Americans are going to the doctor less often. From 2001 to 2010, working age adults went to see doctors, nurses and other medical providers an average of 3.9 times in 2010, compared to 4.8 times in 2001, according to Census Bureau figures. Those who answered the survey were much less likely to visit a dentist than a medical provider in the last year — 59 percent went to the dentist, while 73 percent saw a medical provider. Fifty-seven percent of …
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Tuesday Open Line
As the old song says — “Button up your overcoat” because winter storms are not far away. With the calendar moving toward the end of the year, it’s increasingly time for water-resistant boots and jackets, sweaters, hats, scarves, and gloves. In some areas, these are needed just to continue going about everyday business, whether it’s working on a ranch or commuting to a big office building downtown. To answer this wide variety of needs, there are just fewer than 190,000 …
White House Weekly Address: Wishing the American People a Happy Thanksgiving
During this holiday season, President Obama gives thanks in his weekly address for all of the blessings we share as Americans, and expresses his gratitude to the brave men and women who are defending our freedom around the world. Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that’s happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This week, the President made an historic trip to Thailand, Burma, and Cambodia, attended the East Asia Summit, and pardoned the National Thanksgiving Turkey at …
Monday Open Line
A side issue of the Civil War came to a head on this day in 1861 — resulting in the formation of the state of West Virginia. When Virginia voted to secede from the Union, delegates from pro-union counties in the western part of the state marched out of the convention and held their own gathering. Ultimately, 50 counties voted to form a separate state. The split had been brewing for decades around the issues of slavery, restriction of voting …
Senator Richard Burr Thanksgiving Message
This Thanksgiving, let us reflect on what we as a nation have to be grateful for and give thanks to God our Creator and to the brave men and women who have come before us and sacrificed their lives for our freedoms and our security. As Americans, we enjoy rights and liberties unheard of in many parts of the world, and we have a democracy that puts the power of an elected government in the hands of the people. Regardless of your …
Henderson Police on Thursday Homocide
On Thursday, November 22, 2012, at 9:52 P.M. members of the Henderson Police Department responded to the United Prayer of Faith Holiness Church, 127 Miriam Street, Henderson in response to someone shot. When officers arrived, they found Barry Wilkerson, 28, 1304 Nicholas Street, Henderson suffering from a gunshot wound. Wilkerson was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no church related activities on going at the time of this incident. The investigation is ongoing and being handled by the Henderson …
City of Henderson Christmas Parade, December 2nd, 2012 – Still Seeking Entires and Volunteers
The City of Henderson will hold it’s annual Christmas Parade Sunday, December 2nd, 2012 beginning at 2:30pm on Garnett Street in Downtown Henderson. Lineup begins at 1:30pm on the Dabney Drive Extension. Still accepting parade entries, please contact Pam Hester at 252-430-5734 as soon as possible to inquire about floats and other entries. There will also be a judging of floats and of marching bands. Also, still seeking volunteers to help with the lineup, with judging and etc, contact Pam …
City of Henderson Lighting of Christmas Tree November 27th, 2012
The City of Henderson will hold its annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony Tuesday, November 27th, 2012 starting at 6pm in the Veteran’s Triangle. Several local church groups will provide singing as well.
Thanksgiving Day Open Line
Happy Thanksgiving Day everyone. For HiH, I’m thankful to have a great community on this little website. Thankful for the folks to take the time out of their day to write something for our readers to spark some thoughts and conversations. Thankful that you’re being patient with me working on our wish list, I haven’t forgotten, and am slowing getting some accomplished. Be mindful that many offices, government and business are closed. Be sure to call your local business before …
City of Henderson City Council Meeting November 26th, 2012
Henderson City Council Regular Short MeetingMonday, 26 November 2012, 6:00 p.m.R. G. (Chick) Young, Jr. Council Chambers, Municipal Building134 Rose AvenueHenderson, North Carolina Download the full agenda packet here: 20121126_coh_agenda_packet (236 pages) Download the full work session agenda packet here: 20121126_coh_worksession_agenda_packet (5 pages) Follows is the agenda for the regular meeting, and then the agenda for the work session I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. OPENING REMARKS In order to provide for …
1st Annual Gobble Wobble at Greenways Authentic Charcoal Grill Tonight
The first annual Gobble Wobble is next Wednesday Thanksgiving Eve! Doors open at 8:00pm. $10 CASH cover charge with 10% of the cover going to Girls On The Run. Appetizers will be provided and DJ Alan Norwood is entertaining. Must be 18 to enter! Please have acceptable ID on hand!!
