Local sponsors are donating their time and resources to sponsor free shred-a-thons in your area. Shred-a-thons are a perfect way to destroy old tax records, checks, employment records or credit applications. You do NOT need to remove staples and paper clips from the documents. Please pass along this information to co-workers, neighbors and friends. This service is provided for individuals to dispose of personal documents to help prevent identity theft. OXFORD (Granville County) Saturday, April 14 10am – 2pm West …
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Vance County Unemployment Rate Improves from 15% to 14.4%
February 2012 Vance County unemployment rates moved from a January 2012 rate of 15% to a February 2012 rate of 14.4%. This matches the February 2011 unemployment rate of 14.4%. View the full report here. RALEIGH — Unemployment rates fell in 84 counties of North Carolina’s 100 counties in February. Rates increasedin 10 counties and were unchanged in six. Unemployment rates declined in 81 counties when comparedto the same month last year. “A majority of North Carolina’s counties have lower …
Vance County Democrat Convention
Vance County Democrats will meet for the Democrat County Convention, Saturday, April 14th, at 11:30 a.m. at the Democrat Headquarters 219 S. Garnett Street, (beside Emrose Park). All registered Democrats are invited to attend and participate. Candidates who have filed to run on the Democrat ticket will be given an opportunity to tell convention attendees why they are running. The 2nd Vice Chair will be elected; the County Executive Committee will discuss a replacement for the recently vacated seat on …
Henderson-Vance County EDC Board Meeting April 11th, 2012
The April 2012 Henderson-Vance County EDC Board meeting is Wednesday, April 11th at 8:30 a.m. at Maria Parham Medical Center Board Room.
Easter and Passover Greetings from President Obama
President Obama offers his warmest greetings to all who are celebrating Easter and Passover this weekend, and reflects on the common thread of humanity that binds us all together.
City Council Meeting Monday April 9th, 2012
Download the full agenda packet here 20120409_coh_agenda_packet (84 pages) The Henderson City Council Regular Meeting will be held Monday, 9 April 2012 at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536 NEW BUSINESS Reserved for future use. Consideration of Approval of Resolution 12-26, Adopting Vance County’s Language Access Plan. Consideration of Approval of Resolution 12-25, Adopting Vance County’s Fair Housing Plan. Consideration of Approval of Resolution 12-34, Approval of 2012 BJA JAG Grant Application. …
Butterfield to Emphasize the Need for Economic Development and Jobs in the First District
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will continue to promote the theme of jobs, economic development, health care access, and education for First District residents through a series of public appearances next week. Monday, Butterfield will join a Wayne County JobLink Career Center forum to speak about the challenges of securing employment in the District. During the discussion, Butterfield will highlight new proposals to help displaced workers back to work, including funding for job training for current and …
Henderson PD And NC Alcohol Law Enforcement Joint Operation Arrests Abusers
On March 26th-29th, officers of the Henderson Police Department and Agents of the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Agency participated in a joint operation. The purpose of the operation was to target quality of life issues in communities throughout the city. Officers and Agents were paired together and sent out into various communities to concentrate on nuisance type crimes. The following is a synopsis of the charges filed by the officers and agents:Charge, CountsPossession of alcohol by minor, 3Open container …
Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers Assistance Needed
Armed Robbery CaseOn March 30, 2012 at 3:20 am The Henderson Police Department was dispatched to an armed robbery at Waffle House, 942 West Andrews Ave. Upon arrival officers talked to the victims who stated that two black males with weapons came into the business and demanded money. The two suspects were wearing black clothing and one had a black bandana over his face. Both suspects ran on foot toward Ramsey Street. The Henderson Police Department encourages any person with …
VGCC invites middle schoolers to Science Camp
Vance-Granville Community College held its first-ever Science Camp for middle school students in the summer of 2011, and the overwhelmingly positive response from campers and their parents has inspired college officials to hold a similar camp this year. The VGCC Science Camp will be held June 18-22 on the college’s Main Campus in Henderson. Young people preparing to enter grades six through eight are invited to participate in the week-long camp, which will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. …
Get Your Federal Taxpayer Receipt
