The Henderson-Vance Parks & Recreation Department is requesting input from locals on available recreation facilities, programs and activities here in Henderson and Vance County. This survey is important to Vance County as it will guide the departments decisions for years to come. Please fill out the survey by visiting this link: http://surveymonkey.com/s/hendersonvance Written copies of the survey also are available at the Aycock Recreation Center on Carey Chapel Road, at H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library on Breckenridge Street and the …
Month: January 2014
Henderson Vance Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet Moved to Monday, February 10th, 2014
The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce has announced that its Annual Membership Meeting and Banquet that had to be postponed due to winter weather has been rescheduled for Monday, February 10th. Governor Pat McCrory was able to make adjustments to his calendar and WILL be the guest speaker! The event will be held at the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center beginning at 6:30 p.m. Please call the Chamber at 252-438-8414 with any questions.
2013 Main Street Award Winners Announced
RALEIGH– Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker and Assistant Secretary Dr. Pat Mitchell announced today that 21 awards will be given to participants in the N.C. Main Street and Small Town Main Street program. Award winners are recognized for excellence in downtown revitalization efforts in categories that include promotion, organization, design and economic restructuring. “North Carolina is already seeing signs of economic recovery and our communities are playing a significant role in that effort,” said Secretary Sharon Decker. “These cities and towns …
Friday / Weekend Open Line
Richard Drew of the 3M Company was working on another problem when he ended up inventing one of the world’s most practical items. He noted that workers painting two-tone cars were having trouble keeping the colors separated along a straight line, so he developed an easy-to-peel, glue-backed masking tape to ease the job. Then, Drew expanded the use of the tape by introducing a clear, cellophane backing. The result was Scotch Tape, first marketed on this date in 1928, and …
Vance County Planning and Environment Committe Meeting Monday, February 3rd, 2014
Please be informed that the County’s Planning and Environment Committee is scheduled to meet Monday, February 3, 2014 at 12:00 noon in the County Manager’s Office. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Neighborhood Stabilization Program.
Vance County Board of Commissioners Meeting Monday, February 3rd, 2014
Download the full full agenda packet here: 20140203_vcboc_agenda_packet Invocation – County Manager Jerry L. Ayscue Special Recognition 1. Public Hearing 6:00 p.m. Jordan McMillen, Rezoning RequestPoplar Creek Road – VGCC 2. Public Hearing 6:15 p.m. Jordan McMillen, Rezoning Request2927 Nutbush Road 3. Appointment 6:30 p.m. CeCe Leahy, CPAFY 2012-2013 Audit Report 4. Public Comments (for those registered to speak by 5:45 p.m. – each speaker is limited to five minutes) 5. Water District Boarda. Budget Amendmentb. Change Orders 6. Committee …
N.C. Economic Development Board releases Strategic Plan
The N.C. Economic Development Board approved a 10-year strategic plan on Jan. 24 that is designed to serve as a guide for economic growth and activities across the state. The Economic Development Board has been meeting since July 2013 in various work groups to develop the strategic plan. In addition, N.C. Commerce Sec. Sharon Decker conducted a Listening Tour across the state and gathered input from more than 2,000 economic development professionals, business leaders and citizens through surveys and town …
Delta’s last DC-9 retires at Charlotte museum
Charlotte added another retiree Thursday, one finishing a high-flying career after 35 years. Delta Air Lines’ last DC-9 arrived at Charlotte Douglas International Airport and took up residence at the Carolinas Aviation Museum. Built in 1979, the aircraft is the latest addition to the growing fleet at the museum, which includes the fuselage of the “Miracle on the Hudson” jetliner that ditched five years ago without any loss of life to the 155 aboard. Shawn Dorsch, president of the Museum, …
Granville County to hold Small Business & Industry Appreciation Day
Granville County, in partnership with the Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center and the Granville County Chamber of Commerce, is planning this year’s “Small Business & Industry Appreciation Day.” The annual event is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 27, from 4-6 p.m. at the Granville County Expo & Convention Center, located on Highway 15 in Oxford. For local businesses and industries, the event is not only a networking opportunity but also a chance to learn more about services and resources …
N.C. posts second year of record demand for lodging
For the second year in a row, North Carolina’s lodging industry posted record demand for accommodations. Recent data released by Smith Travel Research (STR) shows that 2013 room demand was up nearly three percent from 2012 with more than 31 million room nights sold in the state. Since 2005, room demand is up more than ten percent. Room demand nationally and in the southeast region increased 2.2 percent from 2012 to 2013. Room demand is defined as the number of …
