The Citizens Medal is one of our nation’s highest civilian honors. For the past two years, President Obama has relied on you to identify heroes in your community – extraordinary Americans whose work provides inspiration for others to serve. Nominations for the 2012 Presidential Citizens Medal are now open, and you can nominate a hero in your community until Tuesday, April 24th In order for an individual to be considered for the Medal: Nominees must be citizens of the United …
Author: Submitted Article
Paint The Town Purple Contest
In support of the American Cancer Society downtown Henderson will be decorated with purple streamers, balloons, bows, flowers, etc. from June 1st to the14th leading up to the Relay For Life Event on June 15th. The participant with the best PURPLE concept and display will be announced at the Relay Event on June 15, 2012, & will be awarded a $1000 Sponsorship for Relay For Life 2013. Contest Overview When: June 1st-14th, 2012 Where: Downtown Henderson, NC If your business …
Organizing For America Grand Opening Today
The Henderson/Vance County chapter of Organizing For America is hosting its grand opening on Tuesday, April 17th, 2012. Join supporters of President Obama and Democratic candidates from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Vance County Democratic Headquarters located at 219 S. Garnett Street. All present volunteers and those who wish to volunteer are invited to attend. Contact A. Davis at 252.213.1723 for more information.
N.C. Recognized as Ideal Location for Business Growth in Southeast
RALEIGH—Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Joseph T. Ryerson & Son Inc., a leading distributor and processor of metals, will expand its presence in Pikeville by moving into a second building and growing its fabrication facility. The company plans to create 44 jobs and invest $3 million over the next three years in Wayne County. The project was made possible in part by a $100,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund. “One of the best ways to create new …
N.C. Business Climate Supports Progressive Companies Like Stanley Furniture
RALEIGH—Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Stanley Furniture Inc., a manufacturer and marketer of premium wood residential furniture, will expand its presence in High Point by consolidating its showroom and two existing corporate offices to a new facility. The company plans to create 42 jobs and invest $4 million over the next three years in High Point. The project was made possible in part by a $335,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund. “Like more and more companies, Stanley …
Tuesday Open Lines
Debate about income tax rates ebbs and flows through the years, but has been especially heated during this presidential election year. Federal income taxes have been around since 1913, when the 16th Amendment to the Constitution gave Congress the right to levy such taxes. The first year, fewer than 360,000 returns were filed. Now, some 142.5 million returns are submitted annually. For those who don’t like to compute their own taxes, there are nearly 112,000 tax preparation offices around the …
Henderson Area Family Holding Fundraiser For Four Year Old with Astrocytoma
Family and friends of four year old Makenzie Pendergrass, of the Middleburg Community in Henderson are hosting an online fundraiser to help with her medical expense. Makenzie was stricken with Astrocytoma of the spine, when she was two years old. She has had two surgeries on her spine and continues to receive chemo therapy and physical therapy at Duke University Hospital. She makes multiple trips to Duke each week for treatment. Makenzie has exhausted some of her insurance and the …
Governor Bev Perdue: Amendment One – Wrong for NC Families
I want to talk to you about why I plan to vote against Amendment One. This proposed amendment could harm women, children, families and businesses across North Carolina. I have posted a video outlining some of the ways Amendment One is wrong for all of North Carolina. On May 8, I’ll be casting my vote against Amendment One. I hope you will join me. Beverly Perdue
North Carolina Exports to China Grew Over 600% From 2000–2011
According to an analysis released by the U.S.-China Business Council entitled U.S. Exports to China by State 2000-11, China is the number three U.S. export market, with only Canada and Mexico ranking higher. The analysis emphasizes exports as a vital component to continued economic recovery in the U.S. Since 2000, exports from the U.S. to China rose 542 percent. North Carolina has done exceedingly well in cultivating its exports market in China. The state ranked number 13 on the list …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers Updates
In this newsletter you will find news from the district, along with my blog post on the most recent unemployment report, focusing on the record number of people who have dropped out of the labor force. You will also find information on the “Give Back, Pay it Forward” event taking place to collect donations for the Red Cross following last year’s tornado disasters. Please share this newsletter with your friends and family via email using the “Tell a Friend” form …
Monday Open Lines
This weeks Weekly Address: It’s Time for Congress to Pass the Buffett Rule, President Obama urges Congress to pass the Buffett Rule — which asks those who make more than $1 million a year to pay at least the same percentage of their income in taxes as middle class families — as a principle of fairness. West Wing Week: “You’re Proof of Change” This week, the President hosted a forum on Women and the Economy, welcomed the President of Brazil, …
