The Henderson City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, 9 July 2012 at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536 Download the full report here: 20120709_coh_agenda_packet (156 pages) Including a public hearing for: Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 12-08, An Ordinance Eliminating Distance Restrictions On Electronic Gaming Operations Within Shopping Centers Old Business: 1. Consideration of Approval of Resolution 12-51, Authorizing the Assignment of Current Contract with O’Brien and Gere …
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Vance County Board of Commissioners Meeting Monday, July 9th, 2012
The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday, July 9th 2012 at 6:00pm. You may view the full agenda packet here: 20120709_vcboc_agenda_full (180 pages)
Vance County Board of Education Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting Tuesday
The Vance County Board of Education’s Building and Grounds Committee will meet on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at 8:30 am. The meeting will be held in the Superintendent’s Conference Room, Administrative Services Center, 1724 Graham Avenue, Henderson.
Vance County HR Committee Meeting Monday
The Vance County’s HR Committee is scheduled to meet Monday, July 9 at 5:30 p.m. in the County Manager’s Office.
Henderson Teen Shot
Update: On Thursday, July 05, 2012, members of the Henderson Police Department Criminal Investigation Division and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation arrested Arthur Thomas Peace Jr., 20, 1016 Lehman Street, Henderson and charged him with one count of First Degree Murder. Peace was placed in the Vance County Jail without bond. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled in Vance County District Court on July 13, 2012. Originally published July 4th at 11:46am: On Wednesday, July 4, 2011, at …
VGCC Names 279 to Dean’s List
Vance-Granville Community College has announced that 279 students earned Dean’s List honors for the spring semester that ended in May. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student had to maintain a 3.5 grade-point average and have no grade lower than “B” while carrying at least 12 semester hours, according to VGCC Vice President ofInstruction Dr. Angela Ballentine. Spring Semester Dean’s List honorees are listed below by program area and then by residence. Accounting: Melissa A. Strickland of Henderson;Robert J. …
NC Cooperative Extension Updates
JULY PROGRAM ON MAPPING/GIS*Landowners will not want to miss this encore presentation of James Jeuck’s workshop on computer mapping tools! To be held on July 19th, 6:30 pm at the Warren County Extension Office, participants will get hands-on experience. A limited number of laptops will be available, or you may bring your own. If you bring your own laptop (must have wifi), you will need to arrive by 6 pm to download necessary software. You will also need to bring …
NC Early Childhood Credential can be earned this fall at VGCC Warren Campus
Area residents seeking employment in child care centers as lead and assistant educators can obtain a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential through a course that Vance-Granville Community College will bring to the college’s Warren County Campus this fall. The fall semester begins Aug. 20 on the campus, which is located at 210 West Ridgeway Street in Warrenton. Introduction to Early Childhood Education (EDU 119) is required for individuals seeking their North Carolina Early Childhood Credential (NCECC). After students successfully complete …
National Geographic: Wrightsville Beach among ‘World’s 20 Best Surf Towns’
National Geographic magazine has named Wrightsville Beach among the “World’s 20 Best Surf Towns,” noting a great surf town is the nearly magical sum of consistent waves, inviting accommodations, friendly locals, fun nightlife, delicious food, and plenty of activities should the ocean go flat. For Wrightsville Beach, the magazine notes it’s best for ” The whole family can enjoy Wrightsville’s trademark mix of sleepy southern beach town and growing metropolis. Think catfish with caviar or barbecue with Beaujolais.”
Representative Michael H. Wray’s Raleigh Report
The General Assembly adjourned its 2012 session Tuesday, but not before it overrode the three latest vetoes issued by the governor. The decisions to reject the governor’s vetoes without attempting any compromise cleared the way for implementation of a mostly bad state budget; continued racial bias in our courts; and fast-tracked drilling for natural gas, despite environmental uncertainty and the objections of many people who own the deposits. I will provide you with additional information about each of the vetoed …
Photo: Fireworks at the White House
July 4th, President Obama welcomed more than 1,200 military service members and their families to the White House to celebrate the Fourth of July. The event, organized by the USO, featured a performance by country music star Brad Paisley. As Paisley and his band finished their final song (“Welcome to the Future”), fireworks began over the National Mall.
