Join us at the Louisburg College JPAC at 7:30 p.m., Friday, December 11 as the Allen de Hart Concert Series continues with this special holiday performance! Back by popular demand, Tony Butala, Donovan Tea and Bobby Poynton will sing the hits you grew up with and the holiday tunes you treasure. The letter sweaters may only make a brief appearance at each Lettermen performance, but the harmony is non-stop. From their first hits in the 1960s, including “When I Fall …
Month: November 2015
North Carolina’s Amtrak Announces Updated Daily Schedules
Beginning Monday, Nov. 30, Piedmont trains 73, 74, 75 and 76 will operate on updated schedules to compensate for construction projects taking place on the Raleigh-Charlotte corridor in 2016. Train 73 will depart Raleigh daily at 6:45 a.m. and arrive in Charlotte at 10:04 a.m. Train 74 will depart Charlotte daily at 12 p.m. and arrive in Raleigh at 3:21 p.m. Train 75 will depart Raleigh daily at 11:45 a.m. and arrive in Charlotte at 3:04 p.m. Train 76 will …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Happy Thanksgiving (and pumpkin cheesecake!)
Video of the Week: I wanted to take a moment and wish everyone in District 2 a Happy Thanksgiving. Take a quick minute or two to watch my Thanksgiving Message! Click on the picture above to watch. My Family’s Favorite Thanksgiving Recipe: Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families! As you prepare some of your family’s favorite meals today, I wanted to share one of our own. Pumpkin cheesecake is a longtime favorite in the Ellmers’ household, so my …
Monday Open Line
As National American Indian Heritage Month winds down, attention is drawn to the increasing role American Indians and Alaska Natives play in the country’s economy. When last measured, businesses owned by this 5.2 million strong population grew in a recent five-year period to around 237,000. They generate nearly $34.5 billion in annual revenue. Just over half of these firms are in construction, retail trade, and wholesale trade. The largest number of firms owned by American Indians and Alaska Natives — …
Friday / Weekend Open Lines
Friday, November 27th. The first traffic signal with indicators for stop, go and caution was patented this month in 1923. The green light went to African-American inventor Garrett Morgan, who decided to do something after witnessing a collision between a car and a horse-drawn wagon on a Cleveland street. At the time, there were already more than 15 million motor vehicles on the nation’s roads. Morgan’s three-position signal was manually operated by a traffic officer during peak hours. This invention, …
Thursday Open Line
Today is Thanksgiving Day. One of the most traditional of American holidays, it’s thought to have begun in 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The holiday became national in 1863, and the fourth Thursday of the month has been the official day since 194. In many of the nation’s nearly 116 million households, people will share a special meal, typically turkey with all the traditional trimmings. U.S. farmers raise around 235 million turkeys annually, down from over 270 million in 2007. Americans …
City of Henderson Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule 2015
City Hall will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27. Sanitation schedule is as follows: November-26th Thanksgiving Day-collection will be Wednesday November 25th November-27th Normal Schedule – No recycling this week Garbage Collection – Waste Industries is as follows: November-26th Thanksgiving Day-collection will be Friday November 27th November-27th Friday’s normal route will be collected on Saturday November 28th Loose leaf collection is on-going. Leaves should be left at the curb – not in the street.
