Here’s a recap of the most popular posts on homeinhenderson.com for 2016. The #1 post received 3,396 views, and the #10 post received 763. You can see the top 10 posts below. Overall our site had 140,343 total page views, across 52,728 unique users. Compare that to 2015 where we had 45,648 unique users, and 2014 at 42,033 unique users and you can see we’ve continued to grow our audience. Click on the post title to read the original posting. …
North Carolina filmed Masterminds coming to DVD, Blu-Ray, and digital this month
The North Carolina filmed movie Masterminds will be available on digital January 17th 2017; its DVD and Blu-Ray release is scheduled for January 31st 2017. Masterminds is a comedy feature based on the 1990’s Loomis Fargo bank heist in Charlotte, NC and incidents that followed staring Zach Galifianakis, Kate McKinnon, Owen Wilson, Kristen Wiig, Jason Sudeikis and Leslie Jones. The production, which was heavily recruited by the N.C. Film Office for two years, filmed in Bumcombe, Haywood and Macon counties …
Vance County Public Schools Open Normal Schedule Thursday January 12th, 2017
Vance County Schools will operate on a normal schedule for tomorrow, Thursday, January 12th, 2017
Butterfield, Price, Adams Call for Medicaid Expansion in North Carolina
Today, U.S. Representatives G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), David E. Price (NC-04), and Alma Adams (NC-12), the Democratic members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation, sent the attached letter to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in strong support of a State Plan Amendment to expand Medicaid in the State of North Carolina. Medicaid expansion is a core provision of the Affordable Care Act. Under North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper’s proposal, North Carolina will receive $4 billion in federal …
Applications to Study at Oak Ridge National Laboratory Institute Being Accepted
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is once again offering high school students and teachers an opportunity to study at the renowned Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee this summer. ARC’s collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy and the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) provides two residential, hands-on learning institutes focusing on math, science, and technology for high school students and teachers (July 8-21, 2017) and for middle school students (July 16-21, 2017). Middle and high school …
Vance County Schools Closed Wednesday January 11, 2017
Vance County Schools will continue to be closed for all students and school system employees on Wednesday, January 11 2017. With the extremely cold temperatures, roads in several areas across the county are still too icy for safe travel.
Vance County Schools Closed Tuesday
All Vance County Schools will be closed again for all students and school system employees on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, due to continuing snowy conditions that make travel risky. The make-up days for the two school days missed are already scheduled in our school year calendar for February 15 and June 9.
City & County Meetings Cancelled
The City of Henderson’s City Council meeting for Monday 1/9/17 has been cancelled. A date has not yet been set for a replacement meeting. The Vance County Board of Commissioners meeting for Monday 1/9/17 has been cancelled. The new date has been scheduled for Wednesday January 11th at 6pm. The Vance County Board of Education meeting for Monday 1/9/17 has been cancelled. A date has not yet been set for a replacement meeting.
