Raleigh – The resurfacing of the Rogers Road bridge deck in Wake Forest planned for this Saturday has been postponed until Saturday, Dec. 19. The re-scheduling was done to ensure construction work would not impact area residents who want to attend the Wake Forest Christmas Parade, which is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday. The bridge resurfacing will help improve the safety and driving conditions on the bridge through the winter and until the structure is replaced next spring. The work …
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Thursday Open Line
“Scarcely any political question arises in the United States that is not resolved, sooner or later, into a judicial question.” That was the observation of Alexis de Tocqueville in his famous 1835 book, “Democracy in America.” Lawyering came early to the United States. In the middle of the Revolutionary War, the College of William and Mary established the first law school this month in 1779. The Williamsburg, Virginia school didn’t hire the professors, as they were paid directly by their …
Eight Counties Shift in 2016 Economic Tier Rankings, Vance County Remains Same
The North Carolina Department of Commerce has released the county tier designations for 2016. The designations, which are mandated by state law, play a role in several programs that assist in economic development. Using a formula outlined in General Statue 143B-437.08, N.C. Commerce gathers required statistics for each of North Carolina’s 100 counties, applies the formula and required adjustments, and assigns a tier designation ranking from one to three. Tier 1 counties are generally the most economically distressed and Tier …
VGCC joins SkillsUSA
Vance-Granville Community College recently established a chapter of the national SkillsUSA organization, a partnership of students, teachers and industry, working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA chapters help students who are preparing for careers in technical, skilled and service occupations excel. Founded in 1965 as V.I.C.A. (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America), SkillsUSA has served nearly 12 million members in its 50-year history. Today, the organization has more than 360,000 students and instructors as members nationwide. “The VGCC …
Chamber Ribbon Cutting – Shelia’s Accufile Tax & Business Services
A ribbon cutting was held on Tuesday, December 1st at 10 AM for Shelia’s Accufile Tax & Business Services to celebrate the company’s membership with the Chamber and to showcase the business and all that it has to offer. Shelia’s Accufile Tax and Business Services operates with full confidentiality and integrity and puts her client’s needs at the top of her priorities as she provides them with accounting and taxation and other business services. Sheila has earned the trust, …
Vance County Joint Human Resources/Public Safety Committee Meeting Notice
Please note that the Board of Commissioners will be holding a joint meeting of the Human Resources and Public Safety Committees on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter (following a special board of commissioners meeting) in the administrative conference room. The purpose is to discuss Fire/EMS reorganization matters. All commissioners are invited to attend.
Chamber Ribbon Cutting – The Corbitt Preservation Association
A ribbon cutting was held on Monday, December 7 at 10 AM for the Corbitt Preservation Association to celebrate their membership with the Chamber and the Bennett H. Perry Jr. Museum in downtown Henderson. Friends, family and local dignitaries joined together to celebrate the rich history of The Corbitt Company as well as the City of Henderson. The event gave Chamber members and other attendees a chance to meet and mingle with those that were involved in the museum. …
Vance County Special Called Meeting Notice Tax Values 2016
Please note that Board of Commissioners have scheduled a special board meeting for Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. in the commissioners’ meeting room. The purpose of the meeting is to review and approve the schedule of values related to the 2016 tax revaluation.
