The Department of Public Instruction Tuesday released the results of two studies that have found that pre-k programs implemented in public schools perform better than programs in private centers. These analyses of the More at Four program, now NC-PreK, were conducted by the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG) at UNC-Chapel Hill in 2009 and 2011. For more than a decade, FPG has acted as the external evaluator for state-funded pre-kindergarten in North Carolina. Given the current draft report …
ID Thieves Stealing Tax Refunds
Some North Carolinians are in for a shock when they try to file their taxes. The IRS tells them that someone has already filed in their name—and has already claimed their refund. Identity thieves are using stolen Social Security Numbers to file the fraudulent returns. Legitimate tax filers usually don’t know that their SSN is being misused until the IRS notifies them about the problem. Our Consumer Protection Division is hearing from as many as 15 North Carolinians per week …
Wednesday Open Line
Today is the LAST DAY to file for public office, your application must be in the board of elections hands by today at NOON. There are 15 seats open, with the majority of those seats currently only have one person running as of Tuesday afternoon. We have a list of people that have filed so far here. Notice, only 2 spots have more than one name listed… That’s 4th ward seat for the city council, and NC House District #32. …
Candidates Filed In Vance County For 2012
This list is the complete listing of residents in Vance County filing for local elections. Registration ended February 29th at noon. City of HendersonJames D. “Pete” O’Geary – Mayor (Incumbent)Juanita Somerville – Mayor James C. Kearney, Sr. – 1st Ward Seat (Incumbent) Michael Rainey – 2nd Ward Seat (Incumbent) Geraldine Champion – 3rd Ward SeatGary Daeke – 3rd Ward Seat (Incumbent)Melissa Elliott – 3rd Ward Seat Jozette Broughton – 4th Ward SeatVernon Brown – 4th Ward SeatD. Chevon Bullock-Davis – …
Elissa Yount: Pay Attention Henderson
In the 40 years of living on Chavasse Ave. in the area of the historic Brodie Grove, we have had to go to the city time and time again to protect our residential neighborhood and each time the city re-thought and sided with the city residents who were invested in Henderson. But the fights continue. Presently we are working to see that an ordinance providing for Bed & Breakfasts is written so that the quality of life for our neighborhood …
Granville Gospel Gathering March 10th, 2012
The Granville Arts Council is proud to sponsor the Granville Gospel Gathering Saturday March 10th 6pm to 9pm at the Northern Granville Middle School Auditorium – 3144 Webb School Road in Oxford. This Free Event will feature local Granville County musicians: The Sunday Pickers Jam – Ilong Gospel Chorus – The Creekside Quartet – The Back Porch Gospel Band – Ms. Hannah Faith – Ms. Karen-Leigh Allen and will be graciously hosted by Keith Abbott who will perform with his …
Important Announcement for Henderson Community Concert Association 2011-2012 Season Ticket Holders
On Sunday, March 25, the Henderson Community Concert Association will present, for 2011-2012 Season Ticket holders, the Chris Burton Jácome Flamenco Ensemble. The performance will take place at 8:00 PM in the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center Auditorium, at Exit 209 on I-85. Renowned flamenco artist Chris Burton Jácome will lead his musical and dance ensemble in a mesmerizing evening of rhythm and song. Season ticket holders are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to experience some of the …
Small Manufacturers Driving Job Creation, Economic Growth in America
Original Article: http://community.sba.gov/community/blogs/official-sba-news-and-views/open-business/small-manufacturers-driving-job-creation-economic-growth Made in America is hot. More than 400,000 manufacturing jobs have been created since the start of 2010 and there are currently about 229,000 job openings in the manufacturing sector, according to data from the Labor Department. America’s small manufacturers are a critical part of that. According to BLS and Census data, 98 percent of America’s manufacturing firms are small. More than one in three Americans who work in manufacturing, work at a small business. Everyone from …
Tuesday Open Lines
Only one more day to file your application to the Board of Elections if you want to run for an office this year. There are seats open on City Council, Board of Commissioners and the Board of Education. A few new people registered yesterday for election / re-election: Edward Wilson, James C. Kearney, Sr., Terry Garrison, Emeron J. Cash, Sr., and Vernon Brown. See our running list here: http://homeinhenderson.com/2012/02/28/candidates-filed-so-far-in-local-districts/ Last night, PBS aired the White House Red, White & Blues Concert …
The Vance County Schools’ Finance Committee Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 29, 2012, has been cancelled.
The Vance County Schools’ Finance Committee Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 29, 2012, has been cancelled.
