Henderson-Vance Community Watch Association will have a General Meeting February 23, 2012 at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be in the Maria Parham Medical Center Auditorium 566 Ruin Creek Rd. Guests include Chief Keith Sidwell of the Henderson Police Department and Sheriff Peter White of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office. Please come to Voice & Address Your Concerns, To Reduce Crime in Our Community, To Provide a Safer Neighborhood for you and your family. It’s up to all of us …
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Henderson, NC Shoplifters of the Week
Shoplifters of the week by the Henderson Police Department EDWARD MILES, 18, 275 STEWART ROAD HENDERSONDATE: 2/18/2012CHARGE: SHOPLIFTING- Cited and ReleasedLOCATION: WALMARTITEMS: SLIMJIM SNACKS SHAJUAN ERVIN, 18, 1313 AXTEL RIDGEWAY ROAD NORLINADATE: 2/19/2012CHARGE: LARCENY- 300.00 Secured BondLOCATION: WALMARTITEMS: CLOTHES, CANDY, HAT ADRIENNE EDWARDS, 29, 54 N. HAWKINS, AVENUE MIDDLEBURGDATE: 2/9/2012CHARGE: OBTAINING PROPERTY BY FALSE PRETENSE- 2,500.00 Secured BondLOCATION: WALMARTITEMS: DOG FOOD SAMUEL HAWKINS, 53, 368 COLLINS ROAD NORLINADATE: 2/7/2012CHARGE: LARCENY- 1,500.00 Secured BondLOCATION: WALMARTITEMS: TOOLS SHIRLEY BULLOCK, 56, 537 E …
Vance County Cooperative Extension Garden Tips
WEEKLY REMINDERS 1. Get pruning tools ready. Sharpen, oil, tighten etc. 2. Plant cabbage, carrots, salad greens, potatoes, and spinach. 3. Cut back ornamental grasses, liriope, etc. 4. Fertilize tall fescue with a slow-release, turf-grade fertilizer. 5. Take an inventory of your garden chemicals and fertilizers so you don’t buy what you already have. 6. Start seeds indoors for brocolli and cauliflower. 7. Turn the compost pile, if you don’t have one now would a great time to start composting. …
Butterfield Commends Arrest of Attempted Suicide Bomber
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement on the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Capitol Police arrest of Amine el-Khalifi, who reportedly attempted to carry out a suicide attack at the U.S. Capitol: “Today’s arrest of a man who allegedly planned to carry out a suicide bombing and shooting spree at the Capitol is a chilling reminder that we are never far-removed from those who seek to cause us harm. This …
Butterfield to Join Obama Campaign’s “Greater Together” National HBCU Student Summit, Tuesday
WILSON, NC — Congressman G. K. Butterfield (D-N.C.) will join Obama for America Campaign Manager Jim Messina as he host a student summit at North Carolina Central University on Tuesday, February 21 at 6:00 p.m. Other special guests include Democratic Strategist Valerie Jarrett and actress Gabrielle Union. This event is the official launch of the Greater Together program on Historically Black College and University (HBCU) campuses across the country. WHAT: Obama for America Campaign Manager Jim Messina to host student …
Military and Motorsports to Announce Historic Collaboration
Results to Enhance Soldier Safety and Ability, Vehicle Performance and Spur N.C.’s Economy DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY – The N.C. Motorsports Industry and the U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) today announced a strategic partnership to grow North Carolina’s defense and homeland security economy and increase soldier safety and capabiilty. The historic collaboration was announced by N. C. Gov. Bev Perdue; Lt. Gen. John F. Mulholland, Jr., Commanding General, USASOC; and NASCAR President Mike Helton during the opening weekend of Daytona …
Butterfield to Promote Economic Development and Rural Health Access Next Week
WASHINGTON, DC – Next week, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will make several stops to promote small businesses, job growth, healthcare access, and economic development in the region. On Monday, Butterfield will begin the week by co-hosting an event with the Women’s Business Center of North Carolina, Small Business and Technology Development Center, Minority and Women Business Enterprise, and Elizabeth City University to educate minority business owners on tax policies that could help grow their businesses. Next, Butterfield will visit …
Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society Transport Needs
After a large number of dogs were surrendered on Monday and an urgent need for a rescue for three of the shelter’s rescue only dogs, we will have a transport leaving late Saturday night headed to NJ. Last week we sent 36 animals to rescue, this including puppies. Our vet bill alone for health certificates was $435. PLEASE donate to help cover our transporting and health certificate cost. We PRAY that we will not have to send a transport next …
City Council Special Meeting Monday, February 20th at 6pm Regarding Water Bills
From City Manager Ray Griffin: The current frustration with some of our utility customers has sparked debate about the efficacy of the City’s new security deposit policy. I certainly understand our customers’ frustrations and I regret there has been so much consternation about it this week. In order to better “wrap our arms” around this situation, I have worked with Finance Director Brafford and Billing & Collections Supervisor Bennett to review the data and share same with you. In August …
Missing Person Help Requested, Harry Truman Munn
