WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today applauded the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) for awarding a $1.4 million investment grant to the city of Washington, N.C. to support critical disaster recovery and resiliency efforts in the state. This EDA investment grant will fund water infrastructure improvements to increase the city’s ability to withstand weather emergencies in historic downtown Washington, an area severely impacted by Hurricane Irene in 2011. Specifically, the grant will fund replacement …
“The Entrepreneurial Equation” Free Seminar at VGCC Offered October 10th
Vance-Granville Community College’s Small Business Center will present a free seminar, called “The Entrepreneurial Equation,” on Thursday, October 10 from 6 until 7 p.m. in room 7136 on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. Will Jakes, a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones in Oxford, will be the instructor for this seminar, which is designed to help educate business owners about tools and strategies to help make building, running and preserving a business easier. Jakes will discuss key steps involved …
Donterio Deshawn Williams Arrested regarding downtown fire and damages
On September 5, 2013 members of the Henderson Police Department Criminal Investigation Division arrested Donterio Deshawn Williams, 23, of 87 Dalton Lane, Henderson for the charges of burning other building, and two counts of property damage. The charges stemmed from a series of earlier morning incidents in the downtown district that occurred on September 4, 2013. The first reported incident was a fire that was set in a trash can that occurred at the First United Methodist Church located on …
VGCC offers Disaster Preparedness seminar for Small Businesses
Vance-Granville Community College’s Small Business Center will present a free seminar on disaster preparedness, called “Ready Business,” on Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in Room 401 at VGCC’s Franklin County Campus near Louisburg. Rachel Monteverdi, a Family and Consumer Sciences agent with the N.C. Cooperative Extension office in Franklin County, will serve as instructor for the seminar. Monteverdi will provide information on how preparing for a disaster can save a small business, lives, merchandise and money. …
Friday / Weekend Open Line
When Henry Bliss stepped off a streetcar at Central Park West and 74th Street in New York, on this date in 1899, automobiles were a novelty. Thus, he didn’t look, and was run over by an almost silent electric taxi. The accident was the first fatality in the U.S. involving an automobile. At the time, there were fewer than 8,000 motor vehicles in the whole country. As the number of registered automobiles climbed rapidly, so did the number of deaths. …
VGCC Cash Flow Seiminar Being Offered September 17th
Cash Flow Tuesday, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM Instructor: Tom Robinson Location: Bldg 7, Room 7308 (Main Campus) Cost: FREE This session will focus on cash flow management as well as understanding the basic financial statements used by lenders and investors to evaluate companies. Participants will learn strategies to increase cash management skills and financial decision-making abilities. Interested in attending? Please register here. ANd it’s not too late to sign up for these exciting SEMINARs being …
McCreery video includes NCSU Brickyard, Pullen Park
Country singer Scotty McCreery’s new music video has debuted online, and in keeping with his tradition, it includes some scenes from the Triangle. McCreery and his band perform “See You Tonight” on The Brickyard of the N.C. State University campus, where he is a sophomore, and Pullen Park with its famous carousel. Krispy Kreme doughnuts even get a product placement. McCreery’s video for his previous single “The Trouble With Girls” was shot at his alma mater, Garner High School. Also, …
‘Incredible fall foliage hikes’ features Appalachian Trail: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Autumn is the time of year when our favorite hikes become even more breathtaking — alight with the vibrant reds, oranges and yellows of fall. As reported by USA Today, while there are many great places to soak up the amazing sights of autumn, a few great hikes around the country are offer the chance to fully be immersed in the fall season. Among its “Incredible Fall Foliage Hikes,” The ActiveTimes.com includes the Appalachian Trail: Great Smoky Mountains National Park. …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Sweetheart scammers trolling cemeteries as well as dating websites
While most sweetheart scams now start online, sweetheart scams that happen the old fashioned way– face-to-face—are still a concern. Worried relatives recently contacted our office to report that a widow is being deceived by a sweetheart scammer who first approached her while she was visiting her husband’s grave in a local cemetery. The scammer quickly wormed his way into her heart, her home and her bank account. Regardless of whether the scam happens in person or online, victims often refuse …
Biltmore House renovation restores historic hallway
Biltmore Estate in Asheville has gone well beyond a good scrubbing with a complete restoration of the second floor living hall, taking it back to its original configuration and purpose: a formal hall and portrait gallery. This includes brand-new reproductions of the original fabric for green velvet draperies, created by French artisans just as they would have been in the early 1890s. The refurbished rooms – the work extended to an adjacent hallway – opened to the public this past …
