Henderson Police Department reports: Multiple warrants have been sworn for events that occurred on or about the 9th of December 2012. On or about this date, multiple postal boxes were damaged in the vicinity of Oxford Road. The following people have been arrested thus far; Jeremey Guastaviono W/M D.O.B. 12/22/94 of 202 Oak Forest Dr. Henderson He was charged with four counts of Injury personal property and received an $800 Secured bond Devon Rhodes W/M D.O.B. 9/12/96 of 519 Gillburg …
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President Obama Makes a Statement on the Shooting in Newtown, Connecticut
Video: President Obama delivers a statement on today’s shooting at a school in Newtown, Connecticut. December 14, 2012. Police say 26 people, including 20 children, were killed by a gunman who opened fire at an elementary school in Newton, Conn., Friday morning. The gunman is also dead, as well as another adult who lived with the shooter.
VGCC offers course on building, repairing computers
Vance-Granville Community College is currently registering students for a course that will teach area residents how to get the best performance out of their personal computers. “PC Maintenance & Repair” is scheduled to be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 until 9:30 p.m., Jan. 10 through April 2, on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. Mitch Evans, the Director of Infrastructure Services in the VGCC Information Technology department, is the instructor for this hands-on course. Topics covered …
VGCC Computer classes scheduled at Main Campus in January
Vance-Granville Community College is currently registering students for several popular, short-term computer courses starting in Jan. 2013 on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. Two are offered during the evening. First, the “Beginner’s Guide to Computers & Internet,” is scheduled for Tuesdays from 6 until 10 p.m., Jan. 8 through Feb. 12. Novice students will get an introduction to the common components and many uses of personal computers through the Windows environment. Students will also learn effective ways to …
VGCC announces holiday schedule
All four campuses of Vance-Granville Community College will take a break for the holidays, beginning Dec. 19, and then open for business again on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. Late registration for spring semester classes will be held Thursday, Jan. 3. Classes will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 8. For more information, call VGCC at (252) 492-2061 or visit vgcc.edu.
Wire and Cable Manufacturer Selects Nash County, N.C.
RALEIGH – Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Draka Elevator Products, a manufacturer and reseller of products for the elevator market, will expand its operations in Nash County. The company plans to create 67 jobs and invest more than $3.1 million over the next three years. The project was made possible in part by a $100,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund. “My first priority is creating jobs,” said Gov. Perdue. “Our customized job training programs and skilled workforce …
Butterfield Expresses Disappointed with Ambassador Rice Withdrawal as Candidate for Secretary of State
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today issued the following statement regarding U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice withdrawal as a candidate for Secretary of State: “I am extremely disappointed to learn U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice has withdrawn as a candidate for Secretary of State. Ambassador Rice has served our country without flaw within the global community. As a seasoned diplomat and Oxford-educated Rhodes Scholar, Ambassador Rice has effectively worked to build meaningful relationships with foreign nations. She has successfully …
JELD-WEN Selects Charlotte for North American Headquarters
RALEIGH – Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that JELD-WEN, a manufacturer of windows and doors, will locate its new North American Headquarters operations in Charlotte. The company plans to create at least 142 jobs over the next two years and invest $2 million. The project was made possible in part by a state Job Development Investment Grant. “North Carolina continues to be a top choice for companies looking to expand or relocate operations,” said Gov. Perdue. “North Carolina is a …
North Carolina children continue to suffer from the recession
(Raleigh, NC) – The recession continues to take a heavy toll on children and families in North Carolina as current economic conditions are expected to remain similar to those of a year ago–and much worse than they were in 2007, according to a new national report. The Recession’s Ongoing Impact on Children, 2012: Indicators of Children’s Economic Well-Being, commissioned by the bipartisan national child advocacy group First Focus, uses unemployment, nutrition assistance, and lagged poverty data to forecast child poverty rates in 2012. The report …
Friday / Weekend Open Line
With Christmas just 11 days away, the nation’s retail stores certainly will be jammed this weekend, as shoppers get into high gear to check off the names on their gift list. It’s a time for goodwill and patience on the part of all concerned. In our rush, we may overlook the good work of the salespeople who staff the country’s 1.1 million retail businesses, ranging from furniture to auto parts to sporting goods, and without whom shopping would be impossible. …
