One of the most famous department stores in America opened in Philadelphia on this date in 1877. Wanamaker’s, now absorbed into the Macy’s family of department stores, opened in a converted train station and is now a national historic landmark. The store was among the first in the country to make the experience of shopping as much a draw as the merchandise itself, pioneered the use of the price tag, and was the first to install a restaurant on the …
Michael Bobbitt: Notes From The Peanut Gallery (VC BoC March 10th, 2014)
Water District Board The Water District Board was not the beginning of the meeting it is where this review of the meeting will begin. The published agenda contained only a place holder for the Water District Board’s portion of the meeting. The “head” engineer was not in attendance. The stand-in for the engineer had no written report and spoke only from his notes. Is this how the board of any American public corporation would do business especially regarding its largest …
Vance County Public Middle and High School News March 10-14, 2014
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 2, Issue 28 A Publication for Middle and High Schools March 10-14, 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 Vance County Board of Education meets at 7 p.m. today (Monday) in the Board Room of the Administrative Services Center on Graham Avenue in Henderson. …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Grandparent Scammers Try a New Angle
Many seniors have been ripped off in recent years by scam artists posing as grandchildren. In most versions of the scam, the phony grandchild claims to have gotten into trouble while traveling overseas and needs cash to get out of the jam. But some seniors knew that their grandchildren weren’t overseas, so the crooks came up with a new variation of the scam. Now the phony grandchild pretends to have caused an accident that injured a foreign tourist visiting the …
2009 Homicide Arrest Press Release
On Thursday, March 13, 2014, members of the Henderson Police Department Criminal Investigation Division arrested Darius Montreal Benson, 26, 858 Eastway Drive, Henderson. Benson has been charged with one count of first degree murder, one count of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and one count of first degree burglary. Benson was arrested at the Vance County Jail where he was being detained for charges not related to this incident. Benson was returned to the Vance County …
Vance County Public Elementary School News March 10-14, 2014
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 1 Issue 21 March 10-14, 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 Vance County Board of Education meets at 7 p.m. today (Monday) in the Board Room of the Administrative Services Center on Graham Avenue in Henderson. SCHOOL EVENTS FOR THIS WEEK Zeb …
Louisburg College Exceeds $15M Campaign Goal
LOUISBURG, N.C.—As a result of robust fundraising efforts, Louisburg College’s campaign goal of $15 million has been reached two years before its target date; the College’s board of trustees responded at last month’s quarterly meeting by voting to increase the goal to $18 million. The Great Futures Campaign ending date will remain at December 2015. “We are very pleased with the success of our Great Futures Campaign,” says College President Mark La Branche. “The dollars raised have been crucial to the …
State Farmers Market to hold Spring Craft Fair March 14-16
RALEIGH – The State Farmers Market will kick off its spring season of special events with its annual Spring Craft Fair. The event will run March 14-16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Spring Craft Fair will feature local crafters and artisans selling a variety of handmade items. Shoppers will find ornamental garden accessories and spring floral arrangements; woodworking items and pottery; and handcrafted fashion pieces such as jewelry and handbags. The fair also will feature crocheted baby blankets, …
Tuesday Open Line
One of the most devastating public health crises in history hit the U.S. on this date 95 years ago — and experts are still studying it, hoping to head off a similar global pandemic. The first cases were reported among soldiers at Fort Riley, Kansas. By October, the worst month, 195,000 Americans perished. By 1920, nearly one-in-four Americans had suffered from this strain of the flu, killing about 575,000. Worldwide, estimates put the death toll between 30 million to 50 …
Audio: Vance County Planning Committee (March 10th, 2014)
Open this article to hear the audio from the Vance County’s Planning Committee which met Monday, March 10 at 12:00 noon to discuss a Neighborhood Stabilization Program matter. [jwplayer mediaid=”57263″]
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: My Bill to Stop Obama’s War on Medicare Part D
We saw more evidence this week that Obamacare is a terribly flawed law, as the president announced yet another Obamacare delay – this time, the delay was intentionally timed as to help the Democrats in their upcoming elections. Perhaps of more concern is the Administration’s proposed cuts to Medicare, which was offered to help foot the cost of Obamacare. Nearly half-a-million seniors in North Carolina rely on Medicare Advantage for their medical coverage. CMS’ proposal to cut Medicare Advantage by …
Henderson Vance Crime Stoppers Crimes of the Monday (Rewards Offered)
Kidnapping & Assault Case: On Sunday, February 09, 2014 at 10:15pm, members of the Henderson Police Department responded to to 500 block of Young Ave to a report kidnapping & assault. Angella Gallinger stated that a black male had kidnapped and assaulted her in the woods. The suspect is Steven Osborne Williams. The Henderson Police Department encourages anyone with information related to this case to contact Henderson – Vance Crime Stoppers at 492-1925 and also you can leave anonymous tips …
White House: Weekly Address: Time for Congress to Raise the Minimum Wage for the American People
In this week’s address, President Obama highlighted the momentum building across the country to give Americans a raise and reiterated his call for Congress to increase the minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10. The President has already signed an executive order to raise the minimum wage for people working under new federal contracts. Companies large and small are choosing to give workers a raise because they know it’s good business. And Governors across the country are answering the President’s call …
Monday Open Line
For many Americans, trying to envision life without our various telephones would be like trying to live without indoor plumbing. The telephone is 138 years old today. In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell made the first telephone call in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Over a wire to his assistant in the next room, Bell said, “Mister Watson, come here; I want to see you.” Only when Bell improved his invention to carry a voice for several miles did the public discover a need …
Vance County County’s Planning Committee Meeting Monday, March 10th, 2014
Please be informed that the Vance County’s Planning Committee is scheduled to meet Monday, March 10 at 12:00 noon to discuss a Neighborhood Stabilization Program matter. The meeting will be held in the administrative conference room.
Henderson City Council Meeting Monday March 10th 2014
Henderson City Council Regular Meeting Monday, 10 March 2014 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536 Download the full packet here: 20140310_coh_agenda_packet I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. OPENING REMARKS In order to provide for the highest standards of ethical behavior and Transparency in Governance as well as provide for good and open government, the City Council has approved Core Values regarding …
Vance County Board of Education Meeting Monday March 10th, 2014
Vance County Board of Education Henderson, N. C. 27536 March 10, 2014 7:00 p.m. Administrative Services Center Download the full agenda packet here: 20140310_vcboe_agenda_packet I. Call to Order II. Moment of Silence * III. Approval of Minutes * IV. Approval of Meeting Agenda V. Recognitions/Announcements A. North Carolina School Boards Association Presentations VI. Comments from the Public (Citizens who would like to address the Board may do so by completing Form BDDH-E, Public Participation …
Vance County Board of Commissioners Meeting Monday March 10th, 2014
Vance County Board of Commissioners Meeting Monday March 10th, 2014 Download the full agenda packet here: 20140310_vcboc_agenda_packet Invocation Rev. Mary Anderson, Associate Pastor Shiloh Baptist ChurchSpecial Recognition 1. Appointment 6:00 p.m. Melissa Elliott, Gang Resource OfficerGang Awareness Presentation 2. Appointment 6:15 p.m. Jackie Sergent, Health DepartmentState of the County Health Report 3. Appointment 6:30 p.m. Deborah Price and Paul McKenziea. Farmers Market Mattersb. Updates to Advisory Board 4. Appointment 6:45 p.m. Porcha Brooks, Tax AdministratorUntimely Application Appeals 5. Public Comments …
Vance County Board of Education Meeting Monday March 10th, 2014
Vance County Board of Education will hold its monthly board meeting March 10, 2014 7:00 p.m. in the Administrative Services Center I. Call to Order II. Moment of Silence * III. Approval of Minutes * IV. Approval of Meeting Agenda V. Recognitions/Announcements A. North Carolina School Boards Association Presentations 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 …
Operation Medicine Drop March 17 – 21 2014
Operation Medicine Drop – Dispose of Your Unused, Expired Prescriptions Take-back event offers public safe, secure way to dispose of their medications. Sponsored by Safe Kids Henderson-Vance, Henderson Police Department, Prescription drug take-back event where the public can dispose of expired, unused prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications and keep them out of the wrong hands. Operation Medicine Dropcannot accept biohazard materials Monday, March 17, 2014YMCA 380 Ruin Creek Road- 7am-11am Tuesday, March 18, 2014 MPMC 566 Ruin Creek Road-7am-11am …