For far too long, Boone, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, seemed like a barren desert for craft beer, a mirage compared to the oasis two hours south in Asheville. Earlier this year, the area’s image slowly began to change. The first craft brewery in Boone opened in February, another began pouring next door in Blowing Rock earlier this month and soon a third will start in nearby Banner Elk. Three more breweries are located a short drive down backcountry …
Thursday Open Line
Given what seems to be the ever-growing profusion of coffee vendors, imagine what a crisis it would be if coffee were suddenly rationed. That’s exactly what happened this month in 1942 because the war had interrupted shipments and people were hoarding coffee. But rationing lasted only until the next summer. It’s thought that coffee was introduced into America by Captain John Smith, one of the founders of the Jamestown Colony in Virginia. Its popularity jumped after both the Boston Tea …
VGCC Criminal Justice Students complete service projects
Criminal Justice Technology students at Vance-Granville Community College recently completed a pair of service projects, as they prepare for careers that involve giving back to their communities. First, the Criminal Justice Club continued its longstanding tradition of picking up trash along the whole length of the club’s adopted street, Poplar Creek Road, near the college’s Main Campus on Interstate 85 in Vance County. In a separate project, students collected, packaged and delivered bags full of candy as special Halloween treats …
Wednesday Open Line
This month in 1901 brought good news for the hard of hearing, as Miller Reese Hutchinson of New York patented the first portable electric hearing aid. Called the “acousticon,” the device was a smaller version of previous tabletop units. While portable, it still had three components and used batteries that only lasted for a few hours. But it was far superior to ungainly hearing trumpets or simply cupping a hand behind the ear. One of its earliest, grateful customers was …
Annual United Way Basketball Game November 19th, 2013
United Way Fund Raiser Basketball Game to support United Way Maria Parham Medical Center against Proctor & Gamble (IAMS) November 19, 2013 – doors open at 7:00 p.m. – Game starts at 7:30 p.m. Game will be held at Kerr Vance Academy Ticket prices – $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for kids Tickets may be purchased at the door starting at 7:00pm All proceeds to go support United Way
Perry Memorial Library hosts author(s) of the book Star of the South: the Corbitt Truck Company Story November 17th, 2013
The Friends of the Perry Memorial Library will be holding an Afternoon with the Author program at the library on Sunday, November 17, at 2 p.m. The author(s) of the book Star of the South: the Corbitt Truck Company Story will be on hand to discuss both the book and the history of the Corbitt Truck Company. This program is free and open to the public.
VGCC names seven to Summer Dean’s List
Vance-Granville Community College has announced that seven students earned Dean’s List honors for the summer semester that ended in August. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student had to maintain a 3.5 grade-point average and have no grade lower than “B” while carrying at least 12 semester hours. Summer Dean’s List honorees are listed below by program and then by residence. Associate in Arts (College Transfer): Brian G. Bishop of Durham; Haleigh M. Meffert of Louisburg. Criminal …
Tuesday Open Line
The first stadium built purposely for football hosted its initial game this month 110 years ago — Harvard Stadium in the Alston neighborhood of Boston. In that first game, Dartmouth defeated Harvard 11 to nothing. At the time, the stadium — which is still in use — was the world’s largest reinforced concrete structure. The distinctive colonnade was added in 1910, and the stadium today seats just over 30,000 spectators. Now, across the U.S., there are 639 college football teams. …
Oxford Preparatory High School Open House for 2014-2015 School Year
The first Oxford Preparatory High School Open House for 2014-2015 School Year will be held Saturday, November 16th, 2013 form 10:00am to 12:00pm Applications for new 9th & 10th grade student enrollment for the 2014 – 2015 school year will be available at oxfordprephs.org and in the school office on Monday, January 6, 2014. The open enrollment period will last six weeks. All applications must be turned in to the office or postmarked by Friday, February 14, 2014. If more …
NC Cooperative Extension Updates
GARDEN PATH NEWSLETTER Click the link below to download the latest edition of our newsletter, written by the Vance/Warren Extension Master Gardeners! http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/NOVEMBER-2013.pdf PESTICIDE DISPOSAL Come to the Warren County Extension Center (158 Rafters Lane) next Thursday, 11/14, 10 am to 2 pm to dispose of any pest control products you no longer need. This is a once every two year event, so don’t miss out! We will accept any pesticide product (including weed killers, insect killers, fungicides, etc.) in …
Want to Start a Small Business? Here’s a free seminar offered at VGCC just for you.
