In high school they teach you that Senators and Congressmen are elected by the people to go to Washington to solve the problems of the nation. They are representatives of the people. They are empowered by the ballot to act on our behalf to solve the major issues before the country. That is supposed to be the way it works. But as anybody who has been watching has noticed that is not the way it has been working. Ever since …
Henderson Police Department Seeking Information On This Pictured Suspect
The Henderson Police Department is currently investigating a fraud case in which an individual cashed a counterfeit check. The individual depicted is alleged to be involved in this matter. The police department is seeking the public’s help in identifying this individual. The check was cashed at the Food Lion located at 1419 East Andrews Avenue in Henderson. The check was cashed on July 3, 2012. Anyone with information is asked to call the Criminal Investigation Division at 252-431-6062 or Henderson …
Vance County Firemans Association National Truck and Tractor Pull August 24 and 25
The Vance County Fireman’s Association will present the 6th annual National Truck and Tractor Pull event on Friday, August 24th at 7:30pm and on Saturday August 25th at 7:00pm. Gates open at 5:00pm. Located at the Vance County Fairgrounds, 1425 East Andrews Avenue, Henderson, NC 27536 Tickets are Adults $18.00. Kids 5-12 $5.00. Under 5 FREE Pedal Pull for kids on Saturday at 5:30pm. Monster Truck Rides Also For more information or for advanced tickets please call (919) 291-9501
United Way of Vance County Event at Ruby Tuesday Today
Download and print the coupon here: unitedwayrubytuesday.pdf Today, visit Ruby Tuesday of Henderson, NC, present the above flyer, and Ruby Tuesday will donate 20% of your purchase to the United Way of Vance County. This is valid for both lunch and dinner. But if you come from 5pm to 8pm, there will be live music, free bouncy castle and slide and free treats! Although not required, if you’d like to make a reservation call 492-6243
N.C. Utilities Commission Retains Jenner & Block in Duke Energy Investigation
RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Utilities Commission has retained Anton R. Valukas and the law firm of Jenner & Block as outside counsel to assist the Commission in its investigation of whether the Commission was misled regarding the approval and closing of the business combination of Duke Energy Corporation and Progress Energy, Inc. The Commission initially held hearings to receive the testimony of James E. Rogers, William D. Johnson and four members of Duke’s board of directors. The Commission …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of Aug. 2 on UNC-TV’s “North Carolina Weekend,” take in a performance of the outdoor drama “From This Day Forward” in Valdese. Visit Asheville for ways to help stay fit when on the road. Step back in time among Southern Classic Cars in Wake Forest. Enjoy a tour of the Vintage Inn Bed & Breakfast in Yadkinville. And tempt your sweet tooth at Crave Dessert Bar in Charlotte. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) “North Carolina …
White House: Did You Get Your Check?
This summer, Americans across the country are receiving a new set of benefits from the Affordable Care Act. One of the biggest changes has to do with your health care premiums. Because of the new health care law, insurance providers are now required to devote at least 80 percent of the premiums you pay to your health care — not to advertising, or administrative costs, or salaries for their CEOs. Providers can make sure they meet that standard by lowering …
Thursday Open Line
Today marks the birthday in 1932 of Lamar Hunt, an influential figure in the development of several professional sports in America. He cofounded the American Football League and owned the Kansas City Chiefs. Hunt also came up with the name “Super Bowl” for the annual meeting of what is now the National Football Conference and the American Football Conference. He also was a strong backer of soccer and tennis in the U.S. and is a member of the hall of …
Henderson-Vance Night Out Against Crime August 7th, 2012
Download the flyer here: Henderson – Vance Night Out Flyer 2012 Location – Henderson Police Department, 200 Breckenridge Street, Henderson, NC 27536. When – August 07, 2012 Time – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Theme: “Henderson-Vance Night out Against Crime”, “Henderson-Vance Night to Unite! Neighbors Joining Together” Sponsoring Agencies: Henderson Police DepartmentVance County Sheriff’s OfficeVance County SchoolsVance County Juvenile Crime Prevention CounselF.V.W. Opportunity Inc. Participating Agencies: NC Highway Patrol, Henderson Fire Dept. Vance County School Bus Safety, Duke Life Flight …
Vance County Schools – Federal Waiver for Services
Vance County Schools will not be offering School of Choice transfers or Supplemental Educational Services (SES) for students for the 2012-2013 school year due to the No Child Left Behind federal waiver secured by North Carolina public schools. The School of Choice transfers and SES were offered in previous school years through the Vance County Schools’ Title 1 Program as a result of local schools not meeting Adequate Yearly Progress requirements under the No Child Left Behind legislation. For more …
Eight CNA Program Graduates honored at VGCC South Campus
Vance-Granville Community College recently honored eight students who completed the Certified Nursing Assistant I program at the college’s South Campus in Granville County. Their graduation ceremony was held on July 25 at South Campus. South Campus Director Derrick Cameron welcomed and congratulated the graduates. Lonnie Wright made remarks on behalf of his fellow students, and Cynthia McCuiston and Vicki Watkins, the instructors for the class, presented certificates to graduates. Pastor Virgil Nolen closed the program with a benediction. The CNA …
Vance County Schools Committee Meetings
Upcoming Vance County Board of Education Committee Meeting Dates: Community Relations, Thursday, August 2nd, 9:00 amPersonnel, Tuesday, August 7th, 8:30 amAll meetings are held in the Superintendent’s Conference Room.
