For centuries, the month of June has been the most popular choice for weddings. One of the purported reasons was that some hundreds of years ago, this time was just after May’s annual bath, so the happy couple and the guests were about as clean as could be hoped. With the ensuing advances in plumbing and overall hygiene, dressy weddings are readily staged year-round, from simple civil ceremonies and backyard or back-to-nature vows, to elaborate church functions. Each year, there …
Joint Chamber Ribbon Cutting – Drake Dentistry
A ribbon cutting was held for Drake Dentistry at 1215 SE Industry Drive in Oxford to celebrate their new facility and membership with both the Granville County Chamber and Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce. At Drake Dentistry, your smile is their top priority. Dr. Drake and his entire team are dedicated to providing you with the personalized, quality dental care that you deserve. When you visit their office you will experience all that modern dentistry has to offer, including a comprehensive …
Search Warrant Yields Drug Arrest
On Thursday, June 11, 2015, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Section executed a search warrant at 264 Kittrell Street, Henderson. During the search, officers located marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and counterfeit U. S. currency. Montrel Closs, 26, 264 Kittrell Street was charged with possession with the intent to manufacture, sell, and/or deliver marijuana, manufacturing marijuana, felonious possession of marijuana, maintaining a dwelling for keeping/selling a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance within 1,000 …
Senator Richard Burr: Wilmington VA, Cybersecurity, Social Security
This week, I pressed the Veterans Administration about a long standing problem with an important new clinic in Wilmington that has resulted in more delays for our Veterans needing care. Both Fox Wilmington and WECT reported on the ongoing water problem at the Wilmington VA clinic that has caused VA to postpone major services, like dental, urology, and GI, indefinitely. I want to let you know that Senator Tillis and I are both intervening to make sure VA makes any …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Supporting Transparency & Accountability in Trade Agreements
Video of the Week: I was on the House floor until 1:30 am Thursday morning continuing the fight for the 440th Airlift Wing. I proposed an amendment to the Department of Defense Appropriations’ Act which would have prohibited the Air Force from carrying out deactivation of the Wing– it also would have put an end to the Air Force prematurely hollowing out the 440th Airlift Wing before our work here in Congress is done. The Air Force needs to provide …
Chamber Ribbon Cutting – Premier Women’s Health
The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Granville County Chamber of Commerce, hosted a ribbon cutting on Thursday, May 21 to honor Premier Women’s Health. Premier Women’s Health Professionals provides complete obstetrical and gynecological services, as well as medical and surgical evaluations and management of complex gynecological problems. Their NEW clinic is located in Oxford at 1209 S.E. Industry Drive (across the street from Revlon), conveniently located off of exit 206 of I-85. PWHP is only 7 minutes …
Final Fortify Work Zone Takes Shape Along I-40
Raleigh- With a relatively dry spring so far, crews on the Fortify I-40/440 Rebuild Project are on schedule, and drivers who commute on I-40 in Raleigh are continuing to see big changes in the work zone. Crews began shifting eastbound lanes this week from the Jones Franklin Road bridge to Lake Wheeler Road as they work toward moving traffic over to begin removing and demolishing the median and inside lanes of the existing roadway. If the weather cooperates, the shifts …
White House Weekly Address: Stand Up for American Workers and Pass TAA
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President reiterated that his top priority is to grow the American economy and ensure that every hardworking American has a fair shot at success. It’s because of this commitment that the President has worked to enact smart new trade agreements that level the playing field for our workers, open new markets for our businesses, and hold other countries to the kinds of high standards that Americans are proud to hold ourselves to …
Monday Open Line
It’s time for gowns, carnations, diplomas, and lots of pictures. This is the season for graduations — with ceremonies being held all over the country for students from kindergarten to graduate school. In the U.S., there are nearly 78 million students at all levels of schooling — some 41.7 million from nursery through elementary school, almost 17 million in high school, and about 19 and a half million in college. High school graduation rates have grown steadily through the years, …
City of Henderson City Council Meeting Monday June 15th, 2015
Henderson City Council Special Called Meeting MONDAY, June 15, 2015 6:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536 Download the full agenda packet here: 20150615_coh_agenda_packet The purpose is to Conduct Budget Public Hearing and Consideration of Citizen Input and the FY2015-16 Recommended Annual Fee Schedule (CAF 15-62-A)
Butterfield, McCaul, Cummings, and Jones Introduce Bill to Help Combat Prostate Cancer
