RALEIGH – Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Global Textile Alliance Inc, a leading fabrics manufacturer, will expand its operations in Rockingham County. The company plans to create 55 jobs and invest $7.4 million over the next three years in Reidsville. The project was made possible in part by a $150,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund. “North Carolina has a long and celebrated history in the textile industry,” said Gov. Perdue. “Manufacturers are expanding here because of our …
Vance County Board of Education Called Meeting Monday October 1st
Vance County Board of Education Called Meeting Monday October 1st at 5:30 p.m. in the Administrative Services Center Superintendent’s Conference Room on 1724 Graham Avenue, Henderson, N. C. 27536. A G E N D A I. Call to Order * II. Approval of Meeting Agenda III. Budget Work Session A. Child Care B. Child Nutrition C. Capital Outlay D. Federal E. State F. Local * IV. Adjournment * Requires Board Action …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Watch out for scammers trying to rip off veterans
Some people who claim they want to help military veterans get their veterans benefits may actually be out to rip them off. State and federal officials have reported hearing from veterans who have lost hundreds of dollars to scammers who promised to help them navigate the VA benefits process. In most cases, people must be accredited by the Veterans Administration (VA) in order to represent veterans seeking benefits, and they aren’t allowed to charge any money for their services unless …
N.C. filmed motion pictures well received at Toronto film festival
Screenings of two Wilmington-made films at the Toronto International Film Festival delivered earlier this month, earning filmmakers standing ovations at packed premieres, producers said. Audience members at the premiere of “Arthur Newman,” which stars Oscar-winner Colin Firth and Emily Blunt, responded positively, while laughter and tears accompanied the debut of “Writers,” a dramatic comedy starring Greg Kinnear and Jennifer Connelly. During the TIFF, Millennium Entertainment picked up U.S. distribution rights to “Writers.” Combined, the features had a direct in-state spend …
Wednesday Open Line
For hundreds of years, if someone ordered coffee, there was no question about what kind. Today, many Americans prefer their coffee decaffeinated. That choice began at the start of the last century, when Ludwig Roselius, a coffee merchant in Bremen, Germany, worked on removing caffeine from coffee beans. He described his process as “sans caffeine,” which he shortened to the familiar name “Sanka.” He moved to the U.S., and sold his process and trade name to a big firm in …
Michael Bobbitt: Notes From The Peanut Gallery (City Council Meeting September 24th, 2012)
Regular Short Meeting Henderson City Council held a scheduled short meeting and a regular work session. The short meeting included two major topics. First was a presentation of the 2011 Life Safety Achievement Award to the men and women of the Henderson Fire Department. This is an award for the Fire Department’s dedication and service to those individuals in potentially dangerous circumstances and for the citizens to recognize the duties, responsibilities, hazards, and sacrifices of the Henderson Fire Department in …
Vance County Water District Signup Meeting Today at Hicksboro Fire Department
The Vance County Water District will be conducting a sign up meeting on Tuesday September 25, 2012 from 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM at the Hicksboro Fire Department ANNEX at 2589 Thomas Road. People interested in taking advantage of the reduced tap fee of $125.00 should consider attending this meeting.
Healthy Living for a Lifetime in Granville County, Free Health Screenings, Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Healthy Living for a Lifetime™ Brought to You by the North Carolina Farm Bureau Receive FREE Health Screenings and More! Healthy Living for a Lifetime™ in Granville CountyWednesday, September 26, 2012 Screenings From: 10 AM – 6 PM Location:Just $ave116 Granville Corners(Granville Corners Shopping Center)Oxford, NC 27565 Screenings Offered: Cholesterol, Blood Glucose, Blood Pressure, Body Mass Index, Bone Density, and Vascular Ultrasound* Receive educational materials, promotional items, refreshments and more! For more information, call 919-706-4159 or contact the Granville County …
VGCC Student Government Officers Elected
Vance-Granville Community College’s Student Government Association has elected a slate of officers to serve during the 2012-2013 year. The new leaders include President Felicia Sanders-Gupton of Warrenton, a College Transfer student; Vice President Ruthie Davis of Warrenton, who is double-majoring in Business Administration and Accounting; Secretary Josh Foreman of Wake Forest, a Granville Early College High School student; Treasurer Laurie Braslins of Wake Forest, a College Transfer student; Parliamentarian Shanequa Pressley of Durham, a Cosmetology student at the college’s South …
Louisburg College Commemorates 225th Anniversary With Week-Long Celebration
