This week, President Obama’s weekly address focuses on the importance of compromise and shared sacrifice so that we can overcome our fiscal challenges and get our economy on a stronger footing going forward.
Thursday Open Line
This afternoon be sure to visit downtown Henderson, NC for a special event Meet Me in the Street. Come early to browse the downtown shops, but the main event runs from 5:30pm to 8:30pm on Breckenridge Street. The second of 3 “Meet Me in the Street” concerts this year, todays event features “The Konnection Band” and is presented by Harris Incorporated of Henderson. The next Meet Me in the Street will be on September 1st, featuring The Holiday Band. This …
Wednesday Open Line
A report released by the North Carolina Department of Commerce paints grim employment stats. The reports findings show since April 2011 to May 2011 the economy lost 7,400 non farm positions. However, total employment has increased by over 12 thousand. The discrepancy is because total employment includes farm workers, unpaid family workers, the self-employed, and people on unpaid leave. Financial Activities gained 1,500 jobs, the largest job increase since last month. Professional and Business Services had the largest job loss, …
Senator Doug Berger Message
During the last session, the General Assembly has tackled some difficult issues. Among those were four environmental bills, two of which were vetoed by Gov. Beverly Perdue. I will outline my position on each issue and the current status of the bill. At the end, I will give an update on Caylee’s Law. Fracking Bill Under Scrutiny Senate Bill 709 was recently vetoed by Gov. Perdue for several reasons. The most salient reason is that she found it unconstitutional because …
Tuesday Open Line
Tuesday’s high is expected to reach 100 degrees with a heat index of 105-110 considering humidity. Stay inside in the AC as much as possible. If you don’t have AC visit some of your local businesses just to browse around, perhaps you’ll see something you’d like to pick up! For some times regarding staying cool and the precautions to take ABC11 has provided the following video for your viewing.
Monday Open Line
Tonight hosts a meeting at both the city and county levels. The Vance County Board of Commissioners will be having it’s monthly meeting tonight at 6pm, it was moved from the regular meeting date of the first Monday of the month due to that falling on July 4th. The meeting beings at at 6:00 p.m. at the usual place, the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Vance County Administration Building, Henderson, NC. Also tonight at 7pm the City of Henderson hosts is regular …
Friday / Weekend Open Line
Thanks to the Henderson Dispatch for the tip regarding Brett Webb-Mitchell new article at Salon.com When a gay minister moved to a small Southern town. In the article Brett discussed how the community, particularly Home in Henderson commentators, reacted to the news of him being an openly gay minister taking an intern pastor position at First Presbyterian Church. The article gives examples of right negative comments towards Brett regarding his orientation that were posted here. However, the comments on the Salon …
Thursday Open Line
Not only is Sheetz building a new store here in Henderson, NC but rumor is they are also looking for a location for a new distribution hub to service the whole area as they expand more into North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. Their current distribution hub is in Pennsylvania, and boasts daily shipments from Pennsylvania to each store, including those here in North Carolina. Transportation savings justify seeking a 200,000 square foot facility in our state that would bring …
Warren County Receives $134,200 Grant
North Carolina Green Business Fund Awards $3.7 Million in Grants Grants to 17 New and Emerging Businesses Help Energy Efficiency and Job Growth RALEIGH – Secretary Keith Crisco today announced that 17 new and emerging small businesses in North Carolina will share $3.7 million in grants from the Green Business Fund to help them use energy and resources more efficiently and cut utility costs so dollars can be focused on growing the businesses to create and retain jobs. All together, …
VGCC Starts Fall Semester Registration Online And On-campus This Month
The Fall 2011 semester at Vance-Granville Community College begins Tuesday, Aug. 16, but college officials advise students to apply and register for classes as early as possible. New students may apply for admission at any time. The upcoming semester’s course schedule is now available on VGCC’s web site (www.vgcc.edu) by clicking on “Schedules” and then “Fall 2011 Course Schedule.” Printed schedules will also be available at all VGCC campuses and in boxes at various community locations. Orientation sessions for new …
Wednesday Open Line
President Obama addresses the need to reduce the nation’s deficit while creating jobs across the country and wishes Americans a happy Fourth of July. Thanks to all who wished me a happy birthday yesterday. Don’t quite feel old yet, but life’s working on that for me. Now to try and get back to this work thing… Welcome to the Wednesday Open Line!