Butterfield to Attend Bill Signing Impacting US Transportation and Student Loans
WASHINGTON, DC – July 6th, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (D-NC) will join President Obama for the signing of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21 Century Act, the bill to fund long term transportation related projects and prevent the doubling of interest rates on certain student loans. “For months, Democrats have been fighting to pass this bipartisan legislation that will boost a struggling construction sector, give certainty to a range of small business owners, and pave the way for …
‘North Carolina Weekend’
For the week of July 5 on UNC-TV’s “North Carolina Weekend,” get your toes a-tapping at the Stompin’ Grounds in Maggie Valley. Take in the great outdoors at Lake Norman State Park in Troutman. Go paddling with Inner Banks Outfitters in Washington. Enjoy the “The Vanderbilts at Home and Abroad” exhibition at Biltmore Estate in Asheville. And check out the culinary experience at Babylon in Raleigh. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) “North Carolina Weekend” is exclusively underwritten by …
Friday / Weekend Open Line!
This is a key week in postal history. The first stamps issued by the U.S. Post Office went on sale in 1847. A five-cent stamp pictured Benjamin Franklin, while one costing 10 cents honored George Washington. Before then, there were no uniform stamps –a haphazard system of private postal services around the country had issued their own. And in 1963, the Postal Service introduced the five-digit Zip Code to help speed mail to the proper destination. That year, Americans sent …
Post July 4th Contest, $20 Gift Card to Ichibar Up For Grabs – Update – Deception You’ve Won, But You’ve Got To Contact Us!
Hadn’t thought to do this in a while, so let’s get going on it! Make a comment on any article from NOW (Thursday, July 5th 1:45pm) until Monday, July 9th morning at 9:00am EST and you’ll be entered to win our contest. It doesn’t matter how many comments you make, 1 or 100, you’ll be entered once so everyone has a fair shot. Well, you can’t make 0 comments and still be entered. We’ll draw the winners Monday morning July …
Thursday Open Lines
Hope everyone enjoyed their July 4th celebration yesterday! Newspapers across the country on this date in 1910 were full of stories of the heavyweight championship boxing match the day before in Reno, Nevada –billed as “the fight of the century.” The bout pitted champion Jack Johnson, an African-American, against former champ Jim Jeffries, called “the great white hope.” Jeffries was outclassed and his corner conceded the fight in the 15th round. The result sparked race riots in 50 cities in …
Don’t Let Fireworks Scare Away Your Pets
July 4th is the worst day of the year for pets becoming lost due to the noise from fireworks. Dogs, cats, horses. you name it. Pets should be inside if possible (not so much the horses), or secured if outside. A message from the Vance County SPCA
White House: The Affordable Care Act by the Numbers
Upheld last week by the Supreme Court, President Obama’s health reform law — the Affordable Care Act — ensures hard-working, middle class families will get the security they deserve and protects every American from the worst insurance company abuses. Insurance companies no longer have unchecked power to cancel your policy, deny you coverage, or charge women more than men. Soon, no American will ever again be denied care or charged more due to a pre-existing condition, like cancer or even asthma. Preventive …
Wednesday Open Line
Today is that most American of holidays — Independence Day, celebrating the day in 1776 when the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. Across the country, from San Francisco to Savannah, there will be parades, concerts, barbecues, and, of course, fireworks. The World’s Greatest Lizard Race will be held in Lovington, New Mexico and in Lavallette, New Jersey, a band will play along with a huge fireworks display, enjoyed by thousands from their boats. Shortly after the U.S. …
Statement from the N.C. Division of Tourism, Film & Sports Development on the death of Andy Griffith
Andy Griffith was a great North Carolinian, and he made countless contributions to tourism in our state. His hometown of Mt. Airy, the real-life Mayberry, continues to charm nostalgic visitors from all over the world. After playing the role of Sir Walter Raleigh in “The Lost Colony” in Manteo, Griffith loved the Outer Banks so much that he made his permanent home there. His hit show “Matlock,” filmed at Screen Gems Studios in Wilmington as well as many other locations …