Butterfield’s Statement on President Obama’s State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement regarding tonight’s State of the Union address: “Tonight, President Obama unveiled a bold agenda to create and expand opportunity for all Americans. In his speech, he touched on the pervasiveness of income inequality caused by stagnant minimum wages, shrinking access to education, and limited opportunities for upward mobility. “The top 1 percent of American households earn above $394,000 each year, while the top 50 percent only earn $35,000 …
Eden becomes the 7th NC Certified Retirement Community
On Jan. 23, N.C. Commerce Sec. Sharon Decker presented Eden with its N.C. Certified Retirement Community certificate. The distinction means the state has certified that Eden has the infrastructure and amenities sought by retirees. In addition, the Division will provide promotional assistance to help encourage retirees to visit and relocate to the area. Eden met a rigorous set of requirements, including a comprehensive community survey and an asset assessment of the community’s preparedness for retiree attraction. Now that the city …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of Jan.30, on UNC-TV’s North Carolina Weekend, the “Collecting Carolina” series visits Edenton. Take in the art at The Bascom: a Center for the Visual Arts in Highlands. Soar through the air via the Hawksnest Zipline in Seven Devils. Lift a glass of hard cider at McRitchie Winery & Ciderworks in Thurmond. And tempt your tastebuds at Beyú Caffé in Durham. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina Weekend is underwritten by the N.C. Division …
White House: You should watch this
Tuesday night, millions of Americans watched President Obama deliver the State of the Union, where he shared his plan for making sure that all hardworking Americans have the opportunity to succeed. Because as the President said last night, “It is you, our citizens, who make the state of our union strong.” In case you missed it, you can watch the speech below:
Thursday Open Line
Modern American election cycles engage campaign managers in almost all levels of political races. The man usually credited with being America’s first campaign director, John James Beckley, operated decades before the advent of the news cycle and social media. He directed campaigns on behalf of the Democratic-Republicans in the late 18th century. After Thomas Jefferson won the presidency in 1800, the Library of Congress was founded, and Beckley was appointed the first librarian of that world-renowned institution this week in …
NCDOT Crews in Division 5 Switch to Cleanup Role Following Winter Weather
Raleigh – NCDOT crews from Wake, Durham and surrounding counties are continuing to work on clearing major roads after 2 to 6 inches of snow fell overnight. Division 5 also includes Warren, Franklin, Vance, Granville and Person counties. I-40, I-440, I-540 and I-85 within the Division are mostly clear with patches of snow still on the highways. The Durham Freeway and Triangle Expressway are also passable without many issues. In Wake and Durham counties, work today is concentrating on clearing …
Vance County Area Schools Closed Thursday, January 30th, 2014
Crossroads Christian School Henderson Collegiate Kerr Vance Academy Vance County Schools Vance Granville Community College Victory Christian School have all announced they will be closed Thursday, January 30th 2014 due to weather. Check WRAL’s website for more closings at this link: http://www.wral.com/weather/closings/?viewall=1
2012-13 NC Public School Report Cards Released
For those who want to learn how state’s public schools performed in the last school year, the North Carolina School Report Cards offer a one-stop information source that puts a comprehensive collection of data right at your fingertips. The 2012-13 Report Cards, now available at www.ncreportcards.org, feature state-, district- and school-level information about student performance and attendance, class size, school safety, teacher quality and classroom technology. “With the transition to a new statewide Standard Course of Study, new assessments and …
VGCC to host Gospel Celebration on Feb. 6
In honor of Black History Month, Vance-Granville Community College will hold a Gospel Celebration on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in the Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. Admission is free and the public is invited. Among the entertainers and groups set to perform during the program are the White Rock Missionary Baptist Church Mime Ministry of Oxford; the “In Him We Move” dance ministry, also from White Rock Missionary Baptist Church; the Henderson-based …
Wednesday Open Line
A social milestone was reached this date in 1907 when Charles Curtis of Kansas was seated in the U.S. Senate, completing the few weeks remaining in the term of a resigned senator. He was also chosen to serve a full term in that office. Curtis became the first person with Native American blood to serve in the Senate. He remained until March 3, 1929, when he left the Senate to serve as vice president under Herbert Hoover. There are over …