Education Committee (Wilder, Garrison, Taylor) Wednesday, July 15 at 8:30 a.m. – Administrative Conference Room Use of school gyms during summer months General Government Committee (Hester, Taylor, Wilder) Wednesday, July 15 at 9:00 a.m. (or immediately following the Education Committee meeting) – Administrative Conference Room Public comment regarding civil war memorial Note: all commissioners are invited to attend.
Month: July 2015
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Standing Up for Patients and Fighting Diseases
Video of the Week This week marked a significant milestone in the U.S. House of Representatives, as we passed nonpartisan legislation called the 21st Century Cures Act. For the last year, members of Energy & Commerce Committee have conducted discussions with patients and doctors to gain a better understanding of what needs to change in order to expedite the development and delivery of cures. Take a moment to listen to how this legislation would benefit every American, including a …
White House Weekly Address: Making Our Communities Stronger Through Fair Housing
In this week’s address, the President discussed a new rule announced by his Administration earlier this week to make it easier for communities to implement the Fair Housing Act. For nearly 50 years, the Fair Housing Act has prohibited landlords from turning away tenants because of race, religion, sex, national origin, or disability, and has made a big difference in this country. This week, the Administration announced new steps to provide communities with the tools they need to ensure that …
Monday Open Line
Major league baseball is paused in order to play its 86th All-Star Game. Tomorrow’s event takes place in Cincinnati’s Great American Ball Park, home of baseball’s oldest franchise — the Reds. The first All-Star Game was played on July 6, 1933, at Comiskey Park in Chicago. In 1933, all 16 teams in the major leagues were clustered in the northeast of the country, with St. Louis being the southern-most and farthest west outpost of the national pastime. That year, the …
Traffic shifts Planned for Rolesville Bypass Project
Raleigh—N.C. Department of Transportation Contractors have two traffic shifts planned for the Rolesville Bypass Project, weather permitting. Beginning tonight, after the evening commute, the contractor will begin shifts that will ultimately result in providing access to a large portion of the U.S. 401 Bypass around Rolesville. The first traffic shift will split northbound and southbound traffic at the location where the existing U.S. 401 intersects with the new U.S. 401 Bypass. Northbound traffic will continue in its current pattern while …
City of Henderson City Council Meeting Monday July 13th, 2015
Henderson City Council Regular Meeting Monday 13 July 2015, 6:00 p.m. R. G. (Chick) Young, Jr. Council Chambers, Municipal Building 134 Rose Avenue Henderson, North Carolina Download the full agenda packet here: 20150713_coh_agenda_packet I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. OPENING REMARKSIn order to provide for the highest standards of ethical behavior and Transparency in Governanceas well as provide for good and open government, the City Council has approved Core Valuesregarding Ethical Behavior1 and Transparency in Governance2. …
Chestnut Street Shooting – Reward Offered For Info
On Wednesday, July 8, 2015, Henderson Police Officers responded to 601 N. Chestnut Street in response to a call of someone shot. Officers found Derrick Davis, 29, 857 Cherry Street, Henderson suffering from a gunshot wound. Davis was transported to Maria Parham Medical center for treatment of injuries. A second individual Niya Askew, 16, 1465 Newton Diary Road received minor injuries during the incident. The suspects were described as three black males operating a bluish/green vehicle. The investigation is being …
NCDA&CS offers organic certification cost-share assistance
RALEIGH – Organic growers in North Carolina can apply for partial reimbursement of the cost of becoming certified or for recertification through a program offered by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Growers who are certified or recertified between Oct. 1, 2014, and Sept. 30, 2015, can apply for assistance through the program. The program will pay 75 percent of the cost of certification up to a total of $750. Under the grant, operations can be certified and …
Alert From Sen. Bryant: The Public School Forum’s Friday Report – June 26
3 STORIES BELOW 1. Budget Update A Look at the Senate and House Education Budgets 2. Forum News Forum Executive Director: Cutting Teacher Assistants Defies Logic 3. NC Highlight New Teachers and New State Employees Would Not Receive Retirement Health Care Under Senate Budget ************************************************** The Friday Report June 26, 2015 Budget Update A Look at the Senate and House Education Budgets Last week, the Senate passed their version of the 2015-17 budget. …
Friday / Weekend Open Lines
Friday, July 10th. A number of special observances are held in July — three of them seem just right for summer. It’s not only National Grilling Month but also National Hot Dog Month and, since 1984, National Ice Cream Month. Whether we call them frankfurters or just plain hot dogs, Americans eat some 7 billion of them during the summer months, grilled, microwaved, or boiled. While more hot dogs are consumed during the season, they are popular all year round …
Vance County Board of Commissioners Special Meetings July 23 and August 4 2015
Please be informed that the Board of Commissioners will hold two special meetings. The purpose is to enter into closed session to discuss personnel matters. The dates are Thursday, July 23 at 8:45 a.m. and Tuesday, August 4 at 8:45 a.m. Both meetings will be held in the commissioners’ conference room.
