Kerr Lake State Recreation Area (on NC/VA border centrally) has VOLUNTEER campground host positions available for as early as May through the end of the 2012 camping season. Hosts are limited to one 30-day assignment per calendar year. Would prefer retirees or applicants able to be on-site for the majority of a 30-day period (nights, weekends and holidays required). To apply, please contact the park office at (252) 438-7791, or kerr.lake@ncdenr.gov (M-F/8-5).
White House Easter Roll
On Monday April 9, 2012, the First Family will host the 134thannual White House Easter Egg Roll. This year’s theme is “Let’s Go, Let’s Play, Let’s Move” and more than 35,000 people will be joining us on the South Lawn for games, stories, and, of course, the traditional egg roll on the Lawn. In addition to all the fun and games, the day’s activities — which will include sports courts and cooking demonstrations — will help educate families on smart ways …
Butterfield to Promote Technology, Healthcare and Education in the District This Week
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) will emphasize technology innovation, healthcare access, and education during several events in the District this week. On Tuesday, Butterfield will deliver remarks at the Nanotech Commercialization Conference on North Carolina’s thriving Nanotechnology cluster, which is now the third largest in the U.S. On Wednesday, the Congressman will visit DaVita Dialysis Center, a leading provider of kidney care services for patients suffering from kidney failure, to highlight the continuation of innovative programs …
Butterfield Disappointed by FTC Decision on Medco/Express Scripts Inc. Merger
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) reacted to today’s announcement that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would not object to the merger of the two largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), Medco and Express Scripts Incorporate (ESI). “I am deeply disappointed by the FTC’s decision to allow this $29 billion merger to proceed, creating a monolithic PBM with near monopolistic control of the prescription drug sale marketplace,” Butterfield said. “For many months I have warned the FTC to carefully …
Tuesday Open Line
Yesterday was a day long awaited by researchers and genealogists as the detailed information collected in the 1940 Census is released to the public. These census forms have been kept confidential by law for 72 years. The 1940 Census is considered to be the first modern census, using sampling to collect detailed data, and also taking the first census of housing. The census that year counted 132 million Americans, compared to the 2010 Census total of nearly 309 million. The …
Reminder: Vance County BoC and BoE Meetings Tonight
The City Council will not be holding a meeting tonight, although they will be holding a planning board meeting at 3:30pm today. Download the full agenda’s on our articles listed below: Vance County Board of Commissioners Meeting Monday, April 2nd Vance County Board of Education Meeting Monday April 2nd
State Tourism Office lands TODAY Show Segment on ‘Hunger Games’ Locations
RALEIGH, N.C. — Friday morning, March 30, NBC’s TODAY Show featured a segment about North Carolina film locations used in the blockbuster movie “The Hunger Games.” The 3:44-minute segment featuring North Carolina reached a national audience of 12,206,542, generating $538,268 in advertising equivalency on America’s top-rated morning show program. TODAY correspondent Janet Shamlian opened the segment by reminding viewers that the film was shot entirely in North Carolina. “You know, it didn’t take long, for the fans who can’t get …
Senator Richard Burr Message
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Yesterday, I introduced a bill encouraging the President to designate March 29 as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day” in honor of our armed service members who served in Vietnam. I am proud that President Obama proclaimed yesterday, March 29, 2012, Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. You can read more about the bill in this press release. American troops served bravely and faithfully during the Vietnam War, and these veterans deserve our recognition and gratitude they …
Attonrey General Alert: Don’t Click That Link!