Yesterday, the White House launched the official Federal Taxpayer Receipt for 2011, an online tool that gives Americans the ability to calculate where their tax dollars are being spent. Americans can enter their tax information and calculate what portion of their tax dollars go to different priorities, such as veterans’ benefits or education. The President believes the American people deserve to know exactly how and where their tax dollars are being spent, that’s why he launched the first such receipt last …
Rising Gas Prices Concern For Travelers, Travel Industry This Summer
With the price of crude oil continuing to rise, travelers could alter vacation plans to control summer vacation costs and business travelers will travel less, according to a new survey by the U.S. Travel Association. “If travelers are spending more on gas, they are spending less on hotels, attractions, shopping and restaurants, which could have a negative impact on our overall economy,” said Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association. “We need to find solutions that reduce …
Pepsi Unveils Special Can Promoting Tryon Palace
A public invitation to Tryon Palace now appears on specially-marked Pepsi Cola cans. PepsiCo has launched a new campaign to encourage attendance at Tryon Palace, North Carolina’s Colonial Capitol, and the N.C. History Center in New Bern, the “Birthplace of Pepsi.” The historic site is being promoted on millions of Pepsi cans marketed in North Carolina and South Carolina with a 20 percent discount code for admission to help drive some traffic to the venue, according to Darren Clark, PepsiCo …
VGCC invites Public to Reception honoring new President
The Board of Trustees of Vance-Granville Community College is inviting the community to a reception on Monday, April 16, in honor of Dr. Stelfanie Williams, who became the college’s sixth president in February. The reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Civic Center on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County. President Williams was selected to lead VGCC after several years at Central Carolina Community College in Sanford, N.C., where she most recently served as the Vice …
Finch retires as VGCC Small Business Center director
Diane P. Finch of Henderson recently retired as Director of the Small Business Center at Vance-Granville Community College. Members of Finch’s family joined her colleagues at a retirement reception held in her honor on March 22 at the college’s Main Campus. She had been the SBC director since January 1994, when she joined VGCC after serving as the executive director of the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce. In both of those roles, Finch participated in the planning and execution of …
2012 Wells Fargo NC Principal of the Year to be Announced Thursday
None of the finalists are in Vance County, but still good info nonetheless to the school people out there: The 2012 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year will be announced this Thursday, April 5, during a luncheon being held at The Umstead, 100 Woodland Pond Drive, Cary. THE ACTUAL ANNOUNCEMENT IS EXPECTED TO TAKE PLACE AROUND 1:45 p.m. Finalists for the award are: North Central Region: Drew Cook, Garner High (Wake County Schools); Northeast Region: Clay Wagner, Riverside …
Free Alcohol Screening April 5th
April is Alcohol Awareness Month which is intended to educate people and communities about the consequences of alcohol-related problems. There are over 18 million individuals or 8.5% of Americans who suffer from alcohol-use disorders. In addition, there are millions of individuals who experience the devastating effects of the alcohol problem of someone in their life. In fact, 25% of U.S. children are exposed to alcohol-use disorders in their family. National Alcohol Screening Day is an important part of Alcohol Awareness …
Butterfield to Promote Technology, Healthcare and Education in the District This Week
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will emphasize technology innovation, healthcare access, and education during several events in the District this week. On Tuesday, Butterfield will deliver remarks at the Nanotech Commercialization Conference on North Carolina’s thriving Nanotechnology cluster, which is now the third largest in the U.S. On Wednesday, the Congressman will visit DaVita Dialysis Center, a leading provider of kidney care services for patients suffering from kidney failure, to highlight the continuation of innovative programs …
Butterfield Disappointed by FTC Decision on Medco/Express Scripts Inc. Merger
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) reacted to today’s announcement that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would not object to the merger of the two largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), Medco and Express Scripts Incorporate (ESI). “I am deeply disappointed by the FTC’s decision to allow this $29 billion merger to proceed, creating a monolithic PBM with near monopolistic control of the prescription drug sale marketplace,” Butterfield said. “For many months I have warned the FTC to carefully …
Reminder: Vance County BoC and BoE Meetings Tonight
The City Council will not be holding a meeting tonight, although they will be holding a planning board meeting at 3:30pm today. Download the full agenda’s on our articles listed below: Vance County Board of Commissioners Meeting Monday, April 2nd Vance County Board of Education Meeting Monday April 2nd