An intermodal facility, or one that incorporates multiple modes of transportation, provides for fluid transfer of cargo between water ports, airports, rail stations and trucking facilities. The strategic use of intermodal facilities can expand a company’s reach globally as well as reduce its carbon footprint. North Carolina’s intermodal capacity is growing, increasing global access while creating opportunities for greater efficiency for the state’s business and industry. Rail companies play a vital role in the development of intermodal infrastructure and capacity …
Wednesday Open Lines
Please be informed that the Vance County’s Public Safety Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, April 17 at 3:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room to continue discussions on animal shelter plans. Everyone knows that a clean car seems to run better —possibly because someone who cares what their car looks like also tends to its mechanical needs. April is one of two National Car Care months this year, the other is in October. This month was chosen to …
Henderson Community Concert Association 2011-2012 Season Presents “The Water Coolers” April 20th
On Friday, April 20, the Henderson Community Concert Association will present, for 2011-2012 Season Ticket holders, the hilarious Water Coolers. The performance will take place at 8:00 PM in the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center Auditorium, at Exit 209 on I-85. Who are the Water Coolers?Think Seinfeld set to music. THE WATER COOLERS is a New York-based comedy group that uses Broadway talent to deliver hilarious songs and sketch comedy about work, life, and everything in between. If you like …
“The Dispatchers” team is selling T-shirts benefitting Relay For Life
“The Dispatchers” team is selling T-shirts to benefit Relay For Life. Shirts can be seen at The Daily Dispatch. “Relay Kind of Girl” and “Carolina Cure” styles. Lime, purple and lite blue, short and long sleeve available. Call 436-2851 or 767-0651 or email cwilliams@hendersondispatch.com for more information.
7th Annual Kids Walk at Southern Vance High School on June 16th Benefiting Relay for Life
7th Annual Kids Walk will be held at Southern Vance High School on June 16th, 2012. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. The Kids Walk is a fun filled celebration for young people up to age 15 to participate and get involved in Relay For Life. The kids receive a shirt and are invited to walk around the track and enjoy a number of activities and games held during the event. A registration form must be completed for each child and …
Pizza Inn Fundraiser for Relay for Life in on Monday’s in April
“Pizza Inn” of Henderson is sponsoring a fund-raiser for Relay For Life. Please pick up a flyer from any team member to turn in when you pay for your meal at Pizza Inn. 10% of your sale will be donated to Relay For Life of Vance County. This fundraiser is good on all Mondays in April. 10:45 AM – 8:30 pm.
“Cancer Survivors”: Sign up to attend Survivor Dinner and walk in the Survivor Lap at Relay
“Cancer Survivors”: Sign up to attend Survivor Dinner and walk in the Survivor Lap at Relay. Forms available on line at www.relayforlife.org/vance. Forms can also be picked up at The Daily Dispatch, MPMC Cancer Resource Center, Premier Women’s Health or from any relay team member.
“Philips Optimum Advocates” Relay Team Yard Sale on April 14 at Quick Print Benefiting Relay for Life
“Philips Optimum Advocates” Relay Team will be having a yard sale on April 14 at Quick Print located at 416 Dabney Drive, Henderson. From 7:00 am until noon. All proceeds benefit Relay For Life of Vance County.
