Download the full agenda packet here: 20140505_vc_boc_agenda_packet Invocation Pastor Ron Cava, First Baptist ChurchSpecial Recognitions – Boards and CommitteesBoard of Equalization and Review – See Attached Listing6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 2. Appointment 6:30 p.m. Porcha Brooks, Tax Administratora. Late Exemption Applicationsb. Present Use Appeal 3. Appointment 6:45 p.m. Jim BarkerSupport of Request to Name Stream 4. Public Comments (for those registered to speak by 5:45 p.m. – speakers are limited to five minutes) 5. Water District Boarda. Phase …
2 Arrested on Drug Charges
On Thursday, May 1, 2014 members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Division executed a search warrant at 999 B Water Street, Henderson. Two individuals were arrested as a result of this search: Vincent Antwan Hicks, 25 of that address was charged with the following crimes: Possession with the intent to manufacture, sell, and deliver cocaine; Possession with the intent to manufacture, sell, and deliver marijuana; Possession of drug paraphernalia; Manufacture cocaine; Manufacture marijuana; Maintaining a dwelling for …
Mooresville Principal Named 2014 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year
Mooresville Middle School Principal Carrie Tulbert today was named the 2014 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year during a luncheon ceremony held in Cary. The Mooresville Graded Schools’ principal succeeds Southside High School Principal Dale Cole (Beaufort County Schools). State Superintendent June Atkinson commended Tulbert on her selection saying, “Carrie led Mooresville Middle though one of the state’s first schoolwide 1:1 Digital Conversions when very few people in the state had even heard of the term ‘1:1’. Today, …
Citizens Community Bank (CCB) Ribbon Cutting
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Friday, April 25th at 11:30AM for Citizens Community Bank (CCB) to showcase the official opening of their newest location at 851 South Beckford Drive, Henderson, on Friday, April 25th with a Ribbon Cutting & Open House Event. CCB Directors, staff, community leaders, business colleagues, CC Saver Bee, and excited supporters gathered for the event. Citizens Community Bank is a Virginia state chartered bank headquartered in South Hill, Virginia. Opened in December 1999, it …
State Legislator to speak at VGCC Basic Skills Commencement
Vance-Granville Community College will hold commencement exercises dedicated exclusively to new graduates of Adult Basic Skills programs on Thursday, May 8. The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. in the Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. Those being honored at commencement will include approximately 350 students who have completed either the Adult High School Diploma program or the High School Equivalency program in the past year. N.C. Representative Bobbie Richardson will serve as the guest speaker. …
Family-friendly activities planned for Got to Be NC Festival
RALEIGH — From pig races and daily tractor parades to live music and fantastic fireworks, there is something for every member of the family at the 2014 Got to Be NC Festival. The annual celebration of agriculture returns to the N.C. State Fairgrounds May 16-18. Children will love exploring the Agri-Plaza and Kidz Corral between the Jim Graham and Expo buildings. They will have a chance to see baby chickens hatch, watch ducklings slip and slide in a pool, see …
N.C. Forest Service urges caution in woodland damage assessment
RALEIGH — The N.C. Forest Service encourages landowners and others to exercise caution when assessing damage to their woodlands and urban trees from recent storms. Landowners that are concerned about the health of their woodlands should seek advice from their county ranger. “Very often, woodlands that appear to have been severely damaged can recover. Landowners should be fully informed prior to making any significant decisions about their trees,” said David Lane, state forester. “Yard and urban trees that are damaged …
Friday / Weekend Open Lines
One of major league baseball’s most dramatic and poignant moments occurred on this date in 1938. That was when the New York Yankees’ famously durable first baseman Lou Gehrig removed himself from the lineup, breaking his streak of 2,130 consecutive games played; a record which would stand until 1995, and hasn’t otherwise been approached. Gehrig never played again, and was shortly diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a wasting, usually fatal disease, which in fact took his life in another two …
Cameras roll in Wilmington region
Wilmington will live up to its nickname this week, as three more productions start filming in locations throughout “Hollywood East,” bringing the total number of in-production projects to four. While filming continues on Under the Dome, which started production for its second season in March, three more productions roll cameras this week, with a lot of activity focused downtown. Max Steel, How and Why and The Sin Seer all started production this week, setting the scene for lots of lights, …
NCAA Tournament weekend generates $4.2M for Triangle economy
Second and third-round NCAA Tournament games held in Raleigh’s PNC Arena helped generate more than $4 million, according to the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance. About 17,000 people visited the Triangle during the first full weekend of the NCAA Tournament. Total attendance for the three sessions at PNC Arena was 53,172. A ZIP code study showed that 71 percent of ticket-buyers were from outside of the Triangle; 59 percent of ticket-buyers were from out of state. Visiting fans accounted for more …
