With the price of crude oil continuing to rise, travelers could alter vacation plans to control summer vacation costs and business travelers will travel less, according to a new survey by the U.S. Travel Association. “If travelers are spending more on gas, they are spending less on hotels, attractions, shopping and restaurants, which could have a negative impact on our overall economy,” said Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association. “We need to find solutions that reduce …
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Pepsi Unveils Special Can Promoting Tryon Palace
A public invitation to Tryon Palace now appears on specially-marked Pepsi Cola cans. PepsiCo has launched a new campaign to encourage attendance at Tryon Palace, North Carolina’s Colonial Capitol, and the N.C. History Center in New Bern, the “Birthplace of Pepsi.” The historic site is being promoted on millions of Pepsi cans marketed in North Carolina and South Carolina with a 20 percent discount code for admission to help drive some traffic to the venue, according to Darren Clark, PepsiCo …
Thursday Open Line
If you have any dealings with government or many businesses this week, be sure you get them done today, as Friday they will be closed for Good Friday. During this year’s political campaign, much has been said about the role of women in government and women’s health issues. One item that received very little notice is that Yesterday marked the 125th anniversary of America’s first woman mayor. The citizens of the small town of Argonia, Kansas made history that day. …
VGCC invites Public to Reception honoring new President
The Board of Trustees of Vance-Granville Community College is inviting the community to a reception on Monday, April 16, in honor of Dr. Stelfanie Williams, who became the college’s sixth president in February. The reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Civic Center on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County. President Williams was selected to lead VGCC after several years at Central Carolina Community College in Sanford, N.C., where she most recently served as the Vice …
Finch retires as VGCC Small Business Center director
Diane P. Finch of Henderson recently retired as Director of the Small Business Center at Vance-Granville Community College. Members of Finch’s family joined her colleagues at a retirement reception held in her honor on March 22 at the college’s Main Campus. She had been the SBC director since January 1994, when she joined VGCC after serving as the executive director of the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce. In both of those roles, Finch participated in the planning and execution of …
2012 Wells Fargo NC Principal of the Year to be Announced Thursday
None of the finalists are in Vance County, but still good info nonetheless to the school people out there: The 2012 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year will be announced this Thursday, April 5, during a luncheon being held at The Umstead, 100 Woodland Pond Drive, Cary. THE ACTUAL ANNOUNCEMENT IS EXPECTED TO TAKE PLACE AROUND 1:45 p.m. Finalists for the award are: North Central Region: Drew Cook, Garner High (Wake County Schools); Northeast Region: Clay Wagner, Riverside …
Kerr-Tar WDB Business Solutions Employer Forum 2012
We are so excited about our first Business Solutions Employer Forum to be held on April 12, 2012, 8:00 – 9:45 AM at the Kerr-Tar COG Office located at 1724 Graham Avenue, Henderson, NC. Businesses will enjoy breakfast while learning about free business services and solutions to enhance their business or agency. We are asking that all interested, RSVP by April 10, 2012, by emailing or calling Angela Davis at 252-436-2040 or adavis@kerrtarcog.org. We hope you can attend. www.kerrtarcog.org
Free Alcohol Screening April 5th
April is Alcohol Awareness Month which is intended to educate people and communities about the consequences of alcohol-related problems. There are over 18 million individuals or 8.5% of Americans who suffer from alcohol-use disorders. In addition, there are millions of individuals who experience the devastating effects of the alcohol problem of someone in their life. In fact, 25% of U.S. children are exposed to alcohol-use disorders in their family. National Alcohol Screening Day is an important part of Alcohol Awareness …
Meet Me In The Street April 26th
The Konnection Band will be performing April 26th in Downtown Henderson for the first of three Meet Me In The Street
Wednesday Open Line
Does anyone know of some Easter Egg Hunts in the area? For most of history, a good meal was followed by the drudgery of scrubbing the pans used to prepare it. But something was invented this week in 1938 that changed all that — tetrafluoroethylene — far better known as Teflon. Developed by Roy Plunkett of the DuPont Company, Teflon revolutionized cooking utensils. By the time he died in the early 1990s, three-out-of-four of all cooking pans in the nation …
April 1st Celebration Contest Winner – mudball
Through a highly complex and scientific method by gathering all the entrancees (Is that a word?) names, then writing out each letter of the alphabet, cutting out each letter individually and placing them into a bowl, then having the wife draw out a letter until the letter matches the first letter of a commenter in this case M, then drawing out the next letter possible until it matches one of the entrances, in this case U, we ended up left …
Michael Bobbitt: Notes From The Peanut Gallery – BoC April 2, 2012
Meeting started with the members of the 2012 Henderson-Vance Leadership class standing and introducing themselves. After pleasantries were bestowed on the class the Commissioners got down to business. A side note, the Commissioners did not introduce themselves to the class. Maybe one side thinks everyone knows who’s who. Hazard Mitigation Plan Brian Short and Jordan McMillien introduced the changes to the mitigation plan requested by the Commissioners in January. Commissioner Brummitt took the lead on the review of this plan …
Kerr Lake State Recreation Area Seeking Volunteers
Kerr Lake State Recreation Area (on NC/VA border centrally) has VOLUNTEER campground host positions available for as early as May through the end of the 2012 camping season. Hosts are limited to one 30-day assignment per calendar year. Would prefer retirees or applicants able to be on-site for the majority of a 30-day period (nights, weekends and holidays required). To apply, please contact the park office at (252) 438-7791, or kerr.lake@ncdenr.gov (M-F/8-5).
