The World Fishing Network is seeking nominations for the Ultimate Fishing Town. Voting evidently requires pre-registration, which is open until April 1. Pre-registering offers help to plan a nomination and promotion for a town with advice and tips on building a great nomination. Nominations will be taken in April with voting taking place in May. All towns that submit a nomination between April 2 and April 30 will qualify for the public voting period. The Ultimate Fishing Town will receive …
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State Tourism Office Expects Economic Boost From ‘Hunger Games’ Fans
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina is poised to reap major dividends from tourism with the March 23 opening of “The Hunger Games,” the highest-profile movie ever made in the state. Shot on locations and sets from Concord to Barnardsville with some of Hollywood’s brightest young stars, the Lionsgate release is based on the opening novel in a wildly popular futuristic trilogy by Suzanne Collins. “The Hunger Games” has attracted attention on the scale of 2008’s “Twilight,” the vampire romance that …
Suspect Arrested In Attempted Murder Charge From February 3rd
On Monday March 12, 2012, Henderson Police Officers arrested Roy Lee Burt, 31, 1015 Lehman Street in Henderson. Burt was charged with one count of Attempted Murder, one count of Assault With a Deadly Weapon With Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury, and one count of felonious Breaking and Entering. He was placed in the Vance County Jail without bond pending an appearance in Vance County District Court on March 13, 2012. Charges in this matter stem from an incident …
North Carolina Gains 17,000 Jobs in January Unemployment Rate at 10.2 Percent
RALEIGH — North Carolina gained 17,000 nonfarm jobs in January, according to statistics released today by the state’s Department of Commerce. Over the year, that state has seen an increase of 50,600 jobs. The state’s January unemployment rate decreased to 10.2 percent from December’s benchmark rate of 10.4 percent. “We are encouraged by total job growth since this time last year and the job gains in January,” said N.C. Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Dale Carroll. “There were job increases …
Murder Suspect Arrested Tuesday
On Tuesday, March 13, 2012, members of the Henderson Police Department arrested LaMichael Grant, 22, 552 High Street, Henderson. Grant was taken into custody at 517 High Street without incident. Grant was placed in the Vance County Jail without privilege of bond pending a hearing in Vance County District Court on March 26, 2012. On Monday, March 12, 2012, officers of the Henderson Police Department were dispatched at 6:30 P.M. to the 100 block of West Rockspring Street in response …
LaMichael Grant Sought For Homicide Monday Night
The Henderson Police Department currently holds an outstanding warrant for arrest charging First Degree Murder against LaMichael Grant. Grant, 22, last known address of 317 Pearl Street, Henderson, should be considered armed and extremely dangerous. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Grant is asked to call the Henderson Police Department at 252-438-4141, Vance County 911, or Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925. On Monday, March 12, 2012, officers of the Henderson Police Department were dispatched at 6:30 P.M. to the 100 block of …
The Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future: One-Year Progress Report
Original Article: http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2012/03/12/blueprint-secure-energy-future-one-year-progress-report?utm_source=031212&utm_medium=topper&utm_campaign=daily One year ago, the President put forward a comprehensive plan in the Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future that outlined the Administration’s all-of-the-above approach to American energy – a strategy aimed at reducing our reliance on foreign oil, saving families and businesses money at the pump, and positioning the United States as the global leader in clean energy. Today, the President received a new progress report, showcasing the Administration’s historic achievements in each of these areas. The accomplishments …
4th Annual Eat Smart, Move More Granville-Vance Weight Loss Challenge
Download Flyer Download Registration Packet The Inspiration “North Carolina’s Plan to Prevent Overweight, Obesity and Related Chronic Diseases is a call to action to make healthy eating and physical activity the norm rather than the exception. It provides a framework for the future, outlining the goals, objectives and strategies to create and sustain a North Carolina where eating smart and moving more are a way of life that leads residents to a healthy weight. To move forward from words on …
Shooting on West Rockspring Street Monday Ends in Homocide
On Monday, March 12, 2012, officers of the Henderson Police Department were dispatched at 6:30 P.M. to the 100 block of West Rockspring Street in response to someone shot. Officers found Avon Fouch, 49, last known address of 277 Faulkner Street unresponsive. Fouch was transported to Maria Parham Medical Center where he later succumbed to his injuries. Additional details will be released at the appropriate time.