Welcome Centers plan activities for National Tourism Week, May 3-11
North Carolina’s nine Welcome Centers celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week, May 3-11, by inviting travel partners to help thank North Carolina’s visitors for traveling here. Attractions and accommodations are invited to contact individual Welcome Center managers to coordinate participation in Tourism Day; there is no charge to participate, but space is limited and reservations are required. Welcome Center Tourism Week celebrations are scheduled for May 7, at I-40 West in Haywood County and at I-77 North in Surry County; …
Ross Mill Road Closure Due to Underground Utility Work
The City of Henderson will be performing underground utility work on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at 2425 Ross Mill Road. Due to the complexity of the job, it is necessary to close the road. This will start at 9:00 am Tuesday morning and reopen when completed. During this time please follow all detour signs and construction work zone signs as part of this project. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause in your travels. If any questions please call …
First quarter lodging data reveals continued growth for North Carolina
First quarter data reveals a positive start to the year in terms of lodging. Occupancy growth during this time period was nearly 4 percent, as compared to less than one percent one year ago. Room rates continue to grow at a slightly higher rate as well (+4 YTD 2014 vs. +3 YTD 2013). North Carolina occupancy was ahead of that of the U.S. and South Atlantic (U.S. +3; South Atlantic +3). Room demand, perhaps the most significant indicator in terms …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of May 1 on UNC-TV’s North Carolina Weekend, join “Collecting Carolina” with a visit to Ayrmount in Hillsborough. Enjoy a tour of Historic Yanceyville. Take in the sights and sounds at the Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival in Smithfield. Step back in time at The Island Farm, a living history site in Manteo. And the “House Special” samples the fare at The Claddagh Restaurant & Pub in High Point. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North …
Thursday Open Line
Construction began on this date in 1884 in Chicago for a radical new building design — destined to be America’s first skyscraper. It was the Home Insurance Company headquarters, designed by engineer William Jenney. For many centuries, thick outer walls supported multi-story buildings, limiting the height that could be safely or usefully attained. Jenney’s building used a metal frame for support, like a skeleton. The exterior walls were attached to the frame, and so these so-called curtain walls weren’t load …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Watch out for fake FEMA agents, disaster scams
Strong storms have hit parts of North Carolina recently with more forecast for this week. Unfortunately, crooks often follow in the wake of bad weather. According to local law enforcement, teams of thieves posing as Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employees have recently approached some residents in areas hit by storms. One talks to the homeowner, outside if possible, while the other asks to use the restroom or finds another excuse to be allowed inside. While the first thief is …
2014 Wells Fargo Principal of the Year to be named May 1
The 2014 Wells Fargo Principal of the Year award recipient will be announced during a ceremony to be held on Thursday, May 1 at the Umstead Hotel (100 Woodland Pond Dr.) in Cary. The event begins at noon and the award will be presented around 1:45 p.m. Competing for this year’s award are: •Northeast Region: Billie Berry, Camden County High (Camden County Schools); •Southeast Region: Frances Herring, Contentnea-Savannah K-8 School (Lenoir County Schools); •North Central Region: Larry Webb, …
Vance County HR Committee May 2, 2014
Vance County’s HR Committee is scheduled to meet Friday, May 2 at 1:30 p.m. in the County Manager’s Office. The Committee will review applications and questionnaires for appointments to the EDC Board. They may discuss other items as necessary.
Creativity of VGCC students on display for Earth Day
Students created projects to address various environmental issues as Vance-Granville Community College held Earth Day festivals on April 22 on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County, South Campus in Granville County, and the Franklin County Campus. Alongside student exhibits were informative displays, works of art and demonstrations related to science, nature and sustainability, provided by college faculty and community members. Among the highlights on Main Campus was a recycled art sculpture, fashioned by Cathy Stephens of Franklinton and featuring …
Wednesday Open Line
This is the anniversary of the one of the greatest real estate deals in history — one that doubled the size of the U.S. and put the nation in position to become a world power. The year was 1803, and the deal was the Louisiana Purchase. The young U.S. under President Thomas Jefferson bought nearly 830,000 square miles from France at the cost of four cents an acre. The land stretched from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains and …