Vance County Planning / Environmental Committee Meeting July 10th, 2015
Please be informed that the County’s Planning/Environmental Committee (Wilder, Garrison and Taylor) is scheduled to meet Friday, July 10 at 8:30 a.m. to discuss a Neighborhood Stabilization Program matter. Note: all commissioners are invited to attend.
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of July 9 on North Carolina Weekend, visit Lexington Glassworks in Asheville. Enjoy the food and music at the Spruce Pine BBQ Championship and Bluegrass Festival in Spruce Pine. Take in the art at Wilkes Art Gallery in North Wilkesboro. Tempt your taste buds at Straightaway Cafe and Pub in Black Mountain. And check out the scene at Trio Wine, Beer and Cheese in Kitty Hawk. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina Weekend is underwritten by …
This Week at the Farmers Market, 7/11
This Week at the Market blackberries blueberries okra beets peas radishes sweet corn squash cucumbers red and white potatoes tomatoes cabbage peppers zucchini cantaloupe watermelon onions green beans peaches eggplant 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, salsa, jellies, and rolls. Note that availability is …
Chamber Ribbon Cutting – Quilt Lizzy
A ribbon cutting was held for Quilt Lizzy to celebrate their current expansion efforts and new membership with the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce on June 30th. The business is located at 110 East Macon Street in Warrenton. Starting in 2011 as what she thought would be a quilt-finishing shop, owner Susan Harris opened the storefront as a longarm studio to offer quilting supplies and complement her online business. However, Quilt Lizzy has become a destination quilt shop bringing customers to …
McHenry and Butterfield Introduce Bill to Help Victims Receiving Eugenics Compensation Payments
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC-10) and Congressman G. K. Butterfield (D-NC-01) introduced H.R. 2949, the Treatment of Certain Payments in Eugenics Compensation Act. This legislation would block all payments received from a state eugenics compensation program from being considered as income when determining eligibility for federal benefits. During the early decades of the 20th century, over 30 states implemented eugenics or compulsory sterilization laws which led to the mandated sterilization of more than 60,000 citizens. Those sterilized …
Thursday Open Line
One of the most important inventions of our times was announced in early July 1948 in a press release by Bell Laboratories in New Jersey — the transfer resistance device — far better known as the transistor. The small, simple, and tough transistor replaced fragile and heat-generating vacuum tubes, which had been the heart of electronics for decades. The discovery led to the development of the integrated circuit and the microprocessor that are the basis of modern electronics. Today, transistor …
Chamber Ribbon Cutting – Daurity Family Dentistry
Daurity Family Dentistry and their dental team welcomed attendees at its Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony sponsored by the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce held on Monday, June 29 at 4 PM. The practice is located at 511 Ruin Creek Road in Henderson. The event featured office tours, food and beverage. Dr. Daurity and her dental team would like to thank those in attendance for attending in support of Daurity Family Dentistry and for welcoming them into the community. Daurity Family Dentistry looks forward …
VGCC Student meets Scholarship’s Namesake
The Endowment Fund at Vance-Granville Community College makes an ongoing effort to connect the students who receive endowed scholarships with the donors who made those scholarships possible and with the people in whose honor they were established. This often takes place at the annual VGCC scholarship awards ceremony. The namesake of one scholarship, Ann Rose Allen of Henderson, could not attend the most recent ceremony, but still made the connection with the student recipient, and a friendship was born. Erica …
Henderson-Vance Parks & Recreation Meeting July 9th, 2015 – CANCELLED
Notice has just been received that due to the lack of a quorum, the Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Commission WILL NOT meet on July 9, 2015.