This week’s episode of North Carolina Weekend celebrates fall festivals with segments on Carolina in the Fall Music & Food Festival in Wilkesboro, N.C. Mountain State Fair in Fletcher, Stokes Stomp in Danbury and the 76th National Folk Festival in Greensboro. The “House Special” samples the fare at Lanes Ferry Dock and Grill. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina Weekend is underwritten by Visit North Carolina. In addition, UNC-TV has made recent editions of North Carolina Weekend …
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Butterfield Recognizes National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. In recognition, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement: “Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men in the United States. Although mortality rates associated with prostate cancer have declined in recent years, more than 180,000 men are expected to be diagnosed with the disease this year. During National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, let us remember those who have lost their battle with prostate cancer and encourage …
Senator Richard Burr: Giving our children a better future
As North Carolina’s children return to school, it’s a good time to remember the importance of making sure our public school students get a quality education. Our children are the future of North Carolina, and they represent the best of us. I am proud to be an avid defender of North Carolina students in the Senate. Last December, the Senate passed, and the president signed into law, the bipartisan Every Student Succeeds Act – legislation to fix No Child Left …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Don’t forget to mark these dates on your calendar!
Photo of the Week I hope you are enjoying a Happy Labor Day weekend! This photo was taken during a tour of Lehigh Hanson’s Gardner rock quarry in Bunnlevel earlier this year. Weekly Update Congressional recess comes to an end next week when we return to Washington and begin a very busy legislative session. Be sure to check my website and social media throughout September for information about the work we are doing in the House as we continue …
Vance County Schools 2015-2016 Assessment Results
The state of North Carolina formally released accountability data from the 2015-2016 academic year today. The Vance County School System is pleased to report improvements on state assessments, the elimination of all schools designated with a school performance grade of an F, and of significant note; the highest graduation rate in the history of our school district. On state assessments, Vance County Public School students’ improved on 100 percent of the end-of-grade subtests administered in grades 3-8. These results indicate …
Vance County Board of Commissioners Meeting Tuesday September 6th, 2016
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Agritourism opportunities abound this fall
From celebrating alpacas to picking apples and from corn mazes to pumpkin patches, N.C. agritourism farms are full of family fun this fall. “Whether it’s picking fruits and vegetables or learning about livestock, agritourism farms offer a fun way for the general public to learn about agriculture,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “With about 600 agritourism farms across the state, it’s easy to find an agritourism experience near you.” Following is a listing of several agritourism farms opening their doors …
FREE Over the Counter Medicine for Granville County Residents
NC MedAssist will hold a free Over the Counter (OTC) Medicine Give Away Day in Granville County on Thursday, September 15. The event, which is made possible by Triangle North Healthcare Foundation, is open to any individual or family needing OTC medication. The Give Away will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The Public Works Facility (127 Penn Avenue, Oxford, NC 27565). “We are honored to partner with NC MedAssist for the Over the Counter Medicine Give …
North Carolina Weekend
For this week’s North Carolina Weekend, UNC-TV presents “NC Night” on Thursday (tomorrow). UNC-TV will be presenting highlights from Our State, NC Now and North Carolina Weekend with live studio guests including Deborah Holt Noel. The special one-hour North Carolina Weekend, airing at 9 pm, highlights some favorite stories from viewers including RiverGirl Fishing Company in Todd, the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, Filipino Cuisine and Bitter Melon Asian Market in Angier, Mark Hewitt Kiln Opening in Pittsboro, 21C Museum Hotel …
Newsletter from the Office of Sen. Angela R. Bryant
Halifax, Nash, Vance, Warren and Wilson Counties District – 4 Senator Angela R. Bryant Volume 14, Issue XI August 30, 2016 To unsubscribe to this newsletter, please click here NEWS FROM RALEIGH… I always welcome your comments, project updates, suggestions, and visits. My office door and electronic door are always open to you! You are also invited to attend any and all Sessions and Committees. Visit the website for Session and Committee meeting times. As always, …
VGCC hosts screening of “Bringing it Home” documentary on Industrial Hemp
