MCNC, an independent, non-profit organization that employs advanced networking technologies and systems to help Community Anchor Institutions (CAIs) in North Carolina communicate more effectively, announced on April 27 the completion of the first round of the Golden LEAF Rural Broadband Initiative (GLRBI). “This first phase of the project already is having a positive impact on student learning, patient outcomes in health care, economic outcomes in job creation and community development, and is accelerating innovation and research all across the state,” …
Kenneth Turner Arrested for Family Dollar Breaking and Entering
On May 5th, 2012 around 1:45AM, Officers of the Henderson Police Department responded to the breaking and entering of Family Dollar located at 112 Raleigh Rd. Through further investigation, Officers were able to locate and arrest Kenneth Jerome Turner, DOB 10-8-1965, later that same day. Kenneth Jerome Turner did not list an address at the time of arrest and has been placed at the Vance County Jail under a $50,000 bond. His trial date has been scheduled for May 22nd …
Site Selection Ranks North Carolina 5th Most Competitive State for Business
North Carolina was once again among Site Selection’s Top-Ten Competitive States of 2011. In the May 2012 edition of the magazine, North Carolina is listed as the number five most competitive state in the nation for business. The annual ranking is based a review of 2011 economic development projects. Included in the list of criteria reviewed are: The number of new and expanded facilities; Capital investment in new and expanded facilities; The number of new jobs created; and State unemployment …
Tuesday Open Line
First, if you haven’t already done so, I want you to stop reading and go vote. Today is the last day. I’ve made another post detailing how you can easily find your voting location. Whatever your choice is, you need to go vote. I’m not going to tell you how to vote. Your church should not have told you how to vote, that’s illegal. Your church, as the one I visit has done, may say that you need to go …
Early Voting Stats
According to statistics released by Carolina Transparency, about 2,460 votes have been cast in Vance County. Of those 2,001 were democrat, 235 were republicans, 219 unaffiliated, and 5 libertarians. The average ages of voters was 62. 1,220 were black, 1,193 were white, 9 were other. http://www.carolinatransparency.com/votetracker/prim2012/county/vance/
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Report from the Inaugural Meeting of the Transportation Advisory Council
In addition to traveling the district and visiting with constituents and businesses one-on-one this week, I held the first meeting of my Transportation Advisory Council. The meeting, which was held in Lee County, was well attended and a variety of issues relating to transportation were discussed. Online this week, the House GOP New Media Challenge continued and my office is still in the running. The competition has moved to the Facebook round and the challenge is to add as many …
Biofuels Center of N.C. in Oxford Hosts U.S. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack
On May 3, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack visited the Biofuels Center of North Carolina, according to a Biofuels Center press release. After meeting with state leaders about the agricultural and policy requirements of renewable transportation fuels, Secretary Vilsack addressed the event, Growing Renewable Biofuels: Smart Resources Support Our Vision. Last year, Secretary Vilsack affirmed that North Carolina was in the “sweet spot” for biofuels. “There’s great potential for North Carolina given its soil and crops, livestock waste, wooded …
Rescue at Pine Ridgestory embodies the Native Americans, Outlaws, and African-American/Black Soldiers, from the south to the north, in the days of the Native American Wars with the approaching Untied States of America
LOS ANGELES – Outskirts Press releases Rescue at Pine Ridge, a fictionalized historical novel by Erich Hicks, based on true events depicting the history of the United States, Buffalo Soldiers 9th Calvary. These soldiers helped settle the American West in the late 1800s. The story follows the soldiers as they move from unspoken heroes to revered cavalry units. Sample audio excerpt of the book are now available on the website. Rescue at Pine Ridge depicts the true gallantry and spirit …
Monday Open Line
President Obama calls on Congress to take the money we are no longer spending at war, use half of it to pay down our debt, and use the other half to rebuild America. This week, the President traveled to Afghanistan to sign an historic Strategic Partnership Agreement, visit with our troops, and address the American people about responsibly ending the war. The President also traveled to Fort Stewart to sign an Executive Order to protect service members and their …
Richard Brand: Everything Old is New Again
