David C. Reavis, author of the historical novel, “Upon These Steps,” will be the featured speaker at the Vance County Genealogy Society Meeting on Monday, January 14, 2013. Meeting location is Perry Memorial Library in Henderson, NC at 6:30 p.m. The novel is based on the Reavis Family and two Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. http://www.UponTheseSteps.com
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White House: When Discussing the Second Amendment, Keep the First in Mind Too
By Jay Carney White House Press Secretary Let’s not let arguments over the Constitution’s Second Amendment violate the spirit of its First. President Obama believes that the Second Amendment guarantees an individual right to bear arms. However, the Constitution not only guarantees an individual right to bear arms, but also enshrines the freedom of speech and the freedom of the press — fundamental principles that are essential to our democracy. Americans may disagree on matters of public policy and express …
Thursday Open Line
Legislation to grant women the vote was first introduced on this date in 1878, when a California senator proposed the necessary constitutional amendment. It was buried in committee for years, and defeated when finally put to a vote in 1887. But some decades later, the matter was settled rather speedily. The 19th Amendment enfranchising women was proposed in Congress in June 1919 and became law in August 1920. In the 2010 election, over 46 percent of female citizens 18 and …
Vance County DSS on Lockdown
According to WRAL: The Vance County Department of Social Services is on lockdown after Henderson police received a tip Wednesday of potential violence.
Herbalife to create 493 jobs in Forsyth County
Herbalife, a NYSE-listed company that manufactures and markets nutrition products, announced Jan. 19 that it will establish a manufacturing facility in Winston-Salem. The company plans to create 493 jobs over the next three years and invest approximately $130 million in the purchase and complete retro-fitting of an existing facility, to include the machinery and technology to create a world-class manufacturing facility which is in full compliance with U.S. Good Manufacturing Practices for dietary supplements and food products. The project was …
N.C. firm receives national Small Business Innovator Award
Phonebooth, a major cloud-based business VOIP phone provider, has announced the winner of a national Small Business Innovator Awards Program. Winning the grand prize of $20,000 was Simplicity Sofas, a High Point-based furniture manufacturer. Its highly innovative, yet stylish sofas are designed for ease of assembly and multi-functionality. The company’s products are made to order and can fit in and through tight spaces. Finishing third in the national voting out of 25 finalists for this award was another North Carolina- …
2012 a record-breaking year for film industry in N.C.
As in 2011, North Carolina witnessed another year of record-breaking film numbers in 2012. Year-end projections show productions had a direct in-state spend in excess of $376 million and created more than 4,100 well-paying crew positions for the state’s highly skilled workforce. All told, productions created nearly 20,000 job opportunities-including talent and background extra positions-for North Carolinians. These numbers eclipsed 2011’s record-breaking $220 million in spending and 3,300 crew positions. All told, nearly 50 productions registered with the state film …
Redesigned N.C. Travel Guide now available in print, online
The Official 2013 North Carolina Travel Guide is now available. A new photo-centric design and state-of-the-art digital options bring natural, manmade and historic attractions to life in a handbook that’s unique among state travel guidebooks. Two covers are available for the guide, which takes in more than 800 attractions, nearly 4,000 accommodations and travel resources in every county. One cover photo features mountain kayaking in recognition of the Nantahala Gorge as the site of the 2013 International Canoe Federation’s World …
Butterfield Applauds New State Representative Dr. Bobbie Richardson
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement regarding the selection of Dr. Bobbie Richardson to replace Angela Bryant as representative of the 7th district in the North Carolina House of Representatives: “Dr. Bobbie Richardson is an excellent choice to fill the state House seat representing Franklin and Nash counties. Over the years, Dr. Richardson has displayed extraordinary leadership in the field of education, and is a tireless fighter for the needs of children in …
VGCC offers course on Video, Audio and Picture Editing
Vance-Granville Community College is currently registering students for a new course that introduces tools that anyone can use to digitally edit videos, sound files and photographs, adding a layer of quality to the electronic files that record our lives. “Video, Audio and Picture Editing” is scheduled to be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m., Feb. 5 through March 28, in room 7239 on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. Mike Leonard, a computer services …
NC Leads Nation in National Board Certified Teachers; Eight Universities Make Top 50 in Alumni Achieving First-Time Certification