Vance County Farm Bureau BBQ Lunch and Raffle Benefitting Relay for Life
The Vance County Farm Bureau is having a BBQ Plate Sale to benefit Relay for Life on Friday May 11, 2012 from 11:00am – 2:00pm. Cost is $7.00 per plate and includes BBQ port, boiled potatoes, cole slaw, bread and desert. Delivery is available for orders of eight or more. Pickup will be at Farm Bureau located at 2942 US 1 / 158 Highway in Henderson, NC. All sales are in advance. Tickets are available through the Farm Bureau office, …
Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce Leadership-Vance 2012 Program Seeking Requests For its Community Service Project
The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce Leadership-Vance 2012 program is seeking requests for its Community Service Project. All interested civic groups, non-profit organizations and other community service groups may submit requests to the Chamber for possible activities for the day. The project activities must be able to be completed within the course of one (eight hour) day by approximately twenty-two people, and the Leadership-Vance 2012 class as a whole will decide the project they will undertake. Suggested activities include clean-ups, volunteer …
Guest speaker’s Turnaround Inspires VGCC Audience
The Male Mentoring Program at Vance-Granville Community College hosted author, entrepreneur, social activist and educator Dr. NKrumah D. Lewis as a special guest speaker on March 30 in the Civic Center on VGCC’s Main Campus. VGCC students, faculty and staff, joined by community members and students from Henderson Middle School, heard Lewis movingly talk about his own life and offer advice to young people. After an introduction by VGCC student Curtis Jefferys of Henderson, Lewis said that his goal and …
NC Community Band Festival Brings Musicians to VGCC
Musicians from around the state converged at the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center on March 31, when the college hosted the third annual North Carolina Community Band Festival. During the day, members of three bands — the Vance-Granville Community Band, the Greensboro Concert Band and the Durham Community Concert Band — practiced with professional musicians and guest clinician Verena Moesenbichler-Bryant. Dr. Moesenbichler-Bryant is Director of the Duke University Wind Symphony and Visiting Assistant Professor of the Practice of Music at …
VGCC Male Mentoring Students Elect Leaders
Students in the Male Mentoring Program at Vance-Granville Community College elected officers to serve during the academic year and represent their group at special events. Officers include president Curtis Jefferys of Henderson, vice president Rudy Renteria of Henderson, secretary Grey Winn of Youngsville, treasurer Kevin Benitez of Louisburg, and community liaison Jerome Bulluck of Henderson. Jefferys, Renteria, Winn and Bulluck are enrolled in VGCC’s College Transfer program, while Benitez is an Automotive Systems Technology student. The VGCC Male Mentoring Program …
Representative Michael H. Wray’s Raleigh Report
The start of this year’s legislative session is about a month away and I am continuing to prepare to take your ideas and your needs to the General Assembly. My focus will continue to be on job creation, education, respecting people’s rights and providing help to those who are vulnerable. A number of bills introduced by members of the Democratic caucus last session tried to address these issues. One of these bills would have given tax credits to small businesses …
Earth Day celebration to be held at VGCC on April 23
Vance-Granville Community College will hold its seventh annual Earth Day festival on Monday, April 23 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. The public is invited. The event has been organized to educate the college and community about conservation and the natural world in a fun, informative setting. Activities will take place outside around the Gazebo and courtyard areas, and will move into the VGCC Civic Center in the event of rain. VGCC …
Butterfield to Underscore Importance of Expanding Job Training Programs in the District
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will be joined by Edgecombe Community College President Dr. Deborah Lamm, North Carolina Community College System Executive Vice President Kennon Briggs, Turning Point Workforce Development Director Michael Williams, and special guest U.S. Department of Labor Assistant Secretary for Policy Bill Spriggs during the We Can’t Wait…for Jobs! community forum on Friday, April 13 at Edgecombe Community College in Tarboro. The forum will underscore the importance of expanding skill and job training programs …
N.C. Energy Star Appliance Rebate Program Closes Monday
Don’t Delay — Water Heaters, Central Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps & More Qualify for Rebates RALEIGH – Consumers have just a few days to save on the purchase of energy efficient major home appliances as the N.C. ENERGY STAR® Appliance Replacement and Rebate Program will stop accepting applications at 5 p.m. on April 16. Since the program was reopened in February, applications for more than $1.1 million in rebates have been submitted for the purchase of 8,150 appliances. Leading the …