Download and print the coupon here: unitedwayrubytuesday.pdf Today, visit Ruby Tuesday of Henderson, NC, present the above flyer, and Ruby Tuesday will donate 20% of your purchase to the United Way of Vance County. This is valid for both lunch and dinner. But if you come from 5pm to 8pm, there will be live music, free bouncy castle and slide and free treats! Although not required, if you’d like to make a reservation call 492-6243
Month: August 2012
N.C. Utilities Commission Retains Jenner & Block in Duke Energy Investigation
RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Utilities Commission has retained Anton R. Valukas and the law firm of Jenner & Block as outside counsel to assist the Commission in its investigation of whether the Commission was misled regarding the approval and closing of the business combination of Duke Energy Corporation and Progress Energy, Inc. The Commission initially held hearings to receive the testimony of James E. Rogers, William D. Johnson and four members of Duke’s board of directors. The Commission …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of Aug. 2 on UNC-TV’s “North Carolina Weekend,” take in a performance of the outdoor drama “From This Day Forward” in Valdese. Visit Asheville for ways to help stay fit when on the road. Step back in time among Southern Classic Cars in Wake Forest. Enjoy a tour of the Vintage Inn Bed & Breakfast in Yadkinville. And tempt your sweet tooth at Crave Dessert Bar in Charlotte. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) “North Carolina …
White House: Did You Get Your Check?
This summer, Americans across the country are receiving a new set of benefits from the Affordable Care Act. One of the biggest changes has to do with your health care premiums. Because of the new health care law, insurance providers are now required to devote at least 80 percent of the premiums you pay to your health care — not to advertising, or administrative costs, or salaries for their CEOs. Providers can make sure they meet that standard by lowering …
Thursday Open Line
Today marks the birthday in 1932 of Lamar Hunt, an influential figure in the development of several professional sports in America. He cofounded the American Football League and owned the Kansas City Chiefs. Hunt also came up with the name “Super Bowl” for the annual meeting of what is now the National Football Conference and the American Football Conference. He also was a strong backer of soccer and tennis in the U.S. and is a member of the hall of …
Henderson-Vance Night Out Against Crime August 7th, 2012
Download the flyer here: Henderson – Vance Night Out Flyer 2012 Location – Henderson Police Department, 200 Breckenridge Street, Henderson, NC 27536. When – August 07, 2012 Time – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Theme: “Henderson-Vance Night out Against Crime”, “Henderson-Vance Night to Unite! Neighbors Joining Together” Sponsoring Agencies: Henderson Police DepartmentVance County Sheriff’s OfficeVance County SchoolsVance County Juvenile Crime Prevention CounselF.V.W. Opportunity Inc. Participating Agencies: NC Highway Patrol, Henderson Fire Dept. Vance County School Bus Safety, Duke Life Flight …
Eight CNA Program Graduates honored at VGCC South Campus
Vance-Granville Community College recently honored eight students who completed the Certified Nursing Assistant I program at the college’s South Campus in Granville County. Their graduation ceremony was held on July 25 at South Campus. South Campus Director Derrick Cameron welcomed and congratulated the graduates. Lonnie Wright made remarks on behalf of his fellow students, and Cynthia McCuiston and Vicki Watkins, the instructors for the class, presented certificates to graduates. Pastor Virgil Nolen closed the program with a benediction. The CNA …
Vance County Schools – Federal Waiver for Services
Vance County Schools will not be offering School of Choice transfers or Supplemental Educational Services (SES) for students for the 2012-2013 school year due to the No Child Left Behind federal waiver secured by North Carolina public schools. The School of Choice transfers and SES were offered in previous school years through the Vance County Schools’ Title 1 Program as a result of local schools not meeting Adequate Yearly Progress requirements under the No Child Left Behind legislation. For more …
Vance County Schools Committee Meetings
Upcoming Vance County Board of Education Committee Meeting Dates: Community Relations, Thursday, August 2nd, 9:00 amPersonnel, Tuesday, August 7th, 8:30 amAll meetings are held in the Superintendent’s Conference Room.
White House: Taking Your Questions on Preventative Care
Starting August 1st, and for the first time ever, women will have access to potentially life-saving preventive care free of charge. Thanks to the health care law, services including well-woman visits, gestational diabetes screening, breastfeeding support and supplies, contraception, domestic violence screening, and more will be covered without cost sharing in new health plans starting August 2012 — giving women more control over their own health. To talk about these new benefits becoming available for women, the Department of Health …
Wednesday Open Line
Spider-Man continues to stay near the top of the heap in the superhero game, as his latest movie opened last month, this time in 3-D. And his Broadway musical, after a costly and controversial development phase, continues its run on the Great White Way. Actually, Spidey gets around pretty well for his age. It was 50 years ago today that “Amazing Fantasy Comics” appeared with the first story about Spider-Man. Bitten by a radioactive spider, teenager Peter Parker finds he …