Butterfield Sworn Into 115th Congress, Begins Seventh Term
Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) issued the following statement after he was sworn in as a member of the 115th Congress January 3rd, 2016, marking the official beginning of his seventh term representing the First Congressional District of North Carolina: “I am honored by the trust the citizens of the First District have placed in me to represent them in Congress for a seventh term. “As the 115th Congress begins, I am eager to get back to work as a strong …
Oxford Preparatory School Readies for 2017/2018 Enrollment
Applications for new 7th – 12th grade student enrollments for the 2017 – 2018 school year are available at oxfordprep.org and available in the school office. Oxford Preparatory School (OPS) is an independent and tuition-free public charter school that is designed to mold students into future leaders through completion of a rigorous curriculum while focusing on community service and developing an appreciation of the arts. OPS offers a college preparatory curriculum, a variety of competitive middle school and varsity athletic …
VGCC graduates 14 cadets in school’s 103rd BLET Class
Fourteen cadets graduated on Dec. 13 from the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program at Vance-Granville Community College, in a ceremony held in the Civic Center on Main Campus. After passing the state certification exam, all are authorized to work in any law enforcement agency in North Carolina. Graduates of VGCC’s 103rd BLET class included Heather Jocqueline Cruz of the Franklinton Police Department; Justin Lamar Dailey and Shauna Demetrius Terry, both of the Henderson Police Department; Emmett Avory Smith of …
Big Progress on Major Projects Highlight 2016 in the Triangle and Points North
Three of the state’s biggest highway projects this year are in the Triangle area and north near the Virginia border, and each are prime examples of the goals Governor Pat McCrory outlined in his 25-Year Vision for transportation. The I-40 Fortify rebuild in Raleigh, the I-85 improvements in Vance and Warren counties, and the East End Connector in Durham each saw significant progress in 2016. They will enhance mobility for commuters and freight, while also improving safety and reducing congestion. …
Butterfield Statement on President’s Sanctions on Russia
Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement in response to the White House’s new sanctions against Russian officials for its interference in the 2016 presidential election: “I applaud President Obama’s actions to address Russia’s interference in this year’s election. It is imperative that we protect our democracy and stop any and all attempts to obstruct the democratic process. “It is my hope that these sanctions on the Russian government will serve as a deterrent to foreign powers’ …
Henderson Furniture Outlet Donates to Henderson Middle School
Abdo Saleh, owner of the Henderson Furniture Outlet in downtown Henderson, second from left in the accompanying photo, stands in his store with, from left, Becky Burns, Monika Evans and Principal John Hargrove, all of Henderson Middle School, as he donates a new sofa and loveseat to the school. Evans, the school’s social worker, and Burns, the school’s nurse, worked with Saleh to get the donation. School personnel were getting ready to take the new pieces of furniture to the school …
Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers Elect New Officers for 2017-2018
On Wednesday December 14, 2016 the Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers held elections for a new President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Kevin Bullock, of WIZS Radio, was elected as President. Chris Fisher, of Henderson Fruit and Produce, was received as Vice President. Lorraine Watkins, of The Screen Master and the immediate past president, was elected as Secretary. Danny W. Wright kept his position as Treasurer. Watkins said, “It has been an honor, privilege and very humbling to be president for the past …
VGCC hosted College Day
Vance-Granville Community College hosted admissions officers from four-year colleges and universities on Dec. 8 on VGCC’s Main Campus. The event was VGCC’s annual “College Day,” which allows students to obtain important information about transfer requirements, financial aid and scholarships that can help them take the next steps in their educational journeys. The VGCC Student Learning and Success Center organized the fair in partnership with the Carolinas Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers (CACRAO). VGCC students browsed through …
Richard Brand: An Ugly Record
In the year 2010 the Republican Party made a historic victory. They won the right to redraw the voting districts in the state. From that moment on their record appears to be nothing more than a constant attention to how to grab more and more control and power in the state. It is a very ugly and insulting record to the whole idea of democracy. They show little interest in the “will of the people.” Their only concern appears to …
88 Arrests in Four County Area During ‘Operation Silent Night’
Nearly 230 law enforcement officers from state, local, and federal agencies joined forces this week for Operation Silent Night, an enforcement operation that served outstanding criminal warrants and conducted compliance checks on high risk and violent offenders on probation and parole in Vance, Granville, Warren, and Franklin counties. Significant arrests and accomplishments included: Confiscation of 10 firearms including assault rifles and significant quantities of ammunition Confiscation of significant quantities of methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana and cash Location and cleanup of a …
Tidings of Comfort and Joy 2016 DVD’s Available
Vance County Arts Council, led by Alice Sallins, held their original holiday musical and play on November 26th, 2016 in Downtown Henderson, NC at McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center. Numerous songs written by Alice Sallins were performed as the large cast of children and adults entertained the crowd. At the request of the Vance County Arts Council, the event was recorded by Phil Hart of Dataforge who also edited the play into a hour and a half program now available …
13, The Musical at McGregor Hall in Downtown Henderson, NC
Well done cast of 13, The Musical!