Students in two Personal Enrichment Art classes at Vance-Granville Community College recently completed work on a mural that will decorate the Granville County Senior Center. Twelve students in a day class and nine others in a night class, both taught by longtime instructor Lelia Brigham, have each contributed to the four-by-six-foot quilt-like mural. “It’s one of the most original ‘quilts’ I’ve ever seen,” Brigham said. “Each artist chose his or her own subject, design and style, so it’s very colorful …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Pressing for answers on Benghazi
The release of the October jobs report on Friday brought more disappointing news as the unemployment rate increased to 7.9 percent. Instead of making progress, we still have 12.2 million Americans looking for work with many millions more who have dropped out of the workforce or are working part time. Below you will find more information on jobs and unemployment. Last week, I signed onto a letter Rep. Mike Kelly sent to President Obama and Secretary of State Clinton requesting …
Phil Hart: My Political Inbox
I’ve tried to stay far away from political commentary on here myself, so on this last election day, I thought I’d share my bombardment of flyers in my regular snail mail mailbox. These are nicely printed flyers, full color, heavy stock paper. I’ve tried to keep all I’ve received, but I may have let some slip in the trash, the numbers below are from my collection this season. For the record, I’m registered as independent. 9 from Doug Berger1 pro …
Tuesday Open Line
With the 2012 presidential election here, officials in both parties are looking over results of the congressional elections two years ago for any guidance for today’s balloting. One notable finding is that 7 percent of Hispanics voted — the highest percentage since the Census Bureau started collecting this information in 1974. Maine and Washington had voter turnouts greater than 55 percent, while fewer than 40 percent of eligible Texans went to the polls. The most common reason given for not …
Vance County Board of Education Meeting Monday, November 5th
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North Carolina Voting Locations
Be prepared for voting tomorrow, click here to find your local voting location http://www.ncsbe.gov/PrecinctFinder.aspx
NC Cooperative Extension News
FORESTRY TOURLast call for the Forestry Tour to be held next Thursday, 11/8. Please meet at the Warren County Extension Center around 8:45 for a 9 am departure. We will be touring the International Paper mill in Ridgeway, then making a field stop to learn about reforestation methods. Please register by Monday if you have not already done so. VANCE FARM-CITY BREAKFAST BANQUETYou’re invited to this great event on Nov 16th! Registration required, details at the following link:http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/FarmCityinvitation2012-1.pdf VOLUNTARY AG …
White House Weekly Address: Recovering and Rebuilding after the Storm
In this week’s address, President Obama thanks the brave first responders and National Guardsmen for their tireless work following one of the worst storms in our nation’s history, and reassures the millions of Americans affected by Hurricane Sandy that their country will be there for them during the long road to recovery. Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that’s happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This week, with the arrival of the historic Super Storm Sandy, the …
Monday Open Line
This year’s Nobel prizes were announced last month, and the award ceremonies will be held in Stockholm, Sweden and Oslo, Norway next month. In 1952, the prize for medicine was awarded for the discovery of the first antibiotic produced in the U.S. — streptomycin. The breakthrough medicine was developed by a Ukrainian immigrant, Dr. Selman Waksman, and four of his students at Rutgers University in New Jersey in 1944. It went into production later that year and proved to be …
Henderson City Council Special Called Meeting Monday, November 5th, 2012
Includes public comment session regarding Flint Hill community Download the full agenda packet here: 20121105_coh_agenda_packet III. NEW BUSINESSa) Consideration of Approval of 1) Resolution 12-A-14, Acceptance of the 2012 BJA Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Grant in the amount of $4,198.50, and 2) Ordinance 12-79 FY13 Budget Amendment #18, Amending Fund 55: Establishing Budget for Above Mentioned Grant. (CAF 12-A-67) [See Tab #1]? Resolution 12-A-14? Ordinance 12-79b) Consideration of Approval of Flint Hill CDBG Catalyst Grant Application Concept. (CAF 12-76) …
Vance County Board of Commissioners Meeting Monday, November 5, 2012
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Raleigh Flea Market at N.C. State Fairgrounds reopens Saturday, Nov. 3
RALEIGH — After a month-long break for the N.C. State Fair, the Raleigh Flea Market reopens Saturday. In addition, the N.C. State Fairgrounds will host several events this weekend. The flea market operates from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays except during October, when the annual State Fair is held. One of the largest flea markets in the Southeast, the Raleigh Flea Market is host to hundreds of dealers and craftsmen, with free parking available.The Flea Market …
North Carolina Offers a ‘November to Remember’
RALEIGH, N.C. (November 1, 2012) — From wind-powered whirligigs to Wings Over Water, early-season skiing and late-season leaf watching, North Carolina promises visitors a “November to Remember.” Travelers can find information on nearly 300 November events at VisitNC.com, the state’s official travel planning website, and scope out activities in a new “Fall Into Winter” Facebook album filled with images taken this week. With two ski areas adding their snowmaking power to the early snowstorm’s powder, travelers can opt for winter …
NC Cooperative Extension Garden Path Newsletter
Click the following link to download our latest issue, one of our finest to date!http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/TGP-Nov-2012.pdf (Information is intended for residents of Vance and Warren Counties in NC and may not apply to other areas) Paul McKenzie, NC Cooperative Extension
US Army Corps of Engineers Public Comment Session on Hydrilla
The US Army Corps of Engineers has published a DRAFT Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan (AVMP) for John H. Kerr Reservoir. Before finalizing the plan, they are required to do an Environmental Assessment and are inviting public comment. Thus, the public is invited to attend a “public information and comment session” as listed below: Nov 13, 5:30-7:30 pm, VGCC Civic Center, HendersonNov 15, 5-7 pm, John H. Kerr Visitor Assistance Center, Boydton You may also submit comments via mail or e-mail. …
White House Photo Gallery: Surveying New Jersey Storm Damage
Two days after Hurricane Sandy made landfall in southern New Jersey, President Obama was on hand to witness the devastation, comfort residents, and pledge the full support of the federal government in the recovery effort. The President and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie surveyed the effects of the hurricane from Marine One, and then walked the streets of Brigantine, a town near Atlantic City. The two leaders also visited a community center now serving as a shelter for displaced residents. …
Friday / Weekend Open Line
Even with all our electronic gadgets, many of us listen to radio every day when we wake up, eat breakfast, and when we drive to and from work. The wide variety of formats means we can choose our favorite type of music, and radio keeps us up to the minute on news and weather. Ninety-two years ago today was an election day, and the event saw the first scheduled radio broadcast. Station KDKA in Pittsburgh carried the results of the …
Commander Cat Logan, Henderson Native, Catches Infectious Attitude
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Airmen in today’s U.S. Air Force generally spend more time at work than they do at home. With that in mind, Lt. Col. Cat Logan, 52nd Force Support Squadron commander, has aimed throughout her career to create a friendly workplace atmosphere that enhances morale and camaraderie of the Airmen with whom she works. “You may not truly grasp the influence you have on other people,” said the Henderson, N.C., native. “For the most part, people …
Battleship North Carolina sees record year, sets large economic footprint
Last week, the Battleship North Carolina reported its highest annual attendance in 10 years. From Oct. 1, 2011 to Sept. 30, 2012, 216,438 visitors paid to tour the World War II battleship, which is moored across from downtown Wilmington. “That’s an amazing number of visitors,” said Capt. Terry Bragg, the ship’s director. “We sort of build around the summer tourism season and go from there.” The 2012 attendance record is the third best since 1995. That year, the battleship recorded …