For the week of Sept. 27 on UNC-TV’s “North Carolina Weekend,” see selections from “The Gone with the Wind” classic movie at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh. Get lost at Eliada’s Annual Corn Maze in Asheville. Enjoy a variety of activities at Hexagon Wake Park in Benson. Take in the sights and food during the N.C. Seafood Festival in Morehead City. And the “House Special” samples the fare at The Legacy Restaurant in Elm City. (Please note: listings …
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VGCC Psychology instructor offers seminars on Dreams
Peter Metzner, a Psychology instructor at Vance-Granville Community College, will offer a free seminar about understanding dreams, and the public is invited. In the “Dream Circles” seminar, Metzner will facilitate a discussion in which participants will learn how to better understand and work with their own dreams and each others’. This seminar is scheduled to be offered twice: on Wednesday, Oct. 10 from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m. and on Thursday, Oct. 11 from 2:30 until 3:30 p.m. On both dates, …
Nine Creative Ways to See North Carolina’s Fall Colors
RALEIGH, N.C. (Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012) — With the arrival of fall, the leaves are beginning to shade North Carolina in hues of burgundy, burnt orange and golden yellow. Starting with the lofty peaks in the north, color spreads to the south and east in a painterly wash before slowly fading into winter. It’s an orderly progression, yet the timing is tricky. In any given area, the weather can rush or delay the peak, prolong the glory or cut it …
Butterfield Applauds $1.9 million Grant for HIV/AIDS Prevention in North Carolina
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today applauded the awarding of a $1,897,500 grant to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) from the Center of Disease Control (CDC) to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS in minority communities. The three year grant, funded by the Care and Prevention in the United States (CAPUS) program under the Secretary’s Minority AIDS Initiative, will address the social, economic, clinical and cultural barriers to HIV testing and care in …
North Carolina firms ink deals to import 826,733 tons of corn
Original Story: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-rt-us-usa-corn-importsbre88p1kh-20120926,0,6566321.story CHICAGO (Reuters) – Hog producer Prestage Farms Inc and two other livestock companies in North Carolina have signed deals to import 750,000 metric tons (826733.48 tons) of corn from Brazil in the wake of sky-high U.S. prices, Senior Vice President John Prestage told Reuters. The imports, made through agribusiness companies such as Bunge Ltd and Archer Daniels Midland Co , are the largest on record and come after the worst drought in half a century rallied grain …
White House: President Obama Addresses the United Nations
Speaking to the United Nations General Assembly, President Obama remembered Ambassador Chris Stevens and delivered a defense of both free speech and the spirit of tolerance. The President described Stevens — who was slain earlier this month in an attack on the U.S. compound in Benghazi, Libya — as a man who “embodied the best of America.” “Like his fellow Foreign Service officers, he built bridges across oceans and cultures, and was deeply invested in the international cooperation that the …
N.C. filmed ‘Homeland’ wins six Emmys
The North Carolina-filmed series “Homeland” walked away with a total of six awards following the conclusion of the 64th annual Primetime Emmy Awards at the in Los Angeles this past Sunday. The series, which was nominated for a total of nine honors, won the evening’s top honor by taking home the Outstanding Drama Series. In his acceptance speech, Executive Producer Alex Gansa recognized the Charlotte crew for its work on the series. Claire Danes and Damian Lewis were both named …
N.C. sponsors pay for roadside litter pickup
As budget cuts and prison closings shrink the inmate labor available to pick up trash along North Carolina highways, the N.C. Dept. of Transportation is trying to fill the gap with business sponsors who pay for litter removal by the mile. Blue signs have sprouted along Interstate 40 in Durham and Wake counties this year to promote the first handful of recruits to North Carolina’s Sponsor-A-Highway program. They range from the Angus Barn restaurant and other local stalwarts to Mixed …
USA Today: Celebrating Andy Griffith’s legacy at Mayberry Days Sept 27th – 30th
For more than two decades, the organizers of Mount Airy’s annual Mayberry Days festival have wooed visitors “who long for the days when life was simple and the sheriff didn’t carry a gun,” according to USA Today. The sheriff in question — Mount Airy native Andy Griffith, who played Mayberry lawman Andy Taylor in the beloved TV sitcom The Andy Griffith Show — died in July at age 86. And, says Surry Arts Council’s executive director, Tanya Jones, “We get …
Several N.C. museums offer free admission on National Museum Day
Museum Day Live is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket for free. More than 1,500 Smithsonian-affiliated museums will waive admission on National Museum Day, Sept. 29, including more than 40 in North Carolina. A free admission-for-two ticket for Museum Day Live can be downloaded here.