Even the Roman Catholic Church has come around to apologize to Galileo. Some of the old wars between science and religious dogma have been settled and peace treaties have been signed. There may be some people who still believe in the flat earth, but we do not teach that in school. There are still a lot of old home remedies that are used, but most people still go to the medical community for treatment. The two approaches to live: science …
Vance County Board of Commissioners Meeting May 7th
The Vance County Board of Commissioners Meeting will take place on May 7th at 6:00pm. Please download the full agenda packet here: 20120507_vcboc_agenda_packet (222 pages) Yes, we know that some of the pages towards the end are upside down. Our fault. Will be rescanning this set, but wanted to get this up here asap. Topics include: Board of Equalization and Review: Sarah Narensky-Roberts, Mary H. Webb, Dennis R. Massey, Maria Parham Hospital Dissolution of Five County Mental Health Vance County …
Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers Need Your Help
Crimes of the Month for May 2012: Note: Crime Stoppers will pay rewards up to $2,000.00 for information leading to the arrest of persons responsible for this and other criminal offenses. All information received is kept confidential. The Crime Stoppers phone number is 492-1925. Callers do not have to give their name. Armed Robbery Case: On April 19, 2012 at 2:00 A.M., the Henderson Police Department was dispatched to an armed robbery at the Waffle House, 942 West Andrews Ave. …
Henderson-Vance County EDC Board Meeting May 9th
The May 2012 Henderson-Vance County EDC Board meeting is Wednesday, May 9th at 8:30 a.m. at Maria Parham Medical Center Board Room. The public is welcome to attend to observe, however there is no public input at the meetings.
Elissa Yount: Mr. Crawford or Mr. Crawford
If it looks like a rose, and smells like a rose, then you can assume it is a rose. This logic does not play out in the election for NC House of Representatives in the new District 32. The campaign signs look like our elected Jim Crawford’s signs with the same font and colors that he has used for years and years even since before, if I am not mistaken, he ran for Lieutenant Governor. The name on the ballot …
Watauga County Schools’ Teacher Named North Carolina Teacher of the Year
Darcy Grimes, a third grade teacher at Bethel Elementary School (Watauga County Schools) today was named the 2012-13 North Carolina Teacher of the Year at a luncheon held in Cary. Grimes succeeds Tyronna Hooker, an exceptional children teacher at Graham Middle School (Alamance-Burlington Schools). In making the presentation, State Superintendent June Atkinson said Grimes is a wonderful example of the amazing teachers leading public school classrooms across the state. “Darcy’s love and excitement for teaching are evident in the variety …
Butterfield to Meet With No Toll I-95 Group and Unveil Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – Tomorrow Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will travel to Roanoke Rapids to again meet with the “No Toll I-95” group about their opposition to the proposed tolling of Interstate 95 (I-95). During the meeting, Butterfield will brief attendees on his conversations last week with North Carolina Department of Transportation Secretary Gene Conti and with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Administrator Victor Mendez. Butterfield will also announce his plan to introduce the Talk Before You Toll Act of 2012, …
Community Band to present free outdoor Mother’s Day concert at VGCC
The Vance-Granville Community Band will hold its fourth annual outdoor concert, as a special treat for Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 13. The program will begin at 3 p.m. at the Gazebo on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County. In the event of rain, the concert will be held in the VGCC Civic Center. Admission is free and the public is invited. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Michael Stephenson, the college’s music instructor and director of the band, …
Called Vance County School Board Meeting
NOTICE – The Vance County Board of Education has issued notice of a Called Meeting Wednesday, May 9, 2012 5:30 p.m. In the Administrative Services Center Superintendent’s Conference Room at 1724 Graham Avenue Henderson, N. C. 27536 A G E N D A I. Call to Order * II. Approval of Meeting Agenda III. Work Session for 2012-2013 Current Expense Budget * IV. Adjournment * Requires Board Action
Celebrate National Small Business Week 2012
The week of May 20th, our nation’s entrepreneurs will come together online and in Washington, DC for National Small Business Week. Learn more about the event Participate Online Sign up to view the live webcast of the free educational panels. We’ll send you a reminder. With a strong focus on how small businesses can take advantage of economic opportunities and new marketing trends, topics for the educational forums this year include: Strategies and resources for taking your small business global through exporting Tips …
Vance County HR Committe Meeting
Please be informed that the County’s HR Committee is scheduled to meet Monday, May 7 at 5:30 p.m. in the County Manager’s Office.