Vance County is one of only a couple in the state that do not have a Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) Program. This is a valuable and important tool to preserve farmland and promote agriculture, and Cooperative Extension is committed to facilitating such a program, based on community interest. Thus, we are holding a VAD Kickoff Luncheon on Wednesday, November 14th, 11:30 am at the Vance County Extension Center. We will have presentations by Brandon King (NCSU Ag & Resource Economics), …
First in Families Lunch and Learn October 23rd
Learn the answers to the following Questions…… Where do I find services and supports such as respite, child care, therapies for individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities? Where do I go for emergency funds to assist in the purchase of assistive devices, home adaptations or other items the individual/family deems necessary to live in the community? Who can assist with information and links to community resources and supports for individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities? Where do I go to …
Thursday Open Lines
A key piece of environmental legislation became law on this date 40 years ago. Known as the Water Pollution Control Act, the bill was vetoed by President Richard Nixon because of its $25 billion price tag. This veto was overridden by Congress. The law was later amended and is now known as the Clean Water Act. The goal is controlling the discharge of toxic waste into the nation’s waterways. In its first 20 years, the Clean Water Act is estimated …
Vance County Board of Education Upcoming Committee Dates
Vance County Board of Education Committee Meeting Dates: * Curriculum, Thursday, October 25th, 9:00 am * Personnel, Tuesday, October 30th, 8:30 am * Building & Grounds, Tuesday, Oct. 30th, 9:00 am * Community Relations, Tuesday, Oct. 30th, 5:30 pm Note: All meetings are held in the Superintendent’s Conference Room.
Denver Global Products to create 450 jobs in Lincoln County
Governor Bev Perdue announced Oct. 15 that Denver Global Products, Inc., a subsidiary of Chongqing RATO Power Company Ltd., will establish its manufacturing, distribution and R & D facilities in Lincoln County. The project was made possible in part by a Job Development Investment Grant. To meet the targets established in this performance-based grant, the company plans to create 450 jobs over four years and make a capital investment of $30.2 million in Lincoln County. The N.C. Department of Commcerce’s …
Gubernatorial candidates share visions on economic development in N.C.
The N.C. Economic Developers Association held its annual fall conference Oct. 9-10 at the Grandover Resort & Conference Center in Greensboro. Speakers included gubernatorial candidates Democrat Walter Dalton and Republican Pat McCrory, who discussed their strategies for job creation and economic development in the state. Each spoke for about 30 minutes and took several questions from the audience. The theme of this year’s conference was “The Changing Face of Manufacturing.” Developments in modern manufacturing are directly impacting North Carolina communities …
Wednesday Open Line
As the weather gets colder, a bulky package will be taken out of closets in many homes across the country — where it has been stored since spring. Inside is an electric blanket, and homeowners will be testing their memories to make sure it’s hooked up correctly. For thousands of years, people used handmade woolen blankets to ward off the cold — and started their evening’s rest with either a bed warmer filled with coals from the fire or a …
Michael Bobbitt: Notes From The Peaut Gallery (Special City Council Meeting October 15th, 2012)
The public meeting held at the noon hour on Monday was intended for the City Council to be advised of an opportunity to apply for $2,000,000 of Community Development Block Grant money for something called the Catalyst Program. Mr. Michael Cirello, Plannng Director for Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Government, started the session with a presentation of his ideas for the catalyst program. Mr. Cirello’s expertise is in city planning. (Mr. Cirello’s presentation is posted on HiH.) The list of possibilities …
Eaton-Johnson Yard Sale Fundraiser Saturday October 20th
Eaton-Johnson Middle School students and staff members will host a yard sale this Saturday, October 20, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Superior Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep on U.S. 158 Bypass in Henderson. The yard sale is a fundraiser for the Alice Walker team at the school with all proceeds supporting services for the students. The public is urged to attend to support Eaton-Johnson and its students.