Section Of N.C. 96 Being Closed In Granville County
SECTION OF N.C. 96 BEING CLOSED IN GRANVILLE COUNTY FOR REALIGNMENT PROJECT RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation will be closing a section of N.C. 96 in Granville County for the next few weeks, starting at 8 a.m. on July 5. The closure is so crews can realign a section of the highway just south of N.C. 56, east of Creedmor. The project is expected to be finished by July 30. A signed detour will be in place, directing …
Tuesday Open Line
We hope everyone had a safe and fun July 4th weekend. If you have any pictures you’d like to send in please email them to submit@homeinhenderson.com
Friday / Weekend / July 4th Open Line
President Obama on Our Economy and the Debt Limit: “Now is the Time to Go Ahead and Make the Tough Choices” At a press conference this week, President Obama discussed the difficult job economy. Watch and Listen below: We hope everyone has a cool and safe Independence Day Weekend. Saturday July 2nd Satterwhite Point Marina hosts a fireworks and entertainment event from 6:30pm to 10pm. July 4th Franklinton hosts its fireworks and entertainment event on the Franklinton High School football …
Parent Involvement Team Presents Best Practices at U.S. Department of Education Policy Briefing in Washington D.C.
RALEIGH, N.C., June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The North Carolina Parent Teacher Association (NCPTA) is proud to announce that the U.S. Department of Education has nationally recognized the impact of the NCPTA Parent Involvement Initiative. The NCPTA team was chosen as one of only three groups in the nation to present June 23 at an Education Policy Briefing on Family Engagement in Washington D.C. which focused on best practices for collaborating with schools and engaging parents to improve student outcomes. …
Senator Berger Newsletter
Gov. Beverly Perdue earlier this week vetoed three bills that impinge upon the rights of individuals in this state. I support those vetoes. A schedule of the redistricting process for Congressional and N.C. legislative maps is listed at the end of the newsletter. Medical Malpractice Bill Senate Bill 33, also known as “Med Mal” (short for “medical malpractice”), in its current form is unbalanced because it doesn’t protect those who might be catastrophically injured by negligence from health care providers. The …
Vance County Schools Announces New Superintendent
The Vance County Board of Education has appointed Ronald E. Gregory as the next Superintendent of Schools for the Vance County Public School System. Gregory has been serving as the Interim Superintendent of the school system since May 1. He will be sworn into office by District Court Judge J. Henry Banks in a brief ceremony at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow in the school system’s Administrative Services Center. The public is invited to attend. In the selection of a new superintendent, …
Thursday Open Line
Henderson made news in Raleigh today regarding the house fire that burned 4 people last weekend. The link to the article about the Henderson, NC house fire is here. We’d like you guys to send in July 4th events in the area so we can compile a list. We know that July 2nd, 6:30pm to 10pm will be the fireworks at Satterwhite Point on Kerr Lake. Bus service is avaiable as well from the Roses parking lot on Norlina Road …
Satterwhite Point, Kerr Lake Fireworks on Saturday, July 2nd, 2011
For the 2012 July 4th Celebration Info Taking Place on July 7th, 2012 Click here: http://homeinhenderson.com/event-detail/?event=215 Vance County Tourism Event Detail Saturday, July 2, 2011 Independence Day Weekend Celebration Fireworks ! Satterwhite Point, Kerr Lake. 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM Entertainment: Eric & Laurie and HICKSBORO STATION (performing a variety of tunes including country, rock, R&B, Oldies and Beach) Food vendors, glow sticks, T-shirts. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the music and food. Sponsored by: Vance …
North Carolina Average Crime Rates Drop, Vance County Climbs
While North Carolina’s average state wide crime rate dropped 5.6%, Vance County’s crime rate increased 16.5% according from 2009 to the 2010 reporting period just published by the state Attorney General. Violent crime in Vance County went down approximately 12%, while property crime went up approximately 19%. This raises Vance County to be the highest crime rate per capita county in North Carolina. Franklin County and Warren County rates dropped just slightly, Granville County rates remained virtually the same. You …