Henderson, NC – The final of three free “Meet Me in the Street” concerts is scheduled for Friday, September 18 featuring “Steve Owens & Summertime”. This popular band presents a mix of Carolina Beach Music, Southern Soul and Rock-n-Roll. Its no wonder that they have a faithful following with Cammy nominations for Male Vocalist of the Year, Entertainer of the Year, Group Album of the Year, and Song of the Year. The free concert will take place on Breckenridge Street …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of Sept. 3 on North Carolina Weekend, take in a show at the Ice House Theatre in Selma. Be environmentally conscious as you fish with the River Girl Fishing Company in Todd. Tempt your taste buds at La Farm Bakery in Cary. Let a llama carry the golf bag at Talamore Golf Resort in Southern Pines. And explore the changes at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) North Carolina …
Louisburg College to Dedicate Mural During Tar River Festival
LOUISBURG, N.C.— Louisburg College invites members of the media and the general public to attend the dedication of the public art project Esse Quam Videri, a mural of the Latin phase for the state’s motto, which translates in English as “to be, rather than to seem.” The dedication will be held during the Tar River Festival on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. in front of the mural at the corner of 218 S. Main Street and Johnson Street …
First United Methodist Church of Henderson – GriefShare Program Starts September 10, 2015
First United Methodist Church located at 114 Church Street, in Henderson, will be presenting a non-denominational GriefShare support group beginning on September 10th, and running for 13 weeks – excluding Thanksgiving. Sessions will be held in the Stephen Ministry Room beginning at 6:00 p.m. every Thursday night. The sessions are free, and open to anyone grieving the loss of a loved one – family member or friend. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer child care at this time. You …
Thursday Open Line
Football season is soon to be in full swing again. Many colleges begin playing their schedules today, and the National Football League season starts a week from now. For many years, it was believed the first professional game took place on this date in 1895 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. It was considered professional because one player was paid the sum of $10. However, recent research determined that the first professional game took place in 1892 in Pittsburgh between two athletic clubs. …
Representative Nathan Baskerville Newsletter
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North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority Approves Grants to Support 330 New Jobs
The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 14 grants or loans on August 20, totaling nearly $4.6 million with the commitment of 330 new jobs. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)/loans approved include: Edgecombe County: A $500,000 loan to support Wada Farms’ reuse of a building vacant for four years. The company plans to create 25 jobs. City of Lumberton (Robeson County): A $495,041 grant to demolish two dilapidated industrial buildings constructed in 1928 and 1946. The buildings require abatement …
New VGCC Scholarship established in memory of Granville County soldier
W. Christopher “Chris” Johnson’s life was devoted to service and helping others, and a new scholarship in his name at Vance-Granville Community College will continue to help local students for years to come. A Granville County native and J.F. Webb High School graduate, Johnson was a 22-year-old private first class in the U.S. Army infantry serving in Iraq in 2007 when he was killed by an improvised explosive device. In the years that followed, his parents, Billy and Rhonda Johnson, …
Robin Wilson is Vance County Schools’ Teacher of the Year
Robin Wilson, a third-grade teacher at New Hope Elementary School, is the 2015-2016 Vance County Schools’ Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Wilson has a total of 41 years of teaching experience, with 30 years of teaching in Virginia. She is in her second year as a faculty member at New Hope after teaching for the previous nine years at E.O. Young Jr. Elementary School. Mrs. Wilson was selected for the district’s teaching honor by a special selection committee, which interviewed …
Wednesday Open Line
To highlight its importance, both as a crop and as part of the changing U.S. diet, this is National Rice Month. Globally, rice is the world’s most important cereal grain. Reflecting both our increasing cultural diversity and awareness of good nutrition, Americans have increased their annual consumption of rice from 1980’s 9½ pounds to today’s 31 pounds each. Rice has been grown in America since the late 17th century and is currently a $3 billion a year crop. While raising …
Chamber Ribbon Cutting – 1001 Flea Market
