With 35,000 delegates, dignitaries and media representatives as well as the eyes of the world converging on Charlotte for the 2012 Democratic National Convention next week, the N.C. Department of Commerce is seizing the opportunity to showcase the state’s assets as a travel destination and business location. “Attention will be fixed on Charlotte and North Carolina,” said Assistant Secretary for Tourism, Marketing and Global Branding Lynn Minges. “We want people to see beyond the headlines, appreciate the unique travel experiences …
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Recovery act grants produce a more energy-efficient North Carolina
North Carolina is more energy-efficient than it was in 2009. Homes, schools, college campuses, businesses and government facilities are using less energy, saving on utility bills and generating more power from renewable sources as a result of grants distributed by the N.C. Energy Office and funded through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act. North Carolinians can learn more about the impact of these initiatives at an updated website launched by the Energy Office, a division of the N.C. Department of …
BBC Travel highlights ECU
BBC Travel’s Ethical Traveler noted that for some, traveling is a calling – not just to see the world, but to build a career. And as the ideas of responsible and sustainable tourism have taken hold, so too have university degree programs designed to give students the skills to influence how tourism is managed, with the goal of benefiting local communities, preserving their cultures and protecting their environment. One of the spotlighted academic programs that can turn a passion into …
$3.4M in rural center grants to create nearly 350 jobs, provide clean water state wide.
In particular for Vance County, $16,323 for water infrastructure improvements to assist an expanding refrigeration company. This award is in addition to a $32,038 grant the county received earlier this year. The new award will create one additional job, increasing the project’s total to five jobs. The N.C. Rural Economic Development Center has awarded 24 grants totaling $3.4 million to create jobs, provide clean water and assist with economic development in rural counties. The grants will create 349 jobs and …
700 to be hired for call center in Greensboro
The nearly 700 jobs lost when NCO Customer Management Inc. announced the pending closure of its call center in Guilford County in March are now due to be replaced in that same location following a corporate reorganization and the securing of new contracts, according to company officials. Two new major clients have been secured for the call center at 4336 Federal Drive, said Stephen Kidder, the general manager of the facility. Though the center has a Greensboro address, it is …
N.C. Economic Developers Woo Chicago Site Selection Consultants
On Aug. 28, around 25 site selection consultants gathered at a luncheon at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Chicago to hear an update on current business conditions in the state from N.C. Department of Commerce Secretary Keith Crisco and around 25 state economic developers. With 2012 project activity and company announcements remaining strong, Crisco detailed the many ways North Carolina is meeting the challenging economy and providing companies the competitive advantages they need to thrive in the state. “Since 2009, …
White House: Meeting with Victims of Hurricane Isaac
President Obama visited St. John’s Parish in Louisiana Monday to take in the damage from Hurricane Isaac and highlight the “extraordinary work” done by first responders: Because of the great work of law enforcement, National Guard, Coast Guard, making sure that folks were out in rescue mode rapidly, even in some cases at risk of their own lives, no lives were lost. Read more about the President’s visit to Louisiana.
Wednesday Open Line
Wildfires — and what to do to prevent them –have been in the news a lot in the last few years. One of the largest blazes in U.S. history started on this date in 1881 in the upper peninsula of Michigan. After a long, dry summer, gale force winds turned several small fires into an inferno that blackened a million acres in just three days. The death toll reached 125 and thousands more were left homeless. Helping the victims of …
Tuesday Open Line
One of the things we usually take for granted is that our morning newspaper will appear on our doorstep every day. For over 150 years, getting papers to their subscribers was the chore of a small army of newspaper delivery boys. Usually somewhere between 10 and 15, youngsters hungry for their own pocket money got up at 4 a.m. to bicycle or walk through their neighborhoods to toss papers onto front porches. Today is the anniversary of the hiring of …
City of Henderson Special Called Meeting September 14th, 2012
Notice is hereby given that on Friday, September 14, 2012 the City of Henderson City Council will hold a Public Hearing as per the requirements of the NC Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program at 12 Noon in the R. G. (Chick) Young, Jr. Council Chambers in the City of Henderson Municipal Building located at 134 Rose Avenue Henderson, NC. The primary purpose of the North Carolina CDBG Program is to provide grants for local governments to develop viable communities …
Henderson Collegiate Hosting an Instrument Drive
