Henderson City Council Special Called Meeting MONDAY, June 15, 2015 6:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536 Download the full agenda packet here: 20150615_coh_agenda_packet The purpose is to Conduct Budget Public Hearing and Consideration of Citizen Input and the FY2015-16 Recommended Annual Fee Schedule (CAF 15-62-A)
Month: June 2015
Butterfield, McCaul, Cummings, and Jones Introduce Bill to Help Combat Prostate Cancer
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressmen G. K. Butterfield (D-NC), Michael McCaul (R-TX), Elijah Cummings (D-MD) and Walter Jones (R-NC) today introduced the National Prostate Cancer Plan Act that would establish a council of federal agencies, patients, and medical experts charged with drafting and implementing a national strategy to combat prostate cancer. “Prostate cancer is an epidemic and has a disproportionate impact African Americans,” said Butterfield. “Black men have the highest prostate cancer rates of any racial or ethnic group and are …
Friday / Weekend Open Line
Friday, June 12th. This year’s Cereal City Festival kicks off this evening with a parade in downtown Battle Creek, Michigan. But the highlight of the festival, in the city that bills itself as the Cereal Capital of the World, is the world’s longest breakfast table. On Saturday morning, hundreds of volunteers will be serving breakfast in shifts to perhaps 70,000 people — greater than Battle Creek’s population of about 52,000. The festival will continue with concerts, a foot race, and …
VGCC opens Fall Registration, schedules Orientation Sessions
Registration for classes and orientation sessions for new students have begun for the Fall 2015 semester at Vance-Granville Community College, which begins Monday, Aug. 17. Attending an orientation session is required for all new students who wish to enroll in any of the college’s curriculum programs, and for students who are returning to VGCC after being away for three or more years. Students must also meet with an advisor or academic/career coach before registering for classes. To attend an orientation …
Vance County Board of Education Called Meetings
The Vance County Board of Education will meet in specially called meetings on the following dates and at the following times: Monday, June 15, 2015 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2015 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2015 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2015 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2015 beginning at 4:45 p.m. The meeting on June 15 will be held at the Baymont Inn, 400 N Cooper Dr., Henderson, NC 27536. …
Michael Bobbitt: Notes From The Peanut Gallery (City Council June 8th, 2015)
The City Council met Monday night for more than two and half hours. Most of the time was spent in two long public hearings of the four scheduled. Of the four public hearings three were specific to ground based industrial scale solar collectors colloquially called solar farms. (Solar farm is incorrect term. To be a farm traditionally has meant to grow or raise a reproducible crop or livestock. What reproduction can be credited to metal or glass?) The one non-solar …
VGCC Paralegal program sends first graduates off to new careers
Vance-Granville Community College recently celebrated the graduation of the first class from the two-year Paralegal Technology degree program. Also worth celebrating was the fact that by the time they graduated, some of the students had already secured employment in their chosen career field. Members of the first graduating class included Kevin W. Allen of Franklinton; Kristy L. Hope of Henderson; Safwan A. Ali and Megan N. Finch, both of Louisburg; Tanisha L. Bullock and Donna W. McAllister, both of Manson; …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of June 11 on North Carolina Weekend, “Collecting Carolina” examines the collections of the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh. Take to the sea for a cruise on the Belle of Topsail in Surf City. Get in the spirit of competition at the Annual Southeastern Masters Track and Field Meet in Raleigh. Tempt your taste buds at Garland, also in Raleigh. And see what all the buzz is about at the Asheville Bee Charmer & the Bee …
Vance County Schools – Nursing Aide Graduates
There are 15 students who are now graduates of the Vance Medical Academy at Southern Vance High School as certified nursing aides (CNA) following a pinning ceremony held in their honor on June 9. The pinning ceremony was held in the school’s Drama Room and was attended by approximately 75 family members and friends of the students. Melodie Kernahan, a registered nurse and the lead instructor in the Vance Medical Academy, along with faculty member Valerie Brown, presented each of …
Vance County Regional Farmers Market Upcoming Events
This week at the market we will have fresh produce including 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 and rolls. Note that availability is subject to …
United Way of Vance County 46th Annual Meeting
On Wednesday, June 17th 2015, the United Way of Vance County will hold its 46th Annual Meeting. Brian Sinotte, Chief Executive Officer at Maria Parham Medical Center, will be the guest speaker. In addition, the Second Annual Sam Watkins Visionary Award will be presented to an outstanding member of our community. The meeting will be held at 11:30 a.m. at the Henderson Country Club, located at 300 Country Club Drive in Henderson. Cost of the luncheon is $16.00 per person. Reservations …
Vance County Public Safety Committee June 15th, 2015
The Public Safety Committee meeting will be held Monday, June 15th at 4:00 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room. The purpose is to discuss Fire/EMS matters. Note: All commissioners are invited to attend.
