COMMUNITY NEWS

Two motorists escaped significant injury Monday afternoon following this two-vehicle wreck at the intersection of Bickett Boulevard and E. Nash Street. Authorities said a lack of witnesses and conflicting reports prevented them from determining who had the light and who was at fault in the wreck.

FRANKLINTON ­-- A child advocacy organization presented awards, grants and honors to educators during its annual Recognition Banquet.
FGV Smart Start held the event on Jan. 22, recognizing educators who have made a difference in the beginning of children's lives.
Smart Start awarded scholarships to assist early child care educators who are taking professional development classes or seeking Early Childhood Certification credentials.

Franklin Granville Vance Smart Start awarded scholarships to early childhood educators who help children get a leg up. These teachers are taking professional development classes or seeking Early Childhood Certification credentials. Pictured, from left to right, are Dr. Cassandra Evans, Accessing Higher Education Coordinator; Martynetta Hargrove, Brenda Yancey, Director of Child Care Resource and Referral; Donathan Muldrow, Patty Green, FGV Board Chair; Kimberlee Higgs, Breanna Ragland and Dr. Tony Cozart, Executive Director. Not pictured is scholarship recipient, Baylee Fowler.

Franklin Granville Vance Smart Start awarded grants to operators of early child care centers, which help to improve the learning environment for children.