In this week’s address, the President described the historic understanding the United States — with our allies and partners — reached with Iran, which, if fully implemented, will prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and will make our country, our allies, and our world safer. The deal, announced on Thursday, meets our core objectives of cutting off every pathway that Iran could take to develop a nuclear weapon. It is both comprehensive and long-term, and includes robust and intrusive …
Monday Open Line
On this date in 1859, Massachusetts established the first state milk inspection program. An inspector of milk was appointed in August that year, operating from Boston, and whose primary efforts were to suppress so-called “swill milk,” the poor, thin output of cows kept in unsanitary conditions and fed on distillery refuse. Currently, the Food and Drug Administration assists state and local dairy inspections. Every year, Americans consume an average of over 600 pounds of all manner of dairy products, including …
Vance County Schools Surveys for Input in Search for New Superintendent
As the Vance County Board of Education works to recruit and hire a new superintendent, board members would like direct input from interested members of the community. Community members may access and complete the survey through the attached link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GLPRQ7X The community survey also is available on the school system’s website at www.vcs.k12.nc.us under “News & Announcements” on the homepage. Please note that the survey must be completed in a single online session, as partial responses cannot be saved for …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of April 2 on North Carolina Weekend, be amazed during N.C. Science Festival, at locations across the state. Step back in time at the Pantego Academy Historical Museum in Pantego. Lift a glass at Town Pump Tavern in Black Mountain. The “Fitness Files” goes climbing with Rock Dimensions in Boone. And enjoy a night out during First Friday Art Walk in Elizabeth City. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina Weekend is underwritten by Visit …
U.S. Senator Richard Burr to Give 2015 Commencement Speech
LOUISBURG, N.C.— Louisburg College is excited and pleased to announce United States Senator Richard Burr as its 2015 commencement speaker. The ceremony will take place Friday, May 8 at 5 p.m. at the Seby B. Jones Performing Arts Center on campus. First elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1994, Senator Burr served five terms in the House and is currently serving North Carolina in his second term in the U.S. Senate. He is a vocal advocate for our men and women in the …
Vance County Board of Education meeting Monday April 13th, 2015
Vance County Board of Education Henderson, N. C. 27536 April 13, 2015 7:00 p.m. Administrative Services Center A G E N D A I. Call to Order II. Moment of Silence * III. Approval of Minutes * IV. Approval of Meeting Agenda V. Recognitions/Announcements A. Lanisha Daye VI. Comments from the Public (Citizens who would like to address the Board may do so by completing Form BDDH-E, Public Participation at Board Meetings. This request must be made by noon one working day …
Vance County Schools – Teacher Executive Institute 2014-2015
A total of 17 educators in Vance County Schools completed their participation in the Vance County Teacher Executive Institute (TEI) program for 2014-2015 on March 19. They were honored at a dinner and ceremony held at the Henderson Country Club after completing four all-day sessions in the leadership program. The participants are shown in the photo and include, seated from left, Deris Mora of Henderson Middle; Lauren Murvine of E.M. Rollins Elementary; Tonia Davis of Clarke Elementary; Deborah Bullock-Harris of …
Vance County Regional Farmers Market Advisory Board Meeting April 9th, 2015
Vance County Regional Farmers Market Advisory Board will meet Thursday, April 9th, 2 pm at the Market (210 Southpark Dr., Henderson). The meeting is open to the public.
Henderson City Council’s Land Planning Committee Meeting April 8th, 2015
The Henderson City Council’s Land Planning Committee will meet on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss various property issues, such as surplus property and the disposition of property. The public is welcome to attend.
