Being able to store and distribute food before it spoiled became easier in the young United States on this date in 1825. That’s when Ezra Daggett and Thomas Kensett were granted a patent for the tin can. Heating and sealing food in glass jars had started a few years before in France, and the British Royal Navy was being supplied with canned foods by 1820. Borrowing the practice, the U.S. became the eventual world leader in canning. Even though today …
Vance County Board of Education Annual Retreat January 20th, 2016
VANCE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION will hold its Board Retreat on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. in the Henderson Middle School Media Center 219 Charles Street Henderson, NC 27536 AGENDA TOPIC · Superintendent’s Entry Plan Summary Report · Strategic Direction Ø Draft Vision / Mission Ø Strategic Priorities Ø District Goals Ø 2016-2017 Budget Planning Process · Capital Improvement Plans · Joint Meeting with County Commissioners Ø Agenda Items · School Resource Officers’ Program · STEM Expansion into the High Schools · …
NCDOT Creates One-Stop Shop for NC Drone Operators
As drones become more common in American households and businesses, the N.C. Department of Transportation is working to help promote safety on the air and on the ground by educating drone operators in our state. Drones, also called Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), offer a wide variety of uses – from tech-loving hobbyists to professional photographers, university researchers, agricultural operations and government organizations. Both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the NCDOT Division of Aviation classify UAS flight operations by three …
VGCC honors retired faculty and staff
Vance-Granville Community College celebrated employees who had retired from the college — and particularly those who retired in 2015 — during a holiday social for faculty and staff, held on Dec. 17 in the Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus. Dr. Stelfanie Williams, the president of VGCC, thanked all employees, past and present, for their dedicated service to students and the community. She called upon various college leaders to make presentations to their divisions’ newest retirees. Director of Financial …
Henderson Police Department Arrest 2 on Drug Charges
On Thursday, January 14, 2016, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Unit and the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Agency executed a search warrant at 1442 Perry Avenue. Officers recovered heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana and cocaine during the search. Daronte Hawley, 27, 1442 Perry Avenue, Henderson was charged with one count of possession with the intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver marijuana, manufacturing marijuana, possession with the intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver methamphetamine, manufacturing methamphetamine, maintaining a dwelling …
2016 Voter ID Law & Exceptions
Courtesy of Senator Angela Bryant and Representative Bobbie Richardson. The 2016 Primary is a short two months away. On Tuesday, March 15, voters will decide on a host of candidates in for their party in local, state and national races, as well the fate of the Connect NC bond initiative. For the first time in North Carolina history, voters will be required to show an acceptable form of identification at the polls this year. To find out more about voter …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: His Last Ever
Video of the Week In this message which I recorded immediately following President Obama’s last State of the Union Address, I reflected on his failed policies from this last year. House Republicans, on the other hand, continue working for a growing, thriving and healthy economy. Weekly Update This week was a historic one on Capitol Hill, as it marked President Obama’s last-ever State of the Union address. While I was encouraged to hear him discuss his desire to …
White House: President Obama’s full remarks on Iran
Sunday morning, speaking from the Cabinet Room, President announced that we’ve secured significant diplomatic achievements in Iran. Thanks to the Iran nuclear agreement, Iran can no longer develop a nuclear weapon. And this morning, four Americans were officially freed from wrongful imprisonment and are on their way home. This is what strong, principled American diplomacy can do. As the President said today: “Today’s progress — Americans coming home, an Iran that has rolled back its nuclear program and accepted unprecedented monitoring …
Monday Open Line
Dr. Martin Luther King would have been 87 years old this year. The civil rights leader, minister, and recipient of the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize was born in 1929 and assassinated in 1968. Today is the national holiday, honoring his memory and life’s work, appropriate in a month that also sees the anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. America’s diverse population of some 319 million enjoys the civil rights Dr. King advocated, including around 254 million whites, nearly 46 million African-Americans, …
Lane Shifts and Ramp Closures On Way for I-85 Improvement Project
Motorists who travel through the work zone for the Interstate 85 upgrade project now underway in Vance and Warren counties will encounter a series of lane shifts and ramp closures over the next several weeks. On Friday evening, Jan. 15, I-85 North traffic will shift over to the southbound side between U.S. 158 Bypass West/Dabney Drive and U.S. 1. To provide travel lanes for the northbound traffic, vehicles going south will use the outside lanes. This two-lane, two-way pattern is …
Vance County Board of Commissioner Human Resources Committee Meeting January 21st, 2016
Please note that the County’s HR Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday, January 21 2016 at 11:30 a.m. in the Administrative Conference Room. The purpose is to discuss health insurance and a personnel matter. All commissioners are invited to attend.
