Vance-Granville Community College is currently registering students for an upcoming “Administrative Assistant Essentials” course, starting March 12 on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. The popular course that trains people for jobs in today’s computer-driven offices will meet Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6 until 9 p.m., through July 12. Classes will meet in room 7136 of Building 7. Students will receive a total of 150 hours of instruction in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher, including practice …
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Notice – Vance Counby Board of Commissioners and Education Committe Meeting
Notice is hereby given that The Education Committees of the Vance County Board of Education and the Vance County Board of Commissioners will hold a Joint Meeting on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 4:30 p.m. Vance County Schools Administrative Services Center Main Conference Room 1724 Graham Avenue Henderson, N. C. 27536
Notice – City Council Special Meeting
Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting will be held by the Henderson City Council on Monday, February 20, 2012 at 6:00 p.m., in Council Chambers in City Hall located at 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the City’s new water cutoff and security deposit policies.
NC Pecan Grower Workshop
RALEIGH — The N.C. Pecan Growers Association will host its annual educational workshop and orchard tour Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Sampson County Agri-Expo Center, 414 Warsaw Road, Clinton. The event is open to anyone involved, or interested, in pecan farming. Topics to be covered include marketing resources, orchard equipment, orchard management and production practices. Special guest speaker will be Dr. George Ray McEachern, pecan extension horticulturist from Texas A&M University. Other presenters include area growers and staff from N.C. …
President Obama Speaks About Insourcing Jobs
President Obama speaks on bringing manufacturing jobs back to America to help restore middle class security, and calls for changing our tax code to stop rewarding businesses that ship jobs overseas, and start rewarding companies like Master Lock that create jobs right here in America. February 15, 2012.
Juvenile Justice In The President’s FY2013 Budget Proposal
President Obama and his Administration released their Fiscal Year 2013 (FY13) budget plan. The President’s budget proposal includes $140 million for critical juvenile justice programs. The President is requesting the following: -$70 million for the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) Title II; – State Formula Grants Program (increase of $30 million over FY12); -$40 million for JJDPA Title V Delinquency Prevention Program (an increase of $20 million over FY12 final) with no earmarks or set asides taken out; …
N.C. Energy Star Appliance Rebate Program Reopens Offering More Consumer Savings
Water Heaters, Central Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps & More Qualify for Rebates Starting Feb. 15 RALEIGH – Consumers have another chance to save on the purchase of energy efficient major home appliances with the reopening of the N.C. ENERGY STAR® Appliance Replacement and Rebate Program starting Feb. 15. Consumers will not only save money on appliance purchases, but also cut energy costs by replacing older, less-efficient models. Appliances must be purchased Jan. 1, 2012 or after to qualify for rebates …
Travel Free on North Carolina’s Amtrak to Governor’s Conference
Amtrak is offering complimentary round-trip transportation for Governor’s Conference attendees. The train will leave Raleigh on March 11 at 11:45 a.m. and arrive in Kannapolis at 2:47 p.m., making planned stops in Cary, Durham, Burlington, Greensboro, High Point, and Salisbury. On March 13, the train leaves Kannapolis at 5:40 p.m., reversing the route, and arrives in Raleigh at 8:26 p.m. The Division and the Cabarrus County CVB will provide transportation to and from the Embassy Suites and the train station …
Scammers Use a New Method to Steal Your Money with Pre-Paid Debit Cards
Con artists are using a new payment method, combined with old scams, to cheat North Carolinians. Their targets are usually seniors and the bait is unchanged: potential victims are contacted, often by phone, and told they have won cash, a new car or another large prize. In the past scammers often convinced their victims to send money via Western Union or MoneyGram. Now, increasingly, they are using reloadable debit cards. After the victims are informed of the prize they won, …
Reed Elsevier to Expand and Add Jobs in Cary
RALEIGH – Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that Reed Elsevier Inc., a world leading provider of professional information solutions, will expand its operations in Cary. The company plans to create 350 jobs over the next five years and invest $1.75 million. The project was made possible in part by state grants from the Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG). “Creating jobs is my top priority and the fact that globally competitive companies continue to make investments like these proves we have …
Thursday Open Line
For the week of Feb. 16 on UNC-TV’s “North Carolina Weekend,” stroll among the Civil War era drawings at the Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington. Whet your appetite with a visit to Snappy Lunch in Mount Airy. Enjoy a reception, dinner and program at Taste of Core Sound in Harkers Island. Lift several glasses during the Yadkin Valley Red Tour, based in Yadkinville. And wander among the delights at Glasshalfull in Carrboro. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) “North …
Gary Morgan: We Eat Our Young – A Case For Educational Reform
Gary Morgan. Spiritual Reflections Of An Economic & Political Nature. We Eat Our Young – A Case For Educational Reform. Individual safety and a sense of well-being have always been vital elements in a thriving and healthy society. They are cornerstones that must be laid and built upon if the society is to endure. Great wars have been fought and new worlds found and populated all for this crucial need. Picture yourself as a young man or woman and consider …
Vance County Schools Upcoming Committee Meetings
* Policy, Wednesday, February 22nd, 5:30 p.m. * Community Relations, Wednesday, Feb. 22nd, 6:00 p.m. * Building & Grounds, Thursday, Feb. 23rd, 8:30 a.m. * Curriculum, Thursday, February 23rd, 9:45 a.m. * Finance, Wednesday, February 29th, 5:30 p.m. * Personnel, Tuesday, March 6th, 8:30 a.m. All meetings are held in the Superintendent’s Conference Room.
