RALEIGH — The N.C. Pecan Growers Association will host its annual educational workshop and orchard tour Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Sampson County Agri-Expo Center, 414 Warsaw Road, Clinton. The event is open to anyone involved, or interested, in pecan farming. Topics to be covered include marketing resources, orchard equipment, orchard management and production practices. Special guest speaker will be Dr. George Ray McEachern, pecan extension horticulturist from Texas A&M University. Other presenters include area growers and staff from N.C. …
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Juvenile Justice In The President’s FY2013 Budget Proposal
President Obama and his Administration released their Fiscal Year 2013 (FY13) budget plan. The President’s budget proposal includes $140 million for critical juvenile justice programs. The President is requesting the following: -$70 million for the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) Title II; – State Formula Grants Program (increase of $30 million over FY12); -$40 million for JJDPA Title V Delinquency Prevention Program (an increase of $20 million over FY12 final) with no earmarks or set asides taken out; …
N.C. Energy Star Appliance Rebate Program Reopens Offering More Consumer Savings
Water Heaters, Central Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps & More Qualify for Rebates Starting Feb. 15 RALEIGH – Consumers have another chance to save on the purchase of energy efficient major home appliances with the reopening of the N.C. ENERGY STAR® Appliance Replacement and Rebate Program starting Feb. 15. Consumers will not only save money on appliance purchases, but also cut energy costs by replacing older, less-efficient models. Appliances must be purchased Jan. 1, 2012 or after to qualify for rebates …
Travel Free on North Carolina’s Amtrak to Governor’s Conference
Amtrak is offering complimentary round-trip transportation for Governor’s Conference attendees. The train will leave Raleigh on March 11 at 11:45 a.m. and arrive in Kannapolis at 2:47 p.m., making planned stops in Cary, Durham, Burlington, Greensboro, High Point, and Salisbury. On March 13, the train leaves Kannapolis at 5:40 p.m., reversing the route, and arrives in Raleigh at 8:26 p.m. The Division and the Cabarrus County CVB will provide transportation to and from the Embassy Suites and the train station …
Scammers Use a New Method to Steal Your Money with Pre-Paid Debit Cards
Con artists are using a new payment method, combined with old scams, to cheat North Carolinians. Their targets are usually seniors and the bait is unchanged: potential victims are contacted, often by phone, and told they have won cash, a new car or another large prize. In the past scammers often convinced their victims to send money via Western Union or MoneyGram. Now, increasingly, they are using reloadable debit cards. After the victims are informed of the prize they won, …
Vance County Schools Upcoming Committee Meetings
* Policy, Wednesday, February 22nd, 5:30 p.m. * Community Relations, Wednesday, Feb. 22nd, 6:00 p.m. * Building & Grounds, Thursday, Feb. 23rd, 8:30 a.m. * Curriculum, Thursday, February 23rd, 9:45 a.m. * Finance, Wednesday, February 29th, 5:30 p.m. * Personnel, Tuesday, March 6th, 8:30 a.m. All meetings are held in the Superintendent’s Conference Room.
VGCC Celebrates Black History Month
Vance-Granville Community College kicked off a celebration of Black History Month with a special event on Feb. 3 as part of a series of activities coordinated by the VGCC Counseling Services department. The kick-off event, held in the VGCC Main Campus Student Lounge, opened with remarks from the new president of the college, Dr. Stelfanie Williams. “Black history is a rich tapestry on the quilt of American history,” Williams said, on what was only her third day in office. “We …
An Economy Built to Last for Rural America
From: http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/factsheet/an-economy-built-to-last-for-rural-america We now face a make-or-break moment for the middle class and those trying to reach it. After decades of eroding middle-class security as those at the very top saw their incomes rise as never before and after a historic recession that plunged our economy into a crisis from which we are still fighting to recover, it is time to construct an economy that is built to last. The President’s 2013 Budget is built around the idea that our …
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino transforms into full-scale resort
When a $633 million expansion wraps up later this year, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel will have a new Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse and Brio restaurant, as well as a five-star Mandera Spa and a spectacular rotunda entrance. All are part a new emphasis over the last four years that has seen the transformation of North Carolina’s only casino into a full-scale resort. There’s new floor space for electronic games in addition to the nearly 500 new hotel rooms that recently …
Third Offshore Wind Forum Draws a Crowd at Carteret Community College
Academic and business leaders are among panelists who participated in a forum discussion about offshore wind’s potential for North Carolina communities. About 200 people attended the Offshore Wind Forum, held Feb. 7, at Carteret Community College. Carteret Community College was the third college in the state to host an offshore wind forum in the last five months. Other forums have been held at UNC-Wilmington and UNC-Chapel Hill. Sparking interest in coastal communities, offshore wind is being seen as a way to …
President Obama’s 2013 Budget is a Blueprint for an America Built to Last
