WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), former North Carolina Judge and First Vice-Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, today released the following statement regarding the Senate’s failure to advance Debo P. Adegbile through the confirmation process: “I have spent my entire career – first as a civil rights attorney, superior court judge, state Supreme Court justice, and now as a Member of Congress – supporting and defending the U.S. Constitution by advocating for equal justice under the law. …
Month: March 2014
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of March 6 on UNC-TV’s North Carolina Weekend, take in the Picasso Ceramics Exhibit at Methodist University in Fayetteville. Enjoy a tour of Raleigh via Triangle Glides Segway Rides. Explore the Hickory SALT Block in Hickory. Discover the House of Flags Museum in Columbus. And the “House Special” samples the fare at Wang’s Bistro in Zebulon. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina Weekend is underwritten by the N.C. Division of Tourism. In addition, UNC-TV …
Butterfield Applauds Passage of Water Heater Energy Efficiency Bill
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today applauded the passage of legislation to enable the use of large electric water heaters in voluntary energy efficiency programs. Butterfield is a cosponsor of the water heater legislation, H.R. 4066, which was included as part of the larger energy efficiency bill that passed the House of Representatives earlier today. The water heater bill will help reduce demand for electricity during peak hours and encourage the use of renewable energy from intermittent …
New Agreement Improves Transfer Process between VGCC and State Universities
Vance-Granville Community College students will enjoy a smoother pathway to completing a four-year degree starting this fall, thanks to a new Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) between the N.C. Community College System and the University of North Carolina System. On Feb. 21, members of the State Board of Community Colleges and the UNC Board of Governors signed the revised CAA, replacing an agreement that had been in place since 1997. The CAA outlines how course credits transfer from VGCC, or any …
Thursday Open Line
The Philadelphia Flower Show — the largest such indoor event in the world — winds up this weekend. Some 265,000 visitors are expected to have attended by the time the show closes on Sunday. The Philadelphia show started in 1829 and now covers 33 acres. The show now under way features a symbiosis of fine art and gardening, dubbing the event “articulture.” In the U.S., close to 70 percent of households take part in some form of gardening. To aid …
Greg’s Garden (March 4th, 2014)
The Plots Are Ready, Now What?First of all, we want to let our readers know that it is not too late to start your garden now. If you have an area in your back yard that is as small as 16 feet by 20 feet, you can have a plot garden with 4, 4 foot square plots. There is still plenty of time to get your plot ground prepared and the square plots built. If you want to have plants …
2014 Leadership Vance Class Visits Western Vance High
The 2014 Leadership Vance class, sponsored by the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Vance Alumni embarked on a one day retreat to Western Vance High on Monday, March 3rd with challenges such as rock climbing, rappelling, and time “on the ropes” at Western Vance High School. The purpose of the retreat was to provide the class participants with the opportunity to get to know one another and learn to work as a team. This year’s participants include Terrance Britten, …
Speaker encourages VGCC students to continue education
Vance-Granville Community College kicked off a series of workshops designed to inspire women to accomplish their academic goals on Feb. 24. Approximately 100 women enrolled as students at the college, along with several faculty and staff members, enjoyed the first session, entitled “Follow-Through to Completing a College Degree.” The workshops are part of a Campus Action Project, called “An Educated Woman, An Educated Future,” funded by a grant from the American Association of University Women (AAUW). Michelle Evans, co-president of …
The Celtic Tenors Coming to the JPAC March 13th, 2014
LOUISBURG, N.C.—On Thursday, March 13 at 7:30pm, The Celtic Tenors will bring their sophisticated sound to the JPAC at Louisburg College. With a polished international reputation and just over a million album sales under their belts, The Celtic Tenors offer something truly unique: they combine the skill, range, and ability of world-class tenors with the personality and fun of genuine performers. Matthew Gilsenan, James Nelson, and Daryl Simpson have performed together as The Celtic Tenors for over twelve years, and they …
Wednesday Open Line
A severe economic panic, striking in 1893, led the city of Seattle to create the nation’s first municipal unemployment assistance office on this date in 1894. State and federal unemployment assistance wasn’t established until the 1930s. Recently, the national unemployment rate, as determined by the Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey, has settled to a little under 7 percent. In 2010, Washington state’s average was at the then national average of 9.6 percent. The most current unemployment rate is over 6 …
New VGCC Scholarship created by Triangle North Healthcare Foundation
