WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) today applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for awarding three brownfield grants to the cities of Greenville and Wilson, North Carolina. The grants, valued at $400,000 and $200,000 respectively, will help fund the cleanup of the former Imperial Tobacco Outparcel Property and the former Imperial Tobacco Warehouse Property in Greenville, and complete environmental site assessments in Wilson. Butterfield said, “The hazardous effects of brownfields have historically impacted the physical and economic …
White House Weekly Address: Growing the Housing Market and Supporting Our Homeowners
President Obama discusses the housing market, and urges Congress to confirm Mel Watt to lead the Federal Housing Finance Agency and take action to give every responsible homeowner the chance to refinance and save money on their mortgage. This week, the President traveled to Mexico and Costa Rica, spoke to the graduating class of 2013 at The Ohio State University, hosted the new President of South Korea, discussed hurricane preparedness — and kicked off his Jobs & Opportunity tour in …
Monday Open Line
As Americans live longer, the problems of financing their retirement and paying their medical bills continue to make headlines. But the growing number of healthy seniors also means opportunities. Both the problems and opportunities are in the spotlight in May — it’s Older Americans Month. There are just over 41 million people aged 65 and older in the U.S., over 13 percent of the population. By the year 2060, the number of elderly is projected to be 92 million. About …
Henderson City Council Meeting Monday, May 13th, 2013
Henderson City Council Regular Meeting Monday, 13 May 2013 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave., Henderson, NC 27536 Download the full agenda packet here: 20130513_coh_agenda_packet NEW BUSINESSa) Consideration of Approval of Resolution 13-37, 1) Authorizing the Submission of the FY14BJA Bulletproof Vest Grant Application & 2) NCLM Risk Management ServiceReimbursement Funding for the Police Department. (CAF 13-50) [See Notebook Tab 2]? Resolution 13-37b) Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 13-25. FY13, Budget Amendment #30, Authorizingan Additional Assessment …
Henderson-Vance Crimestoppers Crimes of The Month – Rewards Offered
Stolen semi-trailer Case On Monday, April 22, 2013, at approximately 0845, members of the Henderson Police Department responded to Parham Rd. in reference to a stolen semi-trailer. Upon arrival, officers spoke with Joan Miles Hargrove the driver for Expedited Logistics Solutions. Mr. Hargrove stated that he dropped the trailer in the empty lot, located adjacent to 200 Parham Rd.; the trailer was loaded with 45,069.33lbs.of new shingles. The Henderson Police Department encourages anyone with information related to this case to …
Horse owners urged to vaccinate horses against mosquito-borne diseases
RALEIGH – It’s mosquito season and it’s time for equine owners across North Carolina to talk to their veterinarians about protecting their animals from mosquito-borne diseases. West Nile virus and Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis are endemic across North Carolina and can cause illness or death, but they can be prevented with a sequence of two vaccines. In 2012, there were 20 confirmed cases of EEE and three cases of West Nile Virus, but state officials say they expect up to four …
Friday / Weekend Open Lines
This is the anniversary of an event in 1869 at Promontory Summit, Utah that symbolized the linking of America’s east and west. In the ceremony, a golden spike was driven to join tracks of the Union Pacific and the Central Pacific railways. Celebrated as completing the transcontinental railroad, the event actually joined rail lines from Omaha to Sacramento. But the occasion did usher in the golden age of the nation’s railroads, which enjoyed a nearly century-long monopoly on moving freight …
Vance County Board of Education Meeting Monday, May 13th 2013
Vance County Board of EducationHenderson, N. C. 27536May 13, 2013 7:00 p.m.Administrative Services Center The full agenda packet will be available for download hopefully Friday A G E N D A I. Call to Order II. Moment of Silence * III. Approval of Minutes * IV. Approval of Meeting Agenda V. Recognitions/AnnouncementsA. Pamela Jackson, Exceptional Children’s DirectorB. NCAE State Recognition VI. Comments from the Public (Citizens who would like to address the Board may do so by completing Form BDDH-E, …
Automotive Systems Manufacturer to Expand in Pitt County, N.C.