A ribbon cutting was held for 1001 Flea Market to celebrate their new membership with the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce at 10 AM on August 28th. The business is located at 119 Warrenton Road in Henderson. The Flea Market opened in April 2014 and currently has 30 vendors. The 1001 Flea Market became a member of the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce to support the advancement of the local community and to promote the vendors located at the Flea Market. …
220 Fish Plate Fundraiser Sale Monday, September 14th, 2015
A fish plate sale will be held at 220 Seafood Restaurant on Monday September 14th, 2015 from 4pm to 7pm. Tickets are $7.00 per plate and includes Trout, French Fries, Cole Slow and Hushpuppies. Dine in or take out, drink available with dine in only. Bob and Beckie Stamper’s daughter Melissa Stamper passed away at 37 years old from ovarian cancer. Native of Henderson, NC lived her last years of life in Raleigh, NC. Before her death, she went to …
Tuesday Open Line
“News is coming up next.” Such words are familiar to many of us, as Americans catch up on what’s happening around the world by listening to radio newscasts at home, at work, on their computers and in the car. One of the first daily news programs on the young medium launched on this date in 1922. It was called “The Radio Digest,” and was hosted by George Thompson over WBAY in New York City. At the time, there were just …
New statewide agreement helps VGCC students transfer to private schools
Vance-Granville Community College students will enjoy clearer pathways to completing a four-year degree, thanks to a new Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (ICAA) between the N.C. Community College System and the N.C. Independent Colleges and Universities. On Aug. 27, Dr. R. Scott Ralls, the president of North Carolina’s system of 58 community colleges, and Dr. A. Hope Williams, the president of NCICU, signed the revised ICAA at William Peace University, one of the 22 private colleges and universities that have agreed …
NCDOT’s Helping Travelers Save Time, Money Over Labor Day Weekend
RALEIGH – As families travel to enjoy the final holiday weekend of summer, the N.C. Department of Transportation will suspend most road construction activities on major routes across the state to help make their trips a little smoother. By avoiding traffic delays, motorists can reach their destinations safely and efficiently, while cutting down on fuel consumption and costs. NCDOT will put on hold most construction projects along interstate, N.C. and U.S. routes from 4 p.m., Friday, September 4, until 9 a.m., Tuesday, …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Hearing Firsthand from Small Businesses
Video of the Week Last week, I hosted a roundtable discussion with small business owners from Cary and Apex. We discussed the harmful impact of the health insurance tax as implemented through the Affordable Care Act. During this roundtable, I emphasized Congress’ efforts to repeal this tax through my co-sponsorship of H.R. 928. Click here to watch a short video on the roundtable and hear directly from participants and small business owners. Weekly Update: Late last week, I had …
Safety Escort Plan in Place for March of Justice Through North Carolina on US 1 and US 401
RALEIGH – Motorists are urged to use extra caution if they travel along U.S. 1, N.C. 211, and U.S. 401 as participants in the NAACP March for Justice make their way along those highways through North Carolina from Saturday, Aug. 29, through Sunday, Sept. 6. It is a part of an 860-mile march from Selma, Alabama to Washington D.C. that started earlier this month. The North Carolina segment of the march will begin south of Rockingham in Richmond County on …
Vance County Schools Committee Meeting September 1st, 2015
Vance County Board of Education Committee Meeting Date: * Policy Committee, Tuesday, September 1, 2015, 5:30 pm Note: All meetings are held in the Superintendent’s Conference Room.
NC Housing Finance Agency Grant
Courtesy of Senator Angela Bryant: News from the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency North Carolina will gain $470 million in affordable rental apartments as the result of federal Housing Credits approved this month. The new awards are expected to support 9,500 jobs in construction and other industries. They will produce 3,690 privately owned, privately managed affordable apartments in 36 counties, including some counties within Senator Bryant’s district. In addition to the federal tax credits, 22 of the properties will receive …
Butterfield Supports Iran Nuclear Agreement
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today released the following statement in support of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran Nuclear Agreement: “After carefully reviewing the JCPOA, I have concluded that it is in the best interest of the United States and our allies to support this historic agreement. I have read the agreement in its entirety and have personally met with many proponents and opponents of the agreement. In addition, I …