Butterfield Denounces Unwarranted and Abusive Investigation of Organizations Receiving Health Care Reform Navigator Grants
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement before a House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing on the Affordable Care Act, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) denounced the actions of Committee Republicans that sent an unwarranted investigative letter to 51 community organizations that received Navigator grants to help uninsured Americans enroll in the healthcare exchange authorized under the new healthcare law. “There has been no indication or evidence of any kind that any Navigator grantees have misappropriated or misused grant …
Eden recognized as N.C. Certified Retirement Community
The N.C. Dept. of Commerce announced today (Wednesday) that Eden has been designated a N.C. Certified Retirement Community. Eden met a rigorous set of requirements, including a comprehensive community survey and an asset assessment of the community’s preparedness for retiree attraction. It is the latest town to be designated into the N.C. Certified Community Program, joining Lumberton, Asheboro, Sanford, Marion, Mount Airy and Pittsboro. “This designation will be a valuable economic development tool for the city of Eden and its …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of Sept. 12 on UNC-TV’s North Carolina Weekend, enjoy the exhibits and tour the Missiles and More Museumin Topsail Island. Relax or have adventures at Earthshine Discovery Center in Lake Toxaway. Get lost at Eliada’s Corn Maze in Asheville. Go fishing for red drum with Captain Gary via his Spec Fever Guide Service And the “House Special” samples the fare at Robbins Nest Restaurant in Selma. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina Weekend is …
Thursday Open Line
This was a day that didn’t exist in Colonial America in 1752, as the familiar calendar underwent what is called the “Gregorian correction,” switching from the ancient Julian calendar to adjust for errors accumulated over centuries. After September 2nd, the next day was September 14th, and there was rioting by those who felt cheated and demanded the 11 days back. The British parliament’s Calendar Act of 1750 had also changed New Year’s Day from March 25th to January 1st. As …
Preparations for Northern Vance and Southern Vance Football Game Friday Night
Vance County Schools is asking for cooperation from our community from students, parents and local residents who plan to attend the Northern Vance and Southern Vance football game this Friday night. The game will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Raider Stadium at Southern Vance High School. A large crowd is expected to attend the game. To ensure that spectators are in their seats by the beginning of the game, school officials are encouraging students, parents and other individuals who plan …
Henderson –Vance Crime Stoppers Crimes of The Month – Rewards Offered
Hit & Run Personal Injury Case: On August 11, 2013 at approximately 9:51 P.M., members of the Henderson Police Department responded to the area of North Pinkston Street and Adams Street in reference to a hit and run involving personal injury. When Officers arrived on scene, the vehicle involved had already left the scene. The pedestrian was identified as Doral Dunston of 1775 Spring Valley Road. The Henderson Police Department encourages anyone with information related to this case to contact …
VGCC offers Wire-Wrapped Jewelry class
Vance-Granville Community College will offer a two-hour class in which participants will learn how to make unique, elegant pieces of jewelry. The “Jewelry: Wire-Wrapped Rings & Earrings” class is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. until noon on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. During this class, instructor Alison Beal of Wake Forest will lead participants through the process of making a pair of wire-wrapped earrings and a wire-wrapped ring. As this is a so-called “make it, …
VGCC Education Students complete afterschool training
Several Vance-Granville Community College students recently completed special training for afterschool program administrators and staff members. For the first time, VGCC School-Age Education program head Jacquelin Heath incorporated the “Upping Your Afterschool Game” course content into a curriculum course, School-Age Program Administration (EDU 263), this summer. Heath’s program offers an Associate in Applied Science degree and a diploma in School-Age Education, as well as a School-Age Care certificate. “Providing the North Carolina Afterschool Professional Development Competency Training allowed our curriculum …
Eaton-Johnson Middle School, VGCC renew Partnership
Vance-Granville Community College and Eaton-Johnson Middle School in Henderson have formed a renewed partnership, building upon a tradition of collaboration to help prepare young students for higher education. “At Eaton-Johnson, we’re not talking with our kids about whether or not they will graduate from high school,” said Dr. Larry Webb, the middle school’s principal. “Instead, we are expecting them to graduate from high school, and we’re talking to them about where they are going to college.” Webb wants his students …
Wednesday Open Line
To highlight its importance, both as a crop and as part of the changing U.S. diet, this is National Rice Month. Globally, rice is the world’s most important cereal grain. Reflecting both our increasing cultural diversity and awareness of good nutrition, Americans have more than doubled their annual consumption of rice from 1980, from 9½ to 21 pounds each. Rice has been grown in America since the late 17th century, and is currently a $3 billion a year crop. While …