Henderson Driver License Office Closing for Equipment Installation December 1 Office is scheduled to re-open December 2
The Henderson Driver License Office, located at 1080 Eastern Blvd., will be temporarily closed for equipment installation on Tuesday, Dec. 1. It is scheduled to re-open on Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 8 a.m. Other offices located in the region will provide service during the closure: East Durham – 101 S. Miami Blvd., (919) 560-6896 Hillsborough – 1201 U. S. Highway 70 West, (919) 732-2427 Oxford – 100 Providence Road, (919) 693-6128 North Raleigh – 2431 Spring Forest Road, Suite 101, …
Lower Taxes for Business on Tap as Governor McCrory Announces $1 Billion Reserve in Unemployment Trust Fund
After paying off a $2.8 billion debt to the federal government in May 2015, Governor Pat McCrory and Commerce’s Division of Employment Security announced November 12 that the unemployment trust fund reserve has reached $1 billion. This is the first time the trust fund has exceeded $1 billion since May 2001. By reaching this mark, the 20 percent state unemployment insurance tax surcharge will be discontinued, an extra burden that N.C. employers have been paying for ten years. These savings, …
VGCC Biotech Club elects officers
The Vance-Granville Community College Biotech Club recently elected officers for the 2015-2016 year. They include club president Eliza Hernandez of Louisburg, vice president Melissa Messner of Wilton, secretary Andrew Boyle of Franklinton and treasurer Natasha Durham of Manson. All are students in the VGCC Bioprocess Technology degree program. The purpose of the Biotech Club, formerly the Biopharmaceutical Club, is to stimulate interest in, and provide a social forum for, biotechnology throughout the community college. Club members engage in activities that …
Vance-Granville Community Band to present free holiday concert on December 3rd, 2015
The Vance-Granville Community Band will perform its eighth annual Christmas Concert, entitled “Making Spirits Bright,” on Thursday, December 3rd, 2015 at 7 p.m. in the Civic Center on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County. Admission is free and the public is invited. The band has prepared a program featuring a variety of holiday-themed favorites, including “All I Want for Christmas is You,” “A Holst Christmas,” a march called “Christmas Joy,” “The Bells of Saint Mary,” “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” …
Vance County Schools Transportation Department Ratings
The Vance County Schools’ Transportation Department earned a rating of 28.76 on its annual state inspection for school bus safety. The state inspection was held on November 3 and thoroughly examines 10 percent of the school system’s bus fleet, with the focus on getting the lowest score possible. The average rating statewide for this year is projected at about 55, meaning the local inspection results were more than 25 points better than the state average. The Transportation Department also received …
White House Update on Syrian Refugees
As we approach Thanksgiving and many of us prepare to share time with friends and family, we want to make sure you have the latest information from us about the Syrian Refugee Crisis and ways you can support efforts to provide support and aid to those fleeing violence. Visit aidrefugees.gov, where you can enter your zip code into a map to learn about volunteer opportunities with organizations near you that are helping refugees start anew in your community Or check …
White House: Here’s what the refugee screening process looks like
Since the attacks in Paris, many have asked about our process for admitting Syrian refugees into this country. I understand the anxiety that many Americans are feeling right now. And as Secretary of Homeland Security, I share with President Obama the top priority of keeping the American people safe. So let me be clear about what this process of vetting and resettling refugees looks like. It’s important to remember, we’re focused on admitting the most vulnerable Syrians — this means …
Wednesday Open Line
It’s a time to celebrate one of life’s simple, viscous pleasures — it’s Peanut Butter Lovers Month. The stuff of one of America’s favorite sandwiches, peanut butter was first offered to the public at the St. Louis Exposition in 1904. But as we currently know it — with the peanuts roasted and the product churned like butter to be smooth and so the oil won’t separate — peanut butter didn’t appear on grocery shelves until 1922. While we each eat …
Middle and high schools partner with VGCC to advance student success
Administrators and guidance counselors from local high schools and middle schools recently met at Vance-Granville Community College to learn more about what the college offers, and to discuss how the educational institutions work in partnership. Representatives of schools in Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren counties were invited to attend the forum, held on Oct. 22 in the Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus. The day began with opportunities for attendees to engage in roundtable discussions with various members of …
NCDA&CS offers tips to care for fresh Christmas trees
Because Thanksgiving falls late this year, many Christmas tree growers are opening up early for the season. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services encourages consumers to use proper techniques to care for their fresh trees. “Real Christmas trees offer a great addition to your holiday decorations, but they do need a little extra attention,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “With proper care, a real tree can last up to two months, providing your home with a wonderful aroma …
Tuesday Open Line
This month marks the 151st anniversary of absentee ballot voting in the U.S. This measure was introduced during the Civil War to permit Union army soldiers in the field to choose between re-electing Abraham Lincoln or sending his opponent, George McClellan, to the White House. But on this date in 1896, Vermont became the first state to enshrine in law the concept of voting away from home, though the voter had to be within the state. All that was required …
Christmas With The Embers December 11th, 2015 – Tickets on sale now!
On Friday, December 11, we have the opportunity to enjoy one of those rare and memorable gifts – an evening with our loved ones at the Henderson-Vance Chamber’s annual Christmas with the EMBERS Holiday concert. A delightful evening together with family and friends enjoying an exhilarating Christmas concert of cherished Christmas classics by the EMBERS as only they can perform. The event will be held at the beautiful Vance Granville Community College Civic Center in Henderson. We are proud to …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Ensuring the Safety and Security of Americans
Video of the Week I spoke on the House floor Monday evening during a Special Order to express solidarity with France and to reiterate my commitment to destroying ISIS. The President’s passive approach has proven to be no deterrent to these Islamic extremists – and it’s time he implement a clear and comprehensive strategy to completely destroy ISIS abroad on their soil so that we aren’t fighting them on ours. Click here or on the photo above to watch this …