Caswell County Schools
Caswell Schools Recognize February Drivers of the Month
Caswell County Schools recognizes drivers who have gone above and beyond for our students.
Community
Extension Hosting Food Drive in Honor of Small Farms Week
The Caswell County Cooperative Extension Office launched a non-perishable and canned food drive on February 23. They will be collecting canned food and other non-perishable foods at their office, located at 126 Court Square in Yanceyville, until March 31. The food drive is being hosted in honor of
Caswell County Board of Education
Caswell Educators Recognized for Student Academic Growth
The educators were also recognized at the February 23 meeting of the Caswell County Board of Education.
Education
Caswell CTE Teachers Recognized by State
The educators were also recognized by the Caswell County Board of Education at their February 23 meeting.
Agriculture
Tobacco Trust Fund Grants Available for Agricultural Projects
Past NCTTFC projects include farmers market improvements, cost-share grant programs for farmers, commodity marketing, research into alternative crops, and support for agricultural education programs.
Education
PCC Foundation Receives $1M in Funding from the Golden LEAF Foundation to Expand Welding Program
The funding will allow the College to increase student capacity and industry credential attainment in one of its most popular programs.
Community
Early Abolitionist Who Escaped Slavery to be Honored in Semora
Born around 1815 in Caswell County, Roper was son of a mixed-race house servant (African-Indian) and her enslaver, Henry Roper, a planter. As an adolescent, Roper led a nomadic existence, repeatedly being sold or traded throughout the South before he was returned to Caswell County in 1832.
Leadership & Career
Captain Pruitt Completes EMS Management Institute
UNC Charlotte’s professional certificate program classes are designed so that what is learned can be directly transferred from the classroom to the workplace.
Education
NC DEQ Offers Paid Internships
STEP opportunities will be paid and will last 10 weeks from the end of May through July.
Community
Semora Ruritan Club Invites Vendors to May 9th Spring Fling
If you create handmade items, unique gifts, seasonal décor, baked goods, art, or specialty products, they would love to have you be part of this fun, family-friendly community event.
Community
UNC School of Social Work Asks How to Support Your Community
The School has served North Carolina through partnerships and programs with local and state leaders in mental health, child welfare, aging, disability, and substance use and wants to hear from you.
Volunteer
31 Guns in 31 Days for Veterans
VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Post 7316 is sponsoring a gun raffle with 100% of profits being used to support Veteran and community service projects.