On Wednesday, May 29, 2013, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Division arrested Dominique Marie Johnson, 26, of 233 E. Andrews Avenue, Henderson. Johnson was charged with one count of trafficking cocaine, one count of possession with the intent to manufacture, sell, and deliver cocaine, maintain a dwelling for keeping a controlled substance and possession of heroin. These charges arose after a brief investigation which was spurred by complaints received by the Henderson Police Department about drug …
Friday / Weekend Open Line
One of the worst disasters to hit the U.S. happened on this date in 1889 — the Johnstown, Pennsylvania Flood. Torrential rains caused a nearby artificial lake, created for a fishing and hunting resort, to spill over and weaken its earthen dam. When the dam broke, it unleashed 20 million tons of water in a giant wave that roared through Johnstown, killing more than 2,300 men, women and children, and destroying the homes of thousands more. The flood remains one …
Vance County Board of Commissioners Meeting Monday, June 3rd 2013
Download the full agenda packet here: 20130603_vcboc_agenda_packet Invocation Dr. Ron Cava, First Baptist Church1. Budget Hearing 6:00 p.m. FY 2013-2014 Proposed Budget2. Appointment 6:15 p.m. Stelfanie Williams, VGCCState of the College Overview3. Public Hearing 6:30 p.m. Rezoning RequestRZ1305-1, NC Hwy 39 North4. Public Hearing 6:40 p.m. Rezoning RequestRZ1305-2, Kelly Road5. Public Hearing 7:00 p.m. Community Revitalization ProjectJulia Avenue Close-out6. Appointment 7:15 p.m. Karen Foster, Council of Governmentsa. Award of Bid – Scattered Site Programb. Approval of Language Access Plan7. Appointment …
Triangle North Healthcare Foundation Poised to Give Grants, Impact Health
Since Triangle North Healthcare Foundation changed its name from Maria Parham Healthcare Foundation in November, 2011, its Board of Directors has been methodically moving the organization from a fundraising department of the local hospital to a regional healthcare grantmaking organization. “This has been quite an eventful year and a half,” said the Foundation’s Executive Director Val Short, although most of the work has been done behind the scenes by board members and committees. “At last, we are ready to begin …
N.C. Zoo sets Memorial Day Weekend attendance record
Spurred by idyllic weather, the return of a polar bear and a highly popular dinosaur exhibit, the N.C. Zoo in Asheboro set a new attendance record over the Memorial Day weekend. This past weekend’s three-day total of 37,165 visitors shattered the previous Memorial Day weekend record of 32,732 set in May 2008 by nearly 5,000 people. Daily totals of 14,015 on Saturday, 12,277 on Sunday and 10,873 on Monday were also new marks for the Memorial Day period. Zoo officials …
State Farmers Market open regular hours June 2
RALEIGH — Visitors to the State Farmers Market on Sunday morning should plan to take an alternate route, as Lake Wheeler Road will be closed temporarily for Raleigh’s first-ever Ironman 70.3 competition. The farmers market will be open Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., but Lake Wheeler Road will be closed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the race. Visitors are encouraged to access the market from Centennial Boulevard, by way of Avent Ferry Road, during those times. …
Homeland begins third season in Charlotte, films in Raleigh next week
Principle photography is officially underway in North Carolina on Showtime’s award-winning series Homeland. Crews for the series have been spotted at several uptown Charlotte locations this week. Based in Charlotte, the series has previously filmed in the Queen City as well as Concord, Gastonia, Kings Mountain, Mooresville, and Salisbury. The third season is expected to once again shoot throughout the Charlotte Region and will also be filming in Raleigh next week. According to the N.C. Film Office, the show has …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of May 30 on UNC-TV’s North Carolina Weekend, stroll through downtown Concord. Discover wakeboarding or wakesurfing at Hexagon Wake Park at Tucker Lake in Benson. Explore your inner child at Discovery Place Kids-Rockingham. Lift a glass at Gregory Vineyards in Angier. And enjoy a tour of Wrightsville Beach. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina Weekend is underwritten by the N.C. Division of Tourism. In addition, UNC-TV has made recent editions of North Carolina Weekend …
Helping others is part of job for Raleigh’s downtown ambassadors
Raleigh’s Safety & Clean Ambassadors work together to make the downtown area an attractive place to live, work or visit. Clean Ambassadors are responsible for maintaining the appearance of public pedestrian areas downtown in Raleigh. The Safety Ambassadors assist visitors, workers, and residents by providing maps, guides, directions, and information about restaurants and other attractions. The 8-year-old program is funded by a special property tax. In April alone, Downtown Raleigh Ambassadors helped more than 400 drivers, 1,440 visitors and cleared …
N.C.-filmed Norman Rockwell’s Shuffleton’s Barbershop debuts this Saturday
Norman Rockwell’s Shuffleton’s Barbershop is set to make its debut this Saturday, June 1, at 9 pm on the Hallmark Movie Channel. The made-for-television feature filmed in the Charlotte area. It’s estimated to have had a direct in-state spend of approximately $2 million while providing more than 250 job opportunities, including 85 well-paying positions for the state’s highly skilled film professionals. The movie stars Danny Glover, Austin Stowell and Kayla Ewell. The production, which was recruited to the state by …
