RALEIGH — Beginning on Thursday, January 22, the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles will expand its pilot program to extend office hours at two state-operated license plate agencies in Raleigh and Charlotte. Office hours at both locations will increase by one hour, providing quality customer service from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday of each week. Each office will be open from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. This expansion will increase the number …
Middle and High School News January 19-23, 2015
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 3, Issue 21 A Publication for Middle and High Schools January 19-23, 2015 The MISSION of Vance County Schools is to be committed to educating all students to prepare them for lifelong learning and productive citizenship. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS Early College High students return to classes on Tuesday. All students return to classes on Wednesday. This day is the make-up …
N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority Approves Building Reuse Grant for Thomasville
The N.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved a building reuse grant of $500,000 for the city of Thomasville with the commitment of 40 new jobs. North Carolina Commerce Secretary John Skvarla and Assistant Secretary for Rural Development Dr. Pat Mitchell made the announcement January 8. The funds will be used to support the reuse of a total of 275,000 square feet in multiple buildings that were constructed between 1973 and 1984 and have been vacant for three years. Ennis-Flint …
NCDOT Sponsored Study on American Tobacco Trail Concludes
RALEIGH – A N.C. Department of Transportation sponsored study conducted by N.C. State University’s Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE) on the American Tobacco Trail in Durham has concluded. The study set out to determine changes in trail usage that indicate impacts to transportation, health, and economic behaviors from the construction of a bicycle and pedestrian bridge over I-40. The bicycle and pedestrian bridge on the American Tobacco Trail crosses over I-40 and corresponding paved connections opened in February …
Ag Forum on Feb. 5 will highlight importance of partnerships between agriculture, military
RALEIGH – The potential for North Carolina’s two largest industries – agriculture and the military – to work together will be highlighted at the 10th annual Ag Development Forum on Feb. 5 at the State Fairgrounds. The forum will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Holshouser Building. It is being held in conjunction with the Southern Farm Show. Admission is free and lunch will be provided, but registration is requested by Jan. 30. Register online at …
Elementary School News January 19-23, 2015
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 2 Issue 21 January 19-23, 2015 The MISSION of Vance County Schools is to be committed to educating all students to prepare them for lifelong learning and productive citizenship. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS Students return to classes on Wednesday. This day serves as the make-up day for the day missed on January 14 due to icy conditions in our area. Thursday marks the beginning …
Butterfield Statement on the State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statement in response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address: “There’s no denying that the country continues to make great gains. Over the past six years, President Obama and Congressional Democrats have together delivered the longest stretch of economic and job growth in this nation’s history; made accessing health care affordable, easier, and transparent; and safeguarded the American people by enacting strong financial reforms. However, the President’s …
Wednesday Open Line
You may think the debate about smoking is fairly recent, but the more things change, the more they resemble 1908. On this date that year, the New York City council passed an ordinance that made it illegal for women to smoke in public places. The ordinance was the result of a campaign by the National Anti-Cigarette League. At the time, a number of cities had banned smoking, along with the states of Arkansas, Iowa, Idaho, and Tennessee. All of these …
White House MLK Day: Serving and Reflecting
Honoring the life of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., President Obama issued a proclamation commemorating today’s holiday, and encouraged all Americans to carry on Dr. King’s legacy through their own service. This afternoon, the President and the First Lady took part in a community service project at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington, while the Vice President and other senior Administration officials participated in service projects across the country. Watch the President’s remarks on the holiday, …
Tuesday Open Line
It’s purely coincidence, but nonetheless symbolic, that this date, the traditional presidential inauguration day, also happens to be the 232nd anniversary of the end of hostilities in the American Revolution. This 1783 cease-fire, while throwing off a monarch, started us on the way to electing our head of state. Along with creating the office of president, the ensuing constitution of the new republic was unique in world history for requiring a regular, periodic census. Letting bygones be bygones, census figures …
Vance County – Home in Henderson Survey Request
Readers of Home-In-Henderson who are residence of Vance County have been asked their opinion regarding positive outcomes within the county. Please take few minutes of your time to complete this short survey.