In addition to Louisburg College’s traditional Homecoming festivities, several special events are being held the week of September 24, 2012 in celebration of the College’s 225th anniversary. (To learn more about the oldest two-year residential college in the nation, watch a recent UNC-TV feature about Louisburg College at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7H_SCqAq5gg). All three of the following events will have photo opportunities. For assistance with locations, please see the Louisburg College campus map at www.louisburg.edu/campus_map.pdf. (Note: A complete list of “225th Anniversary Week” events can …
VGCC Phi Beta Lambda chapter installs new leaders
Vance-Granville Community College’s Chi Beta Chi chapter of Phi Beta Lambda, the business student organization, recently elected officers for the 2012-2013 year. New officers were installed and members were inducted at a ceremony on Sept. 14 on VGCC’s Main Campus. The officers include president Theresa Chiplis of Norlina, vice president Diane Power of Oxford, and reporter/historian David Henry of Macon. The chapter advisor is Business Administration instructor LaTonya Steele and the co-advisors are Business Administration/Accounting/Entrepreneurship program head Carl Hann, Jr. …
North Carolina and National SAT Scores Show Decreases; Advanced Placement Participation and Performance Increase
Sixty-eight percent of North Carolina high school seniors in 2012, or 63,271 students, took the SAT college admissions exam and had an average combined score of 997 (Critical Reading and Math), according to The College Board’s annual SAT report released today. These average scores show a dip from 2011 when the average combined score was 1,001 in North Carolina. The national average score also decreased from 1,011 in 2011 to 1,010 in 2012. North Carolina seniors posted an average Math …
Senator Richard Burr Updates
As regular readers of this newsletter know, earlier this month, Senate Democrats introduced the Veterans Job Corps Act. The stated goals of this legislation were laudable enough – to help veterans secure jobs – but the reality of it was nothing more than campaign politics at its worst. This bill would have created temporary job opportunities for veterans, but rather than offer a pay-for provision, the Democrats chose to fund it using deficit spending. Deficit spending is in direct …
White House: One Final Flight Over America
Early Wednesday morning, space shuttle Endeavour took its final flight atop a jumbo jet at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. For three days, the shuttle rode piggyback to Los Angeles, California where it will begin its next mission as an educational display at the California Science Center. Earlier this year, two other retired shuttles dazzled crowds below as they made their way from Florida to the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC and the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York City. DC residents …
Political Discussion: 6 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 5 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
Three important dates in American newspaper history occurred in September — spanning more than 200 years. On September 15, 1982, USA Today began publishing. Critics at the time said the idea of a national newspaper was doomed to failure — now, USA Today is one of the country’s largest selling dailies. On September 18, 1851, the New York Times issued its first edition. And, on this date in 1690, the first newspaper in America was published for one day in …
Tax-Aide Volunteers Needed At The Vance County Senior Center
Do you like helping other people and enjoy working with numbers? WE NEED YOU!!!! Additional Tax-Aide Volunteers are needed to provide FREE personal income tax assistance to area low- to moderate- income residents with an emphasis on those over age 60. This IRS / AARP Foundation co-sponsored volunteer organization is the nation’s largest free tax preparation and assistance service. The Tax-Aide Volunteers assist area residents at the Vance County Senior Center during tax season. Area volunteers will be trained in …
Vance County Schools Upcoming Committe Meeting Dates
The Vance County Board of Education Committee Meeting Dates are: Building & Grounds, Thursday, Sept. 27th, 8:30 am Curriculum, Thursday, Sept. 27th, 9:45 am Personnel, Tuesday, October 2nd, 8:30 am Note: All meetings are held in the Superintendent’s Conference Room.
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Protecting Taxpayers and Our Economy
The Second District got some good news this week when the North Carolina Department of Transportation changed course and announced they will now be taking the responsible step of analyzing the economic impact and burdens a toll on I-95 would have on our communities. After hearing from numerous constituents and businesses along the I-95 corridor, I submitted a letter to the Federal Highway Administration calling for an economic impact study back in February. In this newsletter you will find more …
Butterfield Applauds Additional Funding to NCDOT for High-Speed Rail Improvements
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation’s announcement of $26.5 million in additional funding to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) for high-speed passenger rail improvements on the Amtrak Carolinian Line between Rocky Mount, N.C. and Petersburg, V.A. Federal Rail Administrator Joseph C. Szabo joined state and local officials in Rocky Mount this morning to announce the funding. “I commend USDOT and NCDOT for their commitment to improving transportation in northeastern …