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Dear Friend of Senate District 10,
I hope you had a great week thus far. This week, In light of the recent Hurricane Dorian recovery efforts, my colleagues and I celebrated the work of all lineworkers and utility employees from North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives, Duke Energy, and Electricities who work tirelessly to keep our lights on, especially after natural disasters. The General Assembly recently passed the “Keeping the Lights On” license plate, which honors these workers while also contributing to the North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center. I would like to thank our lineman for inviting me to join them for a group photo and thank you to everyone who had a hand in making this license plate a reality.
As always, please do not hesitate to contact me if I can assist you in any way possible.
Sincerely,
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Weekly Legislative Update
This week saw a number of changes to the General Assembly as we worked through the Redistricting process as ordered by the Superior Court. First, Senator Dan Bishop of Mecklenburg County won the Congressional House race for the Ninth District and resigned his position here to take his seat in Washington DC. Also, Representative Greg Murphy of Pitt County won the Congressional House for the Third District and resigned his position here to take his seat in Washington D.C. as well. Additionally, Senator John Alexander announced that he would not be seeking re-election in 2020. We commend them for their years of service to our state.
The maps drawn for the Senate saw bi-partisan support and were voted to be approved by the Senate this week. Our staff have worked incredibly hard to meet the short deadline set by the court and both parties have remarked on the fairness and openness with which we operated during this process. We are thankful that everything went smoothly and await the court’s approval of these truly non-partisan maps.
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Towns Of Wallace & Rose Hill Hire New Managers
The Wallace Town Council has hired Larry Bergman, formerly Surf City town manager, to be the manager in Wallace. Bergman's first day on the job was Monday.
The Rose Hill Board of Commissioners voted to hire Ralph Clark as interim manager at their meeting on Tuesday night. Clark's first day was today. Retired from the city of Kinston, Clark most recently served as Wallace's interim manager, from April through September.
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Blue Line Aviation Breaks Ground On Facility At JRA
Blue Line Aviation, the Raleigh area’s leading flight training provider, broke ground on its new state-of-the-art training facility at Johnston Regional Airport (JNX) Tuesday morning.
The $13 million project, a 40,531-square-foot training and hangar space is expected to be finished in late 2020, when Blue Line will officially move its headquarters from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) — where it has been housed since its foundation in 2012.
Over a 10-year span, the Blue Line Aviation Complex is expected to create approximately 134 jobs and employ approximately 300 people, adding to the rapid growth in the Johnston County community.
The new aviation complex will feature hangar space, a professional pilot training center, a restaurant and rooftop terrace, a simulator room, executive and administrative offices, briefing rooms, and technical services.
The restaurant will be home to “Flights,” owned-and-operated by Chef Nate Roby and Colleen Roby, owners of Simple Twist, which has three locations in Johnston County.
Blue Line Aviation’s move from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Johnston Regional Airport has been made possible by collaborating with numerous leaders in the community. Blue Line Aviation — founded in 2012 by Trey and Kelsey Walters — and its family-oriented roots looks forward to becoming an integral part of the Johnston County Community.
According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation Division of Aviation, Johnston Regional Airport creates $119 million in business revenue, $12.7 million in state and local taxes and $39.9 million in personal income. The airport supports 820 jobs and serves 385,000 people within a 30-minute radius.
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‘Farm Resiliency’ Coming Locally
The Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA (RAFI-USA), North Carolina Agromedicine Institute, and NC Cooperative Extension invite farm families to a Farm Resiliency Workshop on Monday, Sept. 30, from 6-8 p.m.
The workshop will take place at the Duplin County Cooperative Extension Center, located at 165 Agriculture Drive in Kenansville.
The purpose of this event is to help farm families become more prepared and resilient to meet the demands and challenges in today’s agriculture environment. Disasters, farm stress, and uncertain markets can make it difficult to cope with such forces. This meeting is designed to educate, inspire, and assist farmers with practical tools and information to not only survive, but to thrive.
Supper will be provided. RSVP appreciated, but not required. To RSVP or with any questions, contact Russ Vollmer, Field Coordinator at RAFI-USA. Vollmer can be reached by phone at 919-495-2724 or through email at russ@rafiusa.org.
About RAFI-USA
The Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA supports farm families in crisis and works to promote the wellbeing of farms, farmers, and farming communities. RAFI-USA works nationally and internationally, focusing on North Carolina and the southeastern United States. RAFI-USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Pittsboro, North Carolina and incorporated in 1990. Learn more: www.rafiusa.org.
About NC Cooperative Extension
NC State Extension helps create prosperity for North Carolina through programs and partnerships focused on agriculture and food, health and nutrition, and 4-H youth development. Duplin and Sampson County Extension Offices are collaborating on this event. Learn more: https://duplin.ces.ncsu.edu and https://sampson.ces.ncsu.edu.
About the NC Agromedicine Institute
The North Carolina Agromedicine Institute’s mission is to promote the health and safety of farmers, fishermen, foresters, their workers and their families through research, prevention/intervention, and education/outreach. The Institute is a University of North Carolina inter-institutional institute whose partners are East Carolina University, North Carolina State University, and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Learn more: www.ncagromedicine.org.
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Former PE Teacher Named New Assistant Principal At South Johnston High
A former physical education teacher and coach at South Johnston High has been named the new Assistant Principal at the school.
The Johnston County School Board has approved a two year assistant principal contract for Dominique D. Manson. Manson was a PE Teacher at South Johnston from 2015 to 2018. He was also the Trojans assistant football coach, head track coach and head JV girls basketball coach.
Since August 2018, Manson had been employed as an assistant principal at Southwest Edgecombe High School in Pinetops.
Manson holds a Bachelor of Science – Sports Science & Fitness Management degree from NC A&T University in Greensboro (2011) and a Master of Art in Teaching – Physical Education degree from NC A&T University in Greensboro (2013). He is currently working on his Master of School Administration degree at NC State University in Raleigh.
Manson is replacing Assistant Principal James Turner
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