Going into its third year of operation, Henderson Collegiate is delighted to announce the addition of a new Band Program to the school. Since the school’s opening in 2010, the staff, students, and families of Henderson Collegiate have accomplished much. Students have entered the school each year below grade level and grown to achieve on the same level as top-performing peers. The school has worked with community members like the local Boys & Girls Club of America to build lasting …
Recovery Act Grants Produce A More Energy-Efficient North Carolina
RALEIGH – North Carolina is more energy-efficient than it was in 2009. Homes, schools, college campuses, businesses and government facilities are using less energy, saving on utility bills and generating more power from renewable sources as a result of grants distributed by the N.C. Energy Office and funded through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act. North Carolinians can learn more about the impact of these initiatives at an updated website (http://www.energync.net/about-us/recovery-act-in-nc) launched by the Energy Office, a division of the …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers
In this newsletter, you will find information regarding the most recent forecasts of the federal deficit from the Congressional Budget Office’s updated budget report and a link to video of a Second District constituent talking about what he thinks of the current level of government spending. Also included in this newsletter is information regarding the U.S. military service academy nomination process and deadline. I hope you will share this information with your friends by forwarding this email and using the …
White House Weekly Address: Thanks To Our Troops
President Obama marks the second anniversary of the end of major combat in Iraq, by thanking our servicemen and women for the outstanding work they did. It’s the summer’s special Mailbag Edition of West Wing Week, featuring Elizabeth Olson, Director of Presidential Correspondence. This week we’re taking a moment to pick out a few of your letters from the thousands that arrive everyday here at the White House and answer some of your questions on immigration, healthcare, and the economy. …
Monday Open Line (Labor Day)
In 1882, Matthew Maguire, a machinist, first proposed the holiday while serving as secretary of the CLU (Central Labor Union) of New York.[2] Others argue that it was first proposed by Peter J. McGuire of the American Federation of Labor in May 1882,[3] after witnessing the annual labor festival held in Toronto, Canada.[4] Oregon was the first state to make it a holiday in 1887. By the time it became a federal holiday in 1894, thirty states officially celebrated Labor …
Henderson Police Department Shoplifters of the Week
Amanda Haines, 25, 515 Finch Road HendersonDate:8/27/12Location:Dollar General 1702 N Garnett St.Charge:LarcenyItems:Perfume, LighterBond:Cited And Released Rashaan Bullock, 21, 1148 Vicksboro Road HendersonDate:8/24/12Location:WalmartCharge:ShopliftingItems:Clothing ItemsBond:Cited And Released Alicia Dominguez, 16, 1 Lynwood Lane HendersonDate:8/24/12Location:WalmartCharge:LarcenyItems:Vitamins,Weed Killer,CableBond:Cited And Released Cindy Dominguez,29, 1 Lynwood Lane HendersonDate:8/24/12Location:WalmartCharge:LarcenyItems:Vitamins Weed Killer, CableBond:Cited And Released Peggie Hargrove, 55, 1305 Dorsey Ave. HendersonDate:8/25/12Location:Dollar General 1702 N Garnett St.Charge:LarcenyItems:CandyBond:$400 Rhonda Boyer, 49, 173 Church St. HendersonDate:8/16/12Location:BelksCharge:LarcenyItems:SungalssesBond:Cited And Released
Great Teachers and Principals Key Ingredients to Student Success
Teachers and principals across the state began preparing for the 2012-13 school year long before many of them welcomed students to their classrooms this week. Thanks to North Carolina’s READY initiative, many educators have gone through extensive training and received new tools to help them transition to the state’s new Standard Course of Study. In addition, aspiring teachers and principals now have two innovative new programs to help them take the next step in their careers in education. “Qualified, knowledgeable …
White House: Salute the Troops: Two Years After the End of Combat Missions in Iraq
Salute the Troops: Two Years After the End of Combat Missions in Iraq On August 31st, 2010, President Obama addressed the nation from the Oval Office. “So tonight,” he said, “I am announcing that the American combat mission in Iraq has ended.” To mark two years since the end of combat in Iraq, and with troops still serving in Afghanistan, take a moment to show your support for those that serve and their families. Here’s how you can participate: Use the …
Friday / Weekend Open Line
It may sound unlikely, but one of the biggest Italian-themed festivals in the U.S. is located in West Virginia. Beginning today and running through September 2nd, the 34th West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival will draw 100,000 people to the town of Clarksburg for a sample of all things Italian. Those attending will have a chance to enjoy a parade and live entertainment, as well as a homemade wine contest, and naturally, Italian food. Along that line, one highlight will be …
NC Destinations Prepare for a Lively Labor Day Weekend
RALEIGH, N.C. —Travelers looking for a standout summer send-off will find themselves in good company across North Carolina. With longstanding Labor Day festivals and special events leading up to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, destinations are ready to welcome a stream of Labor Day visitors. “The weekend will truly end summer on a high note,” said Lynn Minges, the N.C. Commerce Department’s Assistant Secretary of Tourism, Marketing and Global Branding. “With an extra day between coming and going, the …