On this date in 1868, Christopher Sholes of Milwaukee, Wisconsin received a patent for the first practical typewriter. Produced in 1873, the Sholes machine even coined the term “type-writer.” It also featured today’s familiar but awkward placement of keys. The arrangement was specifically designed to slow down typing by widely spreading the most common letters, in the hope of preventing the keys from jamming. In the middle of the last century, about a quarter of all high school students were …
Month: June 2015
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Repealing an Obamacare Tax
Photo of the Week: On Wednesday, I met with rising juniors and seniors who were touring Washington D.C. as part of the North Carolina Electric Cooperatives’ Youth Tour. These students were selected for their academic, civic and leadership excellence! Weekly Update: This week began with my attendance at two very important subcommittee hearings. The Energy & Power Subcommittee held a hearing on the EPA’s proposed ozone rule and the potential impact this would have on manufacturing. These proposed …
White House Weekly Address: Creating New Pathways of Opportunity for Americans Like You
In this week’s address, the President spoke to his priority of growing the economy and opening new avenues of opportunity for hardworking Americans. While the United States has already made economic progress, with more than 12 million new private-sector jobs created over the past five years, there’s still more to be done. That’s why the President has continued to press for strong, high-standard trade agreements that are good for American workers and good for American businesses. And it’s why his …
Monday Open Line
One man’s devotion to classical music led to a major advance in the music recording industry. Dr. Peter Goldmark of CBS Labs was fed up with the frequent record disc flips and swaps required to play a symphony in the then-current 78 rpm format, which held only three to five minutes per side. So he developed the 33 1/3 rpm long-playing record — first shown to the public this week in 1948, and the standard for decades to follow. A …
Vance County Schools – Bus Driver Training Sessions
Vance County Schools will be hosting school bus driver training sessions Monday, July 6 2015, through Wednesday, July 8 2015, at L.B. Yancey Elementary School. Interested persons must attend the training on all three days to receive certification. The training sessions will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at approximately 3 p.m. each day. Those interested in participating in the training sessions must register prior to the sessions with the school system’s Transportation Department, located at 226 Welcome Avenue off …
Michael Bobbitt: Notes From The Peanut Gallery (VC BoC June 19th, 2015)
Our Board of Commissioners held a Special Called Meeting this morning. A week ago the only purpose for the meeting was to hold a closed door discussion on a personnel matter. Yesterday approval of the Justice Assistance Grant was formally added to the agenda. This morning a last minute item was added to the agenda. In about ten minutes the commissioners approved the Justice Assistance Grant and Rebuilding Hope’s request to waive construction and permit fees. This justice grant is …
City of Henderson City Council Meeting Monday June 22nd, 2015
Henderson City Council Short Regular Meeting Monday 22 June 2015, 6:00 p.m. R. G. (Chick) Young, Jr. Council Chambers, Municipal Building 134 Rose Avenue Henderson, North Carolina Download the full agenda packet here: 20150622_coh_agenda_packet I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. OPENING REMARKSIn order to provide for the highest standards of ethical behavior and Transparency in Governanceas well as provide for good and open government, the City Council has approved Core Valuesregarding Ethical Behavior1 and Transparency in …
Search Warranty Yields Marijuana Arrest
On Thursday, June 18, 2015, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Unit executed a search warrant at 419 College Street in Henderson. As a result of the search, officers located a quantity of marijuana. Kahlil Hicks, 19, 410 Julia Street, Henderson was charged with possession with the intent to manufacture, sell/deliver marijuana, manufacturing marijuana, and possession of marijuana drug paraphernalia. Hicks was released from custody after posting a 10,000.00 secured bond. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled in …
Chamber Ribbon Cutting – Red Roof Plus
A ribbon cutting and Business After Hours was held on Thursday, June 4th for Red Roof Plus at 200 Simmons Street in Henderson to celebrate their Grand Opening and membership with the Chamber. County officials, business leaders owners and friends were among those in attendance to help in the celebration. Attendees were able to enjoy hot food, cold beverages and win really great door prizes! Our property includes all NextGen® upgrades: modern furniture, flat screen TVs, 36 HD channels, vessel …
Chamber Ribbon Cutting – Five And Under
A ribbon cutting was held on May 18 to celebrate the opening of Five and Under and membership with the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce. Located at 1654 N. Garnett Street, the retail store saves their customers time by staying fixated on life’s simple supplies such as health and beauty aids, food and snacks, candy, toys, gifts, gift bags and wrap, laundry detergent and household cleaning supplies, and maybe something that you just can’t live without…it also sells all of these …
Friday / Weekend Open Line
