Vance County Board of Education Committee Meeting Dates for 2012 Community Relations, Tuesday, January 17th, 5:30 p.m.Building & Grounds, Thursday, January 26th, 8:30 a.m.Curriculum, Thursday, January 26th, 9:45 a.m.Finance, Wednesday, February 1st, 5:30 p.m.Personnel, Tuesday, February 7th, 8:30 a.m. Note: All meetings are held in the Superintendent’s Conference Room.
State Offers Car Recharging At Rest Areas Near Burlington & Benson
The N.C. Dept. of Transportation has unveiled four EV Charging Stations at rest areas near Burlington and Benson — one each on both sides of Interstate 40/85, near the Guilford-Alamance County line and the other set at a rest area near Benson, at the junction of Interstate 40 and Interstate 95. This is in response to a growing number of electric vehicle traveling the highways. For now, DOT won’t require payment to use the new stations. State law bans the …
Vance County Public Safety Committe Meeting
The County’s Public Safety Committee is scheduled to meet with the County Firemen’s Association on Tuesday, January 17 at 7:00 p.m. at the Vance County Rescue Squad Building on Maynard Street. The purpose is to discuss budget preparations.
Senator Doug Berger Message
I hope everyone enjoyed time together with family and friends during the Christmas and New Year’s season. Annie and I received a special early holiday gift with the birth of a grandson, Nicholas, born Nov. 5. Help, not hinder, teachers It looks like it will be up to the courts to decide if a recent surprise late-night session instigated by the Republican majority was constitutional. During the controversial session the General Assembly—mostly along party lines—overrode Gov. Perdue’s veto of a …
Henderson Food Lion Stores Safe
The company that owns Food Lion grocery stores plans to close over 100 stores across it’s various locations. However, none of the Henderson stores will close. The only ones in North Carolina to close are in Cary, Hendersonville, Mooresville, Morrisville, and Weaverly. A full list of the closing stores can be viewed here.
Daimler Adds 1,200 Positions in Ramp-up of Truck Production in North Carolina
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) to add second shift at Freightliner plant in Cleveland DTNA is benefiting greatly from the strong market rebound Hiring of 1,200 new employees to begin in February 2012 Stuttgart/Cleveland, North Carolina – Daimler Trucks North America today announced the addition of a second shift and plans to ramp up production at its Freightliner Truck Manufacturing Plant in Cleveland, N.C. This will result in the creation of 1,200 new jobs, including 100 at the nearby DTNA …
White House Promotes ‘Insourcing’
After decades of watching American companies outsource jobs to other countries, we’re beginning to see entrepreneurs and manufactures insource, making the decision to keep factories and production facilities here in the United States—or even bring jobs back to the U.S. from overseas. What is insourcing? After decades of watching American companies take jobs to other countries, we’re beginning to see entrepreneurs and manufactures make the decision to keep factories and production facilities here in the United States—or even bring jobs back to the …
Ex-Im Bank Approves Export Financing for Power Generation Equipment Supporting 825 Jobs at Siemens North Carolina Plant
$638 Million Sale Contributes to Obama Administration American Jobs Initiative WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The board of directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States at its Thursday (Jan. 5) meeting approved a $638 million direct loan to finance the sale by Siemens Energy, Inc. of gas and steam turbines to be installed in Saudi Arabia. This is the second order being produced by 825 new highly-skilled workers at Siemens’ Charlotte, North Carolina facility. The plant was specifically …
Friday / Weekend Open Line
Reader Michael Bobbitt sent in a good suggestion for HiH readers Thursday. Every year, the Vance County Board of Commissioners attend an annual retreat where they discuss the year and future goals for the county. This years retreat is January 19th, 2012 from 10am to 3pm at the Satterwhite Point Glass House. The Henderson City Countil members will hold their Strategic Planning Retreat on January 26th, 2012 at the Aycock Recreational Center. What are your concerns? What would be on …
Michael Bobbitt: Commissioners Retreat Suggestions
Editors Note – We will compile Mr. Bobbitt’s letter, and all of your suggestions in comments and send to the Vance County Board of Commissioners for this retreat. We have confirmed that they will definitely receive this during the retreat, however their agenda is already full and will not have time to answer them during the retreat session. They may or may not provide any response, but your voices and suggestions will be read and are welcomed and encouraged. Mr. …
Vance County Schools Will Use New System to Prevent NSF Checks