Report shows economic impact of Battleship North Carolina
The Battleship North Carolina helps define Wilmington’s brand and is an economic engine, according to the results of an economic-impact assessment. Today (Wednesday), the battleship released highlights of a University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill study on its economic impact. The findings included n the first decade of the 21st century, the battleship is credited with generating $83.5 million in local income; during the same period, the battleship grew the New Hanover County economy by $245 million; and in 2010, the …
On 2nd Saturdays this summer, North Carolina culture is everywhere
This summer’s 2nd Saturdays programs – June 8, July 13 and Aug. 10 – will demonstrate that North Carolina culture is everywhere. Orchestrated by the N.C. Dept. of Cultural Resources, it’s summertime family fun for visitors to and residents in the state, which, in turn, benefits communities. A unique authentic North Carolina experience will be found at each of the 27 state historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, and even a history center, throughout the summer. Many venues …
Reader Submission: North Carolina has an all-gag bill
“North Carolina does not have an ag-gag bill,” blogs the Fayette Observer, claiming that an ag-gag bill must be specific to the agriculture industry. The bill language of SB 648 does not have a different intent from the ag-gag bills that have popped up (and been smacked down) in a dozen states this year. North Carolina’s SB 648 has the same intent as every other ag-gag bill – to halt whistleblowing investigations. SB 648 is merely broader than other ag-gag …
Haywood County hosts Hillbilly Blood
During the past two years, a local reality show in Haywood County has become a phenomenon that’s being broadcast into homes across the country and beyond. The program is Hillbilly Blood: A Hardscrabble Life, and it features Western North Carolina outdoor survival experts Spencer Bolejack and Eugene Runkis. With the second season currently hitting the airwaves, the program follows Bolejack and Runkis around the woods of Haywood County, where they cross paths with skilled craftsmen, figure out planned scenarios or …
Thursday Open Line
The first recorded automobile accident involving two vehicles occurred on this date in 1896 in New York City. Henry Wells of Springfield, Massachusetts, was driving a new Duryea Motor Wagon, the first automobile to be made and sold in the U.S. Unfortunately, he collided with Evelyn Thomas of New York, riding a bicycle. Thomas went to the hospital with a broken leg, and Wells spent the night in jail. Now, there are close to 11 million motor vehicle accidents a …
Dataforge Wins Small Business Of The Year for 2012 by the Henderson – Vance County Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, May 29th, 2013, Dataforge (That’s us!) was presented the award for the Small Business Of The Year for 2012 by the Henderson – Vance County Chamber of Commerce in a ceremony also featuring award winners from Franklin, Granville and Warren Counties at the Henderson County Club. The speaker for the event was Dr. Stelfanie Williams, President of the Vance-Granville Community College. Other award winners were: Franklin County: First Citizens Bank of Franklin County Granville County: Creedmoor Drug Company Warren …
Meet Me In The Street – Thursday, May 30th Downtown Henderson 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Thursday, May 30th, 2013, staring at 5:30pm come visit Downtown Henderson, NC for a free party featuring the band Steve Owens and Summertime. This is the 2nd event of the year put together by the Henderson – Vance County Chamber of Commerce. The next one will be September 12th, 2013. The event tonight is free, and lasts until 8:30pm.
NC Main Street Communities Receive 2013 National Accreditation
Raleigh, N.C.—The N.C. Department of Commerce, Office of Urban Development announced that 27 North Carolina communities have achieved accreditation from the National Main Street Program for meeting the commercial district revitalization performance standards set by the National Main Street Center®, a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Each year, the National Main Street Center and its partners announce the list of accredited Main Street® programs that have built strong revitalization organizations and demonstrate their ability in using the …
NC Cooperative Extension Updates and Events
COLLECTION DAY FOR ALL PESTICIDES (HERBICIDES, INSECTICIDES, FUNGICIDES, ETC.)Bring your all old, unneeded pest control products for disposal free of charge! Thursday, May 30th, 10 am to 2 pm, City Operations Center on Beckford Dr. in Henderson. Signs will be posted, or call for directions (252-438-8188). This is a once every two year opportunity! (also look for a collection day in Warren County this fall) THIS WEEK IN THE GARDEN 1 – Grow your own dried flowers. Plant statice, globe …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Lottery scammers target real winners
Telling people that they’ve won a prize but must pay taxes or fees before they can collect it is a common and unfortunately effective scam. Some recent winners of the North Carolina Education Lottery have been targeted by a new twist on this ever-popular scam. Recent lottery winners have gotten calls informing them that in addition to the prize they already knew about, they’ve won a Mercedes-Benz. But before taking possession of their new car, they need to pay $499 …