On Friday, April 12, 2013, members of the Henderson Police Department arrested Kirk “Spit” Swain Jr., 23, 851 N. Garnett Street, Henderson. Swain was charged with three counts of trafficking heroin, two counts of possession with the intent to manufacture, sell and deliver heroin, and one count of sale and delivery of a controlled substance within 1000 feet of a school zone. Swain was placed in the Vance County Jail after failing to post a 145,000.00 dollar secured bond. A …
Global Company Ipreo Holdings to Create 250 Jobs in Wake County, N.C.
RALEIGH – Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced that Ipreo Holdings, a global company that provides market intelligence, data and technology solutions to capital markets and corporate professionals around the world, will establish a business center in Wake County. The company plans to create 250 new jobs in North Carolina by the end of 2017 and invest over $3 million in its Raleigh location. “Ipreo is just the kind of company we want to attract …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Watch out for strange texts
If you get a strange looking text message from an email address or phone number you don’t recognize, it’s best not to respond. Over the past few days, half a dozen consumers have reported getting texts that list a phone number and say that a credit or debit card has been blocked. People who call the number in the text are asked to provide personal information such as their bank account or Social Security number. If you get one of these …
Food Manufacturer to Locate in Robeson County, N.C.
RALEIGH – Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced that Trinity Frozen Foods, a frozen food manufacturing company, will locate its operations in Robeson County. The company plans to create 149 jobs and invest more than $15 million over the next three years in Pembroke. “North Carolina is proud of its strong roots in agriculture,” said Governor Pat McCrory. “It makes great business sense for Trinity to locate near a majority of the growers in the state …
2013 FOMC Alumni Scholarship Gala April 27th, 2013
The 2013 Fisher of Men Church Alumni Scholarship Gala will be held Saturday, April 27th, 2013 at the Bullocksville Park Lake house located at 3054 Bullocksville Park Road, Manson, NC. This is a Black Tie Affair event. Doors open 6pm – until… $99.00 per person All proceeds benefit FOMC Alumni Association Scholarship Fund Guest Speaker is Elder Abraham Belanger COOLJC International ABYPU President of Summerville, SC For more info, tickets, donations or question contact Fisher of Men Church at 252-430-0802 …
White House: This is a critical moment
For the first time since the 1990s, Congress might be on track to pass legislation aimed at reducing gun violence in the United States. And it’s because folks in Washington are starting to understand that the rest of the country isn’t going to sit by and let them ignore this issue. Your voices are the reason we have a chance to win this debate. The American people expect and demand a yes or no vote. But this is a critical …
First Lady Michelle Obama Challenges Leaders to Create Opportunity for all Children
First Lady Michelle Obama Wednesday brought a room filled with Chicago business and community leaders to tears as she challenged them to commit to the most important unfinished work of our lifetime — to address the violent crime that is taking a terrible toll on our children.
Friday / Weekend Open Lines
On this date in 1892, the first U.S. patent for a truly portable typewriter was issued to George C. Blickensderfer of Stamford, Connecticut for a “type writing machine.” The machine worked on the principle of a revolving type wheel, a precursor to the type ball of 1970s typewriters. The wheel reduced the number of moving parts from 2,500 to 250, improving reliability and reducing the weight by one-fourth. The Blickensderfer Manufacturing Company eventually became one of the world’s largest typewriter …
Information Needed To Find Suspect in Wednesday Shooting
On April 10, 2013 around 5:24 PM officer with the Henderson Police Department responded to the 400 block of Cross Street in reference to a person who had been shot. Upon arrival, officers found Jermaine Hargrove, 25, of Henderson suffering from an apparent gunshot to the left upper leg. EMS responded and transport Mr. Hargrove to an area hospital for treatment. Suspect is described as a black male, 5’8” in height, with dreads. Suspect approached the victim on foot and …
Spring Litter Sweep Week Next Week
Volunteers are steadily signing up to participate in the fifth annual Henderson-Vance Spring Litter Sweep Week, April 15-20, as the week-long event focuses on bringing the community together to improve the appearance of local neighborhoods, business areas, streets and roadsides and more. “We’re very encouraged with the response we’ve received so far from our community for plans to participate in next week’s Spring Litter Sweep Week, but we need more volunteers to make a real difference,” said Terri Hedrick, chairperson …
Local Student Raising Funds to Attend National Leadership Conference
Warren County Middle School seventh-grader Jonae’ M. Robison is raising funds to be able to represent her school and community at the Junior National Youth Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. She currently has raised $1500 of the $1950 tuition that is due on April 30 and is taking on extra jobs and seeking local contributions to help raise the remaining $500. This does not include her travel expenses. The Congressional Youth Leadership Council nominates students from across the United States …
