Crime Stoppers will pay rewards up to $2,000.00 for information leading to the arrest of persons responsible for this and other criminal offenses. All information received is kept confidential. The Crime Stoppers phone number is 492-1925. Callers do not have to give their name. Hit & Run Serious Injury Case: On February 02, 2014 at approximately 1:41A.M., members of the Henderson Police Department responded to the area of Arch Flint Streets in reference to a hit and run involving serious …
Vance County Board of Education Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, February 11th, 2014
The Vance County Board of Education Meeting normally held Monday February 10th has been moved to Tuesday, February 11th, 2014 at 7:00pm this month. The meeting is in the Schools Administrative Services Center. Below is the agenda for the meeting: I. Call to Order II. Moment of Silence * III. Approval of Minutes * IV. Approval of Meeting Agenda V. Recognitions/Announcements VI. Comments from the Public (Citizens who would like to address the Board may do so by completing Form …
Vance County Schools – Bus Driver Training
Vance County Schools is hosting another school bus driver training Tuesday, March 4 through Thursday, March 6, in the Drama Room at Southern Vance High School. The training sessions will be held each day from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants must attend all three days to receive their certification. Interested persons are asked to contact the school system’s Transportation Department by calling 438-5012 or go to the department’s offices at 226 Welcome Avenue in Henderson as soon as possible …
Vance County Upcoming Committe Meetings
All meetings will be held in the County Manager’s Administrative Conference: Planning & Environmental Committee Tuesday, February 11 – 1:00 p.m.Purpose: Neighborhood Stabilization Program Water Planning CommitteeTuesday, February 11 – 2:00 p.m.Purpose: Brochure for Community Meetings, other matters as necessary Technology CommitteeWednesday, February 12 – 2:30 p.m.Purpose: Data Center, Security Controls, Social Media, etc. Public Safety CommitteeWednesday, February 12 – 4:00 p.m.Purpose: VFD Audit Reports; Animal Shelter Properties CommitteeWednesday, February 19 – 4:00 p.m.Purpose: Vacant Buildings Intergovernmental CommitteeWednesday, February 26 …
Prime Lumber named N.C. Exporter of the Year
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services today recognized Prime Lumber as the 2014 N.C. Exporter of the Year. The Exporter of the Year award honors agribusinesses that have excelled in exporting their products around the world. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler presented the award to Prime Lumber’s partners Bill Graban and Jeffrey Neidert during the Ag Development Forum at the State Fairgrounds. The Thomasville-based company processes and sells hardwoods for use in furniture, architectural millwork, cabinetry, flooring, …
NCDOT Working to Improve Train Travel in North Carolina
Raleigh—The Piedmont Improvement Program – a $520 million American Recovery and Reinvestment Act-funded project to improve the rail corridor between Raleigh and Charlotte – is one way the N.C. Department of Transportation is working to better the economies of communities across the state, as highlighted in a new video. In the video, Salisbury Mayor Pro-Tem Maggie Blackwell explains how the program will benefit her town as one of the communities along the corridor. Key facets of the project include safety …
Friday / Weekend Open Line
It’s better to light a candle than to curse the darkness. Nearly 200 years ago, it was even better to light a gas lamp. On this date in 1817, America’s first gas streetlamp was lit in Baltimore, Maryland. The coal gas was supplied by the nation’s first incorporated gas company. Just like today, startups have their struggles, but by 1850, about 50 urban areas had gasworks for mostly municipal and business illumination, along with some private residences. While gas lamps …
Audio: Vance County Board of Commissioners Meeting Monday, February 3rd, 2014
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Vance County Schools: Family Tours Planned at STEM Program February 12th, 2014
The Early High School STEM Program in Vance County Schools will host Family Tours of the program on Wednesday, February 12, for current fifth-grade students and their parents who are interested in enrolling in the program for the 2014-2015 school year. The STEM Program is located on the campus of Northern Vance High School on Warrenton Road just north of Henderson. Designated tour times on February 12 are 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Parents and students are asked to arrive …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of Feb. 5, on UNC-TV’s North Carolina Weekend, visit J.R. Moore & Son General Store, a country store in Gulf. Enjoy the art and activities at the Eastern North Carolina Wildlife Arts Festival in Washington. Lift at glass at Stonefield Cellars Winery in Stokesdale. Step back in time at Blandwood Mansion in Greensboro. And the “House Special” samples the fare at Fat Fellas BBQ and Grille in Newport. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Don’t Recognize the Number? Don’t Return the Call
Phone-based crooks are always on the lookout for a new way to take your money. In their latest scam, they use computers to place calls to thousands of phones, including to numbers in North Carolina. After your phone rings one time, the computer ends the call but your phone captures the number of that incoming “missed” call. Even though the number is unfamiliar, some people call back to see who called them. However, calling the number may connect you to …
Moogfest could have $30M economic impact for Asheville
Festival organizers outlined plans and hopes for Moogfest, a music festival in Asheville April 23-27, as a future job creator for the community, appearing before an unprecedented joint meeting of the boards of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, Buncombe County TDA, and Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County. Organizers anticipate the revamped festival’s anticipated economic impact of $30 million for the city. Besides music fans, Moogfest should attract professionals and businesses eager to connect during the five days of …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: What issues do you want Congress to address in 2014?
