Please be advised that the County’s Public Safety Committee is scheduled to meet Monday, February 6 at 5:00 p.m., and the Human Resources Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. the same day. Both will be in the County Manager’s Office.
Month: February 2012
Hagan Marks Beginning of Black History Month by Honoring Montford Point Marines
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kay R. Hagan (NC) today marked the beginning of Black History Month by honoring our nation’s first African American Marines (based out of Montford Point, North Carolina). “Black History Month is an opportunity to honor the legacy and contributions of African-Americans to our country and to North Carolina,” said Hagan. “Our state was and is home to some of the civil rights movement’s most storied leaders, including four brave young North Carolina A&T students who …
Thursday Open Lines
February is Black History Month, a time to recall and honor the many positive contributions to our nation made by people of African descent. Started as a special week 86 years ago by historian Carter G. Woodson, the observance is now a full month of activities across the country. African-Americans number 42 million in the U.S., 13.6 percent of the total population. By 2050, this proportion is estimated to reach 15 percent. Although New York has the largest number of …
NC DOT Holding Public Hearings Regarding Interstate 95
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)will hold a series of seven (7) Public Hearings in several facilities near the I-95 corridor, throughout the state of North Carolina, beginning at 4:00pm and ending at 7:00pm. They will be held as follows: Tuesday, February 7, 2012: Robeson Community College (BB&T Room of the Workforce Development Center Building #18), 5160 N. Fayetteville Road, Lumberton, 28360 Monday, February 13, 2012: Halifax Community College (The Centre-Gallery), 200 College Drive, Weldon, 27890 Thursday, February 16, …
Butterfield Applauds the Federal Communications Commission’s Commitment to Reform and Expand Communications Services for Low-Income Americans
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) applauded the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for taking steps today to reform and improve the Lifeline program, which ensures the availability of affordable telephone and communication services to low-income Americans. Some of the changes the FCC announced include making broadband services available to all low-income Americans and increasing digital literacy at libraries and schools. “In November alone, more than 500,000 North Carolinians used Lifeline’s telephone service to communicate with family, receive help …
House Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee Members Send Letter to Senate Leadership Urging Confirmation of Consumer Product Safety Commission Nominee
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), Ranking Member of the House Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, and his subcommittee colleagues Representatives Henry Waxman, John Dingell, Edolphus Towns, Bobby Rush, and Charles Gonzalez today sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell urging the confirmation of Marietta S. Robison. Last week, President Obama nominated Ms. Robison to serve as Commissioner on the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The Members wrote, “…since October …
Wednesday Open Line
Former Charlotte mayor Pat McCrory kicked off his gubernatorial campaign at a Guilford County meeting hall Tuesday with a plea to North Carolina voters to work against the state’s “good old boys and girls network.” (read more) Mitt Romney won Florida’s primary, with a wide margin over Newt Gingrich. “I stand ready to lead this party and to lead our nation,” Romney told cheering supporters in Tampa after his victory became clear. (read more) Discuss and more on the …