On Wednesday, August 13, 2014, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Unit arrested . Judd, 28, 111 S. Clark Street Henderson was charged with one count of violating supervised release from a prior federal conviction for conspiracy to distribute narcotics. Judd was placed in the Vance County Jail without privilege of bond pending transfer of custody to the United States Marshall Service pending a hearing in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.
Thursday Open Line
Keeping Social Security strong and solvent is a continuing concern in an increasingly aging America. The demographic profile was different on this date in 1935, when the program was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The program aimed to provide security to retired workers over 65, most of whom had no pension, and life expectancy at birth was just 60 years for males and 64 for females. The first monthly check under the system was for $22.54, issued …
VGCC names Lloyd to industry training post
Vance-Granville Community College recently named Sara Lloyd as Director of Customized Training. In that position, she will use her extensive industry experience to help meet the needs of area manufacturers and other employers. Lloyd, who has lived in Oxford for the past 15 years, has worked in the manufacturing sector as a supervisor, quality assurance coordinator, process engineer, continuous improvement manager, Lean Six Sigma Specialist and manager of corporate projects. In those positions, she was directly involved with training employees …
NC Cooperative Extension Lunchtime seminar at Farmers Market, Planting/Caring for Lavender
Come on out to the Vance County Regional Farmers Market today, Aug 13 at noon, to learn all about growing lavender. Our presenter is Kay Nutt, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer. There is no cost and no registration required. No food is provided, but feel free to bring a bag lunch.
VGCC hosts regional Summit on Workforce Development Collaboration
Closer alignment between the needs of employers and the training offered at community colleges was the topic of a recent meeting hosted by Vance-Granville Community College. Presidents and other officials from Durham Technical Community College and Piedmont Community College joined their Vance-Granville colleagues, along with business, industry and economic development leaders, on Aug. 7 at a regional “Align4NCWorks” Learning Summit in the VGCC Civic Center. Approximately 75 people attended, among them N.C. Rep. W. A. “Winkie” Wilkins of Roxboro and …
White Houe: The Latest Developments in Iraq
Monday afternoon, President Obama gave an update about the situation in Iraq. He noted that U.S. forces have “successfully conducted targeted airstrikes to prevent terrorist forces from advancing on the city of Erbil, and to protect American civilians there.” He also addressed our ongoing humanitarian efforts to help those who are stranded on Mount Sinjar, adding that we’ve deployed a USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team to help. The President reiterated that “the only lasting solution is for Iraqis to come …
Wednesday Open Line
Even in this Internet world, many of us still receive printed catalogs through the mail, especially near the holiday season. The first such catalog — more of a flyer — was sent out by Montgomery Ward late this month in 1872. That first catalog consisted of only one page, featuring 163 items for mail order purchase. The idea was so successful that by 1904, the Ward’s catalog weighed in at four pounds. Montgomery Ward ceased producing its catalog in 1985, …
Motorists to Shift to New Lanes of I-440 East Tuesday Night as Fortify Project Moves Forward
RALEIGH – The Fortify Project to rebuild sections of I-440 and I-40 in Raleigh is expected to take another significant step forward this week. Three weeks ago, motorists on the I-440 West section of the project were shifted from the two outside lanes of the interstate to the newly rebuilt two inside lanes. Now, crews plan to make the same change for traffic on Tuesday night for I-440 East between the U.S. 64/264 Knightdale Bypass and I-40, starting at 11 …
White House: Update on the Situation in Iraq
On Saturday morning, President Obama delivered an update on the situation in Iraq from the South Lawn of the White House. The President detailed the progress of current American operations in Iraq, and spoke about what the operations mean for our country. Last week, U.S. forces began conducting targeted airstrikes against terrorist forces who were advancing on the city of Erbil, in addition to conducting humanitarian airdrops to Iraqi men, women, and children stranded in northern Iraq. Our forces have …
Tuesday Open Line
An invention that has had a profound impact on our use of fabrics and on the nation’s economy was patented on this date in 1851 — the home sewing machine, developed by Isaac Singer. The idea of the sewing machine — and some working models — went back to nearly a century before 1851. But Singer’s simple, sturdy machine was the first to be a commercial success. While far fewer people sew at home as avidly as was done in …
