The Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) wrapped up its two-day Life Science: Fusing Science, Technology & Industry Leadership conference in Raleigh, yesterday, sending nearly 1000 participants home buzzing with the latest industry news and developments. Held in collaboration with the North Carolina Biotechnology Center and the N.C. Biosciences Organization, the event brought together top industry leaders to present perspectives on funding, strategic innovation and industry outlooks. An Emerging Company Showcase included companies in the biopharma and medtech sectors. The event …
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Military and Motorsports to Announce Historic Collaboration
Results to Enhance Soldier Safety and Ability, Vehicle Performance and Spur N.C.’s Economy DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY – The N.C. Motorsports Industry and the U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) today announced a strategic partnership to grow North Carolina’s defense and homeland security economy and increase soldier safety and capabiilty. The historic collaboration was announced by N. C. Gov. Bev Perdue; Lt. Gen. John F. Mulholland, Jr., Commanding General, USASOC; and NASCAR President Mike Helton during the opening weekend of Daytona …
Butterfield to Promote Economic Development and Rural Health Access Next Week
WASHINGTON, DC – Next week, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will make several stops to promote small businesses, job growth, healthcare access, and economic development in the region. On Monday, Butterfield will begin the week by co-hosting an event with the Women’s Business Center of North Carolina, Small Business and Technology Development Center, Minority and Women Business Enterprise, and Elizabeth City University to educate minority business owners on tax policies that could help grow their businesses. Next, Butterfield will visit …
Senator Richard Burr : Seniors’ Choice Act: A Proposal to Save Medicare
Last week, I, along with Senator Tom Coburn, M.D. (R-OK), unveiled the Seniors’ Choice Act, a legislative proposal to help America’s seniors by building a stronger, more sustainable Medicare program through immediate and longer-term reforms, many rooted in long-standing, bipartisan ideas. Non-partisan experts have warned the current Medicare program is facing insolvency due to unsustainable growth, and the Seniors’ Choice Act would fix its shortcomings so that it remains a viable option for seniors participating in the program now and …
Monday Open Line
I’d like to thank everyone for entering our weekend contest, as you can see it brought out lots of commenters, lots of viewers to our site. I just wish I didn’t have to bribe you all to comment so much! Our purpose is to give the area a discussion place for topics that affect us all. Although we don’t have official reporters, we have the community, and you can see that when everyone participates, there’s plenty of news and discussion …
Weekend Contest Coming To An End at Midnight
Just a quick reminder, Sunday night at 11:59pm is the last time to enter our $20 gift certificate to Greenway’s. We will announce the winner Monday around lunch time after we can figure up who all has entered. To enter, simply make a comment on any article on our site, it’s that easy!
Anonymous: Racism in Vance County
The following letter was submitted to us today from an anonymous reader: (Not the commenter named Anonymous, but an anonymous submitter.) I have never lived in such a racist town. I have been called names that are very derogatory and I cannot tell you on how many occasions I have been called a name referring to my race. Now, I can deal with it. But when it comes to my child being shunned at school because of her race, well, …
Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society Transport Needs
After a large number of dogs were surrendered on Monday and an urgent need for a rescue for three of the shelter’s rescue only dogs, we will have a transport leaving late Saturday night headed to NJ. Last week we sent 36 animals to rescue, this including puppies. Our vet bill alone for health certificates was $435. PLEASE donate to help cover our transporting and health certificate cost. We PRAY that we will not have to send a transport next …
City Council Special Meeting Monday, February 20th at 6pm Regarding Water Bills
From City Manager Ray Griffin: The current frustration with some of our utility customers has sparked debate about the efficacy of the City’s new security deposit policy. I certainly understand our customers’ frustrations and I regret there has been so much consternation about it this week. In order to better “wrap our arms” around this situation, I have worked with Finance Director Brafford and Billing & Collections Supervisor Bennett to review the data and share same with you. In August …
Weekend Contest – $20 Gift Certificate to Greenways Authentic Charcoal Grill
