April 19, 2013 — As part of its 125th anniversary celebration this year, Belk is showing its continued gratitude and commitment to the Southern communities it serves by enlisting store volunteers to do makeovers in local schools over a 125 day period from March 10 – July 12. Belk is working in partnership with Points of Light, the world’s largest organization devoted to volunteer service, which will help mobilize and coordinate Belk’s efforts (Learn more: www.pointsoflight.org). Makeovers will vary based …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Emails about Boston Marathon explosions may contain malware
Sadly, it’s no surprise that cybercriminals are using the tragic explosions that took place at the Boston Marathon to try to scam you. Beware of emails with subject lines such as “2 Explosions at Boston Marathon” or “Boston Explosion Caught on Video” even if the email appears to come from someone you know. The message will likely include links to videos of the bombings and their aftermath. Clicking on the link could infect your computer with malware that hackers and …
Henderson City Council Meeting Monday, April 22nd, 2013
The Henderson City Council will hold a Short Regular Meeting Monday, 22 April 2013 6:00 PM Work Session to immediately follow at the City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536 Download the full agenda packet here: 20130422_coh_agenda_packet
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Praying for Boston
I began the week alongside many strong women participating in the Women Run the World New York Half Marathon in Central Park. The following day, I watched in horror as the Boston Marathon was attacked by terrorists. In Boston, we witnessed acts of selflessness and heroism in our fellow Americans’ response to the attack. I hope you will join me in continuing to pray for the victims of this senseless act. Over the past few days, support for the bill …
Corey Cheek Jr Arrested Thursday in Connection With Murder
Update this afternoon: Corey Cheek Jr has been arrested. He turned himself in to police around 7:30 PM last night. He received no bond. Previous updates: Gary Treshon Holden, 21, of 251 Ragland Lane, Henderson and Ramek Holden, 18, of 198 Cone Lane, Henderson have been arrested. Before noon today, they both turned themselves in at the Vance County Magistrate’s office. Both received no bond. Corey Cheek Jr is still wanted. If anyone should know the whereabouts of Corey …
Google Expands in Lenoir, North Carolina
LENOIR, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory, along with U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows, N.C. Sen. Dan Soucek, N.C. Rep. Edgar Starnes (Majority Leader), Duke Energy State President Paul Newton and Google Operations Manager Enoch Moeller announced Friday that Google will invest an additional $600 million in the Lenoir data center site. “It is great news for Caldwell County and our state that Google has decided to expand its operations in western North Carolina,” said Governor McCrory. “They are a valuable economic …
Cinco de Mayo Rodeo & Festival brings the sound, culture and taste of Mexico to the WNC Agricultural Center
FLETCHER – Mild, medium or caliente – no matter how you like your entertainment, the Cinco de Mayo Rodeo and Festival will have something for everyone on Sunday, May 5, at the WNC Agricultural Center. Activities include championship bull riding, colorful folk dancers, mariachi music, cultural exhibits and mouth-watering, authentic Mexican cuisine honoring Mexico’s culture and tradition. The event takes place in the outdoor show ring from noon to 10 p.m. Tickets at the gate are $20 for adults, $5 …
Senator Richard Burr Newsletter
This week the Senate spent several days debating and voting on the different amendments to the Senate gun-control legislation, S. 649. I have long been a supporter of the Second Amendment and voted as I always have – to uphold the Constitutional rights of law-abiding American citizens. I voted against the Manchin-Toomey Amendment, which failed, along with the Feinstein “Assault Weapon” Ban. To read my full statement on the Manchin-Toomey amendment, click here. During the debate on S. 649, …
NC Cooperative Extension Forestry Events, Vance & Warren Counties
The events below are free of charge, but please register at 257-3640, 438-8188 or paul_mckenzie@ncsu.edu TOUR OF TONEY LUMBER CO. 5/14, Departing 9:15 am from Vance County Extension Center Come out for an informative, behind-the-scenes tour of this mill in Franklin County. We should be returning to Henderson by 12:30 pm. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and clothing, including long pants. NEW DATE!! WOODY BIOMASS, CURRENT SITUATION AND FUTURE OUTLOOK 6/27, 6:30 pm, Warren County Extension Center Ms. Helene …
Senator Angela Bryant Newsletter: Warrenton Clinic and Other Events in the District
Warren County Free Clinic To Hold First Radio-Thon Friday – Sunday, April 19, 20 & 21st The Warren County Free Clinic Radio-thon will air from April 19th – 21st from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Radio Station WARR 1520 AM. The goal of the Radio-thon is to raise $150,000 to keep the doors open, and to accomplish the mission of serving the medical needs of the uninsured residents of Warren and Vance counties. The Free Clinic enrolled 80 patients …
Henderson-Vance Spring Litter Sweep Week Ends Saturday
