A triumph of mobile computing was achieved on this date in 1961. By our 21st century standards, this involved some truly heavy lifting. Rolling actually. A division of the Sperry Rand Corporation equipped a trailer truck to haul a UNIVAC I computer from New York City down to North Carolina to process data for the Douglas Aircraft Corporation. The UNIVAC I, fully assembled, weighed in at a nimble 7,237 pounds. In 2010, nearly 92 million U.S. households — about 77 …
Month: March 2013
Michael Bobbitt: Notes From The Peanut Gallery (VC BOC March 25th, 2013)
Maria Parham’s appeal of 2012 business Personal Property Appeal Basically, the Commissioners agreed to support the Tax Managers efforts to follow the law and encourage Maria Parham (now Duke Life Point) to do the same. At issue is a little disagreement of $9,012,556. The Tax Manager says Maria Parham owes $21,326,662 and Maria Parham says they owe $12,314.106. As things now stand, the ball in Maria Parham’s hands to pay the bill or follow the rules. Water Board Two items …
Piedmont Triad Farmers Market to host 18th Annual Easter Egg Festival
GREENSBORO – The Piedmont Triad Farmers Market will host one of the largest Easter egg hunts in the area on Saturday, March 30. The 18th Annual Easter Egg Festival presented by 107.5 KZLis a free event featuring entertainment and activities for children of all ages, appearances by local mascots, a magic show and the Easter Bunny. There will be three egg hunts held for children in specific age groups at the following times: ages 2 to 3 at 3 p.m., …
Registration for VGCC Summer term begins April 22
Summer curriculum classes at Vance-Granville Community College begin on May 16, and students can begin registration in April. The summer course schedule is now available on VGCC’s web site (www.vgcc.edu) by clicking on “VGCC Schedules” under the “Students” tab. New students must first apply for admission and attend an orientation session before registering, and returning students must meet with their advisors first. Returning students can register online or at VGCC’s four campuses, starting on Monday, April 22. However, only those …
Louisburg College Women’s Basketball Wins NJCAA National Tournament
LOUISBURG, NC – The Lady ‘Canes basketball team wrapped up their 2012-13 season with a final record of 32-3 and a first-place finish at the 2013 NJCAA National Championship Tournament on Saturday, March 23. Their 75-65 win against Arizona’s Mesa Community College earns the program its third Division II national title. In addition to their national championship, the ‘Canes had a regular season conference record of 12-2, and avenged their two losses to top-ten team Catawba Valley Community College by …
VGCC names new Radiography program head
Bobby G. Austin of Graham, N.C. was recently named program head for the Radiography degree program at Vance-Granville Community College. He brings many years of experience both as a radiologic technologist and as an educator to his new position. Austin received his initial radiography training while serving in the United States Air Force from 1974 through 1978. He went on to earn two associate degrees from Austin (Texas) Community College (where he also served as an instructor), a bachelor’s degree …
Tuesday Open Line
Everyone who loves convenience in shopping can thank Edward Delk and J.C. Nichols. It was they who conceived, designed and built the first shopping mall in the U.S. The Country Club Plaza, on the outskirts of Kansas City, opened this month in 1923 to wide acclaim. It was the first shopping area to have stores facing inwards toward a promenade, rather than facing out toward a road. The mall had 150 stores, (a 2,000 seat auditorium,) and parking for 5,500 …
Elissa Yount: Least We Forget
“I don’t think Smithfield is going to get beyond these happenings until there’s a full disclosure…then we can heal and move on.” This quote is from town councilman Emery Ashley about Smithfield’s dealings with Eric Williams, former manager in Henderson. Maybe our city needs to take a page out of Smithfield’s playbook and ask the SBI to investigate the problems Williams’ had in Henderson. What could be wrong with setting the record straight and clearly seeing the legacy he left? …
Vance County and Warren County Legislative Meetings
Vance County and Warren County Legislative Meetings- Thursday, April 4th and Monday, April 8th Community Legislative Update Senator Angela Bryant and Rep. Nathan Baskerville Thursday, April 4th at 6-8:00 pm Shiloh Baptist Church (Fellowship Hall) 635 S. College Street Henderson, NC The purpose of this community update is to meet with Senator Angela Bryant and Rep. Nathan Baskerville and discuss issues and concerns that are of critical importance to the citizens of Vance county. Information will be provided …
Legislative Update from Senator Richard Burr
This week, the Senate passed a continuing resolution to fund the government at current funding levels for the next six months. I voted against this bill because I think current levels are too high and we need to decrease our federal spending, and not continue to kick the can down the road, burdening our economy with more debt. Today votes on the Senate Democrat budget will begin. I have filed several amendments to the budget, including an amendment to keep …
VGCC to hold annual golf tournament fundraiser May 7
Vance-Granville Community College will hold its 29th Annual Endowment Fund Golf Tournament, on Tuesday, May 7 at the Henderson Country Club. There will be morning and afternoon rounds, and meals will be furnished for players. Tournament sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, call Kay Currin at (252) 738-3409.
