Jobs at the Forefront: Ever since I first took office, I’ve been working to make your priorities known in Congress. Creating jobs to get Americans back to work continues to be the focus of our work in the House of Representatives. This past week, the House made job creation and economic growth a reality by passing three separate jobs-bills: 1) The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act– This bipartisan, bicameral agreement helps workers acquire the skills and education they need to …
White House Weekly Address: Expanding Opportunity — It’s Time for Congressional Republicans to Do Their Part
In this week’s address, the President recapped his visits with folks who have written him letters about their own American stories — their successes and struggles. While congressional Republicans are blocking meaningful measures that would strengthen the middle class, the President continues looking for ways to grow the economy and expand opportunity for more hardworking Americans. The President again urged Congress to join him, as they were elected to do, in working on behalf of everyday Americans — including those …
Monday Open Line
Almost every home has at least one. They can be made out of cloth, plastic, or metal. Seamstresses and tailors use them, as do professional craftsmen and weekend do-it-yourselfers. It’s the tape measure, patented on this date in 1868 by Alvin J. Fellows of New Haven, Connecticut. His version had a feature still used today — a spring click lock to hold the tape at any desired point. One notable tape measure was 600 feet long and gold plated. It …
City of Henderson City Council Meeting July 14th, 2014
Henderson City Council Regular Meeting Monday, 14 July 2014 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536 Download the full agenda packet here: 20140714_coh_agenda_packet 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 …
Police Department Investigating Gunshot Wound on Deceased
On Sunday, July 13, 2014, members of the Henderson Police Department responded to 2342 Oxford Road, Henderson in response to a deceased individual. Officers found Tommy Lee Key, 70 of the address deceased. Key was found to be suffering from a single gunshot wound. The matter has been turned over to the Henderson Police Department Criminal Investigation Division. Foul play is not suspected in this matter.
Michael Bobbitt: Notes from the Peanut Gallery (VC BOC July 7th, 2014)
Farmers Market Update Tracy Madigan presented to the Board a status report on Vance County Regional Farmers Market. The status reported covered the first eight days the market has been open. The market is open only two days a week for 11 hours weekly. The status report is skimpy on details and the Farmers Market web-site is obsolete. Of the $2,411 gross income, $1,071 (44.4%) is listed as Miscellaneous Income. Why is miscellaneous income nearly half of total gross income …
Forest Pest Seminar, 7/31, 2pm
Come and get the latest updates about Forest Pest issues! We will have an expert presenter from the Forest Pest Outreach Program. This event will take place at the Community Building, Satterwhite Point, Kerr Lake State Recreation Area. Again, the date is July 31, 2 pm. Don’t miss this excellent learning opportunity! There is no charge for this event, but registration is requested so we can plan for seating, handouts, etc. http://www.ces.ncsu.edu Paul McKenzieAgricultural Extension Agent, Vance/Warren CountiesNC Cooperative Extension
Healthcare training courses scheduled at VGCC Warren Campus
Vance-Granville Community College has scheduled several occupational healthcare courses to start in August at the college’s Warren County Campus in Warrenton. The Medication Aide course is set to be held Monday-Thursday, Aug. 11-19, each evening from 5:30 until 9:30 p.m. Michelle Bugg will serve as the instructor. Graduates of the Medication Aide course will be prepared to administer medications in a skilled nursing setting, and to sit for the state examination. Those who complete the course and the exam are …
VGCC Science Camp offers unique experiences for Middle School Students
This summer, Vance-Granville Community College’s fourth annual Science Camp gave local middle school students numerous opportunities not only to “learn” science, but to “do” science. A total of 32 students, including rising sixth, seventh and eighth graders from Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren counties, completed the day camp, which was held June 16-20 at the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. The week was full of fun, hands-on activities designed to pique students’ curiosity about the natural sciences as they …
2014 Graduation Publication and Map of the Post-Secondary Education Plans of Graduates
Vance County Schools is proud of the 415 graduates and their accomplishments as members of the Class of 2014 from our four high schools. Please review the attached 2014 Graduation Publication and the accompanying Map of the Post-Secondary Education Plans of the Graduates to learn more about their accomplishments and their future plans. Vance County Schools Graduation Publication Graduation Publication Map
Farmers Market Food Safety Class, 7/21, 1 pm
