The distant reaches of planet Earth came into electronic proximity for the average American on this date in 1962. The occasion was the successful relay of a transatlantic TV signal by Telstar, the first privately owned satellite launched the day before. While a major communications advance and a sensation of the day, Telstar did not last long. It failed in December, was restored briefly, and then went dead in February 1963. Today, dozens of communications satellites allow television signals, telephone calls, and computer hookups to all points of the Earth, and we take such instant communications for granted. Across the U.S., there are some 8,200 people employed in nearly 500 firms providing satellite telecommunication services. The value of satellite telecommunications is over $6.8 billion annually. Profile America is in its 20th year as a public service of the U.S. Census Bureau.
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News Flash
The Board of Commissioners has appointed Jordan McMillen to be the new county manager effective August 19th.
it took almost 2 years, multiple interviews and they decide the right person is already here. wow! He is really gonna have a lot of confidence in his board, such strong support. Well the good news for him is he will get an appropriate salary, and within a few years he will be able to procure a mgt. position in another, progressive county. Good luck, you’re gonna need it! What was the vote ( 5-2, or 4-3)?
The vote was 6 ayes and 1 nay.
a bright, new day for Vance County. :)
Who didn’t see this coming? Even a blind man could have won $$$$ had he wagered that the position would be filled by someone already “in the loop”. Don’t forget this man married the granddaughter of former county commissioner Tim Pegram who was one of the longest serving commissioners in the state of NC. Nepotism rules once again in the good ole’ boy network!!!! In less than 5 years he will be gone faster than a fart in a whirlpool. He will get a little experience and be off to bigger and better things……especially since I just heard that he and his wife have either gotten divorced or or in the process of doing so. It still pays to have a lil’ nepotism in order to get a job in Vance Co.
#NEPOTISM
#ONCEAGAIN
#SMH