City of Henderson will close Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving Observance
City of Henderson will close Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving Observance
White House: Thanksgiving Decision: Cobbler or Gobbler?
Turkeys have been carving out a special place in American history since 1963. That’s when John F. Kennedy became the first U.S. President to “pardon” a turkey at the White House — a tradition that’s grown to be known as the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation. On Wednesday, President Obama will pardon the 2012 National Thanksgiving Turkey and this year, for the first time ever, the American public will get its say. People all across the country are flocking to cast …
Wednesday Open Line
It’s widely thought that the day before Thanksgiving or the Sunday after is the busiest travel day of the year. But figures from some of the biggest U.S. airports say it’s summer weekends that are the busiest. Even so, there will still be a lot of people traveling in the next few days. Most will be driving to visit friends and relatives for the festive meal tomorrow. But for those who live too far away, getting on an airliner is …
Elissa Yount: Thanksgiving Memories
I have great memories of Thanksgiving’s going to the Vance Hotel for lunch or going to the S&W cafeteria in Raleigh and eating upstairs. Then there was one Thanksgiving when I was invited to the mountains, my sister was invited to the beach, and my brother was on a hunting trip. When we got home, Daddy was complaining that all he had for Thanksgiving was Navy beans! For the next 30 years he reminded my mother of that and it …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: New Variation of Overpayment Scam Takes Aim at Small Business
A North Carolina small business was targeted this week by a con artist using a new twist on overpayment scams. A hair salon in Raleigh got an email from someone seeking to hire it for a big job right before Thanksgiving. The scammer provided a credit card number to pay for the services in advance, and asked the small business for a “favor”: add an extra $1,000 to the credit card tab, and then wire that money to a transportation …
N.C. Christmas trees and poinsettias perfect for holidays
RALEIGH – From the White House to your house, N.C. Christmas tree growers have something for everyone. A 19-foot Fraser fir left Peak Farms in Jefferson Saturday destined for Washington, D.C., as the official 2012 White House Christmas Tree. Additional trees from Cool Springs Nursery in Banner Elk were also chosen for the residence of the vice president. “This is the first time the White House tree and vice president’s tree have come from the same state,” said Agriculture Commissioner …
S&D Coffee to Expand in N.C., 200 New Jobs Announced in Cabarrus County
RALEIGH – Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that S&D Coffee, a privately-owned manufacturing and distribution company that produces coffee, tea and other beverages, will expand its presence in Concord. The company plans to create 200 jobs over the next five years and invest $97 million. The project was made possible in part by state grants from the Job Development Investment Grant and the One North Carolina Fund award. “Creating new jobs is my top priority,” said Gov. Perdue, “One of the …
White House: A Historic Trip to Asia
Since taking office, President Obama has noted that the United States is a Pacific nation — and that Asia will play an increasingly important role in the future of world events. On a historic trip, his fifth to the region, President Obama is making the first-ever visit by a U.S. President to Burma and Cambodia. Before the trip, Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes put together a video to give us an overview of President Obama’s trip to Thailand, Burma, …
Tuesday Open Line
November is set aside each year as National Diabetes Month. The goal is to make the public more aware of the serious nature of the disease and how to detect and control it. When our bodies are unable to maintain a normal blood sugar level, many complications may follow, including kidney failure. The disease is also the leading cause of new cases of blindness. Diabetes in the U.S. is on the rise, and some public health experts even refer to …