Richard Brand: Acting Like A Christian
It is another of the strange mysteries of this campaign. President Obama gets “hammered” on this lack of Christian faith, according to some, and then he goes and does something that is perfectly in keeping with the New Testament teachings of Jesus, and he gets “hammered” again as being weak. Taking up the Cross of Jesus and loving your enemies and not returning violence for violence does, in so many minds of Americans, show weakness. But it is the Gospel’s …
Major Changes Coming To NC Public Schools In 2012-13; Regional Meetings Help Ensure Educators Are Prepared
There are big changes coming to North Carolina public schools next year including new curriculum standards, new tests and a new accountability model. Key North Carolina Department of Public Instruction staff will hold a series of regional meetings over the next five weeks to ensure that local principals and educators understand the changes and how they work together to support a new era of teaching, learning and accountability. The meetings are part of North Carolina’s communication efforts in the state’s …
Monday Open Line
For those truly interested in change in this county, I’d like to remind you that this is an election year, with nearly 15 open elected spots up for grabs. Those seats up this year are: County Commission Districts #1, 2, 5, & 6. School Board Districts #3, 4, & 5. City of Henderson Officials- Mayor, 1st – 4th Ward Seat & 1st – 4th Ward At Large Seat. There is still time to file to run, with the final date …
Michael Bobbitt: Open Letter to Inscoe Regarding Rail
Mr. Inscoe I re-read the article in the Dispatch about your pitch to have the proposed high speed train stopping in our fair city. This letter to you from someone who frequently uses Amtrak services to travel 200 – 300 miles one way. Acela is Amtrak’s high speed train running between Washington and Boston a distance of 450 miles with only 14 stops between the two cities. The regular train has 14 stops between Washington and New York City only …
Man Shot at Beacon Light Masonic Lodge, Reward Offered for Info
On Friday, February 24, 2012 at 10:47 P.M. officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to the Beacon Light Masonic Lodge, 1204 W. Andrews Avenue in Henderson in response to reports of gunfire. When officers arrived, they found Jerry Olandes Wright, 45, 302 Lincoln Avenue Henderson suffering from a gunshot wound. The investigation into this matter is being conducted by the Henderson Police Department and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. Anyone with information about this matter is …
Senator Richard Burr Message
NORTH CAROLINA VISIT The Senate was in recess this week, and I was grateful to spend the week in North Carolina visiting with constituents and learning about many exciting new projects going on in our state. You can see my full schedule of events here, but I have highlighted a few of them for you below. On Monday, I had the chance to attend an award ceremony for Rodney Cress, who served in the United States Army during the …
City Council Regular Short Meeting and Work Session Monday February 27th 2012
Henderson City Council Short Regular Meeting and Work Session for Monday, February 27th, 2012. 6:00pm at the City Hall Council Chambers. Download the full agenda here: 20120227_coh_regular_meeting_short_agenda_full (101 pages) Public Hearings: Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 12-19, Amending Sections of Zoning Codes for the City of Henderson to Provide for Bed & Breakfast. Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 12-17, Amending the Zoning Map to Rezone .68+/-Acres Located at 1202 West Andrews Avenue and .78+/- Acres Located at 1204 West Andrews …
United Way Of Vance County Reschedules Drawing For Tanks O Lot Raffle
The United Way of Vance County has delayed drawing the winning three tickets for its Tanks O Lot Raffle until Wednesday, February 29thin an attempt to allow more people to participate in the drawing. The raffle, made possible by Rose Oil Company, is worth $700, $200 or $100. Tickets are $5.00 each or five for $20.00. With gas prices rapidly rising, it just makes sense to stop by the United Way office at 212 Dabney Drive, Henderson and pick up …
Gov. Perdue: End House Effort to Slam the Door on Thousands of At-Risk Children
Draft Proposal Would Exclude a Third of At-Risk Children from NC Pre-K Eligibility Gov. Bev Perdue today called on leaders in the North Carolina House to abandon an effort to deny access for tens of thousands of children to quality early childhood education programs. On Wednesday—the same day Gov. Perdue announced 2,000 new slots across the state for at-risk 4-year-olds in the state’s nationally recognized NC Pre-K program—a draft report by a House select committee surfaced that would deny access …
Get a Sneak Peak at the Newest Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC
When the Museum of African American History and Culture opens on the National Mall in 2015, it will be “not just a record of tragedy, but a celebration of life,” as President Obama said during the ground breaking ceremony at the site yesterday. The museum, the 19th Smithsonian Institution, will feature objects collected from across the country including one of the planes flown by the Tuskeegee Airmen.