Volunteers throughout Vance County have been busy this week helping with efforts to clean up the community during the Henderson-Vance Spring Litter Sweep Week. The week-long effort to improve the appearance of our county will end this Saturday, April 20. Here are a few more highlights for the remainder of the Spring Litter Sweep Week: Local residents may recycle old electronics by taking them to the front parking lot of the City Operations Center on Beckford Drive in Henderson on …
2 Arrested in 17 year-old homicide, Cory Cheek Jr. Still Sought
Gary Treshon Holden, 21, of 251 Ragland Lane, Henderson and Ramek Holden, 18, of 198 Cone Lane, Henderson have been arrested. Before noon today, they both turned themselves in at the Vance County Magistrate’s office. Both received no bond. Corey Cheek Jr is still wanted. If anyone should know the whereabouts of Corey Cheek Jr they are encouraged to contact their local law enforcement agency or the Henderson Police Department at 252-438-4141. Callers can also call Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925. …
VGCC students succeed in state PBL competition
Members of the Vance-Granville Community College “Chi Beta Chi” chapter of the Phi Beta Lambda business student organization recently attended the 59th Annual PBL State Leadership Conference. At the conference, held April 11-13 in Charlotte, students from North Carolina universities and community colleges attended seminars and participated in various business-related competitions. Several VGCC students brought home individual trophies as well as awards and recognitions for the chapter. Two students placed high enough to qualify for the national PBL competition, to …
Friday / Weekend Open Line
The first all-news radio format in the U.S. debuted on this date in 1965, as WINS AM in New York City switched from rock and roll to rip and read. Almost 20 years earlier, the station had notched another first, by broadcasting every New York Yankee game live, both home and away. The station shut off the music — its last record was the Shangri-La’s “Out in the Streets” — and became “all news, all the time.” The format has …
220 Seafood Fundraiser for Community Partners of Hope (Homeless Shelter)
Community Partners of Hope, Inc. (Henderson/Vance Men’s Shelter and The Hope House) will have a fundraiser at 220 Seafood on Monday, April 22 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm. Plates include fried trout, french fries, hush puppies, and slaw. The cost is $7 per plate (eat in or take-out) Funds are used to help defray operating expenses for the shelter and the Hope House (transitional housing and resources for men working towards independence. The mission of Community Partners …
Butterfield and Colleagues Press Congress to Support Scientific Research and Education
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) was joined by 94 of his democratic colleagues in authoring a letter to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee supporting full funding of the National Science Foundation (NSF) at $7.626 billion for FY 2014. In the letter, the Members stressed the importance of the NSF as the only federal agency responsible for supporting education and research across science and engineering fields—a mission that is essential to developing a …
More than $1 million set aside for NC beach nourishment
The Army Corps of Engineers received more than a million dollars of federal money for beach nourishment projects on Carolina Beach and Kure Beach, additional funding designated to help coastal communities recover from damage sustained during Hurricane Sandy. That funding, announced last week, is separate from the roughly $500,000 given to the corps earlier this month for maintenance dredging in two local inlets. The money – a total of $1.5 million – is additional funding for a $9.3 million renourishment …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of April 18 on UNC-TV’s North Carolina Weekend, get your toes a-tappin’ at Merlefest in Wilkesboro. Take in a show at the Old Theater in Oriental. Step back in time at the Historical Museum and Indian Village of Grifton. Enjoy a tour of Liberty. And check out the fare at Cast Iron Waffles in Charlotte. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina Weekend is underwritten by the N.C. Division of Tourism. In addition, UNC-TV has …
Deep South Classic brings thousands, spending to Raleigh area
The Raleigh Convention Center will be transformed into a basketball showplace this weekend as it hosts the Deep South Classic, April 19-21. The Deep South Classic will bring more than 265 girls travel teams to Raleigh from throughout the U.S., featuring many of the nation’s top players during a live recruiting period. The exhibit hall will have 18 courts, and games will be played on all courts simultaneously throughout each day. Hundreds of college coaches will be in town for …
Chimney Rock Park remains closed due to falling rock potential
Chimney Rock State Park in Rutherford County – known for the giant Chimney Rock you see when you’re driving U.S. 74A through the Hickory Nut Gorge – has been closed for over a week. The park has been closed since last week so that N.C. Dept. of Transportation could shake loose a gigantic boulder hanging over the main roadway. “We’ve got a huge boulder hanging above the lodge and the road between the Meadows and the Chimney, in one of …