Local farmers can learn about potential new economic opportunities related to industrial hemp during a free “dinner and a movie” presentation at Vance-Granville Community College. The event will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 5:30 until 8 p.m., VGCC Warren County Campus, 210 W. Ridgeway St., Warrenton, NC 27589 Attendees will watch an award-winning independent documentary, “Bringing it Home,” directed by North Carolina-based filmmakers Linda Booker and Blaire Johnson and distributed by Bullfrog Films. The 52-minute film sheds light …
Fifth Annual North Carolina Bike Summit to be Held in Asheville Sept. 16-17
Cycling experts and advocates from throughout the Southeast will come together in Asheville at the Fifth Annual North Carolina Bike Summit on Sept. 16 and 17. Presented by BikeWalk NC in partnership with the N.C. Department of Transportation, this year’s event will focus on the economic benefits of investing in bicycling and pedestrian infrastructure. “Governor Pat McCrory understands the importance of a robust bike and pedestrian network in North Carolina,” said Ed Johnson, acting director of the state’s Division of …
Hospitality industry training to be offered at VGCC Franklin Campus
Vance-Granville Community College is offering a training course at its Franklin County Campus that introduces area residents to careers in the hospitality and tourism industry. The Hospitality START program will be offered from Oct. 3 through Dec. 17 in a hybrid format, which combines online coursework with classroom instruction on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 until 3:30 p.m. START (Skills, Tasks, and Results Training) is a curriculum developed by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI). Students in this …
Wednesday Open Line
The 1950s may be recalled for many now-quaint things, but it was also a decade with antecedents for our current technological pursuits. On this date in 1955, William G. Cobb of the General Motors Corporation demonstrated the world’s first solar-powered car. This vehicle didn’t take the world by storm because it was a model a mere 15 inches long. The first solar powered car that could actually be driven was unveiled in 1962; a 1912 Baker electric car was fitted …
VGCC offers BioWork training program on two campuses
Classes to train area residents for jobs in the growing biotechnology manufacturing field are scheduled to start soon at both Vance-Granville Community College’s Franklin County Campus near Louisburg and at the Main Campus in Vance County. Both campuses have state-of-the-art biotechnology labs in which to conduct the “BioWork” Process Technician training course. A BioWork class will be held in the lab on the Franklin Campus on Tuesdays, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., Sept. 20 through Nov. 12, with additional …
Lectures on Downtown Revitalization at Louisburg College Friday September 16th, 2016
The Tar River Center for History and Culture at Louisburg College is sponsoring a free public lecture on Friday, September 16, 2016 at 10 a.m. pertaining to downtown revitalization. Citizens and staff members of local governments are encouraged to attend. Speakers are Liz Parham, director of the North Carolina Main Street Center, “North Carolina’s Main Street Program”; and Robert Davie, Town Administrator, Warrenton, N.C., “Leveraging Main Street’s Designs: Dollars and Data” The program, which will be held in the Benson …
VGCC honors Faculty and Staff Members of the Year with Glen Raven Awards
Vance-Granville Community College President Dr. Stelfanie Williams recently presented the college’s annual awards to a pair of outstanding VGCC employees. Law Enforcement Training coordinator/instructor Andrea H. Ferguson of Manson was chosen as the Faculty Member of the Year for 2016-17, while Kathy J. Wolford of Oxford, the college’s distance education assistant, was named Staff Member of the Year. The honors are two of VGCC’s three Glen Raven Excellence in Teaching and Leadership Awards. Glen Raven, Inc., the manufacturer with a …
Tuesday Open Line
On this date 50 years ago, the federal court system received its first African-American female judge. Constance Baker Motley was confirmed by the U.S. Senate, and took her seat on the federal bench in the Southern District of New York. She served until her death in 1986, by which point she had been Chief Judge of the district for four years. Motley, a graduate of Columbia Law School, had clerked for Thurgood Marshall at the NAACP, and in the early …
Kerr Lake Regional Water System Advisory Board meeting Tuesday, August 30th, 2016
The Kerr Lake Regional Water System Advisory Board will meet on Tuesday, August 30 at 10:30 a.m. in the Large Conference Room, City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue, Henderson, NC. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss a possible expansion project.
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Enter the Congressional App Challenge
Photo of the Week The Reflecting Pool and Washington Monument on a gorgeous summer day in Washington, DC. Congressional App Challenge My office is participating in the 2016 Congressional App Challenge! If you are a high school student in North Carolina’s Second District and have an idea for a great new app, I hope you will enter the competition. Below is some basic information about the challenge. The deadline to submit entries is November 2nd. Visit this page …