Eaton-Johnson Middle School students and staff members will host a yard sale this Saturday, October 20, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Superior Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep on U.S. 158 Bypass in Henderson. The yard sale is a fundraiser for the Alice Walker team at the school with all proceeds supporting services for the students. The public is urged to attend to support Eaton-Johnson and its students.
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Creedmoor Shred-A-Thon November 3rd
Local sponsors are donating their time and resources to sponsor free shred-a-thons in your area. Shred-a-thons are a perfect way to destroy old tax records, checks, employment records or credit applications. You do NOT need to remove staples and paper clips from the documents. Please pass along this information to co-workers, neighbors and friends. This service is provided for individuals to dispose of personal documents to help prevent identity theft. Thank you. CREEDMOOR (Granville County)Saturday, November 39AM – 1PMCreedmoor Elementary …
Henderson City Council Special Called Meeting Monday, October 29th, 2012 is Cancelled
PUBLIC NOTICE Henderson City Council Special Called Meeting Scheduled for Monday, 29 October 2012 @ 6:00 PM Has been CANCELLED City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536
Granville-Vance Faith Initiative For Community Action, October 23rd
Granville-Vance Faith Initiative For Community Action Cordially Invites You To A Network Meeting on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 5:30 PM at Maria Parham Medical Center. To Obtain More Information about A Unified Effort among Congregations in Partnership with Local Providers and Organizations in Granville and Vance Counties to Address Obesity and Related Health Concerns for Responsible Living Location: Maria Parham Medical CenterJohn T. Church Building – Classrooms566 Ruin Creek Road, Henderson, NC 27536 For More Information Please Contact Your …
37th Annual Autumn Arts show at VGCC Seeks Entries
Editor note, This calendar event date is for the deadline to submit your entry. There should be another calendar entry for the actual viewings. Autumn Arts 2012, the 37th annual juried art show sponsored by Vance-Granville Community College and the Kerr Lake Art Society, will be held Nov. 12 through Nov. 20. Autumn Arts will be open for public viewing from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday-Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays, on the second floor of …
Maria Parham Medical Center Yard Sale Saturday, October 20th
Maria Parham Medical Center is having a Yard Sale at the hospital on Saturday, October 20 beginning at 7 a.m. until Noon. Rain date will be October 27, 2012 same times.
Division of Aviation Awards $2.25 Million to Henderson-Oxford Airport for Runway, Lighting Projects
RALEIGH — As part of the N.C. Department of Transportation’s ongoing commitment to improving aviation in North Carolina, the N.C. Division of Aviation awarded $2.25 million in State Aid to Airports funds to Henderson-Oxford Airport in Oxford for two capital improvement projects. The airport will extend the existing runway 500 feet to a total length of 5,502 feet. Funding also will allow the airport to paving and install lighting along the new runway extension. The extension will increase safety and …
Political Discussion: 3 Week Countdown to Election Day 2012
Home in Henderson will have a weekly thread for political issues, including this thread, counting down the 8 weeks until November 6th, 2012, election day. Discuss as you please, keep it civil and respectful. Next Tuesday will be 3 Week Countdown and so forth. (I hope I got the week count right.) You are free to comment on political issues anywhere else on the site as well, but it might be easier to carry about long discussions in specified threads …
Tuesday Open Line
Many Americans are dedicated to staying fit. Often, they have exercise equipment at home, and many hotels maintain workout rooms for their traveling guests. But most people interested in fitness plan their busy schedules to include exercising at a local gym on a regular basis. Along with a variety of equipment, these facilities usually offer professional instruction, either to groups or individuals. The first gymnasium to offer systematic instruction was started this month in 1823 by the Round Hill School …
Henderson City Council Meeting October 15th Presentation
Michael Ciriello, Panning Director, of the Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments to the City Council presented a 4 part presentation at the noon city council meeting on October 15th regarding the Henderson City Center Catalyst program. Please find attached a pdf of part of his presentation Henderson City Center Catalyst
NC Schools Chairman Harrison: Our Vision – A Great Public Education System for a Great State
On October 4, 2012, the State Board of Education unanimously passed what I believe to be the result of the most important work the Board has undertaken during my term as chair. The “Vision of Public Education in North Carolina: A Great Public Education System for a Great State” is the culmination of more than a year’s worth of conversations among local, state and national education experts and stakeholders about the definition and purpose of public education in North Carolina. …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Jobs, Veterans, and Service Academy Nominations