VGCC Celebrates Black History Month
Vance-Granville Community College kicked off a celebration of Black History Month with a special event on Feb. 3 as part of a series of activities coordinated by the VGCC Counseling Services department. The kick-off event, held in the VGCC Main Campus Student Lounge, opened with remarks from the new president of the college, Dr. Stelfanie Williams. “Black history is a rich tapestry on the quilt of American history,” Williams said, on what was only her third day in office. “We …
An Economy Built to Last for Rural America
From: http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/factsheet/an-economy-built-to-last-for-rural-america We now face a make-or-break moment for the middle class and those trying to reach it. After decades of eroding middle-class security as those at the very top saw their incomes rise as never before and after a historic recession that plunged our economy into a crisis from which we are still fighting to recover, it is time to construct an economy that is built to last. The President’s 2013 Budget is built around the idea that our …
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino transforms into full-scale resort
When a $633 million expansion wraps up later this year, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel will have a new Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse and Brio restaurant, as well as a five-star Mandera Spa and a spectacular rotunda entrance. All are part a new emphasis over the last four years that has seen the transformation of North Carolina’s only casino into a full-scale resort. There’s new floor space for electronic games in addition to the nearly 500 new hotel rooms that recently …
Cultural Resources Secretary Carlisle Announces Arts-Based Recommendations to Boost Local Economies
N.C. Department of Cultural Resources Secretary Linda A. Carlisle released on Feb. 7 recommendations from a statewide task force that calls for arts and cultural districts planning and funding for arts-driven economic development pilot projects. The recommendations were from the SmART Initiative Task Force appointed by Carlisle last year. She charged the Task Force with using arts-driven economic development as a catalyst in North Carolina communities. Jim Goodmon, CEO of Capitol Broadcasting, served as chairperson of the Task Force. “The …
Third Offshore Wind Forum Draws a Crowd at Carteret Community College
Academic and business leaders are among panelists who participated in a forum discussion about offshore wind’s potential for North Carolina communities. About 200 people attended the Offshore Wind Forum, held Feb. 7, at Carteret Community College. Carteret Community College was the third college in the state to host an offshore wind forum in the last five months. Other forums have been held at UNC-Wilmington and UNC-Chapel Hill. Sparking interest in coastal communities, offshore wind is being seen as a way to …
Clinical Laboratory Service to Expand in Guilford County
Governor Bev Perdue announced on Feb. 8 that Solstas Lab Partners, a leading medical and diagnostic laboratory, will expand its operations in Guilford County. The company plans to create as many as 500 jobs and invest about $11.6 million dollar over five years to gain maximum benefits from performance-based incentives approved by Guilford County and the City of High Point. The project was made possible in part by a $450,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund. The state grant …
Electromagnetic Systems Manufacturer to Expand in Cleveland County
Governor Bev Perdue on Feb. 13 announced that Kendrion FAS Controls Inc., a manufacturer of electromagnetic systems, will expand its operations in Cleveland County. The company plans to create 57 jobs and invest $7.3 million over the next three years in Shelby. The project was made possible in part by a $228,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund. The N.C. Department of Commerce’s Martyn Johnson was the developer on this project. Kendrion FAS Controls is a subsidiary of German-based …