WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (D-NC), along with Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), today introduced the Creating Hope Act of 2011. The legislation is designed to promote drug development to treat rare pediatric diseases such as childhood cancers, sickle cell disease, pediatric AIDS and cystic fibrosis. More than 30 million Americans affected by “rare” diseases (diseases which affect less than 200,000 people), the vast majority of which are children. Despite the significant need, drug companies have been reluctant to …
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Henderson City Council Short Regular Meeting
Henderson City Council Short Regular Meeting Monday, 26 September 2011 6:00 PM Work Session to immediately follow City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536 The agenda includes: PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS a) Muscular Dystrophy Association Presentation b) International Walk to School Day PUBLIC HEARING a) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 11—91, Requesting an Amendment to the Carey Chapel Crossing CDBG Grant 04-C-1304. Citizens may only speak on public hearing items at this time. Citizens do not need to sign-up …
Smart Start Ducky Derby 2011 Pictures
It started out raining but soon cleared up to allow hundreds of people enjoy downtown activities on Saturday. Beckenridge street was turned in to a children’s playground with booths setup from area businesses and organizations. Moonwalks, face painting, rubber duck painting, all sorts of fun. Nearly 2000 ducks were raced down Garnett Street Saturday afternoon, benefiting the Franklin Granville Vance Smart Start organization. Winners for the event were 1st prize to Jacoby Hargorve for $1000. 2nd prize was Patricia Washburn …
Henderson, NC Christmas Parade December 4, 2011
Henderson, NC will host their Christmas Parade in downtown from the Dabney Drive Extension to Rose Avenue. The event starts at 2:30pm. If your business or organization would like to appear in the parade, please contact the Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission at 252-430-5734. Registration deadline is November 30, 2011. Entyr fees are $50 for most floats and gruops, and $200 for larger semi-tractor/trailer (over 10,000 pounds). Professional floats may be rented with a driver from Triangle Float Company. Contact Sam …
36th Annual Autumn Arts show at VGCC seeks entries
Autumn Arts 2011, the 36th annual juried art show sponsored by Vance-Granville Community College and the Kerr Lake Art Society, will be held Oct. 17 through Nov. 4. Autumn Arts will be open for public viewing from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday-Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays, on the second floor of Building 7 on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County, N.C. The Autumn Arts competition is open to all artists, amateurs and professionals, working in …
The Foundation 5, 5k Race
On Saturday, September 24, 2011 there will be “The Foundation 5” 5K Race, Heart Healthy Mile & Kid’s Dash at Maria Parham Medical Center with same day registration beginning at 7:30am. There will also be a Runner’s Clinic at 8:00am at the race site. The walk/run starts at 9am by the Oncology entrance of the hospital and the kids fun run starts at 9:45. All proceeds will benefit the Maria Parham Healthcare Foundation whose mission is to promote healthcare in …
VGCC holds Seminar on Getting out of Debt
Vance-Granville Community College’s Small Business Center will soon offer a free seminar, entitled “Get Completely Out of Debt.” The seminar will be held from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20 in room 7107 of Building 7 on the college’s main campus in Vance County. “Being in debt and living from paycheck to paycheck does not have to be your way of life,” according to the seminar’s instructor, Greg Frank of Benson. This seminar will show participants how …
Nurse Aide Refresher Course offered at VGCC Franklin Campus
Local nurse aides (CNAs) whose certifications have recently expired or want to brush up on their skills before taking the state exams can take advantage of an upcoming course at Vance-Granville Community College’s Franklin County Campus. The two-week Nurse Aide (CNA) Refresher course is scheduled to be held at the campus near Louisburg, Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., Oct. 3 through Oct. 13. Susan English will be the instructor. This course prepares students for the North …
Henderson City Council’s Human Resources Committee Meeting Notice
The Henderson City Council’s Human Resources Committee will meet on Thursday, 22 September 2011 at 4:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss, among other issues, the Administrative Policy Inventory Control List. This meeting is open to the public.