Vance County Education Committee Meeting Notice January 20th, 2015
Vance County’s Education Committee (Wilder, Garrison and Taylor) is scheduled to meet Tuesday, January 20 at 11:00 a.m. in the Administrative Conference Room. The purpose is to discuss School matters. Please note that all Commissioners are invited to attend, so it is possible that three or more Commissioners may be present.
Vance County Water Planning Committee Meeting Notice January 26th, 2015
Vance County’s Water Planning Committee (Garrison, Brummitt and Taylor) is scheduled to meet Monday, January 26 at 3:00 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room. The purpose is to discuss water matters. Please note that all Commissioners are invited to attend, so it is possible that three or more Commissioners may be present.
Senator Richard Burr: Gitmo, Agent Orange, and Sunday Shows
Last week I introduced legislation with Senators Ayotte, McCain, and Graham that would restrict transfers of detainees from Guantanamo Bay in order to best protect Americans and our national security. The Detaining Terrorists to Protect America Act of 2015 would suspend international transfers of high and medium risk detainees, prohibit transfers of Guantanamo detainees to Yemen, extend the current prohibition on transfers to the U.S., and increase transparency regarding risk assessments of the remaining Guantanamo detainees. Instead of working with …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Providing Real Solutions for Everyday Americans
Video of the Week: I talked with Loretta Boniti, Senior Political Reporter, News 14 Carolina about the great opportunity we have in the 114th Congress to move forward on jobs, health care, veterans and other important issues to provide real solutions for the American people. Click here or on the photo above to view the interview. America’s New Congress got off to a great start last week and continued with a flurry of activity this week in the House. …
White House Weekly Address: The State of the Union Is This Tuesday
In this week’s address, the President recounted the stories of letter writers from around the country who will be joining him when he delivers his annual State of the Union address this Tuesday: Carolyn, who was able to expand her small business through a Small Business Administration loan, and this year raised wages for their hourly employees; Jason, a wounded warrior who served in Afghanistan and is now back home with his wife and first daughter, born in November; and …
Monday Open Line
Being able to store and distribute food before it spoiled became easier in the young United States on this date in 1825. That’s when Ezra Daggett and Thomas Kensett were granted a patent for the tin can. Heating and sealing food in glass jars had started a few years before in France, and the British Royal Navy was being supplied with canned foods by 1820. Borrowing the practice, the U.S. became the eventual world leader in canning. Even though today …
Henderson Vance Crime Stoppers Crimes of the Month – Rewards Offered
Breaking & Entering Larceny Case On November17, 2014 at approximately 8:27 A.M. Henderson Police Department officers responded to 515 Hilliard Street, in reference to a Breaking and Entering Larceny. Upon arrival officers talked to Robert Ray Moorefield Jr. who stated that someone had broken into his residents and Shed Severalitems were taken. The Henderson Police Department encourages anyone with information related to this case to contact Henderson – Vance Crime Stoppers at 492-1925 and also you can leave anonymous tips …
Search Warrent Leads to 4 Arrests on Drug Charges
On Tuesday, January 13, 2015, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Unit executed a search warrant at 305 Main Street, Henderson. During the search, officers recovered heroin, crack cocaine, marijuana, pills and three firearms. The following individuals were charged as a result of the investigation: Quincy Batchelor, 23, 1901 NC 39 South, Henderson was charged with manufacturing heroin; Possession with the intent to manufacture, sell/deliver heroin; Possession with the intent to manufacture, sell/deliver cocaine; Manufacturing cocaine. Batchelor was …
Vance County Schools – Make-Up Day
Vance County Schools will make up the student day missed yesterday, Wednesday, January 14, on Wednesday, January 21, originally scheduled as a teacher workday. It will be a full school day at all schools. High school students who don’t have to make up exams on Wednesday, January 21, should not attend school.