Friday, June 19th. As radio broadcasting matured and television was being birthed, the Federal Communications Commission was established on this date 70 years ago to regulate use of the airwaves in the public interest. The agency’s job has grown much larger and more complex in the years since, and includes all nonfederal government use of the frequency spectrum. Current issues include obscenity on the air and the blurring of distinctions between telephone companies and cable television. Among the outlets the …
Imagination Art Station 2015 June 22 – 26th, 2015
The Vance County Arts Council in partnership with Vance County Schools will host Imagination Art Station the week of June 22th through 26th. Monday through Thursday the camp will be held at EM Rollins School and on Friday, June 26th at Emrose Gallery on 233 S. Garnett Street. Students will participate in arts & crafts, drama, drawing, scrapbooking as well as African drumming and dance. There will be a special appearance by two-time Emmy Award Winner Willa Brigham. Applications to …
Vance County Board of Commissioners Planning / Environmental Committee Meeting June 24 2015
Vance County’s Planning/Environmental Committee (Wilder, Garrison and Taylor) is scheduled to meet Wednesday, June 24 at 5:00 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room. The purpose is to discuss solar farms. Note: all commissioners are invited to attend. Please note that the purpose of the Planning/Environmental Committee meeting has been updated to include discussion of (1) zoning ordinance amendment for private and church cemeteries as well as manufacturing uses and (2) zoning ordinance amendment concerning solar farm regulations.
VGCC Welding program expands this fall
Welding students at Vance-Granville Community College will have more educational options when the fall semester begins on Aug. 17. The college is adding an Associate in Applied Science Degree program in Welding Technology, which students can generally complete in five semesters. VGCC has offered a three-semester diploma program in the trade for more than 40 years. The expanded curriculum will provide additional instruction for entry-level technicians in the welding and metalworking industries. Welding graduates holding an associate degree will be …
Vance County Board of Commissioners Meeting June 19th, 2015
This memorandum will serve as notice that Chairman Archie B. Taylor, Jr. has called a special meeting for Friday, June 19 at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Vance County Administration Building, 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC. The purpose of the special meeting is to: 1. Approve Justice Assistance Grant.2. Enter into closed session to discuss a personnel matter.3. Other items as necessary. Download the agenda packet here: Special Called Mtg – June 19, 2015
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of June 18 on North Carolina Weekend, bring out your inner Pinball Wizard at the Asheville Pinball Museum in Asheville. Stroll along the Carolina Beach Boardwalk in Carolina Beach. Tee it up at Knight’s Play Golf Center in Apex. Take a tour of Rumbling Bald Resort in Lake Lure. Sample the “House Special” at Red Bridges Barbecue Lodge in Shelby. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina Weekend is underwritten by Visit North Carolina. In …
What’s At the Farmers Market?
This week at the market we will have fresh produce including blackberries, crowder peas, radishes, squash, cucumbers, red and white potatoes, tomatoes, cabbage, broccoli, zucchini, cantaloupe, watermelon, onions, green beans, plums, apples, and peaches. We will also feature many handmade crafts such as textiles, soaps and artwork. Rounding out our variety of goods this week will be an assortment of plants including hanging baskets, herbs, vegetable plants, as well as baked goods including pies, sweet breads, salsa, jellies, and rolls. …
Thursday Open Line
Among the assorted observances in June is one that will be welcomed by a great part of the U.S. population — especially youngsters. It’s National Candy Month, although Americans consume about 22 pounds of candy year-round, much of it chocolate. There are about 1,200 firms in the U.S. making chocolate and cocoa products worth $14.5 billion a year. Another 420 locations make nonchocolate confections selling for $8 billion. Together, there are over 56,000 Americans employed in manufacturing sweets and treats. …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Craigslist scam advertises false rental deals
If you’re looking for a home to rent, watch out for phony online listings. Rental fraudsters find information on properties that have been listed for sale elsewhere, create fake rental listings on websites like Craigslist, and then pose as the owners when potential tenants reply. A Winston-Salem-area consumer recently reported paying $1,000 to an online scammer who advertised a rent-to-own home deal on Craigslist. The consumer replied to the ad, signed a contract and made a payment, only to learn …
VGCC names new Human Resources Director
Audrey K. Parker has been named the director of human resources at Vance-Granville Community College. A resident of Bahama, Parker has over 20 years of human resources experience working at or providing support to various companies, including Duke University, IBM and Cisco. Most recently, she was the human resources and safety director/EEO officer for Durham-based Roadmark Corporation, responsible for employees in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Parker has also served as an HR consultant for the American Human Resources …