Ten Steps to Starting a Business Tuesday, November 12, 2013 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Instructor: Jess McLamb Location: Bldg 7, Room 7100 Cost: FREE This seminar covers what you should know before you commit yourself and financial resources to starting your small business. The information discussed in class should help participants make a feasibility assessment and understand the minimum start-up requirement, licensing, market and financial and tax requirements. Click here to register, https://www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=530330025. We look forward to seeing …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Honoring Our Veterans
On Monday, we will recognize and honor the service our veterans have provided to our country. I am blessed to represent the Second District, which is home to so many of our nation’s heroes who sacrificed so much to defend our great country. The prevalence of active service members and veterans who refer to North Carolina as “home” has encouraged me to do something to protect those who have so nobly fought to defend our country. This is why, last …
White House Weekly Address: Honoring America’s Veterans
In this week’s address, President Obama commemorates Veterans Day Weekend by thanking the brave men and women who have worn this country’s uniform. The President says he is proud of their service and will do everything possible to ensure America always has their back and always honors their sacrifice. This week, the President worked to help consumers learn about and enroll in quality, affordable health insurance plans through the Marketplaces, welcomed Iraq’s Prime Minister, hosted the Stanley Cup Champion Chicago …
Monday Open Line
This month in 1883, the ancestor of today’s familiar U.S. time zones first appeared at the initiative of the American Railway Association. A schoolteacher named Charles Dowd is credited with first proposing the notion of time zones as early as 1863 in order to rationalize railroad timetables, there being 80 time standards then in use by localities. There was wide but incomplete acceptance of the railway association’s zones, and the adjusted zones were not made law until 1918. In 1884, …
Henderson Vance Crime Stoppers Crimes of the Month – Rewards Offered
Murder Case On Thursday, November 22, 2012, at 9:52 P.M. members of the Henderson Police Department responded to the United Prayer of Faith Holiness Church, 127 Miriam Street, Henderson in response to someone shot. When officers arrived, they found Barry Wilkerson, 28, 1304 Nicholas Street, Henderson suffering from a gunshot wound. Wilkerson was pronounced dead at the scene. The Henderson Police Department encourages any person with information related to this case to contact Henderson –Vance Crime Stoppers at 492-1925 and …
Vance County Schools – 2012-2013 State Test Results
Results for state end-of-grade and end-of-course tests for the 2012-2013 school year for students in Vance County Schools have been released Thursday. The results were delayed to this point in the current school year, because of the implementation of North Carolina’s new READY Accountability model during the 2012-2013 school year. North Carolina has had state standards, called the Standard Course of Study, for many decades. This new Standard Course of Study is the latest update and is designed to meet …
North Carolina Ski Areas Ready for 2013-14 Season
RALEIGH, N.C. (November 8, 2013) — One good cold snap and North Carolina winter sports resorts will open their slopes, rinks and tube runs to visitors eager for the season’s first bracing run. With upgraded snowmaking and slope-grooming equipment, they’re ready for four months of action on the highest ski peak east of the Rockies, the gentlest of beginner slopes and everything in between. Opening day typically falls a week or so before Thanksgiving. By the time Santa makes his …
Oxford Preparatory High School Announces Baseball Coach
Oxford Preparatory High School has named Randy Smith of Oxford as the head baseball coach. Smith has been a resident of Granville County since 1985. He has taught and coached at South Granville High School, J.F. Webb High School, and Granville Central High School. He also coached and taught at G.C. Hawley Middle School, Northern Granville Middle School, and Cedar Creek Middle School in Youngsville. His coaching experience includes baseball, softball, football, and basketball. Throughout his career Smith has placed …
Vance County Board of Education meeting Monday, November 11th, 2013
Vance County Board of Education will meet at the Administrative Services Center in Henderson, N. C. 27536 on November 11, 2013 7:00 p.m. The agenda is listed below: I. Call to Order II. Moment of Silence * III. Approval of Minutes * IV. Approval of Meeting Agenda V. Recognitions/Announcements A. Business and Non-Profit Honor Roll Recipients VI. Comments from the Public (Citizens who would like to address the Board may do so by completing Form …
Medical Technology Company Teleflex to Create 75 High-Paying Jobs in RTP
RALEIGH — Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that a subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated will be relocating its existing operations in the Research Triangle Park area to a new facility to be constructed in Morrisville, North Carolina. The company plans to create 75 new jobs at the facility over the next three years. Construction of the new facility and Teleflex’s lease commitment are expected to generate investment of more than $20 million over the …