Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced on Dec. 20 that Electrolux, a global leader in home and professional appliances, will expand its headquarters in Charlotte. The N.C. Department of Commerce’s David Spratley was the developer on this project. The company plans to create an additional 810 jobs in Charlotte by the end of 2017 and invest $85 million in its Mecklenburg County location. The project was made possible in part by an award from the state …
SBA Announces New Measures to Help Get Small Business Loans into the Hands of Veterans
The U.S Small Business Administration recently announced new measures to help get small business loans into the hands of veterans by setting the borrower upfront fee to zero for all veteran loans authorized under the SBA Express program up to $350,000. This initiative started on Jan. 1 and will continue through the end of the fiscal year. “Our nation’s veterans are highly-skilled and highly-trained leaders in their communities,” said Acting SBA Administrator Jeanne Hulit. “This initiative will set fees to …
Fiber Composites LLC to Expand in Stanly County
Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced on Dec. 23 that Fiber Composites, LLC, doing business as Fiberon, will expand its Stanly County operations. The company plans to create 25 new jobs and invest $3.8 million during the next three years in New London. The N.C. Department of Commerce’s Martyn Johnson was the developer on this project. Fiberon is a manufacturer of composite and PVC decking, railing, and fencing products used in homes and light commercial construction …
Gas Valve Company to Create 37 Jobs in McDowell County
Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced on Dec. 30 that Key Gas Components Inc. will be expanding its manufacturing operation in McDowell County. The company plans to create 37 new jobs and invest more than $2.2 million during the next three years in Marion. The N.C. Department of Commerce’s Bill Payne was the developer on this project. “Western North Carolina’s talented workforce continues to serve as a strong recruiting tool for existing and prospective companies,” said …
Italy-Based Nutkao to Create 56 Jobs in Nash County
Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced on Dec. 19 that Nutkao USA Inc. will be locating its nut butter manufacturing operation in Nash County. The company plans to create 56 new jobs and invest more than $7.3 million during the next three years in Rocky Mount. The N.C. Department of Commerce’s Vivian Powell was the developer on this project. Nutkao USA Inc. is an international producer of nut-based spreads, creams, and fillings. It produces hazelnut butter …
White House: Why Is It So Important to Extend Emergency Unemployment Insurance?
Unemployment insurance is a vital economic lifeline for millions of Americans who are looking for work — and because Republicans in Congress failed to act at the end of 2013, that lifeline was taken away from 1.3 million Americans. They can fix this before it affects millions more.
Wednesday Open Line
The nation’s telephone service options changed forever on this date 32 years ago when AT&T complied with a Justice Department mandate to give up its local Bell System companies. The action came as the result of what has been termed the most significant antitrust suit since the breakup of Standard Oil in 1911. From the late 19th century, the virtual monopoly of what had come to be known as “Ma Bell” controlled America’s telephone equipment and lines. After the breakup, …
Vance County Area Schools Delayed Wednesday
Franklin County Schools Delayed 2 Hours Granville County Schools Delayed 2 Hours Henderson Collegiate Ch Sch Delayed 2 Hours Norlina Christian School Delayed 2 Hours Vance Charter School Delayed 2 Hours Vance County Schools Delayed 2 Hours Victory Christian School Delayed 2 Hours Warren County Schools Delayed 2 Hours This list was last updated at 9:15pm 1/7/2014. For the most up to date info please visit http://www.wral.com/weather/closings/
Michael Bobbitt: Notes From The Peanut Gallery (VC BOC January 6th, 2014)
Appearance Commission Recognition of Adopt a highway Terri Hedrick’s presentation of awards was not the first appointment of the meeting although listed first. Ms. Hedrick’s presentation was the highlight of the first meeting of the Board of Commissioners for 2014; a good start for another year of commissioners’ meetings. Ms. Hedrick introduced and recognized all those who volunteer their time and effort to adopt a highway and try to keep that roadway clean and neat. Many honorees were absent; those …
Attorney General Roy Cooper: Don’t let patent trolls bully you
North Carolina consumers and businesses need to beware of patent trolls trying to charge high fees for using everyday office equipment. Patent trolls are businesses that don’t invent or manufacture anything. Instead, they acquire patents and then try to make consumers, small businesses and non-profits pay questionable fees for using things like printers, scanners and wireless routers. Patent trolls often succeed at collecting fees because victims want to avoid expensive and complex lawsuits. Three North Carolina small-business owners recently complained …
VGCC receives Golden LEAF Grant for Manufacturing Alliance with school systems
The Golden LEAF Foundation has awarded a $460,000 grant to support a workforce training partnership involving Vance-Granville Community College and the four public school systems in the college’s service area. The Manufacturing Skills Training Alliance is led by VGCC and also includes the Career and Technical Education high school programs from Vance County Schools, Granville County Schools, Franklin County Schools and Warren County Schools. Alliance partners are seeking to prepare local students and workers for manufacturing-related careers in which they …
White House: The best photos of 2013
The White House Photography Office picked out some of the best photos from the past year to give you an inside look at the presidency — and some of the best moments from 2013. Here’s what you can expect: President Obama singing Happy Birthday to First Lady Michelle Obama Lots of Sunny and Bo Visiting South Africa to honor Nelson Mandela Some very adorable kids with the President You’re going to want to see this one.
