Please download the full agenda packet here: 20130204_vcboc_agenda_packet Please also then download this supplement that changes the above original packet. The changes are: Revised agenda – Porcha Brooks has been removed.Two items have been added to the County Manager’s Report (see revised County Manager’s Report).Revised Committee Report which includes today’s Public Safety Committee meeting, along with back-up materials. Supplemental Packet download: 20130204_vcboc_agend_packet_supplement
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NCDOT Awards $645,000 Contract for a Warren County Bridge Replacement
RALEIGH — A $645,000 contract has been awarded to the Fred Smith Co. of Raleigh by the N.C. Department of Transportation to replace a 55-year-old bridge in Warren County. The bridge on Burchette Road over Newman’s Creek is located near I-85 and the Virginia state line. It is considered functionally obsolete, which means it was built to standards no longer used for bridges. Construction can start anytime between Feb. 25 and April 15, with a new bridge open within 135 …
NC 2012 Main Street Award Winners Announced
SALISBURY – The North Carolina Department of Commerce presented 18 awards to participants in the N.C. Main Street and Small Town Main Street programs at the N.C. Main Street Awards Ceremony Thursday evening in Salisbury. Award winners were recognized for excellence in downtown revitalization efforts in categories that include promotion, organization, design and economic restructuring. “Main Streets are making a positive impact in their communities all across the state,” said Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker. “Downtown revitalization efforts are contributing to …
Butterfield to Visit Three Community Organizations, Friday
WASHINGTON, DC – Tomorrow, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will spend the day visiting three important community organizations, all fulfilling a great need in Durham. In the morning, Butterfield will meet with Dr. Sharon Elliott Bynum, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Case Management of AIDS and Addiction through Resources and Education (CAARE), to tour the construction of its new 15-bed dormitory. The 5,000 square foot dorm will provide transitional housing for homeless veterans, and will include private bedrooms and bathrooms, …
Medical Instruments Manufacturer to Create 44 Jobs in Durham County, N.C.
RALEIGH — Today, Governor Pat McCrory and Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced that bioMérieux Inc., a manufacturer of patient health diagnostics solutions, will expand its facility in Durham County. The company plans to create 44 jobs and invest $48.3 million over the next three years in Durham. The project was made possible in part by a performance-based grant from the One North Carolina Fund of up to $220,000. The grant is contingent upon proof of job creation and receipt of …
Butterball named N.C. Exporter of the Year
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services named Garner-based Butterball as the 2013 N.C. Exporter of the Year. “From 2009 to 2011, we saw turkey exports nearly double in North Carolina,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Butterball makes up a significant percentage of those exports and is deserving of this honor.” Company representatives were recognized at a presentation during the annual Ag Development Forum at the State Fairgrounds Jan. 31. The Exporter of the Year award acknowledges …
Friday / Weekend Open Line
February is Black History Month, a time to honor the many contributions to our nation’s history made by people of African descent. Started as a special week in 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson, the observance is now a full month of activities across the country. African-Americans number nearly 42 million in the U.S., 13.1 percent of the total population. By 2050, this population is projected to reach nearly 57 million. Although New York has the largest number of blacks …
YMCA Father / Daughter Dance Friday, February 1st, 2013
Join the Henderson Family YMCA for their 6th Annual Father/Daughter Dance on Friday, February 1st from 6:00 – 9:00 P.M. at the YMCA. All Fathers, Grandfathers and Father-figures are welcome. Tickets are $15/couple and $6/each additional girl. Dinner will be served at 6:00 PM with the dance to immediately follow. Tickets are available at the YMCA, Member Services Desk. For more information call (252)438-2144.
Smokies landslide could affect tourism as road is repaired
A rain-induced landslide in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park left a hole in U.S. 441, but its impact could also affect the local economy depending on how long the repairs take. VisitNC.com has the latest traffic updates, and the Division’s 1-800-VISITNC operators keep abreast of these updates to keep potential visitors informed. Repairs could be done by mid-May to early June at the earliest, according to an estimated construction timeline released by the park service this week. The cost …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of Jan. 31 on UNC-TV’s “North Carolina Weekend,” relax with a stay at the 1898 Waverly Inn in Hendersonville. Step back in time at the Old Mill of Guilford in Oak Ridge. Combine the best of both worlds at the Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar in Asheville. Take to the skies at the N.C. Aviation Museum Hall of Fame in Asheboro. And the “House Special” samples the fare at Mami Nora’s in Raleigh. (Please note: …
Vance County’s Public Safety Committee to meet Friday
Vance County’s Public Safety Committee is scheduled to meet this Friday, February 1 at 12:00 Noon in the County Manager’s Office.