White House Easter Roll
On Monday April 9, 2012, the First Family will host the 134thannual White House Easter Egg Roll. This year’s theme is “Let’s Go, Let’s Play, Let’s Move” and more than 35,000 people will be joining us on the South Lawn for games, stories, and, of course, the traditional egg roll on the Lawn. In addition to all the fun and games, the day’s activities — which will include sports courts and cooking demonstrations — will help educate families on smart ways …
Butterfield to Promote Technology, Healthcare and Education in the District This Week
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will emphasize technology innovation, healthcare access, and education during several events in the District this week. On Tuesday, Butterfield will deliver remarks at the Nanotech Commercialization Conference on North Carolina’s thriving Nanotechnology cluster, which is now the third largest in the U.S. On Wednesday, the Congressman will visit DaVita Dialysis Center, a leading provider of kidney care services for patients suffering from kidney failure, to highlight the continuation of innovative programs …
Butterfield Disappointed by FTC Decision on Medco/Express Scripts Inc. Merger
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) reacted to today’s announcement that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would not object to the merger of the two largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), Medco and Express Scripts Incorporate (ESI). “I am deeply disappointed by the FTC’s decision to allow this $29 billion merger to proceed, creating a monolithic PBM with near monopolistic control of the prescription drug sale marketplace,” Butterfield said. “For many months I have warned the FTC to carefully …
Tuesday Open Line
Yesterday was a day long awaited by researchers and genealogists as the detailed information collected in the 1940 Census is released to the public. These census forms have been kept confidential by law for 72 years. The 1940 Census is considered to be the first modern census, using sampling to collect detailed data, and also taking the first census of housing. The census that year counted 132 million Americans, compared to the 2010 Census total of nearly 309 million. The …
Reminder: Vance County BoC and BoE Meetings Tonight
The City Council will not be holding a meeting tonight, although they will be holding a planning board meeting at 3:30pm today. Download the full agenda’s on our articles listed below: Vance County Board of Commissioners Meeting Monday, April 2nd Vance County Board of Education Meeting Monday April 2nd
State Tourism Office lands TODAY Show Segment on ‘Hunger Games’ Locations
RALEIGH, N.C. — Friday morning, March 30, NBC’s TODAY Show featured a segment about North Carolina film locations used in the blockbuster movie “The Hunger Games.” The 3:44-minute segment featuring North Carolina reached a national audience of 12,206,542, generating $538,268 in advertising equivalency on America’s top-rated morning show program. TODAY correspondent Janet Shamlian opened the segment by reminding viewers that the film was shot entirely in North Carolina. “You know, it didn’t take long, for the fans who can’t get …
Senator Richard Burr Message
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Yesterday, I introduced a bill encouraging the President to designate March 29 as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day” in honor of our armed service members who served in Vietnam. I am proud that President Obama proclaimed yesterday, March 29, 2012, Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. You can read more about the bill in this press release. American troops served bravely and faithfully during the Vietnam War, and these veterans deserve our recognition and gratitude they …