The Henderson Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating Harry Truman Munn, 65, last known address 1339 Hight Street, Henderson. Munn has been reported missing and was last seen in the Henderson area on February 2, 2012. Munn is a white male, 6’7, 155lbs, blue eyes and brown hair. He was last known wearing a black ball cap, green fleece jacket, blue jeans and work boots. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Henderson Police Department at …
VGCC Small Business seminar focuses on improving workplace
Vance-Granville Community College’s Small Business Center will offer a free seminar, entitled “How to Create a Positive Work Environment,” from 9 a.m. until Noon on Wednesday, March 14 in room 7107 of Building 7 on the college’s main campus in Vance County. The seminar seeks to help organizations to boost employees’ energy, enthusiasm and excitement, so that their workplaces can be more productive. The instructor for the seminar, John Formica of Charlotte, will discuss techniques to create a positive atmosphere, …
Butterfield to Highlight Diversity and Education in the District
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (D-N.C.) will make several stops next week in North Carolina’s First Congressional District to discuss diversity, highlight education efforts, and celebrate Black History Month. On Monday, Butterfield will participate in a forum sponsored by the Association of Mexicans in North Carolina (AMEXCAN), with twenty Latino leaders to discuss education, healthcare, economic development, and immigration issues affecting the state’s Latino community. On Wednesday and Thursday, Butterfield will visit several schools. While there, he will …
The Republicans’ Education Problem
Republican leaders in North Carolina have a problem. People are beginning to understand that dismantling public education is an important part of their agenda. And that is not a popular position. People still believe in public schools, despite years of misleading but well-funded attacks on them by the think tanks on the Right in Raleigh and Washington. The General Assembly has provided ample evidence of the disdain for public education this session. The budget fired teachers and teacher assistants, slashed …
Last Year, 54 Million Americans Received Free Preventive Services Thanks to Health Care Reform
Each day, more and more Americans are taking advantage of the new free preventive services provided through the health care law. People of all ages can now get the preventive services they need, like mammograms and the new Annual Wellness Visit, free of charge. With more people taking advantage of these benefits, more lives can be saved, and costly, and often burdensome, chronic diseases can be prevented or caught earlier. A new report shows that approximately 54 million Americans were provided …
NC Treasurer makes live appearance on ABC’s Good Morning America
Treasurer Janet Cowell will appear live on ABC’s Good Morning America Show Me the Money segment on Friday, February 17 with good news for North Carolina Schools. The presentation will be broadcast live from Arapahoe, N.C. The broadcast segment will air at 8 a.m. EST on ABC. Good Morning America airs Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on the ABC Television Network. Search our website to see if you are owed any unclaimed cash at www.nccash.com.
First Lady Michelle Obama Surprises White House Visitors
This morning, First Lady Michelle Obama surprised a group of visitors during a public White House tour. People from all over the country—families, students in town as part of the Junior Statesmen of America program, a group of nurses who work with veterans, and many others—entered the Blue Room expecting a glimpse of its artwork and furniture, only to be greeted by a smiling First Lady and Bo, the Obama family pup. Reactions ranged from shock, to excitement, to just …
Vance County Animal Shelter Adopt-A-Thon Saturday
The Vance County Animal Shelter will be having an adopt-a-thon at Rose Gin in Henderson this Saturday, 2/18 from 9:00-noon. Please come out and adopt one of these wonderful pets.
Notice – Vance Counby Board of Commissioners and Education Committe Meeting
Notice is hereby given that The Education Committees of the Vance County Board of Education and the Vance County Board of Commissioners will hold a Joint Meeting on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 4:30 p.m. Vance County Schools Administrative Services Center Main Conference Room 1724 Graham Avenue Henderson, N. C. 27536
VGCC offers Administrative Assistant training at night
Vance-Granville Community College is currently registering students for an upcoming “Administrative Assistant Essentials” course, starting March 12 on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. The popular course that trains people for jobs in today’s computer-driven offices will meet Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6 until 9 p.m., through July 12. Classes will meet in room 7136 of Building 7. Students will receive a total of 150 hours of instruction in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher, including practice …
Notice – City Council Special Meeting
Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting will be held by the Henderson City Council on Monday, February 20, 2012 at 6:00 p.m., in Council Chambers in City Hall located at 134 Rose Avenue in Henderson, North Carolina. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the City’s new water cutoff and security deposit policies.