Critics of federal spending initiatives often allude with some disdain to the government’s ability to create money. It’s pure coincidence, though, that the first federal building commissioned under the country’s new constitution was intended to do just that. On this date in 1792, President George Washington and Congress established the National Mint in the then capital city of Philadelphia. The mint issued the gold, silver and copper coinage as the legal tender of the young republic. Since building the mint …
Audio: Vance County Properties Committee April 1st, 2014
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Vance County Public Middle and High School News March 31-April 4, 2014
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 2, Issue 31 A Publication for Middle and High Schools March 31-April 4, 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 ? The ACT will be administered to all high school juniors on Tuesday ? Tuesday marks the end of the nine-week grading period for middle school students …
Vance County Public Elementary News March 31-April 4, 2014
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 1 Issue 24 March 31-April 4, 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 Tuesday marks the end of the nine-week grading period All fourth graders and their teachers attend a free concert by the N.C. Symphony in the Civic Center at Vance-Granville Community College …
VGCC names new Pharmacy Technology program head
Dr. Erica Fleming of Creedmoor was recently named program head for the Pharmacy Technology program at Vance-Granville Community College. Born in England and raised on the Caribbean island of Anguilla, Fleming started her career performing pharmacy technician and patient education duties at a hospital and a retail pharmacy. She came to the United States to attend the Howard University College of Pharmacy in Washington, D.C. Fleming graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree in 2003, completed a post-doctoral fellowship …
Tuesday Open Line
Broadcast advertising saw a major change on this date in 1970 as President Nixon signed a bill into law prohibiting cigarette advertising on the nation’s airwaves. The ban went into effect on January 1st of the following year — the first major step in the ongoing debate over the public health risk of smoking. Until then, names such as Lucky Strike, Chesterfield and Philip Morris had sponsored some of the most famous shows since the earliest days of broadcasting. In …
NC Cooperative Extension Garden Tips, plus Farmers Market news
GARDEN TIPS FROM THE 3/24 GARDEN SHOW ON WIZS 1. Till your garden soil when the soil is moist but not too wet, or you will cause compaction problems. 2. Cut back perennials before new growth starts. 3. Continue planting cool-season crops according to our planting guide: http://growingsmallfarms.ces.ncsu.edu/growingsmallfarms-plantingguide/ 4. If you haven’t fertilized or seeded tall fescue, it may be best to wait until September. 5. Avoid burning tree debris from storms, instead consider shredding it to use for mulch, …
Ice Storm Debris Cleanup Starts Next Week in Durham and Person counties; Following Week in Granville Co.
Raleigh – The cleanup of vegetation debris from March 6-7 ice storm that hit central North Carolina will start in part of Durham County on Monday, March 31, to be followed by debris collection beginning in Person County two days later. The debris collection will expand to Granville County the following week. In Durham County, the collecting will be done in areas north of I-85. It will involve debris that fell in state road rights of way, or that was …
Plans for Recycling Day and Spring Litter Sweep Week in April
The first Henderson-Vance Recycling Day will be held on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the front parking lot of the City Operations Center on Beckford Drive in Henderson. Citizens of Vance County are urged to bring recyclable items to the event. The Recycling Day will be the culmination of the Henderson-Vance Spring Litter Sweep Week scheduled for Monday, April 21, through Saturday, April 26. The Spring Litter Sweep Week is being observed in conjunction with …
Vance County Regional Farmers Market Open House & More
From Vance County NC Cooperative Extension Office: Come to our Open House next Thursday, 4/3, 2 to 4 pm! You can find all the details on our website, as well as vendor guidelines and an application form. http://vance.ces.ncsu.edu/vance-county-regional-farmers-market/ Also note that we will be hiring a part-time market manager. Details are at the following link, second page: http://www.vancecounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/currentopenings31.pdf
Legislative Update from Senator Richard Burr
