RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will host a workshop Oct. 3 in Raleigh on protecting your produce business. The event, which will be held at the Donald W. Eaddy Agronomic Lab at 4300 Reedy Creek Road, is tailored for anyone who grows, packs or ships fresh produce. “This workshop is especially timely as there have been a number of produce recalls around the country this summer,” said NCDA&CS food business specialist Annette Dunlap. “We want …
Gov. Perdue Announces Aid Available for Flood Survivors
RALEIGH – Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that financial assistance is available for survivors of the flash flooding that struck portions of Halifax and Northampton counties Aug.25. The aid is a result of the governor’s request for a disaster declaration by the U.S. Small Business Administration. “We are fortunate that there were no life-threatening injuries during this storm given how many people were caught off guard,” Perdue said. “Now homeowners, renters and business owners whose property was damaged or destroyed …
White House: Spending Less, Spending Smarter
Under the Administration’s Campaign to Cut Waste, we are scrutinizing every dollar of Federal spending to make sure that funds are spent efficiently and effectively. As part of the campaign, last fall, in Executive Order 13589, “Promoting Efficient Spending,”the President charged Federal agencies with tightening their belts to find efficiencies and savings in areas such as printing, fleet, and travel. That effort is paying off. Federal agencies are hard at work executing on plans to achieve administrative cost savings in …
White House: New Mobile App Released
More and more Americans are using their phones to get the information they want, whenever — and wherever — they want it. In fact, there’s a pretty good chance you’re reading this email on your phone. Take the White House’s website for example. In 2010, 5 percent of visitors used a mobile device to access WhiteHouse.gov. Two years later that number has tripled to 15 percent — and it’s only getting higher. President Obama believes government should be open and …
Thursday Open Line
A device that most of us interact with every few days was first unveiled this week in 1905 — the gas pump. Sylvanus Bowser of Fort Wayne, Indiana made the pump for a customer, basing it on an earlier design for pumping kerosene. As the number of cars increased dramatically, the pumps became very popular. Eventually, his name became a generic term for a fuel dispenser, and gas pumps in New Zealand and Australia are still called “Bowsers.” Across the …
Home in Henderson Milestone
For the month of August 2012, Home in Henderson had the most unique visitors of the year, at just shy of 6,000 unique visitors. The exact number was 5,983 from August 1st to August 31st. It was the 2nd most unique visitors month since Dataforge took the site over. The 1st most ‘active’ month was August of 2011 with 6,352 unique visitors. That was mostly due to the article we had about the earthquake in Henderson that was picked up …
Vance County’s Public Safety Committee scheduled to meet Thursday, September 6, 2012
Vance County’s Public Safety Committee is scheduled to meet this Thursday, September 6 at 4:00 p.m. in the County Manager’s Office. Topics to be discussed include Forestry Service and Fire/EMS.
Henderson City Countil Human Resources Committee Meeting and Boards and Commissions Committee Meeting
Human Resources Committee The Henderson city council human resources committee will meet on Thursday, September 6 at 1:00 p.m. In the large conference room at city hall, 134 rose avenue, Henderson, NC. The purpose of This meeting is to discuss, among other items, retiree recognition procedures. The public is welcome to attend. Boards and Commissions Committee Tthe boards and commissions committee of the Henderson city council will meet on Thursday, September 6 at 4:00 p.m. In the large conference room …
Commerce touts N.C. to DNC visitors
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …