WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement concerning the February 2, 2014 coal ash spill from a Duke Energy coal ash pond in Rockingham County, North Carolina: “I am deeply concerned about the potential health and environmental threats posed by the coal ash spill on the Dan River in Rockingham, North Carolina. Evidence of coal ash from the spill has been observed as much as 70 miles downstream and could reach Kerr Lake and …
Character Matters: Stand Up, Speak Out and Stop Bullying Campaign Launches
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI), in partnership with Capitol Broadcasting (WRAL/FOX 50), today launched the Character Matters Anti-Bullying Campaign. The goal of this campaign is to bring awareness to the issue of bullying and what schools and communities are doing to stop it. The National School Safety Center (NSSC) called bullying the most enduring and underrated problem in U.S. schools. According to the 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), 20 percent …
Wednesday Open Line
Car insurance is both required and a major item in the budget of many households. The idea of insuring cars against accidents began this month in 1898 when the Traveler’s Insurance Company issued a policy to Dr. Truman Martin of Buffalo. His policy cost $12.25 and gave him $5,000 in coverage. Martin was chiefly concerned about accidents between his automobile — one of less than 4,000 in the entire country at the time — and horses, which numbered about 18 …
Michael Bobbitt: Notes From The Peanut Gallery (CoH February 24th, 2014)
Public Hearings City Council had two public hearings on their agenda. The first public hearing involved the rezoning of seven individual properties; 1.7 acres of land located in the south-east quadrant of the intersection of US 1 and NC 39. In January the Council held a public hearing regarding the rezoning of .43 of an acre in the same location. Nothing was said during either rezoning hearings to give a hint why the land needed to be re-zone to B4 …
Audio: City of Henderson City Council Meeting February 24th, 2014
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Audio: City of Henderson Annual Retreat
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Anonymous Letter: Kerr-Vance Academy – Public Charter or Private Academy?
Editors note: This letter, as I understand it, was sent to Vance County Public Schools from an anonymous person in regards to the pending charter school application for Kerr-Vance Academy. We received it as a PDF document, which I will attach. I have also attempted to paste the text below, however there may be a few spelling and grammatical errors created in the conversion so please refer to the PDF version as well. Vance County Schools Superintendent Gregory has forwarded …
Vance County Middle and High School Weekly News February 24-28, 2014
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 2, Issue 26 A Publication for Middle and High Schools February 24-28, 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 ? Monday, March 3, is a teacher workday at all schools, except Early College High School. There is no school for students. SCHOOL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK …
KO’s Sports Grille Now Open
The KO Sports Grille, located at 200 South Garnett Street in Henderson is now open. Sunday – Thursday 11AM until 10PMFriday – Saturday 11AM until 1AM I (your handy editor) had the opportunity to visit on a sneak peak Monday evening, and had a wonderful dinner, including dessert. I’ve attached a couple of pictures for you here. Please come by and pay them a visit. This is located at the old Wildflower / Greenways restaurant in Downtown Henderson, NC.
Butterfield Applauds First Voucher Approval Under His ‘Creating Hope Act’
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, today applauded the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of the first voucher made available under legislation he successfully included in the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA). The voucher was issued for Vimizim, a pharmaceutical drug that will be used to treat a rare childhood disorder called “Mucopolysaccharidosis” that leads to problems with bone development, growth, and movement. …
Free Business Seminars This Week At VGCC
The Small Business Center of Vance-Granville Community College invites you to join us for these informative seminars being offered this week: SEMINAR TITLE DESCRIPTION OF SEMINAR LOCATION DAY TIME DATE Register Basics of Bookkeeping You know your product or service backwards and forwards, but does the bookkeeping for your business drive you crazy? This seminar will help you understand financial terms, plus you will get hands-on experience in preparing financials. MAIN CAMPUS, BUILDING 7 ROOM 7136 TH 6-9 …
White House: An adorable “focus group”
Let’s Move! — First Lady Michelle Obama’s initiative to end childhood obesity within a generation — just turned 4. We’re celebrating all week, and we want you to join us. The First Lady wants you to share how you’re moving by using the hashtag #LetsMove on social media to share a photo of your favorite activity or healthy snack. If enough people get involved, President Obama and Vice President Biden will share how they get moving, too. To kick off …
Tuesday Open Line
Paper money has circulated in North America since 1690, when the Massachusetts Bay Colony issued some to paper over — so to speak — the shortage of coins. But these were just promissory notes from governing bodies. That changed on this date in 1862 when Congress passed the Legal Tender Act, fixing paper money as a means of paying the government’s considerable Civil War bills with something other than gold or silver. One result was that greenbacks became a means …
Richard Brand: Tribute To Mr. Sam Watkins
I arrived here in l993 and from my position as Pastor of one of the downtown churches, I became involved in a great number of civic activities. In all my years in Vance County I have not met anyone who worked harder or worked longer, had more vision and passion, who gave more to this community than Mr. Sam Watkins. Mr. Watkins walked and talked with politicians, bankers, and community leaders, but he was not opposed to getting out and …
VGCC to Launch New Software for Hiring Process
Later this month, Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC) will launch a new robust web-based software solution to automate and streamline the application / hiring process and to improve communications with job applicants. The software, PeopleAdmin, is a leader in talent management solutions for higher education and government employers. More than 700 organizations utilize PeopleAdmin, including many North Carolina community colleges and universities in the UNC System. Now, applicants will apply for positions at VGCC directly through the college’s website (vgcc.edu). The …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Opening the Discussion on Immigration
There is a lot to report from the Second District this week, but first I would like to say that my thoughts and prayers are with the families of the paratroopers that were killed and wounded in a training accident in Ft. Bragg Friday morning. We owe a debt of gratitude to the men and women of our armed forces, both at home and abroad, for the sacrifices they make every day. In this newsletter, you will find information and …
White House Weekly Address: Time to Lift the Minimum Wage and Give America a Raise
President Obama says this is a year of action, and he will do everything he can to restore opportunity for all. The President already lifted the wages for federal contract workers, and he calls on the American people to tell Congress to finish the job by boosting the federal minimum wage for all workers to $10.10 and give America a raise. This week, the President traveled to the North American Leaders Summit in Toluca, Mexico, to California to address the …
Monday Open Line
Even with the ongoing difficulties in the housing and mortgage industries, the American dream is still defined by many as owning your own home. Across the U.S., just over 65 percent of households own their homes, a decline of more than 1 percent since the year 2000. Among the states, the highest percentage of home ownership is in West Virginia, at more than 73 percent, while the lowest rate is in New York, at just over 53 percent. And New …
City of Henderson Council Meeting February 24th, 2014
The Henderson City Council Short Regular Meeting will be held Monday, 24 February 2014 at 6:00 PM with a Work Session to immediately follow in the City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536. Attached is the full agenda packet: 20140224_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 …
Remaining NC Charter Schools Advisory Board Evaluation Teams Schedule Webinars to Conclude Review of Applications Including Kerr-Vance Academy
The NC Charter Schools Advisory Board’s Evaluation Teams A, B and D have scheduled webinars to continue their charter application reviews. Evaluation Team A will meet Monday, Feb. 24, from 10 a.m. – noon. The team will review charter applications submitted by Asheville Math & Science, Gateway Charter Academy and Kerr-Vance Academy Charter. To register for this webinar, please visit https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/977394697. Evaluation Team B also will meet Monday, Feb. 24, but from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. The team will review …