Four Artists represent VGCC in State exhibition
The 16th North Carolina Community Colleges Art Exhibition is officially open for public viewing in downtown Raleigh, and it includes four works representing Vance-Granville Community College. Paintings by Laurie Stephens and Jean Quick, both of Oxford, and quilts by Peggy Stocks and May Thurber, both of Manson, were selected to take their place among the 139 pieces of art by students and employees from colleges across the state. The exhibit features a wide variety of media ranging from paintings and …
N.C. Beer Month continues to generate interest
Brewing a new tradition, North Carolina rings in spring with its inaugural Beer Month as a testament to the state’s influence in the craft beer business. Sponsored by the Division of Tourism and the N.C. Brewers Guild, Beer Month takes in special tours, tastings, dinners, classes, festivals, and lodging packages celebrating local variations on this heady beverage. Toast North Carolina’s beer craftsmanship and the destinations where it thrives with these seven fun facts in honor of the month-long beer fête. …
2013 Clergy Day at the NC General Assembly & Wainwright Prayer Breakfast
On behalf of the NC Legislative Black Caucus, we would like to invite you to join us on Tuesday, April 16 beginning at 10am in Room 1228 of the State Building, 16 W. Jones St., Raleigh NC for our 2nd Annual Clergy Day at the General Assembly. We will kick-off the Clergy Day at the General Assembly with the Wainwright Prayer Breakfast at 8am at First Baptist Church, at 101 Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC. Please see RSVP information below. There …
Historian talks about rise of China and India at VGCC
Noted economic historian Dr. Peter Coclanis presented a seminar at Vance-Granville Community College on April 3 entitled, “India, China, and the United States: The Battle for Global Economic Supremacy in the 21st Century.” VGCC students, instructors and staff were joined in the Civic Center by members of the community to hear the presentation. Coclanis’ presentation was the seventh installment of an International Speakers Series sponsored by the VGCC Global Awareness Committee in partnership with the University of North Carolina’s World …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of April 11 on UNC-TV’s North Carolina Weekend, usher in spring at the Block House Steeple Chase at FENCE in Tryon. Take in the history of Pantego Academy in Pantego. Test your skills at Black River Paint Ball in Angier. Check into the Monte Vista Hotel in Black Mountain. And the “House Special” samples the fare at Antonia’s in Hillsborough. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina Weekend is underwritten by the N.C. Division of …
2013-14 state map now available at VisitNC.com, 1-800-VISITNC
The 2013-14 State Transportation Map has officially arrived and is available free of charge. The map is funded and produced by the N.C. Dept. of Transportation, but it will now be distributed through the Division of Tourism and can be ordered online or by calling 1-800-VISITNC. “One of our central goals is to improve efficiency and streamline our operations,” N.C. Transportation Secretary Tony Tata said. “We are also striving to identify ways we can work together across state agencies to …
Spring Lighthouse Season Opens With a New NC Tower to Climb
RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina’s prime lighthouse-climbing season begins April 19 with the historic Bodie Island Lighthouse opening for regular tours for the first time. The newly restored lighthouse, its magnificent first-order Fresnel lens cleaned down to the shine, becomes the sixth along the state’s 320-mile coastline to allow visitors a top-of-the-tower view. Also expected to open for tours this spring: the restored 1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse in Edenton. The 2-story structure, the only remaining screw-pile lighthouse built on North …
Building Products Manufacturer to Create 145 Jobs in Columbus County, N.C.
RALEIGH – Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced that Ply Gem Industries, a manufacturer of building products, will expand its operations in Columbus County. The company plans to create 145 jobs and invest $15.5 million over the next three years in Fair Bluff. “These new manufacturing jobs are a welcome and necessary step to improving the economy in Columbus County,” said Governor McCrory. “It’s always encouraging when a great corporate citizen like Ply Gem chooses to …
Gov. McCrory launches “Partnership for Prosperity,” a new economic development approach
Gov. Pat McCrory announced plans Monday to pursue a “Partnership for Prosperity,” an effort to change the way economic growth is fostered in North Carolina. New legislation will create a separate nonprofit corporation to center economic development functions for the state. A board of directors, chaired by the governor, will oversee the Partnership and have governance of all recruitment and retention activities. The functions include small business development, entrepreneurship, international investment and import/export, along with travel and tourism. “We are …