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Vance County Public Safety Comittee Meeting Tuesday October 23rd
Vance County’s Public Safety Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, October 23 at 3:30 p.m. at the County Fire Station, 188 Bickett Street.
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Important Information on Job Fair
A common concern I hear from business owners in our district is that the uncertainty they have regarding taxes and regulations makes it difficult, if not impossible, for them to expand their businesses and hire new employees. In this newsletter, you’ll find an excerpt from my recent blog post about the effect this uncertainty has on businesses, along with a link to video of a Second District businessman, a CPA, talking about how his clients are affected. Also in this …
White House Weekly Address: Congress Should Join the President to Help Responsible Homeowners
President Obama urges Congress to act to build on the momentum we are seeing in the housing market by helping responsible homeowners refinance, saving $3000 a year. Construction workers are building new homes at the fastest pace in more than four years, home values are rising, and foreclosure filings are at the lowest point since the housing bubble burst five years ago. The steps that the President has already taken have given hundreds of thousands of Americans with high-interest loans …
Monday Open Line
One of the key events of the long-running Cold War started 50 years ago today — the Cuban Missile Crisis. Ships and aircraft of the Soviet Union had brought nuclear-armed missiles into Cuba, only 90 miles from the U.S. On this date in 1962, President John F. Kennedy made a national television address, demanding the removal of Soviet missiles, launch equipment and bombers from Cuba. He also imposed a naval quarantine to prevent further weapons from reaching Cuba. Six days …
Henderson Police Investigating Saturday Homocide
On October 20, 2012 around 3:30 PM officer with the Henderson Police Department responded to the area of Thomas Street and Young Ave near the Springwood Apartment Complex in reference to a shooting that had occurred. During the course of the investigation it was determined that two people were shot. Gregory Welfare, 25, of Raleigh was transported to Maria Parham Medical Center where he expired from a shooting injury. Another individual, Lajohn Champion, 22, of Henderson is being treated at …
Lagarris Alexander Peace Charged with Trafficking in Opium or Heroin
On Friday, October 19, 2012, members of the Henderson Police Department and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives arrested Lagarris Alexander Peace, 19, 71 Eagle Lane, Henderson. Peace was charged with one count of trafficking in opium or heroin. Peace was placed in the Vance County Jail under a 50,000.00 secured bond pending a preliminary hearing in Vance County District Court on November 5, 2012.
11th Annual Corbitt Truck Show & Reunion, Saturday October 20th, 2012
Come visit downtown Henderson, NC from 8am to 4pm for the 11th Annual Corbitt Truck Show & Reunion. The trucks will be at the corner of W Montgomery Street and S William Street. For more information, and also ordering information for the “Star of the South” book with the history of the Corbitt Truck company please visit their website at www.corbitttrucks.com
Garnes and Toney Funeral Home Breaking and Entering
Members of the Henderson Police Department Criminal Investigations Division are currently investigating a breaking and entering that occurred at Garnes and Toney Funeral Home, 806 E. Andrews Ave, Henderson on October 16, 2012. During the breaking and entering, embalming fluid and an embalming machine were stolen. It is known that some users smoke cigarettes or marijuana dipped in embalming fluid. This use provides the user a hallucinating effect similar to PCP. There is no indication at this time that the …
“Extreme” money-saving tips offered at VGCC’s Couponing class
Savvy shoppers across the country are using increasingly sophisticated coupon techniques, with numerous web sites and television programs devoted to helping consumers save money. In that spirit, a workshop being offered at two Vance-Granville Community College campuses will provide local cost-conscious residents with various couponing strategies that could reduce a family’s grocery expenses by as much as 80 percent. The “Coupon 101” workshop will be offered Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 6-9 p.m. at VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County, and …
VGCC starts Spring Semester Registration online and on-campus in November
The Spring 2013 semester at Vance-Granville Community College begins Tuesday, Jan. 8, but college officials advise students to apply and register for classes as early as possible. New students may apply for admission at any time prior to the beginning of the term. The upcoming semester’s course schedule is now available on VGCC’s web site (www.vgcc.edu) by clicking on “WebAdvisor.” Printed schedules will also be available at all VGCC campuses and in boxes at various community locations. Orientation sessions …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of Oct. 18 on UNC-TV’s “North Carolina Weekend,” enjoy a tour of Historic Valdese. Lift a glass at Vineyards on the Scuppernong in Columbia. Get your engines revved up at Bennett Classics, an antique auto museum in Forest City. Go to the dogs at Walk-n-Wag in Cary. And tempt your taste buds at Plank Road Steakhouse in Farmville. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) “North Carolina Weekend” is exclusively underwritten by the N.C. Division of Tourism. …
Action for Children North Carolina Awarded Grant from Z. Smith Reynolds
RALEIGH, N.C.)– Action for Children North Carolina announced today that it has received a grant of $85,000 from the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation to support child education, health, safety and economic security work. For nearly 30 years, Action for Children has led the way in securing opportunities for all of North Carolina’s children to flourish. As a statewide nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, Action for Children uses research, data collection, advocacy and education to initiate positive change on behalf of our North Carolina’s children. …
North Carolina Advances to No. 5 Ranking in Area Development’s Top States for Doing Business Survey
Area Development magazine released today its fall 2012 Top States for Business survey results based on responses from location consultants who work with national client bases. Each consultant was asked to list their top five choices in 14 areas of site selection. Overall, North Carolina ranked fifth, rising from seventh in last year’s study. In the critical component of overall labor climate, North Carolina ranked second in a tie with neighboring South Carolina. Among the 14 selection factors for which …
White House Catching up with the Curator: The Presidential Seal
There’s no doubt you have seen the official Seal of the President of the United States, it is one of the most recognized symbols in the world. But did you know that in 1945, President Harry Truman issued an Executive Order that made a significant change to the Seal, one which reflected important changes he was making throughout the government? Learn more about this iconic logo from White House Curator Bill Allman, in our latest installment of Catching Up with …
Friday / Weekend Open Line
Today marks the birthday of one of the legends of American mountain climbing — Annie Peck. Born in 1850, she was a dedicated scholar and became one of the first women professors in the U.S. Turning her attention to mountain climbing at the age of 44, she was only the third woman to scale the Matterhorn in Switzerland. At the age of 58, she climbed the north face of Mount Huascaran in Peru — the first American, man or woman …
Aycock Recreation Complex Fall Festival Tonight
Join the Aycock Recreation Complex tonight, October 18th, 2012 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm for their annual Fall Festival! Costume Contest at 6pm and 7pmHaunted HouseBounce HouseFace PaintingSlideHayrideTrain RideGames for All Ages! Free Admission! Activity tickets for 25 cents each For more information please call 252-438-3408
Election Early Voting Opens Today
Some sites are open today for the 2012 Election, some don’t open until Monday. To find your local site, and check times, visit http://www.ncsbe.gov/PrecinctFinder.aspx
Henderson Police Department Reminder For This Weekend’s Car Show
The Henderson Police Department wants to remind citizens of the temporary street closing for the 2012 “Show, Shine Shag & Dine” event in downtown Henderson October 20th Garnett Street will be closed from Young Avenue to Andrews Avenue and all intersections in between. Streets affected are Burwell Avenue at Garnett Street, Spring Street at Garnett Street, Horner Street at Garnett Street. The following will have partial closures: Orange Street from Garnett to Wyche Street, Winder Street from Garnett Street to …