Wilmington’s mayor highlights film, tourism impacts in ‘State of the City’
During his annual “State of the City” address Monday, Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo highlighted several important features and aspects for the area, one being the importance of film to the area. In the banner year that was 2012, North Carolina enjoyed $376 million in film-related spending – $240 million of which was spent in Wilmington, which leads the state in film production, said Saffo. That helped to create hundreds of jobs and gave the city national recognition, he said. Saffo …
New Data Highlight Need for Expanded Medicaid Eligibility
(Raleigh, NC) -New data show half of all North Carolina residents (49.9 percent) teeter on the edge of financial disaster with almost no savings to protect their families during a medical emergency or other financial crisis. The Assets & Opportunity Scorecard, an annual report from the Corporation for Enterprise Development, ranks states on more than 50 outcome measures across five issue areas. North Carolina ranks 45th in the nation for financial stability of residents, earning average marks in Education (C), …
President Obama’s Four Part Plan for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Today, President Obama spoke from Las Vegas about creating a fair and effective immigration system that lives up to our heritage as a nation of laws and a nation of immigrants. “I’m here because most Americans agree that it’s time to fix a system that’s been broken for way too long.” President Obama said. “I’m here because business leaders, faith leaders, labor leaders, law enforcement, and leaders from both parties are coming together to say now is the time to …
Senate Leaders Release Statement Rejecting Key Health Care Reforms
Raleigh, N.C. – North Carolina Senate leaders introduced legislation Wednesday to opt out of participation in several costly provisions of the federal Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Senators Tom Apodaca (R-Henderson), Harry Brown (R-Onslow) and Bob Rucho (R-Mecklenburg) filed Senate Bill 4 to exempt North Carolina from establishing a state-based health insurance exchange or a state-federal partnership exchange. The bill also directs the N.C. Department of Insurance to return unspent taxpayer funds awarded by the federal Department of …
SBA Hurricane Sandy Loan Approvals Surpass $1 Billion As Congress Makes Additional Funds Available for Recovery
WASHINGTON – Less than 90 days after Hurricane Sandy struck, the U.S. Small Business Administration has approved more than $1.1 billion in disaster loans to 16,800 residents and businesses in the federally declared states affected by the storm. This milestone comes as Congress passed emergency legislation that will add $799 million to SBA’s disaster assistance program budget to help meet the demand for loans from Hurricane Sandy and future disasters. “Getting money into the hands of individuals and businesses in …
The Relationship Between SNAP and Work Among Low-Income Households
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s (SNAP) primary purpose is to increase the food purchasing power of eligible low-income households in order to improve their nutrition and alleviate hunger and malnutrition.[1] The program’s success in meeting this core goal has been well documented.[2] Less well understood is the fact that the program has become quite effective in supporting work and that its performance in this area has improved substantially in recent years. Labor Force Participation Among SNAP Recipients Is …
National media learn, experience N.C. during NYC media mission
North Carolina seized an opportunity to share stories about the state from the mountains to the coast to national media in New York City last night (Tuesday). Teaming with 40 industry partners from across the state, the Division hosted 65 media, showcasing the best of North Carolina for 2013. The event was themed “N.C. Snapshots” and featured top chefs, artisans and brewers from all three regions of the state. Using the hashtag #NCsnapshots, partners, guests, and N.C. fans contributed to …
Thursday Open Line
In the depths of winter, many Americans find soothing warmth in a cup of hot tea, be it herbal, ginseng, black, green or some exotic specialty blend. Lumped together, this appreciation of the brew underlies January’s National Hot Tea Month. Tea is the only beverage commonly served either hot or iced and in any season. While tea has been consumed for thousands of years, Americans made two important contributions — inventing tea bags and iced tea — both in 1904. …
Manufacturing network kicks off 2013 season in Zebulon
The 2013 season of Manufacturing Makes It Real Network events kicked off Jan. 23 at the corporate headquarters of Nomaco in Zebulon. Nomaco is a recognized leader in the extrusion and molding of synthetic materials. The event’s focus was on sustainability and energy efficiency. Nomaco representatives spoke about the company’s commitment to engineering solutions that conserve and reduce impact on natural resources, its recent successes in that area, and information on its products and best practices. Nomaco’s affiliate, Nomacorc, shared …