Photo of the Week I lost a friend and a mentor Tuesday evening. North Carolina lost a dedicated and trusted public servant with the passing of Congressman Howard Coble. Mr. Coble was a true statesman who served the 6th District of North Carolina with honor, integrity, and humility. He will be missed. Weekly Update This week, the U.S. Health Secretary confirmed news that many of us have been dreading – North Carolina is one state facing the steepest health …
Students shine at VGCC Fine Arts Day
Vance-Granville Community College’s first-ever “Fine Arts Day” celebra tion on Oct. 14 featured a wide range of examples of creativity and talent by both students and professionals. Raleigh-based professional visual artist Eric McRay was the special guest and keynote presenter for Fine Arts Day. He kicked off the day’s activities with a master painting demonstration and question-and-answer session with the assembled students, faculty, staff and community members. McRay emphasized “not being afraid to make mistakes, and to try new things.” …
White House Weekly Address: If You Haven’t Gotten Covered, Now’s Your Chance
In this week’s address, the President discussed the importance of reducing the number of people without health insurance. Because of the Affordable Care Act, more people now have the security of health insurance than ever before. As the law’s coverage provisions have taken effect, 17.6 million Americans have gained coverage, and the nation’s uninsured rate now stands at its lowest level ever. The ACA is working, making health care more affordable, accessible, and of higher quality for millions of people. …
Monday Open Line
At 5:16 pm Eastern time on this date 50 years ago, about 30 minutes after sundown, a fast-moving ripple of deeper darkness spread over much of the northeastern United States and a part of Canada. A misset relay in an Ontario power station began a cascade of power grid overloads and disconnects across 80,000 square miles of the U.S. and Canada. Some 30 million people, including New York City’s roughly 7.8 million, were affected for up to 14 hours. Each …
Henderson City Council Meeting Monday November 9th, 2015
Henderson City Council Regular Meeting Monday 9 November 2015, 6:00 p.m. in the R. G. (Chick) Young, Jr. Council Chambers, Municipal Building134 Rose Avenue Henderson, North Carolina Download the full agenda packet here: 20151109_coh_agenda_packet.pdf I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. OPENING REMARKSIn order to provide for the highest standards of ethical behavior and Transparency in Governance as well asprovide for good and open government, the City Council has approved Core Values regarding EthicalBehavior1 and Transparency in …
Butterfield’s Two Highway Bills Pass House
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. House of Representatives passed two bills authored by Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) to designate several highways in eastern North Carolina as “future interstates.” The Route to Opportunity and Development (ROAD) Act (H.R. 2211) and Military Corridor Transportation Improvement Act (H.R. 1844) were passed as part of the six-year surface transportation bill by a vote of 363-64. The House-passed surface transportation bill will now go to conference with the Senate and, if approved, both of …
Complete 540 Public Meetings Schedule Announced
Raleigh – The N.C. Department of Transportation today announced the public meetings schedule for the project known as Complete 540. This work will extend the Triangle Expressway from the N.C. 55 Bypass in Apex to the U.S. 64/U.S. 264 Bypass in Knightdale, completing the 540 Outer Loop around the greater Raleigh area. This will link the towns of Apex, Cary, Clayton, Garner, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs and Raleigh. By better connecting these towns and cities, the project is anticipated to ease congestion …
Chamber Ribbon Cutting – Smokeless Emporium
A ribbon cutting was held on Thursday, October 29th at 10 AM for Smokeless Emporium to celebrate the company’s membership with the Chamber and to showcase the business and all that it has to offer. Smokeless Emporium is an eCig and Vape store, offering a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes. They are here to change the way you smoke and when it comes to electronic cigarettes, they are bringing it to you. Don’t be bored with the same old products …
NCDA&CS reminds users to submit soil samples by Nov. 30 to avoid peak-season fees
RALEIGH — With harvest nearing completion, growers and some home gardeners are likely beginning to think about taking soil samples to prepare for the next growing season. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services reminds growers that samples submitted by Nov. 30 will be processed for free. Processing for those arriving between Dec. 1 and March 31, 2016, will cost $4 per sample. This year the Agronomic Services Division is delaying the start of the peak-season fee until Dec. …
Vance County Board of Education Meeting Monday November 9th, 2015
Vance County Board of Education meets in Henderson, N. C. 27536 November 9, 2015 7:00 p.m. in the Administrative Services Center I. Call to Order II. Moment of Silence * III. Approval of Minutes * IV. Approval of Meeting Agenda V. Recognitions/Announcements VI. Comments from the Public (Citizens who would like to address the Board may do so by completing Form BDDH-E, Public Participation at Board Meetings. This request must be made by noon one working day preceding the regular …