Input sought for North Carolina Arts Plan
The N.C. Arts Council has released a draft plan for the arts for use during the next four years and is seeking input from the tourism industry through an online survey. The Arts Plan for North Carolina 2015-2019 builds on the work of the Arts Council during the last five decades in each of the 100 counties of the state. The plan is based on the core belief that among North Carolina’s greatest assets are its arts, which fuel a …
NC Cooperative Extension Garden Events & Updates
PATIO GARDENING SEMINAR AT THE WARREN CO LIBRARY Saturday, April 11, noon. Join us for “Patio Gardening” presented by Master Gardener Dr. Merwin Dieckmann, at the Warren County Library. Bring a bag lunch, beverages provided, learn how to have a beautiful garden at your backdoor. EXTENSION GARDENER NEWSLETTER, SPRING EDITION Now available! Lots of great tips and articles. Download here: http://extensiongardener.ces.ncsu.edu/2015-spring-piedmont-edition/ COMPOSTING WORKSHOP Apr 9, 4-6 pm, Coley Springs Baptist Church in Warren County, presented by Compost Specialist Brian Rosa. For more info., …
Spring fire season is here; be careful when burning debris
RALEIGH – As crews fight two wildfires in Western North Carolina, the N.C. Forest Service is also urging residents across the state to exercise caution when burning debris during spring fire season, which typically lasts from March to May. Firefighters from the NCFS and the U.S. Forest Service are battling the 595-acre Weed Lane Fire in Buncombe County. One home has been destroyed and five more damaged. The NCFS is also assisting the USFS on the 150-acre Poplar Fire in …
Carolina Beach shows off new Boardwalk facelift in kickoff
For more than a century, the Carolina Beach Boardwalk has been a badge of pride for the town. Now, renovations and upgrades represent a turning point in its lengthy history, and a chance for it to continue to serve residents and visitors alike for years down the road. A $1 million project, funded largely by grants, is giving the boardwalk wider paths, lighting, ADA accessible access points, gazebos, benches, swinging seats, new landscaping and more. The improvements are broken into …
White House: Preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon
Yesterday, the United States, together with our allies and partners, reached a historic understanding with Iran. If fully implemented, this framework will prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, making our nation, our allies, and our world safer. For decades, Iran has been advancing its nuclear program. When I took office, Iran was operating thousands of centrifuges — which can produce the materials for a nuclear bomb — and was concealing a secret nuclear facility. I made it clear that the …
Friday / Weekend Open Lines
America’s coffee-loving public has no grounds for complaint about today’s anniversary. On this date in 1829, a patent was issued to James Carrington of Connecticut for a coffee mill. Milling is an ancient process for grinding grains and beans, and the basis of the 1829 patent was largely for its more robust, all-cast iron construction. But Carrington’s coffee mill came out to benefit from the country’s increasing taste for coffee, which supplanted tea as a favorite beverage around the time …
NC Beer Month Kicks-Off Third Year, Introduces Safe Ride Partnership with Uber
RALEIGH, N.C. (April 1, 2015) ? Taps are flowing from the mountains to the coast for the third annual NC Beer Month this April. Proclaimed by Gov. Pat McCrory, NC Beer Month is presented by Visit North Carolina and the North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild to celebrate brewer craftsmanship and the destinations that nurture it in the state of Southern beer. Travelers are invited to experience craft beer culture with festivals and events, special-edition beers, lodging packages, beer dinners and …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Revealed – Top Consumer Complaints
Last year, 21,305 consumers filed complaints with the Consumer Protection Division of the North Carolina Attorney General‘s Office. The top consumer complaints of 2014 were: 1. Do Not Call2. Telemarketing Fraud3. Lending4. Motor Vehicles5. Home Repair6. Credit7. Internet/Computers8. Health Care9. Television Services10. Telecommunications Visit our website to learn more about the Top Ten Consumer Complains of 2014. And remember, if you think you may have been the victim of a scam, fraud, or deceptive business practice, file a complaint online …
Vance County Schools – Governor’s School Participant
Annabelle Webb, a junior at Northern Vance High School, has been selected to attend the prestigious Governor’s School of North Carolina this summer. She will attend the six-week residential program on the campus of Salem College in Winston-Salem. Her major focus of study will be social science. Her participation in Governor’s School will begin the latter part of June and extend through July. The Governor’s School of North Carolina is a summer residential program for intellectually gifted high school students, …
Vance County Board of Commissioners meeting for Monday April 6th, 2015
Vance County Board of Commissioners meeting for Monday April 6th, 2015 Download the full agenda packet here: 20150406_vcboc_agenda_packet Invocation Pastor Keith Benze, First Presbyterian Church Recognition of Leadership-Vance Participants 1. Public Hearing 6:05 p.m. Zoning Ordinance Amendments 2. Appointment 6:15 p.m. Brian Short, Emergency Operations Certification Achievement 3. Public Comments (for those registered to speak by 5:45 p.m. – each speaker is limited to five minutes) 4. Water District Boarda. Water Planning Committee Report 5. Committee Reports and Recommendationsa. Human Resources Committeeb. …
NC House Unanimously Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Energy Rates in Eastern North Carolina
Raleigh, NC – Today the NC House unanimously passed bipartisan legislation that would allow dozens of eastern North Carolina communities to proceed with a critical sales agreement that will reduce electricity rates and spur job growth and economic development across eastern North Carolina. A signing ceremony by the Governor is being planned in (208 E. Nash St,Wilson) for Thursday at 11 am. This sales agreement has already been approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory commission, but requires state legislative …