This past Sunday marked the four year anniversary of Obamacare becoming law, a day marked by broken promises, numerous delays, and special exemptions. Just this Tuesday, the President offered the 30th delay to his signature legislative accomplishment. Before and after Obamacare was enacted, the President promised that “if you like your health care plan, you can keep it.” This statement was repeated by the President’s allies in Congress, defended by his allies in the media, and for which he was …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Latest Obamacare Victims: North Carolina Teachers
Every day we learn of the dangers facing millions of Americans due to Obamacare. This week, we learned that our substitute teachers in North Carolina are losing their hours and income. In one North Carolina county alone, as many as 200 teachers are facing fewer options – all because of Obamacare’s employer mandate. Below you will find my full statement about this latest news of the devastating effects of Obamacare. Also in this newsletter is an excerpt from my op-ed, …
White House Weekly Address: Raise the Minimum Wage — It’s the Right Thing to Do for Hardworking Americans
In this week’s address, Vice President Biden discusses the importance of raising the federal minimum wage. It’s good for workers, it’s good for business, and it would help close the gender pay gap, as women make up more than half of the workers who stand to benefit from a raise. And as the Vice President highlights, Congress should boost the federal minimum wage because it’s what a majority of the American people want. Welcome to a special, travel edition of …
Monday Open Line
The 15th Amendment to the Constitution declared the right to vote “shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.” It became law on February 3, 1870. This milestone in civil rights was first exercised on this date that year, though in a decidedly minor electoral matter. Thomas Peterson-Mundy, a former slave, was the first African-American to exercise the franchise, casting a vote in favor …
Vance County Board of Commissions Upcoming Committee Meetings
Properties Committee Tuesday, April 1 – 3:00 p.m.Purpose: Farmers Market Facility Guidelines; Foreclosed Properties Human Resources CommitteeTuesday, April 1 – 4:00 p.m.Purpose: EDC Applications; Position Vacancies Water Planning Committee Wednesday, April 2 – 4:00 p.m.Purpose: Refunds for roads where no lines will be installed; Dry Taps
Michael Bobbitt: Notes From The Peanut Gallery (City Council March 24th, 2014)
Public Hearings The City Council held the second of two mandated public hearings regarding Community Development Block Grants for infrastructure improvements. Although the City Council announces and holds public hearings the public appears uninterested or disinterested in providing input even when the city is going to apply for taxpayers’ money (a grant). There were two separate projects the Council sought the publics’ input. One project is for new sewer lines and the other is for improved fresh water lines. Both …
Rebuilding Hope Inc Ribbon Cutting
A ribbon cutting was held on Tuesday, March 25th for Rebuilding Hope, Inc. Rebuilding Hope is a local ministry that began in 2006 and was incorporated in August of that same year. The goal of the ministry is to show the love of Christ in the local communities, rebuilding hope in homes, hearts and the lives of the hurting. They provide resources and coordinate rewarding opportunities for individuals or groups who are called to rebuild hope in broken lives. RHI …
Vance County Community Foundation Raffle Drawing May 9th, 2014
Download the printable flyer here: Vance County Community Foundation Raffle The Vance County Community Foundation is hosting a Reverse Raffle fundraiser at the Henderson Country Club on Friday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. Top Winner will receive $5,000! Every 5th ball drawn wins a prize! Tickets: $150 – Includes 1 Raffle Entry & Dinner for 2$100 – Includes 1 raffle entry, and no entry to event (no dinner) Only 124 tickets will be sold. Ticket Locations: Joel T. Cheatham Insurance, …
N.C. Department of Agriculture offers Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is accepting grant proposals from nonprofits and government agencies through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The program aims to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in the marketplace. It is managed by the department and funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture under the 2014 farm bill. Last year, the department awarded nearly $1.2 million to fund 17 projects across the state. The department expects to see increased funding …
VGCC invites middle schoolers to Science Camp
Vance-Granville Community College will offer its fourth annual Science Camp for middle school students this summer. The Science Camp will be held June 16-20, 2014, on the college’s Main Campus in Henderson. Young people preparing to enter grades 6 through 8 are invited to participate in the week-long camp, which will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Sessions will be taught by faculty members from the VGCC Science Department and other college programs. Campers will learn not …