Henderson Police Deparment Make Arrest in Armed Robbery Case
On Saturday, December 5, 2015, members of the Henderson Police Department Patrol Operations Division responded to Citi Trends, 389 Raleigh Road, Henderson in response to a report of an armed robbery. Employees reported that two black males armed with guns had entered the business and demanded currency. ********Suspect Arrested********* Henderson Patrol Officers have arrested Tyler Jones, 19, 245 Lynnbank Estates Road, Henderson in this matter. Jones was charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon and possession of stolen goods. Jones …
Butterfield’s Two Transportation Bills Signed into Law
WASHINGTON, DC – On Friday, President Barack Obama signed into law two bills authored by Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) that designate several highways in eastern North Carolina as “future interstates.” The Route to Opportunity and Development (ROAD) Act (H.R. 2211) and Military Corridor Transportation Improvement Act (H.R. 1844) were passed by the House of Representatives as part of a five-year surface transportation bill earlier this month by a vote of 359 – 65. “Creating jobs and boosting the economy …
Deck Work Will Reduce Rogers Road Bridge in Wake Forest to Single Lane on Saturday
Raleigh – To improve the safety and driving conditions on Rogers Road bridge in Wake Forest through the winter and until the structure is replaced next spring, the N.C. Department of Transportation plans to place new asphalt on the bridge surface on Saturday, December 12. The work will involve milling the existing asphalt surface on the bridge and approaches, and resurfacing with asphalt. The Department has repaired potholes in the deck several times recently and determined this is a more efficient …
Wednesday Open Line
One of the conveniences of modern life, and a boon to those with little time to spend grocery shopping and cooking, was developed by a man who was born on this date in 1886. Clarence Birdseye was on a scientific expedition to Labrador early in the 20th century when he noticed that freshly caught fish froze solid almost immediately when exposed to Arctic atmospheric conditions. But when thawed and eaten, the fish still tasted fresh. Birdseye went on to develop …
Henderson, NC Christmas Parade 2015 – Video
Henderson, NC Christmas Parade 2015 – Video. Taken December 6th, 2015 in Downtown Henderson, NC
NCDOT Converting Intersection in Southwest Franklin County to All-Way Stop
Raleigh – The N.C. Department of Transportation plans to modify the intersection of N.C. 96 and Pocomoke Road/Gordon Moore Road in southwestern Franklin County to a permanent all-way stop this week. The change is scheduled to take place Wednesday, beginning at 10 a.m., and be wrapped up by that afternoon, weather permitting. The intersection currently has a flashing red light that requires vehicles to stop on Pocomoke Road/Gordon Moore Road, but traffic on N.C. 96 has a flashing yellow light, and …
Oxford Prep Students Donate over 5000 Pounds of food to ACIM
Over 5000 pounds was the total amount of food donated by Oxford Preparatory School students to ACIM this year. In the year 2014 a mere 117 students at Oxford Preparatory School collected almost 1800 pounds of food and donated it to ACIM. This year Vici Bradsher, Assistant Director, issued a challenge to the 230 OPS students to double that amount, and double it they did! Under the leadership of the OPS Beta Club, students were asked to form teams and …
School Supply Donations at E.O. Young Jr. Elementary
Students at E.O. Young Jr. Elementary School were given early Christmas gifts by leaders of Guiding Star United Holy Church when they brought new school supplies to the school. The church’s pastor Mary Williams leads a team of “People on a Mission” to help school children. Williams was joined by church members Carolyn Bagley and Elizabeth Hendricks in bringing over 332 items to share with students in need. They collected the items through donations from various businesses and were given a $100 gift card from …
Tuesday Open Line
Oberlin College in Ohio has a distinguished reputation among American institutions of higher learning. Its fame would be secure just for its leadership before the Civil War in coeducational instruction and in admitting black students. But Oberlin added to its luster on this date in 1850 when it awarded the nation’s first four-year degree to an African-American woman, Lucy Stanton. She headed the school’s Ladies Literary Society, and her antislavery commencement address — titled “A Plea for the Oppressed” — …
Three VGCC Paralegal program graduates are first to become state-certified
The Paralegal Technology program at Vance-Granville Community College can now boast a 100 percent passing rate on the state certification exam, after three of the program’s first graduates recently became North Carolina Certified Paralegals. Kevin Ward Allen of Franklinton, employed with the Law Office of T. Allen Gardner in Louisburg, Kristy Hope Orr of Henderson, employed with the law firm of Perry & Waters in Henderson, and Michelle R. Williams of Raleigh, employed with the law firm of Howard, Stallings, …
Senator Richard Burr: Time to clean up the IRS
Lois Lerner and others who targeted Americans based on their political beliefs have not faced repercussions for their actions. This week, I introduced the IRS Accountability Act of 2015 to make it clear that the IRS Commissioner can fire employees for this kind of misdeed. IRS official Lois Lerner targeted Americans based on their political beliefs Under the current policy, high ranking IRS officials can cheat on their taxes, lie to Congress, even threaten to audit people for personal gain …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers:Getting the Government Out of Education
Photo of the Week It was a pleasure to participate in the Washington Nationals’ “First Ladies” Breakfast where I joined Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz; Valerie Camillo, Chief Revenue and Marketing Office for the Washington Nationals and Wendy Morton, a partner at Grant Thornton, in a discussion about working across the aisle. Weekly Update: While time at home with my family during Thanksgiving was wonderful, it was great to get back to D.C. and dive in to the last month …