Line the track at The Relay For Life Event with Luminariars “In Honor” or “In Memory” of your Friends and Loved Ones
Please help us line the track at The Relay For Life Event with Luminariars “In Honor” or “In Memory” of your friends and loved ones. Each luminaria is $10.00 and gold bag luminarias are $25.00 Forms are available from any team member, The Daily Dispatch, Premier Women’s Health, MPMC Cancer Resource Center or on line at www.relayforlife.org/vance Don’t miss this moving ceremony at 9:00 pm on June 15. Downland send in the registration form here: Vance_Luminary_Form_2012
Henderson Family YMCA and Safe Kids Henderson-Vance Health and Safety Day & Cornhole Tournament
The Henderson Family YMCA and Safe Kids Henderson-Vance will host a Health and Safety Day on Saturday, April 28th, 2012 from 9:00am to 12:00pm at the Henderson Family YMCA at 380 Ruin Creek Road, Henderson, NC. This event is free and open to the public Come enjoy healthy snacks (while supplies last), moonwalk, inflatable slide, music, kids Zumba, bootcamp, yoga, water safety demonstrations, sports stations, kids obstacle course, kids fun run, and more! 3 bicycles will be given away during …
Louisburg Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club’s Charity Ride For Whitney’s Hope and Relay for Life
Saturday, April 14th, 2012 the Louisburg Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club’s Charity Ride For Whitney’s Hope and Relay for Life will take place at Sheetz on Ruin Creek Road in Henderson, NC. Registration is from 9:00 to 9:45am with a cost of $20.00 per bike and $5.00 for an additional rider. The ride is underway at 10:00am to the John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir in Boydton, VA. Group lunch is at Skipper Forsyth’s Bar B Q at 12:30pm with a …
Free Shredding Event in Oxford
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. OXFORD (Granville County) Saturday, April 14 10am – 2pm West …
North Carolina Republican State Convention
To register to attend please follow this link: www.ncgop.org/convention/ During June 1st – 3rd we will hold our state convention at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro. This year’s convention will be like no other. In the 2012 election, no state will have a greater impact than North Carolina. The Tar Heel State is at the crux of the Obama re-election strategy, as evidenced by the constant stream of visits from Obama and his administration surrogates. Even with all the …
Tuesday Open Line (& Anniversary Contest Sneak Peak)
We’ve posted a lot of events today for the upcoming weeks, mostly having to do with Relay for Life. Please take a few minutes and browse the articles, and support the local businesses that are participating. Tomorrow is already April 11th. May not mean much for you, but around here we’re going to be celebrating our 1 year anniversary of the revamped Home in Henderson. We want to go all out, and in turn I need you go to all …
Vance County Unemployment Rate Improves from 15% to 14.4%
February 2012 Vance County unemployment rates moved from a January 2012 rate of 15% to a February 2012 rate of 14.4%. This matches the February 2011 unemployment rate of 14.4%. View the full report here. RALEIGH — Unemployment rates fell in 84 counties of North Carolina’s 100 counties in February. Rates increasedin 10 counties and were unchanged in six. Unemployment rates declined in 81 counties when comparedto the same month last year. “A majority of North Carolina’s counties have lower …
Vance County Democrat Convention
Vance County Democrats will meet for the Democrat County Convention, Saturday, April 14th, at 11:30 a.m. at the Democrat Headquarters 219 S. Garnett Street, (beside Emrose Park). All registered Democrats are invited to attend and participate. Candidates who have filed to run on the Democrat ticket will be given an opportunity to tell convention attendees why they are running. The 2nd Vice Chair will be elected; the County Executive Committee will discuss a replacement for the recently vacated seat on …
Asheville Location has New Belgium Brewing Sought for East Coast Facility
RALEIGH—Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that New Belgium Brewing, the third largest craft brewer in the country and the maker of Fat Tire Amber Ale, will build its East Coast brewery in Buncombe County. The company plans to create as many as 154 jobs and invest about $175 million over seven years. The project was made possible in part by a $1,000,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund. The state grant will be based on the company creating 130 …
Henderson-Vance County EDC Board Meeting April 11th, 2012
The April 2012 Henderson-Vance County EDC Board meeting is Wednesday, April 11th at 8:30 a.m. at Maria Parham Medical Center Board Room.
Monday Open Line
I’ve already posted the White House Weekly Address yesterday since it was an Easter message, but in case you missed it here it is again: President Obama offers his warmest greetings to all who are celebrating Easter and Passover this weekend, and reflects on the common thread of humanity that binds us all together. But not posted yet is the West Wing Week. West Wing Week: “Spring Break Edition” – This week, the President hosted a summit with North American …
Easter and Passover Greetings from President Obama
President Obama offers his warmest greetings to all who are celebrating Easter and Passover this weekend, and reflects on the common thread of humanity that binds us all together.