RALEIGH – Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that ASMO North America, a global supplier of advanced automotive technology, systems and components, will expand its manufacturing operations in Pitt County. The company plans to create 200 new jobs in North Carolina by the end of 2016 and invest $50 million in its Greenville location. “ASMO has a great presence in North Carolina and we’re thrilled that they see the value in growing with us in …
VGCC’s Early College Students prepare to continue educational journeys
Vance-Granville Community College first began collaborating with local school systems to operate Early College high schools in 2008, allowing local students to simultaneously complete high school diplomas and associate degrees, or almost two years of college-transferable credit. Now, in 2013, the programs are about to produce their first graduates, and those students are facing choices about how and where to continue their education. The first classes of Vance County Early College High School and Warren Early College High School are …
Statewide visitor profile provides key marketing data
The 2012 North Carolina Visitor Profile, which includes a wealth of demographic and spending data, is now available on the Tourism Division’s website at no cost. The research provides critical data that help to guide the Division’s marketing decisions. For example, in 2012, 80 percent of all domestic visitors came to North Carolina for pleasure purposes, while 11 percent of visitors came to conduct business (includes meeting/convention). The average household trip expenditure for overnight visitors was $540; daytrip parties to …
North Carolina Weekend
For the week of May 9 on UNC-TV’s North Carolina Weekend, step back in time while still enjoying the artwork at the Reynolda House Museum of American Art in Winston-Salem. Soar through the trees at ZipQuest in Fayetteville. Learn more about N.C. wines and food and get help finding the perfect selections at UnWined in Moncure. Enjoy one or more of the Six Sundays in Spring concerts in Wake Forest. And the “House Special” samples the fare at Root & …
Medical Coding update course offered at VGCC Main Campus
Vance-Granville Community College will soon offer training to help medical coders prepare for important changes to the health-care system. “Medical Coding: ICD-10,” a 24-hour course, will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 until 9 p.m., May 28 through June 13, on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. In this course, instructor Marianne Durling will introduce medical coding and billing professionals to the tenth revision (ICD-10) of the International Classification of Diseases system used to report medical …
Got to Be NC Festival will be well-wheeled
RALEIGH — The Got to Be NC Festival will boast a large lineup of antique tractors and farm equipment May 17-19 at the State Fairgrounds, but those machines won’t be the only wheeled attractions on display. On Friday, the festival will host a cruise-in featuring all types and eras of classic cars. The cars will be on display beginning at 3 p.m. in Dorton Arena. Trophies will be given for the best vehicles in a variety of categories. The cruise-in …
Thursday Open Line
This is a time to recognize those nonhuman friends who add a special dimension to our lives — it’s Be Kind to Animals Week and National Pet Week. While most pets are a source of companionship, many dogs provide protection and act as eyes for the blind, as well as helping other disabled owners. And it’s said that while dogs have owners, cats have staff. Dogs are found in well over one-third of U.S. homes, cats in slightly less than …
Automotive Engine Manufacturer to Create 127 Jobs in Lincoln County
Tuesday (May 7), Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced that Borghetti Turbos North America, Inc., a manufacturer of turbochargers, gas turbines, compressors and other related automotive parts, will open a new facility in Lincoln County. The company plans to create 127 jobs and invest more than $3.7 million over the next three years in Lincolnton. The project was made possible in part by a performance-based grant from the One North Carolina Fund of up to $99,000. …
Wednesday Open Line
The first disc-type phonograph record was demonstrated publicly this month in 1888. The invention of Emile Berliner of Washington, D.C. was called a gramophone, and used a flat disc of a spiraling groove to reproduce sound. Rather than the cylinders of the day. These proved easier to duplicate for the mass market. A few years later, Berliner founded the Victor Talking Machine Company. The era of the disc phonograph record lasted about a century, until replaced by compact discs in …
Water Pipe Washout Caused by Collapsed Beaver Dam Closes a Granville County Road
RALEIGH — A culvert pipe collapse caused by the on-rush of water from a collapsed beaver dam has closed Sam Moss Hayes Road, northeast of Creedmor in Granville County. It appears the recent heavy rain caused a buildup of water behind the dam, which was built at the culvert that carried a creek under the road. Sometime overnight, the water pressure collapsed the dam, and the force of water washed out the pipe and a section of roadway. An emergency …
N.C. Structural Pest Control Committee announces case settlements
RALEIGH – The N.C. Structural Pest Control Committee recently approved the following settlement agreements for cases in Duplin, Forsyth, Guilford, Iredell, Jackson, New Hanover, Pitt and Robeson counties. Brian Yarborough of Bioremediation Services of America Inc. in High Point agreed to pay $10,000 for performing and advertising for pest control services without a license. Yarborough performed at least 364 treatments without a valid license. He has agreed to not perform any more structural pest control treatments until he receives a …
N.C. Broadband focuses on adoption and deployment strategies through collaboration
N.C. Broadband, a division of the N.C. Department of Commerce, served as the major sponsor for the eighth annual N.C. Black Summit, organized by The Alliance of N.C. Black Elected Officials, held April 25-27 at the North Raleigh Hilton. In North Carolina, as in many states, African Americans are reflected as having lower broadband adoption rates than other populations. In North Carolina’s 2011 Citizen Survey, African American respondents reported the lowest percentage of home Internet access use, the second lowest …