Butterfield Honors Judge Randy D. Doub
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) introduced H.R. 3937 to name the United States Courthouse located at 150 Reade Circle in Greenville, North Carolina as the “Judge Randy D. Doub United States Courthouse.” Randy Doub was an attorney in private practice before he was appointed as United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina in 2006. He was known as a hardworking, fair, and compassionate jurist, becoming the Court’s Chief Justice in 2007. Sadly, …
VGCC Advisory Committees hold annual meetings
Citizens from Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren counties came together at the Main Campus of Vance-Granville Community College on Oct. 27 as the college’s advisory committees held their annual meetings. VGCC’s 38 advisory committees are made up of people from the communities served by the college who have worked in the fields for which the college offers training. Committees advise not only curriculum and continuing education programs, but also VGCC’s South, Franklin and Warren campuses, the Small Business Center and …
U.S. Treasury launches myRA a new way to save for Retirement
WASHINGTON– With millions of Americans lacking adequate retirement savings, the U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced the national launch of myRA, a simple, safe and affordable new savings option for those who don’t have access to a retirement savings plan at work. People can get information about myRA and sign up for an account at myRA.gov. “myRA is designed to remove common barriers to saving, and give people an easy way to get started,” said U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob …
“Protect Social Security” scam targets seniors
Senior citizens in North Carolina are getting a misleading mailing that asks them to vote in a referendum on Social Security—once they’ve made a donation of $22 to cast their ballot. Seniors and authorities in Cleveland County have reported the scam, which could be happening in other areas of the state. People who get the mailing may feel compelled to give money thinking it will help protect their Social Security benefits, and recipients could easily mistake the mailer as having …
Friday / Weekend Open Lines
Friday, November 6th. This is National American Indian Heritage Month, conceived almost a century ago but made official by a congressional resolution signed by President George H.W. Bush in 1990. The American Community Survey finds 5.2 million American Indians and Alaska Natives in the U.S., about 2 percent of the total population. By the year 2060, that percentage is projected to grow to 2.7 percent, or some 11 million people. California is home to the greatest number of these groups …
Raleigh Flea Market at State Fairgrounds reopens Saturday
The Raleigh Flea Market reopens Saturday after a monthlong break for the N.C. State Fair. The flea market is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays except during October, when the annual State Fair is held. The Raleigh Flea Market is one of the largest flea markets in the Southeast and was featured in USA Today Travel’s “10 Best Flea Markets in the Country.” More than 600 vendors offer everything from antiques to handicrafts, furniture and …
Henderson Police Seeking Information on Shooting near Water and Pinkston Street – Reward Offered for Info
On Wednesday, November 04, 2015, around noon, Henderson Police Officers were dispatched to the area of Water and Pinkston Streets in Henderson in response to someone shot. While en-route, officers were notified the victim was being transported to medical help by private vehicle. The driver of the vehicle transported the victim to Henderson Fire Station #2 at which time medical personnel took over the victim’s care. Jermaine Knott, 28, 1219 Toppleman Street, Henderson was found to be suffering from a …
College Application Week Begins
Courtesy of Senator Angela Bryant College Application Week began Monday, November 2 for high school seniors in North Carolina. During the week, many high school seniors will have the opportunity to apply to a wide variety of North Carolina colleges for free because the application fee will be waived. N.C. College Application Week is a statewide event that encourages high school students to apply early to colleges and universities in North Carolina. During the week, all state community colleges and …
Arrest Made from Shooting on West Andrews Avenue
On Friday morning, October 16, 2015, members of the Henderson Police Department Patrol Operations Division responded to Gate City Foods, 601 W. Andrews Avenue in Henderson. Arriving officers found Jimmie Davis, 26, suffering from a gunshot wound. The investigation revealed that Davis and another individual, Dyquarium Moore were fired upon after they exited the store. Davis was transported to Duke Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. Moore was uninjured in the altercation. ***********Update********** On Tuesday, October 20, 2015, members of …
Vance County Board of Commissioners To Discuss Capital Improvement Plan
Please be informed that the Vance County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on Monday, November 23 at 4:00 p.m. in the commissioners’ meeting room. The purpose of the work session is to discuss the development of a capital improvement plan for the County and certain needed building improvements.