Any farmer who sells “direct to consumer” is encouraged to attend a Farmers Market Good Practices class on July 21, 1 pm. The class will be held at the new Vance County Regional Farmers Market. The class is free, but registration is requested so I can plan for seating and handouts. If you are interested but unable to attend, let me know and I’ll consider offering a second session. Also be advised that we still have space for additional vendors …
Friday / Weekend Open Lines
The distant reaches of planet Earth came into focus for the average American on this date in 1962 with the successful relay of a trans-Atlantic signal by Telstar, the first privately owned satellite launched the day before. While a major communications advance and a sensation of the day, Telstar did not last long. It failed in December, was restored briefly, and then went dead in February 1963. Today, dozens of communications satellites allow television signals, telephone calls and computer hookups …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Don’t Be Guilty of Falling For a Jury Duty Scam
Serving on a jury is one of our most important responsibilities as citizens, but scammers try to use jury duty to steal from the innocent. In the latest version of this common scam, people in the Fayetteville area have gotten phone calls from a man who claims to be a Cumberland County Sheriff’s Deputy. If you answer one of these calls, you’re told that you’ll be arrested for failing to appear for jury duty unless you pay a fine immediately. …
VGCC Lunch & Learn on July 22 – Business Essentials
Join VGCC’s Warren Campus, Room W432, for a Lunch ‘N Learn on Tuesday, July 22 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM for a seminar entitled “Business Essentials” presented by the NC Department of Revenue. The agency will cover basic requirements to help businesses in North Carolina understand the laws and obligations necessary to be compliant. Participants will become familiar with NC tax laws that are pertinent to businesses and the responsibilities of a business owner. The seminar will cover the …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of July 10 on UNC-TV’s North Carolina Weekend, experience a wealth of cultures at Folkmoot in Waynesville. Enjoy the great outdoors at Goose Creek State Park in Washington. Take a tour of Reidsville. Relax amid country chic at the Inn at Little Pond Farm in Valle Crucis. And the “House Special” samples the fare at Jones Café in Clayton. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina Weekend is underwritten by the N.C. Division of Tourism. …
VGCC to hold free breakfast workshop for “Plus 50” students
Vance-Granville Community College is holding a breakfast workshop designed to inspire area adults, aged 50 and over, to pursue a college degree, diploma or certificate. Both currently-enrolled VGCC students and those who are considering a return to education are invited. The workshop — entitled “Over 50 and Going Back to School, What a Great Idea!” — will be held on Wednesday, July 16, from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. in the Civic Center on VGCC’s Main Campus. A welcome table …
Thursday Open Line
On this date in 1890, more than 30 years before the 19th Amendment was ratified, women in one of these United States enjoyed the right to vote, as Wyoming became the 44th state to join the union. Carved out of the Dakota, Idaho, and Utah territories, the Wyoming Territory was an important route for settlers and gold miners moving west for the Pony Express and the overland stage. Wyoming is known as the “Equality State” because of the rights women …
Dataforge: Watch Us Build a Computer
We have a nice gaming system to build at Dataforge Wednesday afternoon. We’ve got all the parts Tuesday and thought it would be a good opportunity to invite people in to see the process before delivering it to our customer. If you’re interested in coming please contact us at sales@dataforge.us. No charge, we just want to see if people will come. We hope it will give you a better idea of how a computer works, and also of course the …
Butterfield Seeks Answers to USPS-Proposed Changes at Rocky Mount Mail Processing Plant
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today sent a letter to United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe seeking specifics on the impact of the upcoming change in mailing processing operations at the Rocky Mount Processing and Distribution Facility. In his letter, Butterfield expressed concern over how the proposed changes will affect employees of the Rocky Mount facility and the customers it serves. Butterfield wrote, “While many Americans have adopted electronic forms of communication, there are …
J.P. Taylor Company establishes Scholarships at VGCC
A pair of Vance-Granville Community College students will receive scholarships worth $2,500 each during the 2014-15 academic year, thanks to contributions from J.P. Taylor Company, L.L.C., a subsidiary of Universal Leaf North America, U.S., Inc. In awarding the J.P. Taylor Company annual scholarship, priority will be given to students who are employees of the company, spouses and children of employees, as well as those enrolled in the College Transfer, Business Administration, Electronics Engineering Technology or Computer Information Technology programs. Scholarship …