As we continue to see disappointing news regarding employment, promoting job creation remains my top priority. The total number of “underemployed” Americans was 23.2 million in September, including those unemployed (12 million), those who are no longer looking for work (2.5 million), and those who are working part-time because no other work is available (8.6 million). The House has passed almost 40 jobs bills, many of which are stalled in the Senate. You can track the status of these bills …
Food Distributor to Create 90 Jobs in Rowan County
RALEIGH – Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Freshouse II, a distributor of fresh produce, will expand its operations in Rowan County. The company plans to create 90 jobs and invest $6.3 million over the next three years in Salisbury. The project was made possible in part by a $100,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund. “My first priority is creating jobs. Our state’s top-notch business climate continues to attract companies like Freshouse,” said Gov. Perdue. “This expansion also …
White House Weekly Address: One Million American Jobs Saved and a Stronger American Auto Industry
President Obama talks about his choice to rescue the American auto industry from collapse and save more than one million American jobs. Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that’s happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This week, the President established a new, national monument in honor of Cesar Chavez, declared Fire Prevention Week, and sat down with Diane Sawyer, while the White House honored educational innovators and 4-H and FFA Champions of Change. That’s October 5th to …
Monday Open Lines
As National Hispanic Heritage Month winds up, a good deal of attention is being focused on the role members of this growing community play in the country’s business world. There are 2.3 million Hispanic-owned firms in the U.S., an increase of almost 44 percent in a recent five-year period. These companies generated nearly $351 billion in annual revenue — up more than 58 percent in the same period. New Mexico led the rest of the states in its proportion of …
Elissa Yount: What Do We Really Need?
Henderson City Center Catalyst Now I know I am angry and I should take some time to reflect before writing but there is no time. This is a letter to the City Council members because they are the only ones who are privy to what is going on if they have read their agenda. The council is having a public hearing on Monday at noon to hear the opinions of the public on catalyst grant money. But the city employees …
Henderson City Council Special Meeting Monday, October 15th
The Henderson City Council has a Special Meeting on Monday, 15 October 2012 12:00 Noon in the R. G. (Chick) Young, Jr. Council Chambers, Municipal Building on 134 Rose Avenue, Henderson, North Carolina. The agenda is as follows:I. CALL TO ORDERII. ROLL CALLIII. PUBLIC HEARINGa) Consideration of CM12-14, Community Development Block Grant Catalyst Program.? Public Hearing? CM 12-14IV. ADJOURNMENT Download the full agenda details here: 20121015_coh_agenda_packet (5 pages)
Open Circle Blessing Of Animals & Homecoming Of Their Allies And Advocates
This Saturday, October 13, 2012 from 9:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m. Bring your beloveds secured with collars and leads or within carriers. Blessing at 11:00 a.m. Rabies Clinic offered by Vance County Animal Control; Companion Animal Food and SNAP Donation Opportunity; Rite of Remembrance honoring animals that died/suffered/abused/killed. Award Presentation. Information on Low Cost Spay/Neuter and Trap-Neuter-Return. Tractor Supply1733 Dabney DriveHenderson, NC 27536 Free-roaming community cats continue to die via gassing in Vance County. This Event recognizes National Feral Cat …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Join us for fall shred-a-thons
Bring your old financial records to one of more than a dozen shred-a-thons planned across the state this fall. Between today and Thanksgiving, free shredding events are planned across North Carolina in Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, Winston-Salem, Rocky Mount, Apex, Beaufort, Creedmoor, Summerfield, Mooresville, Statesville, Cornelius and Stallings. Multiple events are planned in some cities. The shred-a-thons are sponsored by a number of groups, including Attorney General Roy Cooper’s Office, the Better Business Bureau, credit unions, shredding companies and local civic …
VGCC offers Administrative Assistant computer training
Vance-Granville Community College is currently registering students for an upcoming “Administrative Assistant Essentials” software training course, starting Nov. 19 on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. The popular course, designed to give students an update on the computer skills that are needed in today’s workplaces, will meet Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until noon, through Feb. 22, 2013. Classes will meet in room 7136 of Building 7. Students will receive a total of 180 hours of instruction in …