Vance County remains a Tier 1 County. N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced the county tier designations for 2014 on Nov. 27. The designations, which are mandated by state law, determine a variety of state funding opportunities to assist in economic development. Download the county tier designations. “Our mission is to enhance job opportunities for all North Carolinians, no matter where they live in the state,” said Decker. “The tier rankings provide critical tools that help us in various economic …
Welcome Centers display N.C.-grown Christmas trees
The N.C. Christmas Tree Association and the N.C. Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services have provided Christmas trees and wreaths for the Division’s lobby and for each of the state’s nine Welcome Centers. In addition to “traditional ornaments,” the trees also have ornaments supplied over the years by attractions and cities to spotlight and promote their sites and areas. The trees promote North Carolina’s Christmas tree industry, which is ranked second in the nation in the number of trees harvested. …
Senator Kay Hagan: Sportsmen & Women, North Carolina’s Economy to Benefit from Bipartisan SPORT Act
From Great Smoky Mountains National Park in the west to Cape Hatteras National Seashore in the east, North Carolinians are passionate about the outdoors. In fact, more than 1.6 million sportsmen and women call North Carolina home. That’s nearly one in five of our residents, and I’m proud to represent each of them in the U.S. Senate as Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus. In this role, I recently introduced the Sportsmen’s and Public Outdoor Recreation Traditions (SPORT) Act, …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of Dec. 5 on UNC-TV’s North Carolina Weekend, enjoy the Raleigh Little Theatre’s production of Cinderella. Trace the history of mountain biking at the Museum of Mountain Bike Art & Technology, housed at First Flight Bikes in Statesville. Take in a show at the Carolina Civic Center in Lumberton. Learn some history of the Roanoke Canal Museum in Roanoke Rapids. And the “House Special” samples the fare at Alexander Michael’s Restaurant and Tavern in Charlotte. (Please note: …
Thursday Open Line
After nearly 14 eventful years, Prohibition ended on this date in 1933, and Americans were able to legally have a drink once again. This marked the closing of an unusual chapter in American history, where an amendment to the Constitution was overturned by the subsequent amendment. The 18th amendment, banning nearly all sales and manufacture of alcohol, was ratified in 1919 and took effect in January 1920. The 21st Amendment ratified on this date voided the 18th. After the lifting …
Michael Bobbitt: Notes From The Peanut Gallery (VC BoC December 2nd, 2013)
Changing of the guard The December Board meeting starts with the change of the Board’s leadership followed by the Board’s renewal or expulsion of county officers. Nothing so striking as expelling any county officers occurred in fact all were allowed to keep their jobs. The big change was Commissioner Brown’s elevation to Chairwoman and Commissioner Hester’s demotion to common commissioners. Before Commissioner Hester relinquished his chairmanship he spoke glowingly of the county officers and of the Board’s accomplishments during his …
Audio – Vance County Board of Commissioners Meeting December 2nd, 2013
You may download the audio by clicking here. Or you may listen to it on our site here: [jwplayer mediaid=”54860″] Also below are the agenda items and at what time (minutes in) in the audio you can hear each item: Agenda Topic Packet Page Audio Time Rev. Ron Cava, First Baptist Church N/A 00:00 – 2:00 1. Remarks from Current Chairman 2. Reorganization of Board – Election of Chair (Chairman Brown’s comment about working with computers) 3. Appointment of Officials: …
Vance Gang Awareness Partnership presents Faith Talks: Gang and Community Awareness Forums
The church is a vital asset in our community. The Vance Gang Awareness Partnership, VGAP presents Faith Talks: Gang and Community Awareness Forums. The purpose of Faith Talks is to simply raise awareness and invite the faith community to join us in becoming a part of a greater solution. 6-7pm • December 3, 2013: Shiloh Baptist Church, 635 S College St, Henderson • December 10, 2013: First United Methodist, 114 Church St, Henderson • December 12, 2013: Spring Street Missionary …
Quarantine area for the imported fire ant expanded to include Lincoln County and parts of Catawba County
RALEIGH — Lincoln County and parts of Catawba County now fall under state quarantine rules for the imported fire ant as part of a continuing effort to monitor the spread of this pest and address control measures. With today’s announcement by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the quarantine now includes portions or entire areas of 71 counties. Effective Jan. 1, 2014, the imported fire ant quarantine is revised to include the addition of all of Lincoln County …
Wednesday Open Line
