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Community Car manufacturer may be eyeing region BY JON HAWLEY The Daily Advance North Carolina providing eco nomic incentives could be “make or break" for landing a mryor company — possibly a car man ufacturing facility — in eastern North Carolina, local lawmakers said following Gov. Pat McCro ry's State of the State speech. In his 80-minute speech to the General Assembly and state judi ciary, McCrory proposed a slew of goals for the coming legisla tive session. But he called for economic incentives with special urgency, saying he needed the General Assembly to provide him a “clear and concise job creation tool box" that needs to be passed “in an matter of weeks, not months." The governor didn't specify what “tools" lit' needs, how much they'd cost or to what companies they'd appeal. But his speech proclaimed "manufacturing is part of our (state's) DNA" and his administration hasspennt recent weeks playing coy about Volvo's reported interest in North Caro lina and nearby states. In separate interviews. Reps. Bob Steinburg, R-Chowan, and Howard Hunter III, D-Hertford, offered their support for eco nomic incentives. including those that appeal to many po tential investors like currently expired historic tax credits. While declining to offer specif ics over confidential economic development discussions, both said “something big” could be in the works for eastern North Carolina. Steinburg specified the pro spective company is looking to locate east of Interstate 95, and its facility would be within a reasonable commuting distance of his constituents in District 1. Hunter also said his "gut feeling" is the state's focus is on an auto motive company. Supporting that theory, the board of directors of the Golden LEAF Foundation said Thursday it's reserved $50 million to pro vide support for the location of an automobile manufacturing facility in North Carolina, the Associated Press reported. Board chair man Johnathan Rhyne said the panel took the action to show its commitment to the opportu nity. Rhyne said HUNTER an automaker and its suppliers can create thousands of jobs and serve as a catalyst for long-term economic advancement. Golden LEAF President Dan Gerlach said the money isn’t earmarked for any specific com pany or location, the AP report ed. Gerlach said the foundation generally does not make a single grant such as this one, but said the board recognizes the poten tial for change that such an in dustry would bring. Meanwhile. Steinburg said he also intends to be a primary sponsor for legislation providing for incentives as the governor called for under his “NC Com petes" proposal. It's too soon to say how com prehensive that legislation will STEINBURG be, Steinburg said, noting NC Competes in cludes some broad initiatives. McCrory called for promot ing “long-term sustainable job growth and capi tal investment" as well as “le veraging” university research to attract venture capital and entre preneurs. Hunter said he supported eco nomic incentives — including several the governor may not. He noted he joined House Demo crats in a press conference this week to advocate for not only increased funds for Job Develop ment Investment Grants and re storing historic tax credits, two proposals McCrory supports, but also renewing or extending film credits, renewable energy credits, aviation tax credits and research and development cred its. Those incentives bring a lot of money to the state, he said, sin gling out film credits as a major boon to the state economy. According to reports he's seen, a single film company pumped more than $250,000 in airfare into North Carolina over several months of production. Though incentives can repre sent a significant expense, Hunt er still supported them and said the state needs to be competitive with neighboring states. McCro ry similarly argued Wednesday that North Carolina must have the tools needed in a fierce and global competition for jobs. Steinburg, on the other hand, said he shares other GOP law makers' general opposition to economic incentives. Repub licans have spent the last two years making North Carolina attractive to employers through tax reform, he said. But he said economic incen tives could provide an “injection” needed to get a “transformation al" employer in the region. Such incentives would be a worth while investment, he argued, if it brings a company that spins off numerous supply-chain and other supporting businesses. 36 years straight: Edenton a Tree City Froir staff reports Edenton has been named a 2011 Tree City I'SA by the .Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effec tive urban forest man agement. Town Manager Anne Marie Knighton said in an email to members of the town's Tree Commit tee that Mayor Roland Vaughan received noti fication of the honor on Friday. This marks the 36th year in a row Edenton has received this honor." Knighton said. “It takes a serious commitment from the Tree Commit tee with support from the Town Council to maintain this designa tion. Great job'" According to a news release announcing the honor, Edenton achievec 1 ’Dec f 'n y 1 SA recognition by fulfill ing the poigram s four requirements - a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, an annual commumn for estry budget of tit least 32 per capita and an Ar bor I>a\ observance and proclamatn >n The Tree < in I'SA program is sponsi >red bv the Arbor I>a\ Founda tion. in partnership with the I'nited States Forest Service and the National Association of State For esters, the release said. “Everyone benefits when elected officials, volunteers and commit ted citizens in communi ties like Edenton make smart investments in urban forests," said Matt Harris, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foun dation. “Trees bring shade to our homes and beauty