The application for Oxford Preparatory High School has made it to the next step in the application process. This past month, the NC Charter Advisory Council granted the OPHS application an interview that is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, July 17, at 1:45 p.m at the NCDPI Building (301 N. Wilmington St.) in State Board Room 755. Our board will be given 15 minutes to make a presentation to address any concerns noted in the rubric from the initial …
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Senator Richard Burr Updates
Preventing Leaks About Covert Actions to Protect American Lives and Missions This week, I introduced a bill that I never thought would be necessary, but unfortunately, leaks of confidential information about American covert actions have become so common and pose such a threat to our national security that I was forced to introduce legislation to combat it. Such reckless disclosures of top-secret information compromise our national security, jeopardize the work of our intelligence officers and overseas partners, and risk innocent …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: Fighting to Repeal Obamacare
This week, the House voted for the full repeal of Obamacare. Unfortunately, just as he has done with dozens of other bills passed in the House, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid does not appear likely to allow a vote on Obamacare repeal in the Senate. Immediately following our vote in the House, I sent a letter to Senator Reid (also signed by over 100 fellow Members of the House) urging him to allow a vote so that all Americans will …
Labor Force, Incentives & Lifestyle Bring Valley Fine Foods Expansion Project to N.C.
RALEIGH—Gov. Bev Perdue announced Friday that Valley Fine Foods, a consumer food manufacturer of high quality international foods, will open its new East Coast manufacturing operations in Forest City. The company plans to create at least 305 jobs over the next three years. The project was made possible in part by a state Job Development Investment Grant. “North Carolina continues to be a top choice for companies looking to expand or relocate operations,” said Gov. Perdue. “North Carolina is a …
Workforce, Low Costs and Market Access Keep Beverage Company Growing in North Carolina
RALEIGH, NC — Pepsi Bottling Ventures has chosen to expand its bottling operations in Winston-Salem. The new facility will be located in Union Cross Business Park at 390 Business Park Drive. Pepsi will invest nearly $82 million in facility up-fit, machinery and equipment. The new facility will allow Pepsi to retain more than 300 current jobs and consolidate additional jobs within one facility. The new facility will streamline operations and allow for vertical integration of production as well. Pepsi began …
White House Weekly Address: It’s Time for Congress to Pass the Middle Class Tax Cut Extension
President Obama calls on Congress to act now to extend tax cuts for the 98 percent of Americans making less than $250,000 for another year This week the President signed the MAP-21 Act to extend funding for transportation and infrastructure projects and stopped student loan interest rates from doubling. He also urged Congress to cut taxes for the middle class, while the White House announced the 2012 Save Award initiative, and played host to a Google Plus Hangout
Monday Open Lines
One of the joys of summer on the nation’s lakes, rivers, and coastlines is the boating regatta. These events give boat owners the chance to show off their pride and joy, along with their boat handling skills. The events range from one-design sailboat races to reviews of antique speedboats and even steam-powered launches. The first regatta in the U.S. occurred on this date in 1845 — sponsored by the New York Yacht Club. Each year 75 million Americans enjoy getting …
Thanks To Deception, We’re Giving Away $20 Gift Card To Ichibar to Someone Special
Deception has offered for myself to find a needy recipient of his contest prize from last week, a $20 gift card to Ichibar. Of course I know many needy individuals and organizations that could use it, but I don’t want the challenge of picking only one to give. So, here’s what we’ll do. Starting right now, until Thursday, July 19th at 9:00am, you guys will vote on who / what gets the prize. In THIS THREAD, create a comment and …
Vance County Schools Administrative Changes for 2012-2013
The Vance County Board of Education during a special meeting Thursday night approved several administrative changes in Vance County Schools for the 2012-2013 school year. The changes include the appointments of two assistant superintendents for the local public school system and new principals at seven of the 16 local schools. All of the approved administrative changes will be effective on Monday, July 23. Dr. Trixie Brooks, who has served most recently as the executive director of Instructional Services for the …
Main Street Program Manager – Henderson, NC
Job Title: Main Street Program Manager Department: Planning and Community Development Job Closing: August 17, 2012 Salary Range: $34,930 – $43,662 Job Description This is responsible professional economic development work administering downtown revitalization and development programs for the City. Work involves initiating and coordinating city area enhancements and promotional activities, developing and maintaining effective public relations between the City and business community, writing grants, serving as liaison to resolve regulatory issues, and working with various committees and commission. This position …