Frankin-Vance-Warren Opportunity, Inc Homeownership Event
Franklin-Vance-Warren Opportunity, Inc., presents a Homeownership Event on October 8, 2011 at the Carey Chapel Crossing Subdivision located adjacent to Aycock Elementary School/Aycock Recreation Complex. The event will be from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the Carey Chapel Subdivision Site. The rain date is October 22, 2011. This homeownership event features an onsite depiction of the Carey Chapel Crossing Housing Development layout. The public will get to see beautiful homes that any individual that is eligible for homeownership can …
Site Selectors Rank North Carolina No. 2 in Best States for Business
N.C. Department of Commerce and Charlotte Regional Partnership rank no. 2 and no. 3 for Best in Class. North Carolina was ranked second for “Best States for Business” in the Development Counsellors International (DCI) 2011 edition Winning Strategies in Economic Development Marketing study, released September 19, 2011 at the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Annual Conference in Charlotte. This is the sixth installment of the study, which is based on DCI’s survey of 322 corporate executives with site selection responsibilities. …
Texas, North Carolina and South Carolina Viewed as Best States for Business in Survey of Corporate Executives and Location Advisors
NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Texas, North Carolina and South Carolina are viewed as having the best business climates among the 50 states, according to a new survey of U.S. corporate executives released here today. The poll pinpointed California, New York and Illinois as the U.S. states with the least favorable business climates. Conducted by Development Counsellors International (DCI) every three years, the “Winning Strategies in Economic Development Marketing” survey has tracked trends in economic development …
Tax-Aide Volunteers Needed at Vance County Senior Center
The Tax-Aide Program is the nation’s largest volunteer-run FREE tax assistance and preparation service for low- and moderate- income taxpayers, with special attention to those aged 60 and older. Last year, throughout the United States, over 2.5 million taxpayers were assisted by more than 35,000 Tax-Aide Volunteers. In order continue this excellent community service in Henderson at the Vance County Senior Center, additional local Tax-Aide Volunteers are needed! If you’re good with numbers and enjoy helping people, your skills are …
Employer-Sponsored Coverage Continues to Decline in North Carolina
Raleigh, NC – Action for Children North Carolina analysis of new U.S. Census Bureau Current Population Survey (CPS) data finds, despite a decade-long erosion of employer-sponsored coverage, the number of uninsured children in North Carolina has declined, thanks to investments in public health insurance programs like Medicaid and Health Choice. In 2000, more than six in ten North Carolina children were covered by their parents’ employer-sponsored health insurance plans; last year that number fell to less than five in ten. …
Despite Employment Gains, NC Unemployment Rate Edges Up in August to 10.4%
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s labor market retracted last month and even with an employment increase of 16,500 workers, the unemployment rate for August was 10.4 percent. “Since January, the data shows private sector job growth,” said ESC Chairman Lynn R. Holmes. “The Employment Security Commission continues to work with our workforce development partners to provide assistance to our customers statewide.” Seasonally adjusted total nonfarm industry employment, as gathered through the monthly establishment survey increased by 16,500 to 3,882,500 in August. …
Representative Jim Crawford Named To Serve As Chairman Of House Appropriations Committee
RALEIGH – Rep. Jim Crawford of Oxford has been appointed a chairman of the state House’s most powerful committee, House Speaker Thom Tillis announced today. As chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Crawford will have a significant voice in the state’s budget development and oversight. The Appropriations Committee writes the House version of the state budget, in addition to handling other state spending bills. “It’s never easy to draft a budget when the state doesn’t have enough money,” Rep. …
Nurses Say Letting Uninsured Patients Die Is No Laughing Matter Following Abhorrent Audience Cheers
Nurses Say Letting Uninsured Patients Die Is No Laughing Matter Following Abhorrent Audience Cheers at CNN-Tea Party Debate The nation’s largest representative of registered nurses today expressed revulsion at the cheering by some audience members in the CNN-Tea Party Republican debate Monday night at the prospect of letting a sick person die just because they do not have health insurance. Prompting the outburst was a question from CNN’s Wolf Blitzer to Rep. Ron Paul about whether medical care should be …
Gov. Bev Perdue, Share Our Strength Launch ‘No Kid Hungry North Carolina’
DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Partnership Will Help End Childhood Hunger by Connecting Kids to Federal Food and Nutrition Programs; Pilot Program Launched At 27 Schools Statewide Aimed at Increasing School Breakfast Participation Gov. Bev Perdue joined Durham Mayor Bill Bell, Share Our Strength® and NC Serves, the lead nonprofit working with the North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service, to launch the No Kid Hungry® North Carolina partnership today. The public-private partnership will aim …
Vance County Schools Superintendent Message
To the Parents of Students in the Vance County School System: The Vance County School System is committed to educating all students to prepare them for lifelong learning and productive citizenship. The mission of the State Board of Education is that every public school student will graduate from high school, globally competitive for work and post-secondary education and prepared for life in the 21st Century. Each of the 16 schools in our school system functions daily to carry out the …
NC DOT Seeking Public Comments Via Online Survey
he N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) wants you to help plan North Carolina’s future transportation system by being part of the development of the updated Statewide Transportation Plan, also called the 2040 Plan. The plan serves as a blueprint for transportation planning and investment over the next 30 years. Because transportation projects can require years to plan, design and build, NCDOT must look ahead 25-30 years to identify the transportation needs of our state. NCDOT will use the input from …