Make a comment on any article on Home in Henderson to be entered in our weekend contest. Starting right now and ending Sunday February 19th at 11:59 pm. We’ll pick a random commenter Monday morning, announce the winner on our website around lunch time and send you an email to your registered email address. Also, we’ll throw in mingo and Augi as contestants as they’ve already made a comment Friday morning before this announcement. Greenways is at 200 South Garnett …
Missing Person Help Requested, Harry Truman Munn
The Henderson Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating Harry Truman Munn, 65, last known address 1339 Hight Street, Henderson. Munn has been reported missing and was last seen in the Henderson area on February 2, 2012. Munn is a white male, 6’7, 155lbs, blue eyes and brown hair. He was last known wearing a black ball cap, green fleece jacket, blue jeans and work boots. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Henderson Police Department at …
VGCC Small Business seminar focuses on improving workplace
Vance-Granville Community College’s Small Business Center will offer a free seminar, entitled “How to Create a Positive Work Environment,” from 9 a.m. until Noon on Wednesday, March 14 in room 7107 of Building 7 on the college’s main campus in Vance County. The seminar seeks to help organizations to boost employees’ energy, enthusiasm and excitement, so that their workplaces can be more productive. The instructor for the seminar, John Formica of Charlotte, will discuss techniques to create a positive atmosphere, …
Butterfield to Highlight Diversity and Education in the District
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (D-N.C.) will make several stops next week in North Carolina’s First Congressional District to discuss diversity, highlight education efforts, and celebrate Black History Month. On Monday, Butterfield will participate in a forum sponsored by the Association of Mexicans in North Carolina (AMEXCAN), with twenty Latino leaders to discuss education, healthcare, economic development, and immigration issues affecting the state’s Latino community. On Wednesday and Thursday, Butterfield will visit several schools. While there, he will …
The Republicans’ Education Problem
Republican leaders in North Carolina have a problem. People are beginning to understand that dismantling public education is an important part of their agenda. And that is not a popular position. People still believe in public schools, despite years of misleading but well-funded attacks on them by the think tanks on the Right in Raleigh and Washington. The General Assembly has provided ample evidence of the disdain for public education this session. The budget fired teachers and teacher assistants, slashed …
Last Year, 54 Million Americans Received Free Preventive Services Thanks to Health Care Reform
Each day, more and more Americans are taking advantage of the new free preventive services provided through the health care law. People of all ages can now get the preventive services they need, like mammograms and the new Annual Wellness Visit, free of charge. With more people taking advantage of these benefits, more lives can be saved, and costly, and often burdensome, chronic diseases can be prevented or caught earlier. A new report shows that approximately 54 million Americans were provided …
NC Treasurer makes live appearance on ABC’s Good Morning America
Treasurer Janet Cowell will appear live on ABC’s Good Morning America Show Me the Money segment on Friday, February 17 with good news for North Carolina Schools. The presentation will be broadcast live from Arapahoe, N.C. The broadcast segment will air at 8 a.m. EST on ABC. Good Morning America airs Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on the ABC Television Network. Search our website to see if you are owed any unclaimed cash at www.nccash.com.
First Lady Michelle Obama Surprises White House Visitors
This morning, First Lady Michelle Obama surprised a group of visitors during a public White House tour. People from all over the country—families, students in town as part of the Junior Statesmen of America program, a group of nurses who work with veterans, and many others—entered the Blue Room expecting a glimpse of its artwork and furniture, only to be greeted by a smiling First Lady and Bo, the Obama family pup. Reactions ranged from shock, to excitement, to just …
Friday / Weekend Open Line
As I commented yesterday, WTVD 11 came to City Hall Thursday to interview residents, and also the city manager Ray Griffin regarding the new water bill fees. You can see the segment here: I know they also interviewed more people outside of city hall that are not shown in the video. You can read their article here. About 400 people have had their water shut off this week, assuming all of those people pay this week, thats a minimum of …
Gas Prices
Anyone interested a listing of the current gas prices being on our home page every day? Open this article to view the map. North Carolina Gas Prices provided by GasBuddy.com Click here to add this map to your website.
Vance County Animal Shelter Adopt-A-Thon Saturday
The Vance County Animal Shelter will be having an adopt-a-thon at Rose Gin in Henderson this Saturday, 2/18 from 9:00-noon. Please come out and adopt one of these wonderful pets.