District 32 Rep. Nathan Baskerville will join Senator Fletcher Hartsell, in a discussion for Time Warner’s News 14 Carolina’s nightly political program “Capital Tonight”. Rep. Baskerville and Senator Hartsell will discuss the Affordable Care Act Committee – Their thoughts and their discoveries. The segment airs Thursday, May 8, at 7:20 PM. Make sure to tune in!
White House: Climate Change Is Affecting Us Now
Today, we released the third National Climate Assessment, the most comprehensive look yet at how climate change is affecting the U.S. and critical sectors of the economy. The report, a key deliverable of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan, confirms that climate change is not a distant threat — it’s affecting us now. Watch the President’s science advisor explain how climate change is already affecting us — and check out the full climate report:
Wednesday Open Line
What is perhaps the nation’s foremost professional organization, the American Medical Association, was founded on this date in 1847 in Philadelphia. Two hundred fifty delegates from 28 states attended the founding meeting, which adopted the first code of medical ethics, and established the first nationwide standards for preliminary medical education and the degree of MD. At the time, there were some 50,000 medical doctors in the U.S. Today, there are nearly 700,000. Physicians and surgeons have median annual earnings of …
Whitney Johnson from NVHS one of 141 Students from Across the Country Named 2014 U.S. Presidential Scholars
Whitney Johnson, a senior at Northern Vance High School, has won the U.S. Presidential Scholars Award. Whitney is one of 141 winners of the award across the United States and one of five winners from North Carolina. Please see the below news release from the U.S. Department of Education. A complete listing of the award winners is included. Whitney is such a wonderful example of the many fine young people we have in our schools and in our county! We …
1 Kilo of Cocaine Confiscated on I-85
On Monday, April 28, 2014, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Division stopped a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder travelling south bound on I-85 in Henderson. After a brief investigation, officers searched the vehicle and located 1 kilo of cocaine and 37,000.00 U. S. currency. Pedro Guzman Ontiveros, 29, 3627 Evergreen Trail, Stem, N.C. was charged with one count of trafficking in cocaine and one count of maintaining a vehicle for keeping a controlled substance. Ontiveros was placed in …
Chamber Ribbon Cutting – RB Cleaning Business
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Monday, May 5th at 10:00AM for RB Cleaning Business to celebrate their membership with the Chamber. They are located at 622 Mason Street in Henderson. Whether your project is large or small, their team of experts can provide the resources and solutions you need to get the job done right. Their track record for consistency, timely service, and subject matter expertise make insurmountable tasks possible to overcome. Their multifaceted company is here to …
Vance County Public Middle and High School News May 5-9, 2014
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 2, Issue 35 A Publication for Middle and High Schools May 5-9, 2014 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 This week is Teacher and School Staff Appreciation Week Report cards distributed at Northern Vance, Southern Vance and Western Vance …
VGCC hosts CCP Information Sessions for high school students and parents
Vance-Granville Community College will hold a series of sessions offering information for high school students and their parents on the “Career and College Promise” (CCP) program. CCP allows eligible students to pursue a college degree, diploma or certificate while still in high school, without having to pay college tuition. These information sessions will be held on Tuesday, May 13, from 4 until 5:30 p.m. at the Warren County Campus in Warrenton; Wednesday, May 14, from 4 until 5:30 p.m. at …
Vance County Elementary School News May 5-9, 2014
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 1 Issue 28 May 5-9, 2014 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 This week is Teacher and School Staff Appreciation Week Interim Progress Reports distributed on Friday SCHOOL EVENTS FOR THIS WEEK Dabney Elementary:(Monday, May 5)– School …
Tuesday Open Line
Before the school year draws to a close and summer vacation takes over, it’s time to say thanks to America’s teachers. Today is National Teacher Day, part of PTA-Teacher Appreciation Week. The goal is to honor the dedication and valuable contributions teachers make to the rest of their students’ lives. The idea goes back to 1944, when Mattye Woodridge of Arkansas began lobbying for a day to honor teachers. With the help of Eleanor Roosevelt, the first National Teacher Day …
Woman of the Year Award Nominations Sought
Do you know a professional woman living or working in Vance, Franklin, Warren or Granville County who consistently goes above and beyond the expectations of her position for the betterment of the community at-large? If so, nominate her for the “Woman of the Year” award being presented by Franklin-Vance-Warren Opportunity, Inc.’s Women’s Economic Equity Council at the annual “Success Becomes Her” Business Luncheon & Expo for Women on May 29th at the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center. Nomination forms are …