Students preparing for allied health careers at Vance-Granville Community College have a new resource to help them succeed, thanks to support from a community organization. The Triangle North Healthcare Foundation recently made contributions to the VGCC Endowment Fund that will create a new scholarship. The Triangle North Healthcare Foundation Academic Achievement Award scholarship will be presented to full-time VGCC students who meet certain academic requirements. Preference will be given to students pursuing a health-related program of study, such as Pharmacy …
Vance County Public Middle and High School Weekly School News March 3-7, 2014
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 2, Issue 27 A Publication for Middle and High Schools March 3-7, 2014 The MISSION of Vance County Schools is to be committed to educating all students to prepare them for lifelong learning and productive citizenship. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS ? Today (Monday) is a teacher workday with no school for students, except at Early College High School. ? The Tri-County Honor Band Concert will be held …
Butterfield Expresses Condolences on the Passing of Prominent Durham Banker, F.V. “Pete” Allison, Jr.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement regarding the passing of former Chairman of Mutual Community Savings Bank, F.V. “Pete” Allison, Jr.: “I am saddened to learn of the passing of my good friend, F.V. “Pete” Allison, Jr. Pete was a personable, kind, and effective business leader that took great pride in his work, but even greater pride in his family. He successfully used his career in banking to enrich the lives of …
Vance County Public Elementary School News March 3-7, 2014
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 1 Issue 20 March 3-7, 2014 The MISSION of Vance County Schools is to be committed to educating all students to prepare them for lifelong learning and productive citizenship. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS Today (Monday) is a teacher workday with no school for students, except at the Early College High School. SCHOOL EVENTS FOR THIS WEEK Zeb Vance Elementary: (Monday, March 3-Friday, March 7) – …
North Carolina Tourism Trailblazers Receive Winner’s Circle Awards at Annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism
CHARLOTTE, N.C.— Governor Pat McCrory and the NC Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development announced today the recipients of the Winner’s Circle awards, given annually since 2004 to people who have made significant and continuing contributions to the growth and success of North Carolina’s tourism industry. The 2014 honorees include: Richard Petty, charter member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Horace Holden, Aurelia Kennedy and Payson Kennedy, founders of the Nantahala Outdoor Center, and Ron Kimble, Charlotte Deputy City …
Tuesday Open Line
The first woman to serve in Congress took her seat on this date in 1917. Jeannette Rankin of Montana shortly became one of the few representatives to vote against entry into World War I, a stand that contributed to her defeat when she ran for the Senate in 1918. She reentered Congress in 1940, and putting her principles ahead of office holding, cast the lone vote against declaring war on Japan after Pearl Harbor in 1941. Her political career, which …
Vance County Area Schools Tuesday Schedule
Closed:Crossroads Christian SchoolHenderson CollegiateKerr-Vance Academy Vance Charter SchoolVance County SchoolsVictory Christian School Delay: Vance County Learning Center Delayed 2 hours VGCC Open at 1pm This listing was up to date as of 8:30am 3/4/2014. For the most up to date information please check with your local school. You may also view a list here: http://www.wral.com/weather/closings/?viewall=1
Chamber Ribbon Cutting – KO’s Sports Grille
Mayor Pro Tem Mike Rainey was on hand to help owner Kaiser Hauter, and manager Bradley Scott cut the ribbon at a ribbon cutting ceremony that was held on Tuesday, February 25th at 2 PM for KO’s Sports Grille to showcase their new business and membership with the Chamber. Board members, Ambassadors and staff of the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce were also on hand to help officially welcome KO’s to Henderson. KO’s Sports Grille will be offering your favorite seafood, …
Legislative Update from Senator Richard Burr
Last week, the Senate focused on the Veterans Omnibus, offered by Senator Sanders, which would create at least 15 new programs at VA while doing nothing to fix the vast problems that exist in current programs. Senator Sander’s legislation failed during a procedural vote to raise the spending caps set in the Murray-Ryan Budget. I do support many pieces of the Sanders bill. Those pieces were included in my alternative, which was introduced Tuesday evening. Those areas of agreement reflect …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Stopping Government Abuse
Americans deserve relief from unnecessary, excessive and costly government regulations. This week Republicans in the House voted to give Americans some relief and to rein in government abuse. Below you will find information about the bills we passed this week in the House including H.R. 3865 — a bill to stop the IRS from targeting Americans based on their political beliefs. One of the greatest honors I have as a Member of Congress is to represent so many active duty …