Thursday Open Line
While Halloween is more than a month away, the folks in Barnesville, Ohio are staging their 49th annual Pumpkin Festival beginning today and running through Sunday. Some 100,000 people are expected to see parades, a car show, banjo and fiddle contests, and, of course, the queen’s pageant. One major event will be the King Pumpkin Contest, where giant home grown pumpkins ride by on pickup trucks. Just over a billion pounds of pumpkins are grown in the U.S. annually. Illinois …
Smart Start Ducky Derby Closing Garnett Street Saturday September 29th
There will be no parking on Garnett Street from Breckenridge Street to Horner Street from 12:00 noon until 3:00 pm on Saturday, September 29th, 2012 for the Ducky Derby race. Violators will be towed at the owners expense if found in violation. We appreciate your cooperation with keeping Garnett Street clear between these hours. This fundraising event will benefit the children of Vance County and FGV Smart Start. Flyers are also posted along Garnett Street businesses announcing the street closure. …
Fabrics Manufacturer to Create 55 Jobs in Rockingham County
RALEIGH – Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Global Textile Alliance Inc, a leading fabrics manufacturer, will expand its operations in Rockingham County. The company plans to create 55 jobs and invest $7.4 million over the next three years in Reidsville. The project was made possible in part by a $150,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund. “North Carolina has a long and celebrated history in the textile industry,” said Gov. Perdue. “Manufacturers are expanding here because of our …
Vance County Board of Education Called Meeting Monday October 1st
Vance County Board of Education Called Meeting Monday October 1st at 5:30 p.m. in the Administrative Services Center Superintendent’s Conference Room on 1724 Graham Avenue, Henderson, N. C. 27536. A G E N D A I. Call to Order * II. Approval of Meeting Agenda III. Budget Work Session A. Child Care B. Child Nutrition C. Capital Outlay D. Federal E. State F. Local * IV. Adjournment * Requires Board Action …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Watch out for scammers trying to rip off veterans
Some people who claim they want to help military veterans get their veterans benefits may actually be out to rip them off. State and federal officials have reported hearing from veterans who have lost hundreds of dollars to scammers who promised to help them navigate the VA benefits process. In most cases, people must be accredited by the Veterans Administration (VA) in order to represent veterans seeking benefits, and they aren’t allowed to charge any money for their services unless …
N.C. filmed motion pictures well received at Toronto film festival
Screenings of two Wilmington-made films at the Toronto International Film Festival delivered earlier this month, earning filmmakers standing ovations at packed premieres, producers said. Audience members at the premiere of “Arthur Newman,” which stars Oscar-winner Colin Firth and Emily Blunt, responded positively, while laughter and tears accompanied the debut of “Writers,” a dramatic comedy starring Greg Kinnear and Jennifer Connelly. During the TIFF, Millennium Entertainment picked up U.S. distribution rights to “Writers.” Combined, the features had a direct in-state spend …
Wednesday Open Line
For hundreds of years, if someone ordered coffee, there was no question about what kind. Today, many Americans prefer their coffee decaffeinated. That choice began at the start of the last century, when Ludwig Roselius, a coffee merchant in Bremen, Germany, worked on removing caffeine from coffee beans. He described his process as “sans caffeine,” which he shortened to the familiar name “Sanka.” He moved to the U.S., and sold his process and trade name to a big firm in …
Michael Bobbitt: Notes From The Peanut Gallery (City Council Meeting September 24th, 2012)
Regular Short Meeting Henderson City Council held a scheduled short meeting and a regular work session. The short meeting included two major topics. First was a presentation of the 2011 Life Safety Achievement Award to the men and women of the Henderson Fire Department. This is an award for the Fire Department’s dedication and service to those individuals in potentially dangerous circumstances and for the citizens to recognize the duties, responsibilities, hazards, and sacrifices of the Henderson Fire Department in …
Vance County Water District Signup Meeting Today at Hicksboro Fire Department
The Vance County Water District will be conducting a sign up meeting on Tuesday September 25, 2012 from 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM at the Hicksboro Fire Department ANNEX at 2589 Thomas Road. People interested in taking advantage of the reduced tap fee of $125.00 should consider attending this meeting.
Healthy Living for a Lifetime in Granville County, Free Health Screenings, Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Healthy Living for a Lifetime™ Brought to You by the North Carolina Farm Bureau Receive FREE Health Screenings and More! Healthy Living for a Lifetime™ in Granville CountyWednesday, September 26, 2012 Screenings From: 10 AM – 6 PM Location:Just $ave116 Granville Corners(Granville Corners Shopping Center)Oxford, NC 27565 Screenings Offered: Cholesterol, Blood Glucose, Blood Pressure, Body Mass Index, Bone Density, and Vascular Ultrasound* Receive educational materials, promotional items, refreshments and more! For more information, call 919-706-4159 or contact the Granville County …