Tuesday Open Line
During the Revolutionary War, the rebelling colonies and the Continental Congress were anything but too big to fail. To the contrary, finances were very spotty and precarious. To help put affairs in order and make credit available, the first commercial bank in the U.S. opened on this date in 1782, just a week after being chartered by Congress. Called the Bank of North America, it was capitalized at $400,000, which roughly would be something over $5 billion today. The names …
Vance County Elementary School News January 6-10, 2014
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 1 Issue 12 January 6-10, 2014 The MISSION of Vance County Schools is to be committed to educating all students to prepare them for lifelong learning and productive citizenship. SCHOOL EVENTS FOR THIS WEEK L.B. Yancey Elementary: (Monday, January 6) – K-5 Free Throw Essay Contest Zeb Vance Elementary: (Tuesday, January 7) – Lego League Zeb Vance Elementary: (Thursday, January …
Vance County Weekly School News January 6-10, 2014
VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY SCHOOL NEWS Volume 2, Issue 19 A Publication for Middle and High Schools January 6-10, 2014 The MISSION of Vance County Schools is to be committed to educating all students to prepare them for lifelong learning and productive citizenship. SCHOOL EVENTS FOR THE WEEK ? Eaton-Johnson Middle: (Monday, January 6) – Principal’s cabinet meeting ? Henderson Middle: (Monday, January 6) – Faculty meeting with PBIS Committee presentation ? Early …
Vance County Area Schools Delay Tuesday 2 Hours
Crossroads Christian Sch Delayed 2 Hours (Expires Tuesday at 11:00am) Franklin County Schools Delayed 2 Hours (Expires Tuesday at 11:00am) Granville County Schools Delayed 2 Hours (Expires Tuesday at 11:00am) Henderson Collegiate Ch Sch Delayed 2 Hours (Expires Tuesday at 2:00pm) Kerr-Vance Academy Delayed 2 Hours (Expires Tuesday at 11:00am) Norlina Christian School Delayed 2 Hours (Expires Tuesday at 11:00am) Vance Charter School Delayed 2 Hours (Expires Tuesday at 11:00am) Vance County Schools Delayed 2 Hours (Expires Tuesday at 11:00am) …
NC Cooperative Extension Pesticide Recertification Class Schedule
To Licensed Pesticide Applicators, Below is the schedule of upcoming training opportunities in Vance and Warren Counties. For opportunities in other parts of the state, visit: http://www.ncagr.gov/aspzine/str-pest/pesticides/PesticideCalendar/calendar.asp As a reminder, Private Applicators need two hours of X credits and two hours of V credits. Requirements for Commercial Applicators vary according to license class. Call for details, or if you need to check on your credit status. Private Applicator Update – Warren – Category V – Jan 23, 6:30-8:30 pm Private …
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers: I Look Forward to Serving You in 2014!
I hope you had an enjoyable holiday and are looking forward to a happy and prosperous 2014. Unfortunately, the new year is already bringing many Americans unpleasant surprises related to their health insurance coverage under Obamacare. According to a report in Time this week, many consumers whose Obamacare coverage started in 2014 “will find [that] these plans offer access to fewer providers than their previous plans or [than] those [previously] offered to Americans with job-based health insurance.” In 2009, as …
White House Weekly Address: Time to Pass Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Emergency Unemployment Insurance
Congress should act to extend emergency unemployment insurance for more than one million Americans who have lost this vital economic lifeline while looking for a job. Letting emergency unemployment insurance expire not only harms American families, but it is also a drag on the overall economy. President Obama urges both parties to pass the bipartisan three-month extension under consideration in the Senate so that we can once again focus on expanding opportunities for the middle class and creating jobs for …
Monday Open Line
The struggle for black citizens to obtain full civil rights has gone on for many decades since the Civil War. But along the way, there were signs of early progress and acceptance on the part of the majority white population. One such instance occurred on this date in 1886, when African-American Bishop Benjamin W. Arnett took his seat in the Ohio House of Representatives. He was the first black in the nation to be elected in a majority white district; …