North Carolina is a puppy mill state. North Carolina had more puppy mill busts in both 2011 and 2012 than any other state. Why is this happening? It’s easy for puppy mills to do business in North Carolina because the state’s lack of regulations. In order to shut down puppy mills, we must wait for conditions to be so bad that dogs are suffering and near death. North Carolina needs a law to regulate commercial dog breeders by imposing simple …
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City of Henderson Public Notice Regarding Electronic Gaming Operations January 14th
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Henderson City Council on Monday, January 14, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers in City Hall located at 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment on: Public Hearing: Recommendation for an ordinance providing that electronic gaming operations can be located near professional training schools for adults. Persons interested are invited to attend and present …
Gov. Perdue Issues Pardon of Innocence for Wilmington 10
Gov. Bev Perdue today signed a Pardon of Innocence for the Wilmington 10 and issued the following statement: “I have spent a great deal of time over the past seven months reviewing the pardon of innocence requests of the persons collectively known as the Wilmington Ten. This topic evokes strong opinions from many North Carolinians as it hearkens back to a very difficult time in our state’s past, a period of racial tensions and violence that represents a dark chapter …
Oxford Preparatory High School Upcoming Community Meetings
Mission: Oxford Preparatory High School’s purpose is to graduate future leaders who have completed a rigorous curriculum, performed community service, and developed an appreciation of the arts in preparation for the challenges of the college of their choice. With support from our diverse community, we will cultivate intellectual curiosity in well-rounded students by engaging in critical thinking and experiential learning. Community Meeting Schedule Oxford -- Thursday 1/17 at 7:00pm -- Richard Thornton Library (Large Meeting Room) Creedmoor -- Tuesday 1/22 …
Senator Richard Burr on Fiscal Cliff
“At this point, I think it is clear that the President is not serious about reaching a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff and is using our economy and the livelihood of American families and businesses for what he sees as political gain,” Burr said. “Jeopardizing our economic recovery and being content to let our economy go over the cliff is a clear indication of where the President’s priorities lie.”
Video sweepstakes parlors will look for a way to stay open
News and Observer writes: “We can continue to operate our businesses,” Grace said. “We can sell the Internet time. We can sell access to our computers. We can continue to offer promotional sweepstakes. We cannot use the fun and entertaining games in conjunction with the sweepstakes.” “What we’ve told people all along, the fun and entertaining games have nothing to do with the sweepstakes,” he said. “The sweepstakes can operate without it.” What do you think? Should the local spots …
2 Dogs, Black Lab and Beagle, Lost in Oxford Road Area, Reward Offered
Sunday, 2 dogs, Moxie and Merle, were lost in the Oxford Road area around lunch time. The owner is offering a reward for their return, please call 919-636-1014
NC Cash Program Raising the Bar to Benefit North Carolinians
Throughout 2012, the Department’s NC Cash Program has improved its processes in order to put more money back into the pockets of North Carolinians. The Program has taken steps to bring more money in and increase the number of outreach events. As a result, the Program expects to return $50 million to its rightful owners by the end of the year, compared to $46.9 million in 2011. The Department has stepped it up a notch, from 17 events in 2011 …
Money Matters: Your Path to Financial Wellness
The holiday season is upon us. It is all too common for people to splurge on extensive gift lists, holiday decorating and entertaining. If you are not careful, overspending during the holidays can get you off track with your financial goals. Here are tips for staying above water during the holidays. 1) Pay the bills first. Before you begin holiday shopping, set aside the money for your upcoming bills. This is especially important in December as some employers pay their …
Why the World Didn’t End Yesterday
NASA is so sure the world won’t come to an end on Dec. 21, 2012, they have already released this news item for the day after. Dec. 22, 2012: If you’re reading this story, it means one thing: The World Didn’t End Yesterday. According to media reports of an ancient Maya prophecy, the world was supposed to be destroyed on Dec. 21, 2012. Apparently not. “The whole thing was a misconception from the very beginning,” says Dr. John Carlson, director …
VGCC to host Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday Celebration on Jan. 16
Vance-Granville Community College will hold a special program celebrating the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013 at 11 a.m. in the Civic Center on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County. For the fourth year in a row, the program will feature several VGCC students delivering original essays. This year’s essay topic is inspired by a speech Dr. King delivered in Washington, D.C. in 1958, in which he urged his audience, “Make a career of humanity …