Black Friday is behind us, but the holiday shopping season continues to build. People jamming the malls and department stores with their gift lists in hand are rediscovering one of the travails of the season — finding a place to park. When the mall lots and garages end up being full, many shoppers will turn to nearby commercial lots and garages. The first city parking garage in the U.S. opened this week in December of 1941 in Welch, West Virginia. …
Vance County Elementary School News December 2-6, 2013
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 1 Issue 9 December 2-6, 2013 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 Schools’ Annual Retirement Banquet will be held on Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria at Northern Vance High School. Interim Progress Reports are distributed on Wednesday. Kindergarten Grade Level …
Vance County Weekly School News December 2-6, 2013
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 2, Issue 16 A Publication for Middle and High Schools December 2-6, 2013 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 Schools’ Annual Retirement Banquet will be held on Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria at Northern Vance High School. ? Report cards will be …
Vance County Recreation Master Plan Survey
The Henderson-Vance Parks & Recreation Department has asked our school system to assist them in seeking input from our school system employees and our students’ parents on available recreation facilities, programs and activities here in Henderson and Vance County. If you are interested in participating in the survey, click here to access and fill it out online. Written copies of the survey also are available at the Aycock Recreation Center on Carey Chapel Road, at H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library …
Tuesday Open Line
One of the most important technological breakthroughs was made on this date in 1942, one that would change the course of world history. At the University of Chicago, a group of scientists led by physicist Enrico Fermi succeeded in producing the first controlled, self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction. This first simple reactor, built in great secrecy under the stands of the university’s football stadium, helped provide the knowledge that led to the development of the first atomic bombs less than three …
Monday Open Line
One of the most important technological breakthroughs was made on this date in 1942, one that would change the course of world history. At the University of Chicago, a group of scientists led by physicist Enrico Fermi succeeded in producing the first controlled, self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction. This first simple reactor, built in great secrecy under the stands of the university’s football stadium, helped provide the knowledge that led to the development of the first atomic bombs less than three …
Vance County Board of Commissioners meeting Monday, December 2nd, 2013
Download the full agenda packet here: 20131202_vcboc_agenda_packet 1. Remarks from Current Chairman2. Reorganization of Board – Election of Chair3. Appointment of Officials:Clerk to the BoardBoard Vice-ChairCounty ManagerFinance DirectorCounty AttorneyCustodian – Courthouse – Brad WeatheringtonAdministration Building – Brad WeatheringtonHenry A. Dennis Building – Linwood MartinCounty Office Building – Morris WhiteSocial Services Building – Antonia Pedroza4. Adopt Schedule of Holidays5. Designate Opening and Closing Hours for Public Buildings(Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)6. Re-appoint Three Members to the Vance …
Henderson Christmas Parade, Downtown Sidewalk Sales, Sunday December 1st
Henderson Christmas Parade is Sunday, December 1st, 2013. Starts at 2:30pm along Garnett Street! Come for the parade, check out some vendor booths in the parking lot beside Guptons Gun Shop, and go up and down Garnett Street for a new sidewalk sale by many merchants. Check out holiday decorations in storefronts as businesses compete in a decorating contest this year!
Friday / Weekend Open Lines
Many people in the U.S. had not yet seen an airplane when the first municipal airport in the country opened this month in 1919 in Tucson, Arizona. The airfield was located where the rodeo grounds are today. A few years later, the airport moved to a larger parcel of land, part of which was given to the war department in 1940 to use as an aviation facility. A new civil airport was built in 1948, which still serves the Tucson …
White House Weekly Address: Wishing the American People a Happy Thanksgiving
In his weekly address, President Obama gave thanks to all the men and women defending our freedom and acknowledged their sacrifice might mean they can’t spend the holidays with their families. The President also recognized that as Americans, we gather together this Thanksgiving to lift up those who need a helping hand, letting us move forward as a country and lead us to a brighter tomorrow.
Happy Thanksgiving from Senator Burr
Today, I urge you and your family to take time to reflect on all the things we as a nation have to be grateful for. Let us give thanks for those brave individuals who have come before us and sacrificed their lives for our freedoms and our security. Let us keep the men and women in uniform who are currently serving our nation and their families in our thoughts and prayers, and remember the debt of gratitude we owe them …