White House: Taking Your Questions on Preventative Care
Starting August 1st, and for the first time ever, women will have access to potentially life-saving preventive care free of charge. Thanks to the health care law, services including well-woman visits, gestational diabetes screening, breastfeeding support and supplies, contraception, domestic violence screening, and more will be covered without cost sharing in new health plans starting August 2012 — giving women more control over their own health. To talk about these new benefits becoming available for women, the Department of Health …
Wednesday Open Line
Spider-Man continues to stay near the top of the heap in the superhero game, as his latest movie opened last month, this time in 3-D. And his Broadway musical, after a costly and controversial development phase, continues its run on the Great White Way. Actually, Spidey gets around pretty well for his age. It was 50 years ago today that “Amazing Fantasy Comics” appeared with the first story about Spider-Man. Bitten by a radioactive spider, teenager Peter Parker finds he …
Vance County Schools – Laptop Deployment Sessions
The deployments of laptop computers for high school students in Vance County Public Schools are scheduled to begin this week. Students at the Vance County Early College High School, located on the campus of Vance-Granville Community College near Henderson, are scheduled to receive their laptops first. Early College freshmen (9th grade) and seniors (13th grade) are scheduled to attend sessions on Wednesday, August 1, at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. or 7 p.m. Those students entering grades 10-12 can attend sessions …
VGCC Trustees take oaths, elect new officers
The Vance-Granville Community College Board of Trustees held its regular bimonthly meeting on Monday, July 16 at the college’s Henderson campus. North Carolina Ninth Judicial District Court Judge Randolph Baskerville administered oaths of office to three members of the Board who were recently reappointed — Dr. Doris Terry Williams, Donald C. Seifert, Sr. and Sara C. Wester, all of Henderson. Dr. Doris Terry Williams, the Executive Director of the Rural School and Community Trust, was appointed by Gov. Beverly Perdue …
Butterfield Commemorates the 47th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement on the 47th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid: “Today we proudly celebrate the anniversary of Medicare, Medicaid, and the security these two programs have ensured for millions of American families. Forty seven years ago, this nation pursued a bold mission to provide the most vulnerable people in our communities with an affordable path to health insurance that would help extend their lives and promote economic prosperity. Before …
Tuesday Open Lines
The U.S. Patent Office opened for business on this date in 1790, established to protect the work of young America’s inventors. The first patent granted was to Samuel Hopkins of Vermont, for a new method of making fertilizer. The office has been busy ever since. Annually, more than 244,000 patents are granted. The Patent and Trademark Office also is a partner in the National Inventors Hall of Fame in Alexandria, Virginia. Among those inducted last year were Bob Silver and …
Western Vance High School Earns Accreditation
Eric Pierce, principal of Western Vance High School, has announced that the school earned continuing accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), an accreditation division of AdvanceED. This action was taken at the national AdvanceED Accreditation Commission meeting recently. Western Vance has been accredited since 2004. SACS CASI provides nationally recognized accreditation, the purpose of which is continuous school improvement focused on increasing student performance. To earn accreditation, schools must …
Senator Richard Burr Updates
Haqqani Network Terrorist Bill Passes Congress, Goes to President to Become Law I am pleased to announce that last night, the Senate unanimously passed the Haqqani Network Terrorist Designation Act, a bill I introduced that requires a report from the Secretary of State regarding the designation of the Haqqani Network as a terrorist organization. It also expresses a sense of Congress that the Haqqanis meet the necessary criteria to be designated a terrorist organization. This bill passed the U.S. House …