Butterfield to Inform Constituents of Sequestration’s Impact This Week (Kittrell on Thursday)
WASHINGTON, DC — Next week, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will speak with multiple groups to discuss the impact of sequestration on the First Congressional District and applaud environmental preservation efforts in the state. On Monday, Butterfield will travel to Kinston to speak to the students and staff of Sampson Alternative School. While there he will discuss sequestration and the effects it will have on education. Later in the day, Congressman Butterfield will tour AAR Cargo Systems Corp and meet …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Passing a Balanced Budget
Yesterday, I voted for a balanced budget. Chairman Paul Ryan’s 2014 Budget will set a responsible precedent by ensuring our government lives within its means. Our families and businesses have to live and operate within their means and Americans expect our government to do the same. This week, subcommittees of the Energy and Commerce Committee held hearings on the effect of Obamacare on potential regulations and taxes on smartphones, tablets, and medical mobile apps. Also this week, I joined my …
VGCC Cash Flow Class March 26th
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM Instructor: Tom Robinson Location: Main Campus Bldg 7, Room 7104 Cost: FREE This session will focus on cash flow management as well as understanding the basic financial statements used by lenders and investors to evaluate companies. Participants will learn strategies to increase cash management skills and financial decision-making abilities. If you are interested in attending, call Tanya S. Weary at 252-738-3240.
White House Weekly Address: Helping Protect Our Kids by Reducing Gun Violence
Three months after the tragic shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, President Obama says that the Senate has taken important steps forward to help protect our kids by reducing gun violence. The American people made their voices heard, and the Senate made progress to make it harder for criminals and people with serious mental illnesses to get guns, to crack down on anyone trying to funnel guns to criminals, and to reinstate and strengthen a ban on the sale of military-style assault …
Monday Open Line
One of the most distinctive and near universal American colloquialisms — the affirmation “OK” — appeared in public for the first time this week in 1839. There have been claims that “OK” derives from languages as diverse as Greek and Choctaw and that it appeared in earlier American documents, but it was first published in a Boston Morning Post story, with a brief definition. While “ok” took off around the country and eventually the world, time ko’d the Boston Post, …
Vance County Board of Commissioners Called Meeting, Tuesday March 26th
This memorandum will serve as notice that Chairman Thomas S. Hester, Jr. has called a special meeting for Tuesday, March 26 at 4:30 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Vance County Administration Building, 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC. The purpose of the special meeting is to: 1. Discuss the Neighborhood Stabilization Program2. Other Items as Needed
Legislative Meeting Notice of Possible Attendance by Henderson Council Members
The Henderson City Council, along with the public, has been invited to attend a Community Legislative Meeting on Thursday, April 4 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church, 635 South College Street, Henderson. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss issues and concerns of importance to the citizens of Vance County with Senator Angela Bryant and Representative Nathan Baskerville. It is possible a quorum of City Council members may attend; however, no action will be taken …
City of Henderson City Council Meeting Monday, March 25th, 2013
Henderson City Council Short Regular Meeting Monday, 25 March 2013 6:00 PM Work Session to immediately follow City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536 Full agenda packet here: 20130325_coh_agenda_packet
Butterfield Introduces Bill to Make WWII Merchant Mariners Eligible for Veterans Benefits
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today introduced bipartisan legislation that would make deserving World War II U.S. Merchant Mariners eligible for honorary veterans’ status and certain veterans’ benefits. H.R. 1288, the World War II Merchant Marine Service Act of 2013, would expand the list of documents accepted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to prove service and to grant honorary veterans status to a forgotten segment of the World War II Merchant Marine, the Coastwise Merchant …