Category: Quick hits

Monday Night, Obama held a national tv appearance, followed by comments from Republican House Speaker John Boehner.  On Tuesday, White House Administration Officials will hold “Office Hours” on our social networks to answer your questions about the President’s speech and the ongoing deficit debate. Brian Deese, Deputy Director of the National Economic Council and Special Assistant to the President, will be answering your questions on Twitter Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Ask your questions with the hashtag #WHChat and stay tuned for …

This weeks presidential address focuses on a Bipartisan Approach to Strengthening the Economy:   A reminder that tonight in the City Council Chambers is a short regular meeting and work session to follow.  You may read the agenda details at the previous link.  In the meeting the new EDC Director Stuart Litvin will make a presentation.  I’d like to point out that on Thursday, the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce hosted a Business After Hours session, sponsored by Don Lorenzo’s Mexican …

If you’re looking for something to do Friday afternoon, head to the RBC Center in Raleigh for a free event.  The Fourth Annual Canes Summer Fun Fest, presented by 99.9 FM the Fan, is set for Friday, July 22, at 5:30 p.m. at the RBC Center. The event includes live music, over 10 interactive inflatables and games, sledding on snow, free giveaways, guest speakers from the Hurricanes, appearances by Stormy and the Eye Care Associates Storm Squad, discounted concessions, extended …

Aaron’s has acquired Crusader Rent to Own in a deal covering all 30 of Crusader’s stores in Georgia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.  All but one will be converted to Aaron’s HomeSmart brand. The remaining store will be merged with an existing franchisee’s Aaron’s store. HomeSmart is a Houston-based subsidiary of Aaron’s operating in the South and Southwest. It is not yet clear what will happen to Henderson’s store.  Henderson locations for both companies include Aaron’s located at …

Below are year-to-date metrics tracked by the N.C. Department of Commerce’s Division of Business and Industry that illustrate some of the recent activities of the Division. The metrics include the number of new economic development projects assigned to B&I development staff; the number of economic development project announcements; the number of announced jobs created and capital invested; the number of interactions existing industry staff had with businesses throughout the state; and the number of contacts received by the Business Link …

Gov. Bev Perdue continued her focus on spurring job creation and putting our people back to work with a series of high-profile jobs announcements. In 12 days, Gov. Bev Perdue announced more than 700 new jobs created in North Carolina. The announcements add to a tally of 1,030 announced jobs and $258 million in new investment announced since the General Assembly adjourned its session in June. The latest jobs announcements include 225 new jobs and a $101 million investment in …

This week, President Obama’s weekly address focuses on the importance of compromise and shared sacrifice so that we can overcome our fiscal challenges and get our economy on a stronger footing going forward.

This afternoon be sure to visit downtown Henderson, NC for a special event Meet Me in the Street.  Come early to browse the downtown shops, but the main event runs from 5:30pm to 8:30pm on Breckenridge Street.  The second of 3 “Meet Me in the Street” concerts this year, todays event features “The Konnection Band” and is presented by Harris Incorporated of Henderson.  The next Meet Me in the Street will be on September 1st, featuring The Holiday Band.  This …

A report released by the North Carolina Department of Commerce paints grim employment stats.  The reports findings show since April 2011 to May 2011 the economy lost 7,400 non farm positions.  However, total employment has increased by over 12 thousand. The discrepancy is because total employment includes farm workers, unpaid family workers, the self-employed, and people on unpaid leave.  Financial Activities gained 1,500 jobs, the largest job increase since last month.  Professional and Business Services had the largest job loss, …

Tuesday’s high is expected to reach 100 degrees with a heat index of 105-110 considering humidity. Stay inside in the AC as much as possible. If you don’t have AC visit some of your local businesses just to browse around, perhaps you’ll see something you’d like to pick up! For some times regarding staying cool and the precautions to take ABC11 has provided the following video for your viewing.

Tonight hosts a meeting at both the city and county levels.  The Vance County Board of Commissioners will be having it’s monthly meeting tonight at 6pm, it was moved from the regular meeting date of the first Monday of the month due to that falling on July 4th.  The meeting beings at at 6:00 p.m. at the usual place, the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Vance County Administration Building, Henderson, NC. Also tonight at 7pm the City of Henderson hosts is regular …

Thanks to the Henderson Dispatch for the tip regarding Brett Webb-Mitchell new article at Salon.com When a gay minister moved to a small Southern town. In the article Brett discussed how the community, particularly Home in Henderson commentators, reacted to the news of him being an openly gay minister taking an intern pastor position at First Presbyterian Church. The article gives examples of right negative comments towards Brett regarding his orientation that were posted here.  However, the comments on the Salon …

Not only is Sheetz building a new store here in Henderson, NC but rumor is they are also looking for a location for a new distribution hub to service the whole area as they expand more into North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.  Their current distribution hub is in Pennsylvania, and boasts daily shipments from Pennsylvania to each store, including those here in North Carolina.  Transportation savings justify seeking a 200,000 square foot facility in our state that would bring …

President Obama addresses the need to reduce the nation’s deficit while creating jobs across the country and wishes Americans a happy Fourth of July. Thanks to all who wished me a happy birthday yesterday.  Don’t quite feel old yet, but life’s working on that for me.  Now to try and get back to this work thing… Welcome to the Wednesday Open Line!  

We hope everyone had a safe and fun July 4th weekend.  If you have any pictures you’d like to send in please email them to submit@homeinhenderson.com  

President Obama on Our Economy and the Debt Limit: “Now is the Time to Go Ahead and Make the Tough Choices” At a press conference this week, President Obama discussed the difficult job economy. Watch and Listen below: We hope everyone has a cool and safe Independence Day Weekend. Saturday July 2nd Satterwhite Point Marina hosts a fireworks and entertainment event from 6:30pm to 10pm.  July 4th Franklinton hosts its fireworks and entertainment event on the Franklinton High School football …

Henderson made news in Raleigh today regarding the house fire that burned 4 people last weekend.  The link to the article about the Henderson, NC house fire is here. We’d like you guys to send in July 4th events in the area so we can compile a list. We know that July 2nd, 6:30pm to 10pm will be the fireworks at Satterwhite Point on Kerr Lake.  Bus service is avaiable as well from the Roses parking lot on Norlina Road …

The University of North Carolina Health Care System Board has created and appointed several members to a Special Committee to review the WakeMed proposal to purchase Rex Healthcare. The chairman of the Special Committee  is D. Jordan Whichard, and other members include Rev. Lisa Fischbeck, Dr. Andrew Greganti, Dale Jenkins, James Speed and Chancellor Holden Thorp. The Special Committee would like comments from the public about WakeMed’s proposal to purchase Rex Healthcare. Although you may comment on our open lines …