The Henderson City Council will hold a Short Regular Meeting on Monday, 25 June 2012 6:00 PM with a Work Session to immediately follow in the City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536. Please download the full agenda packet: 20120625_coh_agenda_packet (137 pages) I. PUBLIC HEARING a) Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 12-08, An Ordinance Eliminating Distance Restrictions on Electronic Gaming Operations Within Shopping Centers. (CAF 12-66) [See Notebook Tab 2 Public Hearing Ordinance 12-08 II. …
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Vance County Board of Commissioners Special Called Meeting Monday
Please be advised that Chairman Terry E. Garrison has called a special meeting for Monday, June 25 at 5:30 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Vance County Administration Building, 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC. The purpose of the special meeting is to: 1. Adopt FY 2012-13 Budget Ordinance2. Authorize Year-End Closeouts3. Surplus Equipment4. Other Items as Needed
VGCC introduces Networking certificate
A new certificate option that trains information technology professionals will be available at Vance-Granville Community College when the fall semester begins on Aug. 20. Fall registration begins July 23. The Networking Specialist Certificate will be offered as part of the college’s Information Systems Security program. “The Networking Specialist Certificate will prepare you for careers such as network analyst, help desk associate, microcomputer support specialist, and network operator, just to name a few,” said Spring Tucker, VGCC’s head of the Computer …
Vance County Schools – Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program
Eight elementary schools in the Vance County Public School System applied for participation in the federal Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program and all were approved to be a part of the program for the 2012-2013 school year. The schools will receive grant funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to their students each school day throughout the year. The USDA has $4 million to fund the program in the schools. The participating schools …
VGCC seeking Student-Athletes
As the 2012-2013 academic year approaches at Vance-Granville Community College, officials at the college are encouraging men and women with an interest in athletic competition to start planning now if they want to join the VGCC Vanguards. A member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), VGCC fields teams in three sports: women’s volleyball, men’s basketball, and golf, which is open to both men and women. This year, the women’s volleyball team will play matches in September and October. …
NC Schools Superintendent: Conference Budget Fails North Carolina
The state budget passed by the General Assembly today is one of the most disappointing pieces of legislation I have seen in my 30 years in education. Lawmakers have clearly chosen to put politics before the needs of students and in making that choice, they have let all of North Carolina down. This budget has fundamental problems that will harm public schools and the state’s ability to attract new business and sustain its economy. It includes significant education policies that …
Final Budget Released: Cause for Concern for NC Children
The final legislative budget does not prioritize children. The budget puts almost no funding back into public education, letting stand the harsh cuts that were enacted last year. A five percent increase to Health and Human Services is mainly due to increases in Aging and Adult Services and Medicaid. No restorations are made to NC Pre-K and only conditional restoration is made to Smart Start. No restorations are made to tobacco cessation and prevention program funding. Additional cuts are made …
Lady Found In Car at Walmart Identified
A female approximately 30 years of age was found deceased in a vehicle in the Wal-Mart parking lot, 200 N Cooper Drive, at approximately 5:27 PM on June 18, 2012. Determination of cause of death is pending an autopsy. Members of the Henderson Police Department Criminal Investigations Division are conducting a death investigation. Tuesday, it was announced the Female found deceased is Heather Scott, 38, of West Virginia. At this time there is no reason to suspect foul play, but …
City of Henderson Boards and Commissions Committee Meeting Today
The Boards And Commissions Committee Of The Henderson City Council Will Meet On Wednesday, June 20 At 4:00 P.m. The Purpose Of The Meeting, Among Other Items, Is To Consider Applications For The Following Committees: E-911Board Of AdjustmentAppearance CommissionRedevelopment CommissionHuman RelationsParks And Recreation The Public Is Welcome To Attend
NC Schools State Superintendent June Atkinson regarding Scholarship Funding Corporate Tax Credit
North Carolina will take a large step backwards in public school progress if the General Assembly approves HB 1104, Scholarship Funding Corporate Tax Credit. This bill would provide tax credits to corporations if they make donations to fund scholarships for school-age children to attend private schools. As a result, North Carolina loses revenue needed to support public schools. These funds will be used to pay tuition at private schools that do not meet any public accountability standards, and we miss …