Henderson and Vance County Meetings
Here is a concise listing of the meetings we’ve received: Monday, March 12th Henderson City Council – 6pm Vance County Board of Commissioners – 6pm Vance County Board of Education – 7pm County’s March HR Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 12 at 5:15 p.m. in the County Manager’s Office. Tuesday, March 13th Social Services Board has called a special meeting for Tuesday, March 13 at 2:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the County Administration Conference Room, …
The Psychological Poverty Trap
The poor aren’t less able, they’re distracted, says poverty expert Eldar Shafir. Privileged people subjected to the same conditions would also make bad decisions. “When you’re poor you’re surrounded by bad decisions of people around you,” he says. “You’re so concerned about the present that you can’t begin thinking about the future, and that’s the big irony: People with the greatest need to think about the future don’t have the leisure or emotional capacity to do so. The very essence …
VGCC offers ServSafe course
ServSafe, the 16-hour food safety certification course, will soon be offered by Vance-Granville Community College’s Small Business Center in cooperation with area health departments. Participants will meet on two days, Wednesday, April 11 and Wednesday, April 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in room 7107 of Building 7 on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. Peter Lambert of Oxford will serve as the instructor for the course, which is designed for food service managers and supervisory staff in …
‘Fracking’ Wells Shown To Cause Earthquakes
Submitted to us by a reader this weekend, this report: After quakes, Ohio plans tough gas-drilling rules. A dozen earthquakes in northeastern Ohio were almost certainly induced by injection of gas-drilling wastewater into the earth, state regulators said Friday as they announced a series of tough new rules for drillers. “Our evidence strongly suggests that the injection fluid lubricated a previously unmapped fault and contributed to seismic activity,” said Natural Resources spokesman Carlo LoParo. “It was an unfortunate situation, and …
Butterfield to Meet with Constituents on Hunger, Interstate Tolling, and Mammography Awareness, Next Week
WASHINGTON, DC — Next week, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will make a series of stops in North Carolina’s First Congressional District, ranging from meeting with residents opposed to tolls on Interstate 95 (I-95) to a tour of Halifax Regional’s Mammography Center. On Monday, Butterfield will meet with executives from supermarket chain Food Lion to explore ways to bring smaller stores to food desert communities. Tuesday, the Congressman will meet with a group of community leaders and local business owners …
City of Henderson City Council Meeting Monday March 12th
The City of Henderson will hold a City Council meeting Monday, March 12th at 6:00pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. Please see the full agenda packet below: 20120312_coh_regular_meeting_packet (62 pages)
Henderson-Vance County EDC Board Meeting Wednesday March 14th
The March 2012 Henderson-Vance County EDC Board meeting is Wednesday, March 14th at 8:30 a.m. at Maria Parham Medical Center Board Room
Vance County Board of Commissioners Meeting Monday March 12th
The Vance County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday night, March 12, 2012. Topics include New Farmers Market facility, Cooperative Extension programs updates, appearance commission on the Rockbridge Cemetery, Jordan McMillen with Darrin McClure of Mid-Atlantic Associates and a county fee schedule revision, and re-zoning requests. Also, water project matters, spring litter sweep, Economic Development Grants, Lease Agreement for backup 911 center and various reports from county agencies. Download the full packet here: 20120312_vcboc_agenda_packet
Vance County Board of Education Meeting Monday March 12
Please see the full agenda packet here 20120312_vcboe_agenda_full
Henderson On NC Map for Suggested Retirement Areas
In support of the N.C. Dept. of Commerce’s Community Development Division and its Certified Retirement Community Program, the Division of Tourism has launched RetireNC.com, a new microsite within the VisitNC.com family of sites. RetireNC.com provides an easy gateway for prospective retirees wanting to learn more about the quality of life advantages of retiring in North Carolina. The site provides an overview of retirement areas and those communities that have successfully completed the state’s certification process. Lumberton is featured as North …
Butterfield Gets Hearing on Veterans’ Education Equity Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Tomorrow the House Veteran Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity will consider Congressman G. K. Butterfield’s (NC-01) bill, H.R. 3483, the Veterans’ Education Equity Act during a hearing. The bill would equalize education funds allotted to veterans for both public and private colleges. Currently, the law caps the education benefit amount for veterans who enroll in private schools at $17,500, but limits the education benefit for those who enroll in public schools to the amount charged for in-state …