At its monthly meeting Monday, the Edgecombe County Board of Commissioners set a June hearing for assuming a portion of Town of Pinetop's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) area.
The measure will go for public comment at the commissioners' June 1 meeting.
Pinetops Town Manager Greg Bethea wrote to County Planning Director Ola Pittman requesting the area, Bynum Park and Dodge City, be taken over by the county. Bethea said in a letter that the area is not one "that the Town would consider for future growth."
Pittman noted Monday that the county already had the sole authority to issue building permits in the area.
Health Department Director Karen Lachapelle addressed the commissioners Monday, saying there was "no activity" of H1N1 swine flu in Edgecombe County. She said her department is keeping in constant contact with state health officials about developments.
She said it is recommended that people who are exhibiting flu symptoms to "stay home" to not risk infecting others. Lachapelle added that the use of face masks is not recommended at this point.
Two residents, Charles Yoak of Battleboro and Jim Wrenn of Leggett, asked the commissioners to support a resolution that businesses coming to Edgecombe County, and use county and state incentives and dollars, make a "good faith" gesture to return laid-off workers back to work when opportunities come to do so.
Commissioners Chairman Leonard Wiggins said the board was "not in a position" to adopt the resolution, adding that he did not think "the board should get involved in what the private sector does" on those matters. He added that he individually supported the rights of workers.
Also at their meeting Monday, the commissioners expanded the Edgecombe County Tourism Advisory Council by two seats, up to 14, and filled out the vacant seats that were left from its April meeting. Norfleet Sugg was nominated to serve by Commissioner Jon Felton, Pinetops Councilwoman Joyce Tolson was Pinetops's chosen representative and Extension Agent Joe Dickens was Speed's chosen representative. Comfort Inn owner Raj Patel was chosen to be the hotel manager/owner nominee.
The commissioners also approved:
• receiving $130,000 in a One NC Fund grant, with a $130,000 match from Carolina Gateways Partnership and NC Eastern Region,for H.C. Composites LLC (World Class Cats) to bring operations to Edgecombe County that will create 60 full-time permanent jobs, with average weekly wages at or exceeding $512 per week. The company must produce 120 full-time permanent jobs within three years.
• approved a $369,368.50 change order for the District 5 water system, which includes purchasing 71,300 linear feet of 6-inch water pipe. The project's completion date was also pushed back to June 7.
• a $145,700 change order contract with Raleigh engineering firm S&ME; for corrective measurement, testing, engineering and permitting services at the Edgecombe County Landfill. The funds are from the closure and post-closure funds.
• a $38,845 contract with Billy Earp and Son Construction in Nashville for home repairs for a low-income household on Cobb Street in Tarboro. The funds are from Single Family Rehabilitation (SFR) and Housing Preservation Grants (HPG).
• an $18,566 change order with Systems East Inc. to install a SCADA computerized water monitoring system for a sewer lift station at the QVC manufacturing plant on Kingsboro Road.
• participation in an Integrated Hazard Risk Management demonstration project, to develop new strategies in disaster mitigation planning management.
• approved the Town of Speed's phase II water distribution project, where it will purchase water from the District 2 water district for its water.
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Tractor pull again a success
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Gas prices break $3.50 barrier locally
Gasoline prices have dropped below $3.50 per gallon for the first time since 2011.
After hitting $3.479 on Friday, prices fell another two cents per gallon Saturday at Wilco/Hess at Main and Granville in downtown and at Murphy Gas on US 258 South. By Sunday, that price had spread to at least four other outlets in town. -
Edgecombe Garden Club presents annual awards and installs 2012-2014 officers
At its May meeting, the Edgecombe Garden Club was presented with several awards won at the state convention in Asheville. District 12 Director Brenda Crocker made the presentations.
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May is Mental Health Month: Do More For 1 in 4
Vidant Behavioral Health Center, a department of Vidant Edgecombe Hospital, is calling on the community to acknowledge May as Mental Health Month. The commemorative month was created more than 50 years ago by Mental Health America (MHA), a national mental health advocacy organization.
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Parks and Rec offers wide variety of summer activities
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And for the opportunity to explore your artistic, athletic or even adventurous side, the Tarboro Parks and Recreation Department welcomes children, adults and seniors to participate in a variety of summer activities, including athletic camps, water aerobics, dance classes, arts and crafts and a number of team-oriented programs. -
Here is a list of recreational facilities in and around Tarboro:
Community Swimming Pool
Poplar Street
A swimming pool complex open to all Tarboro residents is located in the geographic center of town on Poplar Street, complete with a diving well, children's pool, competitive swimming pool, bathhouse, and patio/concession area.
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Unsolved murders eat at law enforcement, too
It's been 25 years since Roy John Rieck was found, brutally murdered, at Tarboro's Pizza Hut. Rieck, 47, was apparently closing the establishment for the night when he was stabbed at least 20 times. He was found lying in a puddle of blood at 12:15 a.m. on Aug. 31, 1987.
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AIB group Submits application
With its 28-page community profile officially submitted, Tarboro’s America In Bloom (AIB) committee is now focused on igniting a spring cleaning buzz throughout town for the coming of the organization’s judges in June.
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Anew creation working to improve lives of youth
Kendrick Pittman, 33, realizes everyone endures obstacles in life and is ultimately responsible for the choices he or she makes. His choice was to work to positively impact the lives of the youth in the community.
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Muhammad satisfied with term on council
Melvin Muhammad said he did what he intended to do during one term on the Tarboro Town Council by stirring up a little controversy. Now, after not seeking reelection, he's ready to ride off in the sunset.
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