VGCC schedules new workshop for Afterschool professionals
A veteran Vance-Granville Community College educator will offer professional development opportunities for local afterschool program administrators and staff members during the spring 2013 semester, starting in January. “Upping Your Afterschool Game” is an all-day North Carolina Afterschool Professional Development Competency Training session that is scheduled to be held in Room 6115 on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County on Saturday, Jan. 12, Saturday, Feb. 9, Saturday, March 9 and Saturday, April 13. Participants need to attend only one of the …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of Dec. 13 on UNC-TV’s “North Carolina Weekend,” take in one of several performances of “The Nutcracker” across the state. Get into the spirit of the holidays with the decorations at Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens in Belmont. Answer the call of the wild with a bear tour at Pocosin Lakes in Pantego. Enjoy a tour of the Shaffner House Inn, a bed & breakfast in Winston-Salem. And experience the “Twelve Days of Christmas” at The Carolina Inn …
Gov. Perdue Announces Key Step In The Development of Offshore Energy
RALEIGH—Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that the U.S. Department of the Interior is moving ahead to designate sites off of North Carolina’s coast for development of offshore wind energy. In working with Gov. Perdue and the N.C. Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force, the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has identified three potential areas for commercial offshore wind energy off North Carolina’s coast. A formal announcement is being published in the Federal Register, titled: “Commercial Leasing for Wind Power on …
Busco Beach in Goldsboro named ATVA National Extreme Dirt Track of the Year
All-Terrain Vehicle Association has named Busco Beach in Goldsboro the 2012 ATVA National Extreme Dirt Track of the Year. Racers, promoters and members of the racing community gathered to vote on the 2012 winner, which was announced at an awards banquet last month. Eight contending tracks competed for the prestigious award but Busco Beach walked away with the esteemed honor – for the second year in a row. This past Labor Day weekend, the staff of Busco Beach hosted a …
Surveys, Industry, Marketing & Travel Trends
Study: Music tempo key to tourism commercial effectiveness – Tourism organizations produce commercials with fast-tempo music to gain the audience’s attention and increase message recall, according to a recently published study. Researchers at Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s School of Hotel and Tourism Management reported that as fast-tempo music demands more processing resources, advertisers compensate by including fewer scenes. They suggest that marketing organizations are “walking on the edge by striking a delicate balance between aural and visual information load.” The …
Forbes Once Again Ranks North Carolina one of the Best States for Business
For the third year running, North Carolina has ranked in the top 4 states on the influential Forbes’ Best States for Business list, published today (December 12, 2012). In the full report on Best States for Business and Careers, North Carolina earned an overall ranking of No. 4, also ranking especially high on the following sub-factors that contribute to the overall rankings: No. 2 Best Business Costs No. 3 Best Regulatory Environment No. 3 Best Labor Supply Governor Bev Perdue’s …
Aircraft Component Maintenance and Repair Company to Locate in Union County, N.C.
RALEIGH – Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Midway Aircraft Instrument Corporation, a company that performs maintenance and repairs on aircraft systems components, will locate a new facility in Union County. The company plans to create 36 jobs and invest $2.3 million over the next three years in Monroe. The project was made possible in part by a $12,500 grant from the One North Carolina Fund. “My first priority is creating jobs,” said Gov. Perdue. “North Carolina has a skilled, …
N.C. airports contribute $26 billion to state’s economy
North Carolina’s 72 publicly owned airports contribute nearly $26 billion to the state’s economy, representing about 6 percent of all economic activity in the state, according to a report commissioned by the Division of Aviation, part of the N.C. Dept. of Transportation. North Carolina has nine commercial airports and 63 general aviation airports. Charlotte Douglas International Airport had almost $12.5 billion in economic impact, followed by Raleigh-Durham International with about $7.8 billion and Piedmont Triad International with nearly $1.9 billion. …
Thursday Open Line
It’s the height of the shopping season, and people jamming the malls with their gift lists in hand are rediscovering one of the lesser aspects of the season — finding a place to park. When the mall lots and garages end up being full, many shoppers will turn to nearby commercial lots and garages. The first city parking garage in the U.S. opened on December 5, 1941, in Welch, West Virginia. It could handle 232 cars and showed a profit …