: $25,000
Court Date: 09/26/2016
The Vance County Drug Enforcement Unit arrested the above individuals during community policing operations in the area of Vanco Mill Road and the South Pinkston Street area. The arrests resulted in seizures of Heroin and Marijuana.
Henderson PD Press Release: Shots Fired at Moving Vehicle on David Street
On August 25, 2016 at approximately 10:30 PM officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to the area of 331 Corbitt Rd in reference to a motor vehicle that had been shot. Upon arrival, officers spoke to Jamersira Semaj Brodie, 22, of 331 Corbitt Rd, whose vehicle had been shot while traveling on David St.
The investigation is being conducted by members of the Henderson Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division. 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. Crime Stoppers offers a reward of up to $2,000 for information that may lead to an arrest. Callers may remain anonymous.
Authority: Chief M.W. Barrow
Henderson PD Press Release: Robbery at Dabney Drive Cruizers Store
On August 14, 2016 at approximately 4:10 PM officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to the Magistrates Office in reference an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers found that a Ms. Talaya Rogers had been robbed in the parking lot of Cruizers, 800 Dabney Dr., while attempting to purchase a cellular phone from a subject that had posted an ad on Facebook.
The investigation is being conducted by members of the Henderson Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division. 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. Crime Stoppers offers a reward of up to $2,000 for information that may lead to an arrest. Callers may remain anonymous.
Authority: Chief M.W. Barrow
Norfolk Wire and Electronics chooses Vance County for Expansion
The Henderson-Vance County Economic Development Commission is pleased to announce that Norfolk Wire and Electronics has selected Vance County to open their expansion operation. The company is a full-service stocking /distributor of Datacom and Security products. The company’s headquarters is in Richmond, VA and they will now have a total of twelve locations with this new location in Vance County, NC. They expect to begin operation around October 1st starting with about 6 full-time employees.
The company will be co-locating at 880 Facet Road which also houses LumenFocus. This is the former Philips Optima facility.
Hermine Update (Friday Morning)
Hermine Update (Friday Morning) from the National Weather Service and Vance County Emergency Management Director Brian Short
Late Morning Update:
The director of Vance County Emergency Management, Brian Short, provided an additional email to the one listed below to local emergency preparedness teams, and he said, “Attached is some additional information from North Carolina Emergency Management that is a bit more detailed than what I forwarded out earlier today. Essentially nothing has changed, but have a look in particular to the slide that shows the expected rainfall totals.” (Click here to view this full update and Tropical Weather Outlook.)
Early Morning Update:
The director of Vance County Emergency Management, Brian Short, said in an email to local emergency preparedness teams this morning by email, “Please see the latest informational briefing from the NWS regarding Tropical Storm Hermine. As you can see, not much has changed from the previous briefing for our area.”
(Click here to view the full briefing)
Short’s email continued, “Officially, we are forecast to receive 2 to 6 inches of rain (though I believe realistically 2 to 3 inches is more likely) with wind gusts of around 30 MPH.
“Our biggest threat we believe will be localized flash flooding particularly in areas that are historically known to flood and possibly a few downed trees. Widespread power outages are not expected, however a few isolated outages may occur.
“At this point we do not believe that we need to convene our Advisory Group or have any sort of formal briefing session, however we will continue to keep everyone informed as the situation matures.
“Our office will remain poised to implement additional emergency protection if it should become necessary.”
Optimist Bowl Preview (THURSDAY GAME)
The annual Optimist Bowl is tonight with Southern Vance High School visiting Northern Vance High School for a 7 p.m. kickoff. Live analysis and play by play coverage begins on WIZS 1450 AM at 6:45. You can also listen by going to WIZS.com or with the free Tunein Radio App on your smartphone or tablet.
Jeff Jenkins announces the Grid Iron Report on Tuesdays and Fridays on WIZS. It’s part of “Sports Mayhem” with Kemp Collins at 1 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Scouting Report on Southern Vance from Jeff Jenkins:
Although their record stands at 0-2, The Raiders Offense has been effective from the beginning, scoring 22 against a strong Ravenscroft squad in their opener, and 48 against Webb last week, but without yet chalking up a win. Scoring on the ground and through the air has been pretty even. Against Ravenscroft, Southern quarterback Corey Twitty, Jr. passed for 2 TDs, both to Zamari Ellis; and Malik Boyd ran for the third score. Tyrese Henderson and Shammond Lyons both ran for 2 pt conversions. Twitty led all rushing with 105 yards (although 15 yards were called back on penalties) and Shammond Lyons ran for 94 yards (but had a 39 yard run called back).
Against Webb last week, Malik Boyd led the Raiders rushing with 159 yards on 13 carries and scored twice; Tyrese Henderson gained 100 yards and scored a TD and a 2 pt. conversion; and Lyons ran for a TD and a conversion. Twitty passed for 89 yards, including 2 touchdowns, both to Shammond Lyons. Then when Twitty was knocked out of the game early in the second half, Lyons took over at quarterback and threw a TD pass to Ellis in overtime. Lyons also attempted the essential 2 pt conversion run in overtime and was stopped short.
And so, the Raiders have scored a very respectable 35 points per game; but their defense has not been nearly as effective, allowing 46 per game.
Scouting Report on Northern Vance from Jeff Jenkins:
Thanks to the last altogether unfortunate contest with Warren County, The Vikings’ numbers are not as impressive as the Raiders. Northern Vance stands at 1-1, after Northern scoring 42 points against East Chapel Hill, and then 5 against Warren, giving them a modest 23 ½ point average – about the same as they had at the end of last season. On the other hand, the Viking defense was consistently excellent, chalking up shut-outs in both games. (Keep in mind that Warren County scored it’s 7 points against the Viking offense – on a fumble recovery and run-back).