President Obama traveled to Annadale in northern Virginia Monday morning to talk about his budget for the 2013 fiscal year — and how it will boost job creation to speed our economic recovery. A core set of themes helps to define this budget, and in talking to the crowd, the President laid out those ideas: [An] economy built to last demands that we keep doing everything we can to help students learn the skills that businesses are looking for. It …
NC Schools To Celebrate “Love The Bus” Week Feb. 13-17
Students at Caleb Creek Elementary School (Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools) will have a chance to make a new friend when they board bus number 246 on Wednesday morning. On Feb. 15, as part of the American School Bus Council’s (ASBC) annual Love the Bus program, State Superintendent June Atkinson will ride the bus to Caleb Creek Elementary School (1109 Salem Crossing Road, Kernersville) with students and then she will take part in a program to thank school bus drivers. “Our school …
What They Are Saying: Preventive Health Care and Religious Institutions
On Friday, President Obama announced that his Administration will implement a policy that accommodates religious liberty while protecting the health of women. Under the new policy, women will still have access to free preventive care that includes contraceptive services – no matter where she works. And as previously announced, churches and houses of worship will be exempt from the requirement to refer or provide coverage for contraception. But if a woman’s employer is a charity, hospital or other religious organization …
Alonzo Ellis Arrested and Charged Regarding September 2011 Assault
On Thursday, February 9, 2012, Alonzo Ellis, 34, 513 Zene Street, Henderson, N.C. was arrested and charged with one count of Robbery With A Dangerous Weapon, Assault, and an outstanding order for arrest. He was placed in the Vance County Jail after failing to post a $23,800.00 secured bond. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled in Vance County District Court on February 21, 2012. The robbery charge stems from an incident that occurred in Henderson on September 5, 2011. The …
Grants from BB&T and Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Support Leadership Development Efforts for Innovative Secondary Schools
RALEIGH — Grants from BB&T and the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation are helping support efforts led by the North Carolina New Schools Project to hone the skills of leaders of innovative secondary schools across the state. BB&T is providing $300,000 over three years for leadership development; the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation is giving $130,000 over two years for the same effort. “These funds will help us provide the kind of coaching and support that principals want and need to be …
Division of Aviation Awards $400,000 to Triangle North Executive Regional Airport for Terminal Area Expansion
RALEIGH — As part of the N.C. Department of Transportation’s ongoing commitment to improving aviation in North Carolina, the N.C. Division of Aviation awarded $400,000 in State Aid to Airports funds to Triangle North Executive Regional Airport in Louisburg for a terminal area expansion project. The funds will be used to acquire land for the expansion, which will include additional hangars and an aircraft parking apron. “The land acquisition is the key initial step in allowing the airport to develop …
Henderson City Council Regular Meeting Monday January 13, 2012
The Henderson City Council Regular Meeting is scheduled for Monday, 13 February 2012 at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536 You may download the full packet here: (103 pages) 20120213_coh_regular_meeting_agenda_packet Consideration of Approval of Resolution 12-13, Requesting the Closeout of the A. L. Harris Estates Grant 06-C-1609.Public HearingResolution 12-13I.PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON AGENDA ITEMSCitizens may only speak on Agenda items at this time. Citizens wishing to address the Council must sign-in …
Vance County Board of Education January 13th, 2012
Vance County Board of EducationHenderson, N. C. 27536February 13, 2012 7:00 p.m.Administrative Services Center Download the full agenda packet here: 20120209_vc_boe_agenda_packet A G E N D A I. Call to Order II. Moment of Silence * III. Approval of Minutes * IV. Approval of Meeting AgendaV. Recognitions/Announcements A. Shining Moment Award B. North Carolina School Boards Association Presentation VI. Comments from the Public (Citizens who would like to address the Board may do so …
State Tourism Office Unveils Tools To Assist Wine Travelers
RALEIGH— The North Carolina Department of Commerce Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development today announced the release of three new tools to help travelers find their way to more than 100 wineries in North Carolina. A new winery guide, mobile website and billboard campaign are designed to draw attention to wineries as attractive destinations where visitors can connect with North Carolina traditions in taste and agriculture. “The wine industry and travel and tourism industry are critical economic drivers for …
UNC-Chapel Hill Reaffirmed as Best College Value
Duke may have pulled out a win at the buzzer last night, but it seems UNC-Chapel Hill has a solid grip on number one—for best college value, that is. In January, the Tarheel school was named by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine as the number one top value for public universities. This month, The Princeton Review arrived at the same conclusion, naming UNC-Chapel Hill the number one best value for public colleges. The rankings were based on institutional data and student …