The Vance County Schools’ Child Nutrition Services will begin using ChecXchange on Tuesday, January 17, to recoup costs of non-sufficient funds checks paid by parents and guardians of students in local public schools for the costs of school meals. ChecXchange is a service that utilizes the federal and state laws allowing the electronic recovery process of non-sufficient funds (NSF) checks, which results in a high rate of recovery at no cost to the school system. Vance County Schools’ Child Nutrition …
Leadership Vance Program Deadline January 17th
Leadership Vance is a program offered to locals who would like to know more and become involved in the workings of Henderson and Vance County. Activities include serveral day long sessions throughout the year at various locations, and attendance to one city council, board of comissioners and board of educatio meeting is required as well. This is a great program for those interested and is sponsored by the Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Vance Alumni Contact the Chamber of …
Henderson – Vance Crime Stoppers January 2012 Crimes of the Month
Help is wanted for information related to unsolved cases in the area. Rewards are available and you can remain anonymous to submit information. Our community will only become safer if more people take part in its well being. Please review the cases below and contact Crime Stoppers with any info! Armed Robbery Case: On December 06, 2011 at 12:50 am The Henderson Police department was dispatched to an armed Robbery at Waffle House 942 West Andrews Ave. Upon arrival officers …
Applications for Golden LEAF Foundation Scholarships due March 1
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Information and applications for the 2012-13 Golden LEAF Foundation scholarship program are now available at CFNC.org/goldenleaf. A total of 215 awards will be offered to first-time recipients to assist with tuition at participating institutions for the 2012-13 academic year. The awards are valued at $12,000 ($3,000 per year for up to four years) for students from qualifying counties attending a participating North Carolina campus and are funded by a grant from the Golden …
Optimism for N.C.’s 2012 economic rebound anchored by top-notch business environment
Confidence and optimism are the buzz words being heard in economic circles this month as business leaders discuss the outlook for North Carolina in 2012. Positive trends in the state’s economic indicators are evident, and while gains may be slower than past recoveries, they are steadily on the rise in North Carolina. Governor Bev Perdue emphasized optimism for the state’s economic future during the 10th Annual Economic Forecast Forum held Tuesday, sponsored by the N.C. Bankers Association and the North …
Thursday Open Line
DPAC ranked fourth among top U.S. Entertainment venues – More than 414,000 fans attended shows and events at the Durham Performing Arts Center in 2011, placing it among the top theaters in the United States. The ranking comes from entertainment industry magazine Pollstar, which ranked the Durham Performing Arts Center fourth, behind Radio City Music Hall, Coliseum Theater at Caesars Palace and the Fox Theatre of Atlanta. When / If Henderson ever gets its performing arts center built, what top …
Wednesday Open Lines
Sorry, no time tonight for me to do a proper open line… But that’s where you’re supposed to fill in anyway. I will note that the subject of the SERVPRO employee theft by Jessie Heatherly Jacobs has posted bail on Wednesday and has been released from custody. You can read more about the incident here. Welcome to the open lines!
Henderson – Vance Chamber of Commerce President Resigning
Henderson – Vance Chamber of Commerce President Bill Edwards is has announced his resignation in a notice received by the Executive Committee on Friday, January 6, 2012. In a statement sent by the chamber of commerce to members: Mr. Edwards (Bill) worked for the Chamber since 2003 and we appreciate that he has led us with such a high level of integrity and energy. Because of Bill’s hard work and commitment, he is leaving our Chamber in a financially sound …
Warren County Memorial Library to Present Southern Cooking, High and Low
The Warren County Memorial Library and the North Carolina Humanities Council present “Southern Cooking, High and Low: A Short History of the Cuisine of the South” at 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 22, 2012 in the community room at Warren County Memorial Library. The program, presented by “Road Scholar” John J. Beck, will explore the past and present history of Southern food traditions, including how the culinary traditions of various cultures have blended to create what is now considered native …
Governor Perdue: Stop Harmful Education Cuts
Last year, the Republicans passed deep and unnecessary education cuts — over my veto — that are harming our childrens future. The cuts — from pre-k all the way through higher education — have led to larger class sizes, the loss of thousands of teacher and teacher assistant positions, and big tuition hikes. Educators from across the state, including public school teachers, have been standing up and telling the truth about the harm that the Republicans cuts are doing to …