Greg’s Garden (May 5th, 2014)
First of all, we would like to apologize to our followers for the slight interruption to our bi-monthly newsletter. We had a family emergency and had to travel out of state for a short while. We hope to now be back onto our schedule of publishing this newsletter every 1st and 3rd Mondays from now through this coming fall harvest season. How Does Our Garden Grow? Well, on Feb. 7th we had this… And now we have this… When we started …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Congressional Update: Funding for Our Vets
Over the past week, many parts of the country, including here in North Carolina, were devastated by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding. Please join me in continuing to pray for those affected by these terrible storms. You can find information about ways to prepare for severe weather at Ready.gov and visit Ellmers.house.gov for additional information about disaster preparedness and assistance. This week, I voted for and the House passed H.R. 4486, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations funding bill. This …
City of Henderson Land Planning & Development Committee Meeting May 7th
The Henderson Land Planning & Development Committee will meet Wednesday, May 7 at 11:30 a.m. in the Large Conference Room at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue. The main purpose for the meeting is to consider the sale of City owned property. Other items may be discussed.
VGCC Students attend Male Mentoring Conference
Students and staff members involved in Vance-Granville Community College’s male mentoring program recently attended the 2014 statewide Minority Male Mentoring Conference. The conference, organized by the North Carolina Community College System in partnership with the University of North Carolina system, was held in March at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Durham. The overall focus of the conference was on increasing student success among minority males through improving college graduation and retention rates, enhancing preparedness for the workforce and strengthening family …
VGCC Students Awarded Golden LEAF Scholarships
Thirteen students from Vance-Granville Community College recently received scholarships through the Golden LEAF Scholars program for the North Carolina Community College System. The scholarship program, designed to help North Carolinians attend the state’s community colleges, is funded through a $750,000 grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation. The scholarship can be used for tuition, books, fees, supplies, transportation and childcare related to attending classes during the 2013-14 academic year, and industry-recognized credential testing expenses that address skill gaps upon course completion. …
Legislative Update from Senator Richard Burr
Last week, I introduced the “No Bonuses for Tax Cheats Act” with Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia. This legislation is in response to the news that the IRS awarded $2.8 million in bonuses to employees who participated in illegal behavior — including fraud, drug use, and failing to pay their taxes. The “No Bonuses for Tax Cheats Act” would bar the IRS from paying out bonuses to bureaucrats who are delinquent on their taxes or were found to have …
Congressman Butterfield to speak at VGCC Graduation
U.S. Representative G. K. Butterfield will be the principal commencement speaker for Vance-Granville Community College’s graduation exercises on Friday, May 16. Theresa Chiplis of Norlina, president of the VGCC Student Government Association, will be the student speaker. More than 440 students are scheduled to receive their degrees and diplomas in curriculum programs during ceremonies beginning at 6 p.m. at the gazebo by the lake on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. For those unable to attend the event in …
White House Weekly Address: The President’s Year of Action
In this week’s address, the President provided an update on the work his Administration has done to strengthen the economy and expand opportunity for hardworking Americans in this Year of Action. While Republicans in Congress are setting records in obstruction, the President is making progress for the American people and has taken more than 20 executive actions since January. The President vowed to continue taking action on his own wherever possible, but underscored that much more progress could be made …
Monday Open Line
In Spanish, today’s date is Cinco de Mayo, and celebrations will be held in many cities across the U.S., as well as Mexico. These events mark the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla in 1862, when outnumbered Mexican troops defeated the invading French forces of Napoleon III. Over the years, the celebration has evolved from one of military victory to a colorful and vibrant event, celebrating Mexican culture. Appropriately, this is also National Salsa Month. There are over 34 million …