to our neighbor hoods. along with nu merous economic, so cial and environmental benefits." Tree City I SA commu nities enjoy a number of benefits including clean er air. improved storm water management, energy savings and in creased property values and commercial activity, the release said. Additional informa tion about the Tree City I SA program is avail able at arborday.org/ TreetityCSA. According to its web site, the Arbor Day Foundation is a million member. nonprofit con servation and education organization whose mis sion is to inspire people to plant, nurture and cel ebrate trees. Additional information is available at arborday.org. Bankruptcy can help you manage and solve your financial problems. Call Allen C. Brown Attorney Over 2,500 clients helped with 28 years of experience 1-800-752-0952 #252-752-0753 A 1XH Relief A gene) helping people eliminate debt through bankruptcy y I You started out as friends And sour love for each other has jjrown mro much more. Here’s to forever more, with vour vers best friend. 311 SOUTH BROAD STREET EDENTON, NC 252-482-3525 COAST Players present West Side Story From staff reports The College of The Al bemarle COAST Players are bringing the timeless classic West Side Story to the Performing .Arts Center in Elizabeth City, Feb. 26 - March 8, The cast is made up of over 30 actors, singers, and dancers. The show is being directed by Jeffrey Emm erich, drama director, and associate professor at Col lege of The Albemarle. Cho reographer and costume designer for the production is Mariah Sc hie re r. Gloria Emmerich is the musical director. -West Side Story" is loose ly based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and tells the story of star-crossed lov ers Tony and Maria Tony Ls a former gang leader of the “Jets” and falls in love with Maria sister of the leader of the Puerto Rican street gang the “Sharks.” Set in New York, the lovers struggle to rise above the hatred and intolerance that surrounds them. West Side Story is considered by many to be Broadway’s greatest triumph and remains as powerful and timely today as it was when first written in 1957. The Bernstein and Sond heim score features such classics of the American musical theatre as “Some thing’s Coming,” “Tonight," “America" “I Feel Pretty” and “Somewhere.” A live orchestra made up of 13 players will accom pany tire ten performances of “West Side Story.” Spec tacular costumes, sets, light ing effects, and energetic dancing are trademarks of this COAST Players produc tion. The schedule includes monring, afternoon, and evening performances. Advanced Ticket pricers: Adults $16.50; senior/nrili tary $13; students $9.50. All tickets are $2 more at the door. Performances: Thurs., Feb. 26 at 10 anr.; Fri., Feb. 27 at 7 pm.; Sat., Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.nr.; Sunday, March 1 at 2 p.m.; Thurs.. March 5 at 10 am.; Fri., March 6 at 7 p.nr.; Sat.. March 7 at 2 p.nr. and 7 p.nr.; Sunday, March 8 at 2 p.nr. The box office phone is (252) 335-9050 or (800) 355 9050. The website is www. albenrarle.edu/pac. Davidson named to Dean’s list at JMU From staff reports Edenton resident Sa mantha Renee David son has been named to the dean's list at James Madison University for the spring 2014 semes ter. Students who earn dean's list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a (IRA of between 2.5 and 2.800. Davidson is a senior whose major is Math - BS. See more school news on page 6A. Counties receive clearing, snagging funds From staff reports The Albemarle Re source Conservation and Development Council worked with soil and wa ter conservation districts, county governments and state legislators to obtain a $250,000 grant from the VC. Division of Water Re sources to clear storm de bris from rivers, streams and canals in 19 eastern NC’ counties including the council's ten counties around the Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds. Torna does last year and storms since then have caused significant damage to drainage systems, which has increased flooding in many areas. The N.C. Di vision of Soil and Water Conservation is manag ing the allocation of the $250,000 grant from Water Resources. In Chowan, Perquimans and Pasquotank Coun ties, sections of Burnt Mill Creek, Upper Perquimans River and Little River are being cleared of debris. For more information ontaet the Albemarle RC&D Council (252-4K2 7437 x4) or www.albemar lcrrfl.org) or the county SVV('!) office. The Albemarle RC&D Council works with part ners in 10 counties around the Albemarle & Pamlico Sounds to wisely conserve natural resources and to create opportunities for positive' economic and community development. The Albemarle RC&I) of fice is located in Edenton. Read more Chowan news and feature stories online at DailyAdvance.com... 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INCIDENTS • Feb. 17 — Hit and run on North Broad Street. • Feb. 13 — Breaking and entering on Paradise Road. • Feb. 8 — Breaking and entering and larceny from a motor vehicle on Virginia Road. I--— • Feb. 8 — Breaking and entering and larceny from a motor vehicle on Morris ('ircle. Chowan Sheriff ARRESTS • Feb. 18 — .James Doug las Allen 111, 25, of Sandy Ridge Road, was arrested for failure to appear. • Feb, 0 — Wade Clif ton Britt, 42, of Wingfield Road, was arrested based on an outstanding order tor arrest from Cabarrus ('minty. INCIDENTS • Feb. 10 — larceny at Cow jien Neck Road. CHOWAf{HERALD <USPS 106-380) Vol. 81. No. 9 Published Every Wednesday Cooke Communications North Carolina. EEC Entered as a second class matter August 30, 1934 at the Post Office of Edenton. North Carolina under Act of March 3, 1870 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Daily Advance home delivery area $27.00 (Chowan, Perquimans, Pasquotank. 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