Vance County Crime Rates Improve, Still Highest in State
Thursday the North Carolina Department of Justice released the 2011 crime rate reports for North Carolina. Overall, reports of crime statewide fell by 0.9 percent in 2011, making it North Carolina’s lowest crime rate since 1977, Attorney General Roy Cooper said. The statewide violent crime rate dropped by 5.2 percent during the year. Vance County’s Index Crime rate dropped slightly from a 2010 figure of 8,327.6 per 100,000 to 2011 rate of 8,270.1 per 100,000 people. Index Crime includes the …
More Than 12,000 Residents Attended Butterfield’s Telephone Town Hall on Healthcare Reform
WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) held a telephone town hall meeting to answer residents’ questions on how the Affordable Care Act will affect North Carolina families. The live telephone town hall began at 6:00 p.m. and lasted over an hour. More than 12,000 district residents joined the call. “There is a lot of misinformation and disinformation surrounding the costs and benefits of healthcare reform,” said Congressman Butterfield. “Because of this, I thought it was important …
Federal Report Commends NC School’s Race To The Top Initiative
North Carolina is making great strides as the state approaches the halfway mark of its four year Race to the Top implementation. A recent federal report commends the state for its strong support of schools as they prepare for both new instructional standards that will better prepare students and the new assessments that will better measure what students know and are able to do. The U.S. Department of Education’s (USED) Race to the Top North Carolina Progress Report, Winter/Spring Year …
Nurse Aide, Medication Aide training scheduled at VGCC Warren Campus
Vance-Granville Community College is currently registering students for a pair of training courses for health-care occupations, which are scheduled to start soon at the college’s Warren County Campus, located at 210 West Ridgeway Street in Warrenton. A Nurse Aide Level I (CNA I) course will be held Monday-Thursday from 5 until 9 p.m., starting Aug. 20 and continuing through Nov. 21. This includes the required introductory course. The Nurse Aide I program prepares students to become Certified Nursing Assistants and …
Friday / Weekend Open Line
It’s clear that the folks who live in Wayne, Nebraska have a sense of humor, tending to the pun side of things. Their annual chicken show starts today and runs through Sunday. With all the usual trappings and family fun of such local events, plus the National Cluck-Off and a hard-boiled egg eating contest. The theme for this year’s edition of the award-winning festival is “Nightmare on Egg Street,” and souvenirs for sale are called “Clucktibles.” The residents of Wayne …
Henderson Police Department Seeking Agencies and Business to Participate in Night Out Against Crime
The Henderson Police and Vance County Sheriff’s Departments are putting a project together called “Henderson/Vance Night Out Against Crime.” This is actually a nation wide program. This will be our 14th annual Night Out. We would like for your agency or business to be a part of the effort to help our community put a stop to crime. Most agencies display a vehicle and or equipment and provide information to the community. Some agencies even set up booths and hand …
Vance County Appearance Commission Recognitions
The Vance County Appearance Commission has recognized the support of five local businesses for their assistance in the 2012 Henderson-Vance County Spring Litter Sweep held in April. Certificates of appreciation were presented to Charles Boyd Chevrolet, John Foster Homes, Kittrell Grocery, Williamsboro Grocery and Gillburg Best Bet. Each of the businesses assisted with the local clean-up effort by serving as a distribution site for volunteers to pick up supplies including large orange trash bags, gloves and orange reflective safety vests. …
Project 543 features unique N.C. destinations
Project 543, an all-new blog dedicated to the stories of unique destinations across North Carolina, debuted online last week. Why 543? Because that’s the number of miles from Manteo, on the coast, to Murphy, in the mountains, and is traditionally considered the width of the state. Watch a preview of some upcoming entries below. During the past year, the Division has gathered these stories from partner input on the people, places and experiences visitors can only find in North Carolina. …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of July 12 on UNC-TV’s “North Carolina Weekend,” take to the water on the Belle of Washington in Washington. Enjoy a tour of historic Tarboro. Get back in the saddle with Dutch Creek Trails in Vilas. Celebrate Appalachian heritage at the Franklin Folk Festival in Franklin. And the “House Special” samples the fare at Dish in Charlotte. (Please note: listings are subject to change.) “North Carolina Weekend” is exclusively underwritten by the N.C. Division of Tourism. In …
Thursday Open Lines
A romantic period of American history that still intrigues us officially ended on this date in 1893. That’s when Frederick Jackson Turner delivered an academic paper in Chicago that declared the American Frontier had closed. Based on 1890 Census data, Turner said that migration from the East, the building of railroads and hundreds of new towns had combined to forge a single nation from coast-to-coast. The most recent census showed that the West is still a magnet for growth. Between …