NCDOT to study economic impact of I-95 tolls; creates advisory council to help guide process
In response to questions raised regarding the economic impact of tolling I-95 in North Carolina, the N.C. Department of Transportation has begun an economic assessment process and has created an advisory council to help guide this process. The advisory council consists of representatives of major industries who have voiced concerns over the potential of utilizing tolling to add nearly 500 miles of new road lanes to I-95. The advisory council met last month to discuss the process for moving forward. …
NCDPI Receives Grant to Fund Statewide Longitudinal Data System
The N.C. Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) recently received a three-year, $3.64 million grant award from the U.S. Department of Education (USED) to design, develop and implement a statewide, P-20 longitudinal data system. NC P-20W (preschool [P] through higher education [grade 20] through workforce [W]), the state’s longitudinal data system, will enable education leaders at all points along the NC education-workforce continuum to access a “big picture” view of trends in student performance to help better prepare graduates for a …
Local NC Cooperative Extension Updates
WEEKLY GARDEN TO-DO LIST (FROM THE HOME & GARDEN SHOW on WIZS, with Wayne Rowland & Paul McKenzie)1. You can still plant squash, tomatoes, snapbeans, lima beans. 2. Don’t panic over leaf spots on trees and shrubs. They are normally a cosmetic problem. 3. For best results, harvest vegetables daily. Pick them when they are tender and flavorful! 4. Watch for thrips on roses and other flowers, which cause misshapen buds and flowers 5. Riding lawn mowers are made …
Vance County HR Committee Meets Today
Please be informed that the County’s HR Committee is scheduled to meet Monday, June 18 at 12:00 noon to discuss a personnel matter(s). The meeting will be in the County Manager’s Office.
Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church Hosting Event For World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 15 is recognized as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Join us at Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church on June 15th from 8:45am until 1:00pm, and help stop abuse, neglect and exploitation of disabled and elderly adults. Spring Street Missionary Baptist Church is located at 511 Orange Street, Henderson, NC 27536.
Gov. Perdue’s Statement on the Override of House Bill 7
“Today the Republican-led General Assembly secured their place as the most anti-public education legislature in North Carolina history. After cutting school funding and forcing the layoffs of more than 900 teachers and 2,000 teacher assistants, after punishing teachers for daring to oppose education cuts, after pushing a reform plan based on more requirements and less money and after proposing to raid the funds available for public schools in order to shell out a tax cut to corporations that give money …
Fatherhood Fun Day, June 23rd
Vance County’s First Community Wide Fatherhood Fun Day will be held Saturday, June 23rd, 2012 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at Fox Pond Park in Henderson, NC. Fathers and father-figures (and moms too!) are invited to bring their kids out for an afternoon of fun and games for ALL ages. Activities include: Basketball, Corn Hole, Fishing, Flag Football, Horseshoes, Obstacle Course, Relay Races, Tennis, and more! Free hot dogs, chips and drinks will be served. Plus, a chance to win great …
Kerr Lake Art Show Winners Named
Entries in the 46th Annual Kerr Lake Art Show, co-sponsored by Vance-Granville Community College and the Kerr Lake Art Society, were judged and put on display for the public on the second floor of Building 7 on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County, June 11-15. This year’s competition saw 27 visual artists from throughout the region submit a total of 71 works in a variety of two-dimensional media, according to Lelia Brigham of Henderson, the Kerr Lake Art Society’s …
Las Vegas-style card games expected to debut at Cherokee casino
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino in Cherokee expects to offer live games like blackjack, roulette and poker starting July 4 after state lawmakers approved legislation legalizing Las Vegas-style games on tribal lands. Gov. Bev Perdue signed the bill minutes after the Senate gave it final approval last week, touting gaming as a financial boon for economically depressed areas in western North Carolina. The legislation enables a new 30-year gaming compact between the state and the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians that …
NCDOT to study economic impact of I-95 tolls; creates advisory council to help guide process
In response to questions raised regarding the economic impact of tolling I-95 in North Carolina, the N.C. Department of Transportation has begun an economic assessment process and has created an advisory council to help guide this process. The advisory council consists of representatives of major industries who have voiced concerns over the potential of utilizing tolling to add nearly 500 miles of new road lanes to I-95. Advisory council members include Rolf Blizzard, N.C. Travel and Tourism Coalition; Jake Cashion, …