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressmen G. K. Butterfield (D-NC), Michael McCaul (R-TX), Elijah Cummings (D-MD) and Walter Jones (R-NC) today introduced the National Prostate Cancer Plan Act that would establish a council of federal agencies, patients, and medical experts charged with drafting and implementing a national strategy to combat prostate cancer. “Prostate cancer is an epidemic and has a disproportionate impact African Americans,” said Butterfield. “Black men have the highest prostate cancer rates of any racial or ethnic group and are …
Friday / Weekend Open Line
Friday, June 12th. This year’s Cereal City Festival kicks off this evening with a parade in downtown Battle Creek, Michigan. But the highlight of the festival, in the city that bills itself as the Cereal Capital of the World, is the world’s longest breakfast table. On Saturday morning, hundreds of volunteers will be serving breakfast in shifts to perhaps 70,000 people — greater than Battle Creek’s population of about 52,000. The festival will continue with concerts, a foot race, and …
VGCC opens Fall Registration, schedules Orientation Sessions
Registration for classes and orientation sessions for new students have begun for the Fall 2015 semester at Vance-Granville Community College, which begins Monday, Aug. 17. Attending an orientation session is required for all new students who wish to enroll in any of the college’s curriculum programs, and for students who are returning to VGCC after being away for three or more years. Students must also meet with an advisor or academic/career coach before registering for classes. To attend an orientation …
Vance County Board of Education Called Meetings
The Vance County Board of Education will meet in specially called meetings on the following dates and at the following times: Monday, June 15, 2015 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2015 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2015 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2015 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2015 beginning at 4:45 p.m. The meeting on June 15 will be held at the Baymont Inn, 400 N Cooper Dr., Henderson, NC 27536. …
Michael Bobbitt: Notes From The Peanut Gallery (City Council June 8th, 2015)
The City Council met Monday night for more than two and half hours. Most of the time was spent in two long public hearings of the four scheduled. Of the four public hearings three were specific to ground based industrial scale solar collectors colloquially called solar farms. (Solar farm is incorrect term. To be a farm traditionally has meant to grow or raise a reproducible crop or livestock. What reproduction can be credited to metal or glass?) The one non-solar …
VGCC Paralegal program sends first graduates off to new careers
Vance-Granville Community College recently celebrated the graduation of the first class from the two-year Paralegal Technology degree program. Also worth celebrating was the fact that by the time they graduated, some of the students had already secured employment in their chosen career field. Members of the first graduating class included Kevin W. Allen of Franklinton; Kristy L. Hope of Henderson; Safwan A. Ali and Megan N. Finch, both of Louisburg; Tanisha L. Bullock and Donna W. McAllister, both of Manson; …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of June 11 on North Carolina Weekend, “Collecting Carolina” examines the collections of the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh. Take to the sea for a cruise on the Belle of Topsail in Surf City. Get in the spirit of competition at the Annual Southeastern Masters Track and Field Meet in Raleigh. Tempt your taste buds at Garland, also in Raleigh. And see what all the buzz is about at the Asheville Bee Charmer & the Bee …
Vance County Schools – Nursing Aide Graduates
There are 15 students who are now graduates of the Vance Medical Academy at Southern Vance High School as certified nursing aides (CNA) following a pinning ceremony held in their honor on June 9. The pinning ceremony was held in the school’s Drama Room and was attended by approximately 75 family members and friends of the students. Melodie Kernahan, a registered nurse and the lead instructor in the Vance Medical Academy, along with faculty member Valerie Brown, presented each of …
Vance County Regional Farmers Market Upcoming Events
This week at the market we will have fresh produce including squash, cucumbers, red and white potatoes, tomatoes, cabbage, broccoli, zucchini, cantaloupe, watermelon, onions, green beans, plums, apples, and peaches. We will also feature many handmade crafts such as textiles, soaps and artwork. Rounding out our variety of goods this week will be an assortment of plants including hanging baskets, herbs, vegetable plants, as well as baked goods including pies, sweet breads and rolls. Note that availability is subject to …
United Way of Vance County 46th Annual Meeting
On Wednesday, June 17th 2015, the United Way of Vance County will hold its 46th Annual Meeting. Brian Sinotte, Chief Executive Officer at Maria Parham Medical Center, will be the guest speaker. In addition, the Second Annual Sam Watkins Visionary Award will be presented to an outstanding member of our community. The meeting will be held at 11:30 a.m. at the Henderson Country Club, located at 300 Country Club Drive in Henderson. Cost of the luncheon is $16.00 per person. Reservations …