I want to know which issues are most important to you! Jobs. Economy. Healthcare. Education. Budget. Taxes. Immigration. Energy. Defense. National Security. Veterans. Second Amendment. Please take a minute to complete this brief survey. Knowing what is important to you helps me to better serve you in Congress. http://ellmers.congressnewsletter.net/mail/util.cfm?gpiv=2100112599.38927.389&gen=1
White House First Lady Michelle Obama: “I’m First”
The White House is releasing a special video message from the First Lady in which she talks about being the first in her family to attend college. This video is part of the “I’m First” storytelling project, which lifts up the stories of first-generation college students in order to inspire future generations. As the First Lady says in her video, “no matter where you come from or how much money your family has, I want you to know that you …
Thursday Open Line
On this date in 1899, the Senate ratified the Treaty of Paris, concluding the Spanish-American War of 1898. The treaty, negotiated in Paris the previous December, was opposed by 27 senators; not opposed to peace but to the overseas territorial acquisitions. Spain ceded Puerto Rico, Guam, and — for a few years before independence — Cuba to the United States, along with selling the Philippines for $20 million. The Philippines became independent after World War II, but Puerto Rico and …
VGCC Students Awarded Golden LEAF Scholarships
Fifteen 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. …
Vance County Water Board’s Planning Committee Meeting Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Please be informed that the Water Board’s Planning Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, February 11 at 2:00 p.m. in the county manager’s administrative conference room. The purpose will be to review the brochure for the water project community meetings and possibly other water matters as necessary.
Fee Small Business Seminars At VGCC For The Week Of February 10th – Register Today
SEMINAR TITLE DESCRIPTION OF SEMINAR LOCATION DAY TIME DATE REGISTER HERE Secrets of Great Customer Service for Small Businesses These days, businesses will not survive for long without great customer service. Find out what you need to do to keep your current customers happy, attract new ones and keep both groups coming back. We’ll discuss some of the typical reasons why customers leave and what you can do. We’ll look at customer service from different perspectives and …
Louisburg College Student accolades, cross country, & more: Hurricane Headlines Feb. 2014
February 2014 Dr. La Branche Named “Citizen of the Year” When Dr. Mark La Branche took over Louisburg College in 2008, he was looking to move the college into greener pastures. That journey and his leadership and community service have led the College into prosperity. His footprints, though, haven’t just been on the College’s campus. Read More LC Dedicates W. Seymour and Rheta W. Holt Lobby Just before The Embers opened their Christmas show in front of a …
Wednesday Open Line
February is American Heart Month, dedicated to the serious matter of monitoring and taking care of our beating hearts. This is important because while heart disease has claimed fewer lives in recent years, it is still the nation’s number one killer — responsible for 616,000 deaths annually. However, almost as if to prove that no good intention goes unpunished, February is also National Snack Food Month. And America truly “hearts” its snack foods. After the brief disappearance last year of …