Thursday Open Line
This is National Dairy Month, observed since 1937, when it was called National Milk Month. The makers of butter, cheese and ice cream wanted some recognition, so it shortly changed to its current name and promotes the quality and nutritional benefits of refrigerated dairy products. Americans consume more dairy products than any other food group except fruits and vegetables, averaging 612 pounds each annually. This includes nearly 36 pounds of various cheeses, 21 pounds of ice cream, sherbet and other …
Vance County Schools Retirement Celebration
Vance County Schools invites the public to attend a “Retirement Celebration” honoring Superintendent Ronald E. Gregory on Thursday, June 18 2015, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the cafeteria of Northern Vance High School at 293 Warrenton Road in Henderson. The school system will be honoring Mr. Gregory for his 52 years in public education, the last 48 of which have been in service to Vance County Schools’ students and employees.
VGCC offers two free Small Business Seminars June 22
The Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center has scheduled a pair of free seminars for Monday, June 22, at the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. “Accounting for Small Cosmetology Businesses” will be held from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. that day, while “Marketing Your Business for Success” will follow from noon until 3 p.m. The location for both is Room 7107 (Building 7). Leading both seminars will be Harry Ponder of Carolina Business Services in Weaverville, N.C. Ponder is …
Wednesday Open Line
On this date in 1963, Congress enacted the Equal Pay Act to prohibit discrimination on account of sex in the payment of wages for equal work by employers. Currently, women are paid 78 cents for every dollar of men’s wages, up from 61 cents in 1960. One factor in this disparity is the composition of civilian noninstitutional employment, where there are 79 million working men over 16 years old, as opposed to 69.3 million women. But women outnumber men in …
Elementary School News June 8-12, 2015
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 2 Issue 40 June 8-12, 2015 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 The N.C. Read to Achieve test is being administered on Monday to selected third graders. The Vance County Board of Education meets on Monday …
VGCC to hold seminar for Agricultural Entrepreneurs in Warrenton
The Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center has scheduled a free seminar, entitled “Ag Entrepreneurship 101,” on Tuesday, June 23, from 6 until 8 p.m., at the college’s Warren County Campus in Warrenton. The instructor will be Carrie Harvey, the owner and operator of Harvey Hills Farms in Granville County. Harvey will use her personal experience with farming to help budding entrepreneurs discover if their agricultural business ideas are actual opportunities. She will also help them determine if their sites …
Middle and High School News June 8-13, 2015
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 3, Issue 40 A Publication for Middle and High Schools June 8-13, 2015 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 ? Middle schools dismiss students at their regular times Monday through Wednesday. ? The Vance County Board of Education meets …
North Carolina Congressional Delegation Sends Letter to Secretary of the Air Force in Support of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
WASHINGTON, DC – On Friday, Congressmen G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and George Holding (NC-13), along with the entire North Carolina Congressional Delegation sent a letter to Secretary of the Air Force, Deborah James, urging the selection of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (AFB) in Goldsboro as a host base for a new KC-46A Pegasus tanker unit. The KC-46A Pegasus tanker is the Air Force’s newest refueling tanker that will replace the Air Force’s aging fleet. On April 14, 2015, the Air …