Town Talk 09/20/16

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Gas Flow To Resume

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An official webpage for the Colonial Pipeline Company says a 500-foot repair to line one of the pipeline is complete, testing is occurring today, and the line is expected to be operational again Wednesday.  From that point, it will take a few days for fuel delivery to return to normal.  Click the link above for the most up to date details.

North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory on Monday issued a press release stating he had activated North Carolina’s State Emergency Response Team to coordinate with counties regarding fuel needs as Colonial Pipeline officials continue working to fix a damaged pipeline that supplies much of the east coast with petroleum products.

“I continue to warn motorists to be on the lookout for price gouging,” said Governor McCrory. “We are taking steps to protect consumers and ensure that fuel is continuing to flow into the state. To help ensure adequate fuel supplies, I have instructed state agencies to consider options to limit fuel use, including curtailing non-essential travel for state employees.”

Governor McCrory was briefed by state energy and emergency officials Monday and discussed short-term conservation measures until normal fuel flows are completely restored.

The governor said the state’s first priority continues to be ensuring that adequate fuel is available for first responders and emergency officials. Meanwhile, the company continues to use another line to offset the shortage due to the line with the leak. Colonial continues trucking and re-supplying gasoline to the areas that need it.

Timeline of events:

  • September 9- Colonial Pipeline officials discovered a leak in the pipeline in Helena, Alabama. An estimated 6,000 to 8,000 barrels were spilled in a remote area of Shelby County.
  • September 15- Governor McCrory issued an executive order temporarily waiving hours of service restrictions for fuel vehicles traveling in and through the state in order to help prevent disruptions and backups at major fuel distribution hubs.
  • September 16- Governor McCrory issued a second executive order that waives additional trucking restrictions and protects consumers from price gouging at the fuel pumps. Both executive orders remain in place for 30 days or until they are canceled.
  • September 17- Colonial Pipeline revealed that it would construct a bypass line around the leak site to restore completely restore Line 1 deliveries.
  • September 18- Colonial Pipeline leaders tell North Carolina emergency officials that they expect to have the pipeline bypass built by mid to late week. Upon completion of the bypass, it will take several days for fuel flow levels to return to normal.

Refer to ReadyNC.org for additional information.

News 09/20/16

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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland 09/19/16

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Town Talk 09/19/16

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School Bus Driver Training Oct 10-12

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Vance County Schools will host school bus driver training sessions Monday, October 10, through Wednesday, October 12, at L.B. Yancey Elementary School.

Interested persons must attend the training on all three days to receive certification. The training will be for individuals to drive school buses for the school system.

The training sessions will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at approximately 3 p.m. each day.

Those interested in participating in the training sessions must register five days prior to the sessions with the school system’s Transportation Department, located at 226 Welcome Avenue off Raleigh Road south of Henderson. For additional information, call the Transportation Department at 438-5012.

News 09/19/16

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News 09/16/16

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H/V Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting for MARS Petcare Expansion

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A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Mars Petcare US as they celebrated a $21M investment at an event on September 8th at the Henderson facility. Mars Petcare, one of the world’s leading pet care providers, is expanding support for its existing facility in Henderson, which currently produces IAMS® and EUKANUBA® brand pet foods. Improvements planned for the facility will give the company increased flexibility to respond to consumer demand by producing more dog and cat food, as well as to ensure the site has the highest food safety standards for products made at the site.

The Mars Petcare investment in Henderson includes a significant renovation to the facility, which is underway and expected to be complete in mid-November. A number of upgrades are planned to increase productivity and quality, including an upgrade on the mill, new coating systems and two new baggers for the pet food manufactured here. The site, originally operated by Proctor & Gamble, was acquired by Mars Petcare as part of its acquisition of Proctor & Gamble’s pet food portfolio in August 2014.

“This investment from Mars Petcare sends a very strong message that the company values our community,” said Paco Tello, plant manager for the Henderson site. The Henderson investment is the latest in a series of significant economic investments Mars Petcare has made in local communities.

Mars Petcare continues be a global leader in food and quality safety by giving back to the communities where it operates. Locally, Mars Petcare has donated food and dog beds to area animal shelters and other organizations.

For more information on Mars Petcare, please visit www.mars.com.

Town Talk 09/15/16

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