Scammers love email, because it allows them reach many people with the same fraudulent message. Recently Attorney General Roy Cooper and other employees of the North Carolina Department of Justice received an email message purporting to be from the US Postal Service. The message told recipients that their credit card was being charged for address labels. The scammers were hoping the recipients, who had not ordered any labels, would click on one of the four links contained in the message …
Monday Open Line
Weekly Address: Passing the Buffett Rule So That Everyone Pays Their Fair Share. President Obama calls on Congress to pass the Buffett Rule, a principle that ensures that millionaires and billionaires do not pay less in taxes as a share of their West Wing Week: 3/30/2012 or “I’ve Got Seoul”: This week, the President traveled to the Republic of Korea to attend a nuclear security summit where he also visited the DMZ, held a series of bilateral (and one trilateral) …
Fracking Under Buggs Island
An as yet unannounced plan to drill and hydraulic fracture (fracking) the natural gas under Buggs Island in Kerr Lake could cause the massive lake to disappear according to a former wildlife officer. The former wildlife officer said he is concerned the fracking could open a tunnel to the old tungsten mine, causing the water to drain out of the lake like flushing a toilet. The retired officer added the lake has been leaking for years; that’s why floating boat …
Toxic Waste Incinerator Could Add 150 New Jobs To Area
Trash Management, Inc., “a leading provider of integrated environmental solutions”, and Trash Industries, “seeking to provide environmentally sound solutions” to waste products, have been in discussions with the Department of Commerce in North Carolina about a location for a toxic waste incinerator and neutralizing plant. Trash Management, Inc. is an international company with 12.52 billion dollars in revenue in 2011. They have 20 million customers and they returned to investors in 2011 in dividends and stock repurchasing more than …
Anonymous Reader: A Different Approach
Recent events have produced a flood of old comments. The recent discussion by The Economic Diversion Commission about selecting a new slogan for our community has reawakened a host of old perceptions about our community. The suggestion that our county might call itself “The Leading Edge of the Research Triangle” has called forth the old complaints that there is a very small minority of people who run things in this community. This small nucleus of business people are only interested …
City May Be Changing Which Communities Are Annexed
City zoning quality inspectors last week poured over documents provided by the Department of the Police tallying up numbers on crime ridden streets. Officials, having started with a troubling motel area now in a lawsuit, have turned their eyes to other crime heavy areas of the city. As larceny and drug abuse charges rise in repeated neighborhoods, it has become clear these areas are a cause of concern for other residents and businesses. Since the city can not bring a …
City and County Departments Pledge To “Shop Henderson First”
In a rare joint meeting between between City Commissioners, County Councilers, Board of Schools, and the City-County Cabinet of Commerce, an agreement has been made between them and all departments under each authority have pledged a “Shop Henderson First” campaign. Under this agreement, any purchase order request submitted from any local publicly funded department or subsidiary exceeding $2,000 will be bid upon, and each bid request will be sent to the City-County Cabinet of Commerce for disbursement. Cabinet of Commerce …
Vance County Board of Commissioners Meeting Monday, April 2nd
Download the full agenda packet here: 20120402_vcboc_agenda_packet (229 pages)
Vance County Board of Education Meeting Monday April 2nd
Download the full agenda packet here: 20120402_vcboe_agenda_packet (40 pages)
First African American Cultural Festival
April 20th – 22nd 2012, Henderson will be the location of the first area African Americal Cultural Festival presented by the African American Community Events Support Committee. (A.A.C.E.S.) Join for the opening ceremonies and activities on Friday, enjoy a day full of fun on Saturday, and teh closing ceremonies on Sunday. Friday, April 20th at 6:30pm at Henderson Middle School Athletic Field Saturday, April 21st at 10:30am at Henderson Middle School Athletic Field Sunday April 22nd at 3:30pm at Shiloh …
Vance County Relay For Life Announcements
Whitney’s Hope Relay Team will be having a Yard and Bake Sale, Saturday March 31 at 3002 Oxford Road. It will be right beside Saint James Missionary Baptist Church. 9:00 am until 1:00 pm. “Angels Among Us” Relay Team is having their annual flower sale. Bedding plants, potted plants, hanging baskets and roses are available. Orders must be in by April 6 and picked up will be April 14 at Tractor Supply/Big Lots parking lot from 9:00 am until 1:00 …
Grand Opening: Boxwood Nursery
Boxwood Nursery located on US#1 Highway North in Wise, NC 27549 will be hosting a Grand Opening Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Boxwood Nursery has trees, shrubs, hanging baskets, bedding plants, garden plants, fertilizer, bird houses and more available. Enter to win door prizes and discounts. Hot dogs and drinks will be for sale. All money from food sales will be donated to the Warren County Relay for Life. For more information, contact Emily Y. Newell, Manager …