Savvy shoppers across the country are using increasingly sophisticated coupon techniques, with numerous web sites and television programs devoted to helping consumers save money. In that spirit, a new Vance-Granville Community College workshop will provide local cost-conscious residents with various couponing strategies that could reduce a family’s grocery expenses by as much as 80 percent. The “Coupon 101” workshop will be offered once on each of the four VGCC campuses: on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at the college’s main campus in …
Tuesday Open Lines
A lot of political maneuvering in the state these days, with “Late this afternoon, in a temporary restraining order issued in response to a complaint by NCAE, Wake County Judge Paul Gessner ruled NCAE “has shown a likelihood of success on the merits” of its claim that the process violated the state constitution.” (read more) Another issue is “Dozens of Democrats and advocacy groups challenging the new Republican-drawn maps for North Carolina’s legislative and congressional districts want judges to delay …
Discount Furniture Center Hosts Ribbon Cutting benefiting Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society
Come to Discount Furniture Center tomorrow, January 10, 2012 at 1:00pm for their ribbon cutting. Discount Furniture Center is located beside Carolina Lanes in Henderson. For everyone that comes to the event, Discount Furniture Center will make a donation to Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society of Henderson, NC. You show up, they make the donation. The more people that attend, the larger the donation. PLEASE join us tomorrow and help the homeless animals of Vance County.
Henderson Shoplifters of the Week
Shoplifters of Week (January 6, 2011) Miranda Jarrell, 18 , of 1030 Jackson Royster Rd., HendersonDate: 12/9/2011Charge: LarcenyLocation: Wal-MartItems: Jacket, Belt, Bracelet, Key Chain Samara Williams, 35, of 238 Shawnee Drive, LouisburgDate: 12/9/2011Charge: LarcenyLocation: Wal-MartItems: Pajamas William Roberson Jr. 47, of 544 Sagefield Drive, HendersonDate: 12/10/2011Charge: OPFP, Larceny, Poss. Stolen GoodsLocation: BelksItems: Shoes Angela Harris, 56, of 486 Gun Club Road, HendersonDate: 12/15/2011Charge: ShopliftingLocation: Wal-MartItems: Arch Supports, Deodorant Jason Robertson, 28, of 432 Bobbitt Road, HendersonDate: 12/16/2011Charge: LarcenyLocation: Wal-MartItems: Speakers …
Redeem New Gift Cards Soon
Gifts cards and certificates are popular holiday presents for friends and loved ones. But recipients can be in for a rude shock if they wait too long to use them. Under federal law, gift cards must retain their full value for a year, but then merchants can begin chipping away at the card’s value through fees. That one-year waiting period on fees expires on the anniversary of the date the card was purchased, not the date you received it. …
Nurse Aide and Refresher courses scheduled at VGCC Main Campus
Vance-Granville Community College is now registering students for courses that train new Nurse Aides and that help current Nurse Aides continue their careers, both to be held on the college’s main campus in Vance County. Nurse Aide I (CNA I) training starts first with a required “Introduction to Nurse Aide/Human Resources Development” course, which is free of charge, Monday through Thursday from 5:30 until 9:30 p.m., Jan. 18 through Jan. 26. Completing this course is now a prerequisite to enter …
VGCC schedules AutoCAD class on Main Campus
Vance-Granville Community College is now registering students for an upcoming class about Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD). The “Drafting: AutoCAD” course will be held on Tuesday nights, Jan. 31 through May 8, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on VGCC’s main campus in Vance County. The AutoCAD LT software is used in a variety of professions such as engineering, architecture, manufacturing and even landscaping and interior design. AutoCAD, the world’s number-one-selling two-dimensional drafting and detailing product, can streamline and simplify day-to-day tasks, …
Monday Open Lines
The County’s Public Safety Committee is scheduled to meet Monday, January 9 at 2:15 p.m. in the County Manager’s Office. The purpose is to discuss Bearpond Fire Department. The County’s HR Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 9 at 5:30 p.m. in the County Manager’s Office. The January 2012 EDC Board meeting will be Wednesday, January 11th at 9:15 a.m. at the Bank of America Conference Room. This weeks President’s Weekly Address: Continuing to Grow the Economy in the …
City of Henderson City Council Meeting January 9th, 2012
The City of Henderson will hold a regular council meeting on Monday January 9th 2012 at 6:00pm in the council chambers at 134 Rose Avenue. Consideration of Ordinance 12-02, FY12 Budget Amendment #29, Authorizing Funds for Engineering Design for 2” Water Main Replacement Project with State Revolving Fund. Consideration of Ordinance 12-03, Amending a Portion of Chapter 29 Relating to Parks and Recreations Requiring Posting of Recreation Facilities before Prohibiting Weapons. Consideration of Ordinance 12-04, FY12 Budget Amendment #30 for …
Vance County Board of Education Meeting January 9th 2012
The Vance County Board of Education will meet January 9th, 2012 at 7pm in the Administrative Services Center School Board Apprecation Month, and National Board Certification recognitions Pre-Kindergarten Presentation and Board of Education Standing Committee reports Overnight Field Trip Reqest for a leadership program in Clarksville VA an Executive Session for approval of minutes, property, legal and personnel matters More detailed information can be found in the full agenda packet (44 pagess) by downloading here: 20120109_vcboe_agenda_packet