Creedmoor Shred-A-Thon November 3rd
Local sponsors are donating their time and resources to sponsor free shred-a-thons in your area. Shred-a-thons are a perfect way to destroy old tax records, checks, employment records or credit applications. You do NOT need to remove staples and paper clips from the documents. Please pass along this information to co-workers, neighbors and friends. This service is provided for individuals to dispose of personal documents to help prevent identity theft. Thank you. CREEDMOOR (Granville County)Saturday, November 39AM – 1PMCreedmoor Elementary …
Henderson City Council Special Called Meeting Monday, October 29th, 2012 is Cancelled
PUBLIC NOTICE Henderson City Council Special Called Meeting Scheduled for Monday, 29 October 2012 @ 6:00 PM Has been CANCELLED City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536
37th Annual Autumn Arts show at VGCC Seeks Entries
Editor note, This calendar event date is for the deadline to submit your entry. There should be another calendar entry for the actual viewings. Autumn Arts 2012, the 37th annual juried art show sponsored by Vance-Granville Community College and the Kerr Lake Art Society, will be held Nov. 12 through Nov. 20. Autumn Arts will be open for public viewing from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday-Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays, on the second floor of …
Granville-Vance Faith Initiative For Community Action, October 23rd
Granville-Vance Faith Initiative For Community Action Cordially Invites You To A Network Meeting on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 5:30 PM at Maria Parham Medical Center. To Obtain More Information about A Unified Effort among Congregations in Partnership with Local Providers and Organizations in Granville and Vance Counties to Address Obesity and Related Health Concerns for Responsible Living Location: Maria Parham Medical CenterJohn T. Church Building – Classrooms566 Ruin Creek Road, Henderson, NC 27536 For More Information Please Contact Your …
Maria Parham Medical Center Yard Sale Saturday, October 20th
Maria Parham Medical Center is having a Yard Sale at the hospital on Saturday, October 20 beginning at 7 a.m. until Noon. Rain date will be October 27, 2012 same times.
Division of Aviation Awards $2.25 Million to Henderson-Oxford Airport for Runway, Lighting Projects
RALEIGH — As part of the N.C. Department of Transportation’s ongoing commitment to improving aviation in North Carolina, the N.C. Division of Aviation awarded $2.25 million in State Aid to Airports funds to Henderson-Oxford Airport in Oxford for two capital improvement projects. The airport will extend the existing runway 500 feet to a total length of 5,502 feet. Funding also will allow the airport to paving and install lighting along the new runway extension. The extension will increase safety and …
Political Discussion: 3 Week Countdown to Election Day 2012
Home in Henderson will have a weekly thread for political issues, including this thread, counting down the 8 weeks until November 6th, 2012, election day. Discuss as you please, keep it civil and respectful. Next Tuesday will be 3 Week Countdown and so forth. (I hope I got the week count right.) You are free to comment on political issues anywhere else on the site as well, but it might be easier to carry about long discussions in specified threads …
Tuesday Open Line
Many Americans are dedicated to staying fit. Often, they have exercise equipment at home, and many hotels maintain workout rooms for their traveling guests. But most people interested in fitness plan their busy schedules to include exercising at a local gym on a regular basis. Along with a variety of equipment, these facilities usually offer professional instruction, either to groups or individuals. The first gymnasium to offer systematic instruction was started this month in 1823 by the Round Hill School …
Henderson City Council Meeting October 15th Presentation
Michael Ciriello, Panning Director, of the Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments to the City Council presented a 4 part presentation at the noon city council meeting on October 15th regarding the Henderson City Center Catalyst program. Please find attached a pdf of part of his presentation Henderson City Center Catalyst
NC Schools Chairman Harrison: Our Vision – A Great Public Education System for a Great State
On October 4, 2012, the State Board of Education unanimously passed what I believe to be the result of the most important work the Board has undertaken during my term as chair. The “Vision of Public Education in North Carolina: A Great Public Education System for a Great State” is the culmination of more than a year’s worth of conversations among local, state and national education experts and stakeholders about the definition and purpose of public education in North Carolina. …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Jobs, Veterans, and Service Academy Nominations
As we continue to see disappointing news regarding employment, promoting job creation remains my top priority. The total number of “underemployed” Americans was 23.2 million in September, including those unemployed (12 million), those who are no longer looking for work (2.5 million), and those who are working part-time because no other work is available (8.6 million). The House has passed almost 40 jobs bills, many of which are stalled in the Senate. You can track the status of these bills …