Butterfield, Hudson Introduce Bill to Improve Emergency Medical Services
Thursday, U.S. Representatives G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and Richard Hudson (NC-08) announced the introduction of the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act (H.R. 4365). The bipartisan bill codifies the practice of emergency medical responders administering medicines such as pain narcotics and life-saving anti-seizure medications to individuals who need them. The legislation ensures that these treatments are only administered with physician oversight. “EMS agencies across North Carolina respond to more than 1.6 million events every year,” said Rep. Butterfield. “This …
NC Cooperative Extension Garden Symposium to be held March 19th 2016
Ideas for smaller gardens will be featured in a “Backyard Gardening: Big Ideas for Smaller Gardens” symposium scheduled for March 19th by the Extension Master Gardener Volunteers for Vance and Warren Counties. Will Hooker, NC State Emeritus Professor, Sculptor, Permaculture Designer, and Landscape Architect will be the keynote speaker during lunch. The symposium begins with an 8:30 registration and coffee at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market, 210 Southpark Drive, Henderson. The program includes four diverse topics and speakers. All …
Friday / Weekend Open Lines
Friday, January 15th. The contemporary habit of adjusting TV viewing to your own convenience got its sputtering start 50 years ago. The Sony Corporation began marketing its open-reel videotape recorder in 1966 to individual consumers. The black and white system didn’t make much of an impression. But the Japanese company did far better in 1975 with the introduction of the Betamax VCR for home recording and playback. Although Betamax quickly lost out in the market to the competing VHS format, …
Spots Available for Leadership Vance 2016
The spots are filling up for this year’s Henderson Vance Chamber of Commerce Leadership Vance class! Now is the time to get your application in to take part in one of the most comprehensive, enriching and beneficial experiences available to business professionals looking to take the next step as tomorrow’s leaders of the Vance County region. The 10-session program begins in February with orientation and concludes in June. The cost for participating is $325 for members and $400 for …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of Jan. 14 on North Carolina Weekend, enjoy a number of activities at the Riverwalk in Hillsborough. Give your taste buds a workout during Queens Feast – Charlotte Restaurant Week. Go kayaking along the Pamlico River with Inner Banks Outfitters in Washington. Step back in time via the Statesville Historical Collection in Statesville. And check out the scene at Lou Redas: An American Table in Rocky Mount. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina Weekend is …
Butterfield’s Statement on the State of the Union Address
Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union address: “Tonight, President Obama delivered a message to America that makes us proud of what we’ve accomplished as a nation under his leadership and gives us hope about the future of our country. In his final State of the Union address, President Obama reminded Americans that there is far more that unites us than divides us. Congressional Democrats are eager to …
Inaugural volleyball tournament expected to bring $700,000 to Raleigh region
The inaugural City of Oaks Challenge volleyball tournament at the Raleigh Convention Center debuts this Saturday (Jan. 16), and runs through the holiday weekend. According to the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance, the event will feature 141 teams playing on 20 courts in the Raleigh Convention Center’s 150,000-square-foot exhibit hall. The City of Oaks Challenge is expected to generate approximately 2,200 hotel room-nights and $700,000 in direct visitor spending.
Thursday Open Line
January is Financial Wellness Month, appropriately timed to the confluence of New Year’s resolutions and holiday bills. It’s a time to set new goals for financial freedom and moderation in spending; for people to understand the benefits of “paying yourself first.” A financial adviser can help shape money management goals, pointing out the power of compound interest to work for you in savings and against you in debt. Americans have a per capita income average of just over $28,000 and …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Phony State Treasurer’s inspector threatens arrest
Scammers will sometimes try to frighten you by pretending to be a law enforcement officer or a government employee. In a recent incident, a man claimed to be an inspector with the State Treasurer’s Office, likely to try to trick someone into giving up their money or personal information. The scammer was able to manipulate Caller ID to make it look like he was calling from the Treasurer’s Office. He claimed to be inspector “Henry Jordan” and threatened the consumer …