Courtesy of Senator Angela Bryant’s office, we’re starting off with the below list of area July 4th celebrations. Please add anything you know to the comments below! Also, seeking your ideas for something Henderson, NC can do in the future for some celebration in the city on July 4th. Please brainstorm below in the comments. Vance CountyHenderson, NC Saturday, July 6th – Satterwhite Point at Kerr Lake: 6:30-10pm Warren County Wise, NC Thursday, July 4th: Parade and Festival · Parade …
DB Global Technology, Inc. to Create 431 Jobs in Wake County, N.C.
RALEIGH – Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that DB Global Technology, Inc., which provides software application development and maintenance services in support of Deutsche Bank AG (DBAG), will expand its software development center in Wake County. The company plans to create 431 new jobs in North Carolina by the end of 2016 and invest over $13.5 million in its Cary location. “High-tech research companies like DB Global Technology, Inc. know that North Carolina …
Chamber Ribbon Cutting for Home Decorator Shoppe
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the Home Decorator Shoppe on June 13th to announce their new business, with community leaders, chamber board members and honored guests present. The Home Decorator Shoppe specializes in home décor. Patrons should see the many home decorating ideas to include bed ensembles, decorative painting, mirror antiquing, window treatments, blinds and shutters. Parham is also introducing a selection of hand-painted indoor and outdoor pillows by designer Stephanie Walker. Stop in and browse in a relaxing …
Vance County Schools Board of Education Meeting June 27th, 2013
VANCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Called Meeting Thursday, June 27, 2013 5:30 p.m. Administrative Services Center Superintendent’s Conference Room 1724 Graham Avenue Henderson, N. C. 27536 AGENDA I. Call to Order * II. Approval of Meeting Agenda III. Finance: * A. Final 2012-2013 Budget Amendments * B. Adoption of Interim 2013-2014 Budget Resolution * C. Child Nutrition’s 2013-2014 Bids * D. School Security Requests * IV. Personnel Recommendations * …
Butterfield Praises House Rejection of Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today praised the defeat of H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (Farm Bill), by a 195-234 vote. This controversial Farm Bill, which governs the nation’s nutrition and agriculture policies, sought to cut the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, by almost $21 billion. These cuts would have eliminated food assistance to nearly 2 million low-income people, including working families with …
Chamber Ribbon Cutting for Instinctive Healing Massage
The Henderson-Vance Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting for Instinctive Healing Massage to celebrate their business and new Chamber membership, with community leaders, Chamber Board members and honored guest present. Christina Brock, opened a massage therapy practice offering Lymphatic, Swedish, Relaxation, Pre/Post Natal, Reflexology and chair massages. Sessions are tailored to the individual goals of the client with prices starting at $35 for half an hour and $60 per hour. Therapeutic benefits of a massage include pain relief, rehabilitation, stress management, …
Vance County Board of Commissioners Meeting June 25th, 2013
This memorandum will serve as notice that Chairman Thomas S. Hester, Jr. has called a special meeting for Tuesday, June 25 at 5:30 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Vance County Administration Building, 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC. The purpose of the special meeting is to address the following:1. Qualified Zone Academy Bonds2. Adoption of FY 2013-2014 Budget Ordinance – to be distributed at meeting3. Authorization of Year-End Closeouts4. CDBG Debarment Certifications5. Appointment of Voting Delegate and Alternate for NACo …
Chamber Ribbon Cutting for Nancy Jo Photography
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Nancy Jo Photography on June 13th to announce their new business, with community leaders, chamber board members and honored guests present. Nancy Jo Photography is the perfect choice for clients who desire unique, traditional and classic portraits with a little flair of trendy and fun! Professional photographers Nancy Jo Smith and Jennifer Woodlief, along with their client services team are dedicated to providing exceptional service from the moment of inquiry through portrait delivery. …
Money-saving tips offered at VGCC Coupon class
An upcoming Vance-Granville Community College workshop will help savvy shoppers cut costs while buying groceries and other essentials. A “Couponing” class is scheduled for Saturday, July 20 from 9 a.m. until Noon at VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County. Jennifer Honeycutt of Henderson will serve as instructor for the class, and will teach participants the basics of how to start saving money through couponing, both online and in-store. She will provide coupon resources, coupon organization tips and ways to maximize …
Friday / Weekend Open Line
Summer arrived in the dark of the overnight hours, specifically at 1:04 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. While welcomed by most, summer is a season with mixed blessings. On the one hand, there are vacation getaways, boating, cookouts, and wearing lighter clothing. On the other, it’s also a time for insects, higher electric usage and gas prices — and higher temperatures. The highest thermometer reading ever recorded in the U.S. was 134 degrees Fahrenheit at Greenland Ranch, California on July 10, …