Leading the nation in the number of National Board Certified Teachers is a trend worth boasting about, and it’s one that continues in 2012 as the state congratulates 636 newly-certified National Board teachers. This newest batch of credentialed teachers brings the state’s total number of National Board Certified Teachers to 19,799 – making North Carolina home to the largest number of National Board Certified teachers in the country. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) this morning released the …
Wednesday Open Line
If you feel a special, hair-raising electricity in the air today, well that’s no wonder — it’s National Static Electricity Day. Static electricity is the result of an imbalance between negative and positive charges in an object. These charges build up on the surface until they are discharged. This commonly happens when you shuffle about when the humidity is very low and then touch a conductor, such as a door handle or your pet’s wet nose. Static electricity has uses …
Michael Bobbitt: Notes From The Peanut Gallery (VC BOC 1/7/2013)
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments Monday night’s Commissioners meeting opened with two separate public hearings both regarding changes, text amendments, to the County’s zoning ordinance. The first change, text amendment, was intended to allow the installation of accessory solar collectors and large scale solar farms. By definition solar collectors and solar farms are forbidden because they are excluded from the zoning ordinance. Mr. McMillen explained that the Planning and Environmental Committee met six hours before the Commissioners meeting and requested that …
Pizza Inn Hosting Benefit for ACTS January 21 and 22
Once again, ACTS is partnering with Pizza Inn for 10% of their proceeds to benefit ACTS. This event will take place Monday Jan. 21 and Tuesday Jan. 22 from 10:45 AM to 8:30 PM. However, participants must have the attached flyer in order for ACTS to receive this benefit. Please circulate this flyer to your congregations, other friends and family members to help maximize this donation. It is an opportunity to support ACTS and a local business, as well as …
NC Cooperative Extension Updates
SOYBEAN MEETINGJan 31, 6 pm, Epsom Fire Dept. Call Franklin County Extension to register (919-496-3344). CORN/SORGHUM MEETINGFeb 21, 6 pm, location TBD. PESTICIDE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIESJan 10, 9 am, Warren County Extension Center (all classes except P&V). Private applicators may attend to receive their X credits. Training schedule for V credit classes, plus additional opportunities for X credits, will be posted by the end of the week. TOBACCO ASSOCIATES EXPORT PROMOTION REFERENDUMJan 23 at your County Extension Center AG CENSUSPlease fill …
VGCC to hold Creative Writing Camp for high school students
Area high school students interested in creative writing have until Feb. 9 to sign up for a unique opportunity offered by Vance-Granville Community College. The Spring 2013 VGCC Creative Writing Camp is scheduled for Saturday, March 2 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. Students in the ninth, tenth and eleventh grades who love to write — whether poetry or prose, fiction or nonfiction — and would like to see their work in …
New Year offers new opportunities to learn language, arts and crafts at VGCC
Vance-Granville Community College has scheduled several personal enrichment classes to start soon on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County, offering area residents a variety of fun opportunities to learn new skills or develop hobbies. “Beginning Spanish,” taught by José Martínez, will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 until 9 p.m., Feb. 4 through March 27. Students will learn the basics of the Spanish language, including common phrases and grammatical cues, and they will gain a foundation in beginning …
Tuesday Open Line
The nation’s telephone service options changed forever on this date 31 years ago when AT&T complied with a Justice Department mandate to give up its local Bell System companies. The action came as the result of what has been termed the most significant antitrust suit since the breakup of Standard Oil in 1911. From the late 19th century, the virtual monopoly of what had come to be known as “Ma Bell” controlled America’s telephone equipment and lines. After the breakup, …
Vance County Schools – High School Exam Schedule for First Semester
The high school exam schedule to end the first semester in Vance County Schools has been announced. First semester exams will be administered at Northern Vance, Southern Vance and Western Vance high schools on Thursday, January 10, and Friday, January 11, during the school day. First and third-period exams will be administered on Thursday, with second and fourth-period exams administered on Friday. Students will be dismissed at the regular time of 3:15 p.m. each day. State end-of-course tests in selected …
VGCC recognizes Pharmacy Technology students at Pinning
Vance-Granville Community College honored students who recently completed the Pharmacy Technology program with a pinning ceremony, held on Dec. 13 in the small auditorium on the college’s Main Campus. The 11 new graduates of the diploma program included Emily Renee Yancey of Bullock; Michelle Monet Link of Creedmoor; Karen Ruth Nielsen of Franklinton; Victoria Elaine Bolton, Deanna Louise Clark and Nicole Null Darnell, all of Henderson; Kayla Marie Ciarrocchi and Ashlie Nicole Tharrington, both of Oxford; Monica Lassister Boswell of …