First-ever Honey Bee Day set for State Farmers Market Aug. 16
RALEIGH – The State Farmers Market will host Honey Bee Day on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The first-ever event will feature presentations on bees, beekeeping, pollination and honey. Locally made honey also will be available for sample and purchase. “Bees may be small in size, but their impact on agriculture is enormous,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Many of North Carolina’s crops rely heavily on the state’s nearly 25,000 honey bee colonies.” The N.C. Department …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Providing Opportunities for Our Veterans
Photo of the Week: During an Oversight and Investigations subcommittee hearing last week, I spoke with a panelist from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the poor implementation of Obamacare. I was able to question the effectiveness of using taxpayer money for a program that has operated on an inconsistent and unpredictable basis. Click here or on the photo above to watch the exchange with the panelist. As you know, agriculture is a hugely important industry here in …
Monday Open Line
This date 33 years ago immediately preceded the dawning of a digital age milestone. On August 12, 1981, IBM introduced its model 5150 — which soon became known simply as the “PC.” There had been consumer computer models for some years before, such as the early Apple and Commodore, but the IBM machine marked a turning point in acceptance due to the manufacturer’s prestige. The company was famous for its pioneering, large mainframe computers, and even by 1984, barely over …
White House Weekly Address: American Operations in Iraq
In this week’s address, the President detailed why he authorized two operations in Iraq—targeted military strikes to protect Americans serving in Iraq and humanitarian airdrops of food and water to help Iraqi civilians trapped on a mountain by terrorists. This week, the President hosted about 50 African Heads-of-State for the first-ever U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, signed a bill to improve care for America’s veterans, and expanded flexibility for cell phone users.
City of Henderson City Council Regular Meeting Monday August 11, 2014
Henderson City Council Regular Meeting Monday, 11 August 2014 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536 Download the full packet here: 20140811_coh_agenda_package I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. OPENING REMARKSIn order to provide for the highest standards of ethical behavior and Transparency in Governanceas well as provide for good and open government, the City Council has approved Core Valuesregarding Ethical Behavior1 and Transparency in Governance2. The Mayor …
Vance County Board of Education Board Meeting Monday August 11th, 2014
Vance County Board of Education will hold its board meeting in Henderson, N. C. 27536 on August 11, 2014 7:00 p.m. in the 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 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 …
Friday / Weekend Open Line
On this date 40 years ago, President Richard Nixon announced on a nationwide broadcast from the Oval Office his resignation, effective the next day. The resignation and departure from the White House was in response to the long building, wide-ranging Watergate scandal and the recent passage of likely successful articles of impeachment in the House of Representatives. Just 21 months earlier, Nixon had won re-election as President in one of our most notable landslides and still the largest margin of …
Vance County Public Schools – Breakfast and Lunch Provided to All Students
Beginning in the 2014-2015 school year, all students in Vance County Public Schools will be able to eat breakfast and lunch for free each school day. Students will still need to key in a (new) Meal ID number as they enter the cafeteria meal line. Snacks will be available for purchase. Money can still be placed on meal accounts. The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program provides the free meals and is a new reimbursement option for public school systems, available …
NC Cooperative Extension Gardening Updates, plus Farmers Markets
AUGUST ISSUE OF “THE GARDEN PATH” Another fine issue of the Garden Path newsletter, written and published by the Vance/Warren Extension Master Gardener Volunteers, is available at http://vance.ces.ncsu.edu/thegardenpath/ . You’ll find lots of timely tips! AT THE FARMERS MARKETS What might you find this week? Look for beets, cantaloupe, cucumbers, corn, eggplant, honey, okra, onions, peaches, peas, peppers (bell & hot), potatoes, squash, tomatoes, watermelon, zucchini and more! Note, selection may vary. UPCOMING EVENTS Pressure Canner Testing, Vance Farmers Market, Aug 13, 10 am to …
Vance County Public Safety Committee Meeting Notice
The Vance County’s Public Safety Committee is scheduled to meet Monday, August 11 at 4:00 p.m. in the County Manager’s Administrative Conference Room. The purpose is to discuss volunteer fire department matters.