Officers Awarded Commendations at Henderson Police Department
At the Henderson Police Department Staff Meeting on Thursday, June 13, 2013 two Henderson Police Department officers were recognized by being awarded the department’s “Individual Commendation Award”. As part of the agency’s efforts to recognize employees for exceptional work and performance the Department has an Employee Awards Program which provides recognition for officers and employees nominated by supervisors or co-workers for these awards. The Individual Commendation Award is issued to officers that have “performed efficient and valuable services to the …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of June 20 on UNC-TV’s North Carolina Weekend, step back in time at the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station in Rodanthe. Get lost in history at the “Horn in the West” outdoor drama. Tempt your sweet tooth at Britt’s Donuts in Carolina Beach. Relax with a stay at Elizabeth Leigh Inn in Hendersonville. And see what’s the “House Special” at SoCo Farm and Food in Black River. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina Weekend is underwritten …
Applications due July 31 for Certified Retirement Community program
Applications are due on July 31 for the N.C. Dept. of Commerce’s Certified Retirement Community program for communities that are positioning themselves to attract retirees as an economic and community development strategy. To gain certification, a local government must submit an application for consideration. Applications are accepted twice each year, and the next round of applications is due by July 31. Once a community has completed the certification process, the Division will help market and promote the community as a …
Recent film productions credited with tourism boom in Southport
In addition to the impact of direct spending by filmmakers in North Carolina, towns across the state are benefitting as visitors are increasingly interested in learning more about and seeing the locations in which productions have shot. For example, Southport has set a new record for tourism numbers this year, thanks to film productions taking over the town. The Southport visitors’ website numbers have reached an all-time high. Website traffic shows that in January, prior to the theatrical release of …
Carolina Beach boardwalk garners recognition for food
Spending a day at a boardwalk is the ultimate summer experience — they’re home to amusement park rides, play lands, arcades, shopping, and, most importantly, delicious food. Boardwalks are so beloved, they have inspired songs, been featured in films like Beaches, and provided a backdrop for TV shows. About 60 towns in the United States have boardwalks. USA Today chose the top 25 boardwalks around the country based on reflection of region, price, and quality of ingredients, and it included …
Vance County NC Cooperative Extension Crop Production and Pest Updates
MID-SEASON TOBACCO INSECTS http://tobacco.ces.ncsu.edu/2013/06/tobacco-insect-update-201/ THRIPS ON COTTON http://www.nccrops.com/2013/06/14/thrips-waning-whats-coming/ TOBACCO INSECTICIDE TANK MIXES? MAYBE NOT… http://tobacco.ces.ncsu.edu/2013/06/insecticide-tank-mixes/ NC TOBACCO TOUR July 15-17, details TBA. http://plantpath.cals.ncsu.edu/north-carolina-flue-cured-burley-tobacco-tour KUDZU BUG UPDATE http://www.nccrops.com/2013/06/12/kudzu-bug-soybean-scouting-and-treatment-update/
Vance County Board of Education Committe Meeting
Vance County Board of Education Committee Meeting Date: * Building & Grounds, Thursday, June 27th, 8:30 am Note: All meetings are held in the Superintendent’s Conference Room.
Thursday Open Line
With summer arriving before sun-up tomorrow, we will likely engage in more physical activity during the longer daylight hours. That’s why this is National Safety Month. The theme for this year is “Safety Starts With Me” — and focuses on such matters as accident prevention, emergency preparedness, and ergonomics. Emergency rooms around the country report more than 86,000 people are hurt each year by their lawnmowers, along with 144,000 on skateboards. However, the most accidents occur on bicycles — over …
Butterfield and Price Press State to Restore Unemployment Insurance for Thousands of North Carolinians
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and David Price (NC-04) sent a letter to the leadership of the Republican-led North Carolina General Assembly, strongly urging that they repeal State Law (SL) 2013-2, which will cut emergency unemployment insurance for up to 170,000 long-term unemployed workers beginning July 1. As part of the fiscal cliff deal reached earlier this year, Congress passed an extension through January 1, 2014 for the federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation Program (EUC08). EUC08 gives …
GE Aviation Pursuing Expansion in North Carolina
Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced yesterday (June 17) that GE Aviation, a global leader in jet engine and aircraft system production, is pursuing a major advanced manufacturing expansion at four facilities in North Carolina. The project would create 242 new jobs and bring a capital investment of $195 million over the next five years. GE Aviation would produce engine components made of advanced ceramic matrix composite (CMC) materials at a new facility located next …