NC Cooperative Extension Updates
TOBACCO SHORT COURSEJan 28 through Feb 1. Applications due to the County Ag Agent by Jan 2. BUILDING A SPECIALTY CROP FARM ENTERPRISE SCHOOLPeople who are interested in learning how to properly transition into farming by creating a business plan, as well as learning from current growers, are invited to attend a series of training sessions, sponsored by the Granville County Extension Service. This six-week program will train beginning and transitioning farmers to operate small-scale successful specialty crop farms. A …
Troxler encourages N.C. farmers to take part in 2012 Census of Agriculture
RALEIGH — Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler is encouraging North Carolina farmers to “speak up” for their livelihood by taking part in the 2012 Census of Agriculture. Conducted every five years by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, the census is a complete count of all U.S. farms, ranches and the people who operate them. “The census is the only source of uniform, comprehensive agricultural data for every county in North Carolina,” Troxler said. “It’s a chance for …
VGCC schedules AutoCAD class on Main Campus
Vance-Granville Community College is now registering students for an upcoming class about Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD). The “AutoCAD” course will be held on Wednesday nights, Jan. 23 through May 1, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County. The AutoCAD LT software is used in a variety of professions such as engineering, architecture, manufacturing and even landscaping and interior design. AutoCAD, the world’s number-one-selling two-dimensional drafting and detailing product, can streamline and simplify day-to-day tasks, thanks …
VGCC offers Physical Therapy Aide training at night
Vance-Granville Community College is currently registering students for Physical Therapy Aide training. The course will be offered Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., Jan. 22 through May 9. Classes will meet in room 5218 of Building 5 on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. Among VGCC’s newest offerings, the Physical Therapy Aide course provides an overview of the profession and covers key aspects of a career in physical therapy, such as physical therapy roles, practice …
Vance-Granville Community Band kicks off holiday season with free concert
The Vance-Granville Community Band presented its fifth annual free Holiday Concert on Thursday, Dec. 6 in the Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. The band, which is a joint effort between VGCC students and interested citizens, started the evening’s program with music that is fit for any season: a Sousa march, “Sabre and Spurs,” and a medley of classical pieces by Mozart. The remainder of the concert focused on traditional favorites associated with this time of …
Additional Arrests in Mailbox Damage Cases
Multiple warrants have been sworn for events that occurred on or about the 9th of December 2012. On or about this date, multiple postal boxes were damaged in the vicinity of Oxford Road. The following people have been arrested thus far; Austin Seth Roberson, 16, of 1195 Newton Dairy Road Henderson was charged with three counts of injury to personal property. He received a $800 secured bond. Matthew Lea Reed, 18, of 349 Pinewood Drive Henderson was charged with four …
City of Henderson Sanitation Schedule for Holidays
The City of Henderson Public Services Department Sanitation Division follow the schedule below for holidays during the month of December. Monday, Christmas Eve, December 24, 2012 Garbage collection will follow normal schedule, Brush will be picked up on Wednesday the 26th. No Recycle collection. Tuesday, Christmas Day, December 25, 2012 Garbage collection and Brush will be collected on Wednesday the 26th. No Recycle Collection. Thursday, December 27, 2012 Garbage collection will be collected on Friday. Brush will be collected on …
Investigation in Possible Breaking and Entering Death Sunday Morning
On December 16, 2012 around 7:06 AM officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to 1221 Montgomery Street Ext., Henderson in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found Deyon Durham, 24, of 279 Faulkner Street Henderson, NC with a gunshot wound. Mr. Durham was pronounced deceased on scene. Circumstances at this time appear that a breaking and entering was in progress and the homeowner confronted Mr. Durham with a firearm. Incident is under further investigation and will be reviewed …
Henderson Mailbox Damage Arrests
Henderson Police Department reports: Multiple warrants have been sworn for events that occurred on or about the 9th of December 2012. On or about this date, multiple postal boxes were damaged in the vicinity of Oxford Road. The following people have been arrested thus far; Jeremey Guastaviono W/M D.O.B. 12/22/94 of 202 Oak Forest Dr. Henderson He was charged with four counts of Injury personal property and received an $800 Secured bond Devon Rhodes W/M D.O.B. 9/12/96 of 519 Gillburg …