VGCC recognizes 13 Graduates of EMT-Paramedic Training
Vance-Granville Community College honored six men and seven women who completed the college’s eleven-month-long Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic program on Dec. 15. Graduates included Crystal Scheyer, Denis Ramos and Larry Varner, all residents of Franklin County; Sarah Edwards, Jillian Nelson, Amber Hardison, Shawn Fields and Aubrey Farray, Jr., all of Granville County; Jessica Ruiz and Ryan Speed, both of Vance County; Chelsea Sampson and Kaitlynn Schwenk, both of Wake County; and Cameron Newhouse of Warren County. Vivian Loyd, RN was the …
Vance County Board of Commissioners and Water Board to Meet January 9, 2012
Vance County Board of Commissioners and Water Board will meet January 9, 2012 for a meeting. Topics include: Brian Short’s update on the Backup PSAD and bid award. Including information regarding about $80,000 worth of new furniture equipment for the existing 911 operation with Russ Bassett getting the recommended vendor status. Communty Hero Recognition for recipient Angie Rowland, founder of Advocates for Vance Pets, now Ruin Creek Animal Protection Society of Henderson. Information regarding the Annual Planning Retreat which will …
Henderson Police Department Vice and Narcots Unit Arrests
On December 21, 2011 members of the Henderson Police Department Vice/Narcotics Unit conducted a traffic stop in the area of East Andrews Ave, Henderson NC. After further investigation, a Schedule I Controlled Substance was located. Lamarius Lewis, 27, of 937 Bridges Street, Henderson was arrested and charged with possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance. He was given a $10,000 secured bond pending a court hearing on January 30, 2012. On December 28, 2011 members of the Henderson Police …
New Hope Elementary School Hosting Zumba Fitness Class
New Hope Elementary School is hosting a fund-raising event featuring a Zumba Fitness class from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, January 27. The event is sponsored by the school’s staff and PTA. It includes the one-hour high energy class taught by certified Zumba instructor Cissy Lowery. The event also will offer door prizes. Admission for adults is $5 and $3 for students. The event will be held in the school’s new multipurpose room. All of the net proceeds will …
New Perspectives Mark Civil War Anniversary, Division Efforts Promote Sesquicentennial
North Carolina has begun the sesquicentennial of perhaps its most important year in the Civil War, when Union troops staged amphibious attacks and seized crucial swaths of coastal territory they would occupy for much of the war. And, 150 years later, another battle is under way over how to remember the anniversary. A more inclusive, diverse viewpoint looks to be winning the fight over how to view that period of American history: At state historic sites, the state history museum …
Butterfield Returns to Washington to Push for Financial Relief for Millions of North Carolinians
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today returned to Washington ready to resume work on the challenges facing the American people. Butterfield’s main concern is passing a full one-year extension of unemployment insurance benefits, Medicare payments for physicians, and the Middle Class Tax Cut, which affects 4.7 million North Carolinians. “House Democrats are here in Washington working hard to reach a bipartisan one-year extension of the payroll tax cut, unemployment benefits, and the Medicare physician fee fix,” said …
U.S. Commerce Dept. Finds Slight Decrease In Tourism-related Spending While Employment Up
The U.S. Dept. of Commerce is taking a close look at the role travel and tourism plays in the economy, specifically regarding tourism-related spending and employment. Commerce statistics show that real spending on travel and tourism decreased at an annual rate of 1 percent in the third quarter of 2011 after increasing 3.2 percent in the second quarter. By comparison, growth in real gross domestic product (GDP) increased 2 percent in the third quarter after increasing 1.3 percent in …
Grants Support Network of Energy & Sustainability Schools
RALEIGH – Secondary education focused on the theme of energy and sustainability is getting a significant boost from Progress Energy through a challenge grant to the North Carolina New Schools Project (NCNSP). This year’s challenge to support science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education was met by gifts from Duke Energy, ABB Inc. and North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives with donations totaling $165,000. This year represents the second of a three-year challenge grant from Progress Energy. Under the terms of the …
Friday / Weekend Open Lines
Monday will see a Vance County Board of Commissioners Meeting, a Water District Board Meeting, a Board of Education Meeting and a City of Henderson City Council Meeting. We’ve already got the full agenda up for the BoC and associated Water District, it’s only 121 pages. Download the agenda on our article page here. We should be receiving the BoE agenda and CoH agenda Friday. I posted yesterday regarding the NC House midnight session that “The public didn’t know, the …
Vance County Schools – High School Exam Schedule
The first semester exam schedule for students at Northern and Southern Vance high schools has been set and exams will begin next week for 2012. At both schools, students in grades 9-12 will take exams according to the following schedule: Thursday, January 12: first-period exam Friday, January 13: second-period exam Tuesday, January 17: third-period exam Wednesday, January 18: fourth-period exam Each day, exams will begin at 8 a.m. and students will be dismissed at 1:30 p.m. after eating lunch. On …