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Month: March 2007
City council to hear public input on budget
For the first time in Henderson history, the Henderson City Council will hold a Preliminary Public Hearing on the 2007-2008 budget.
March State Board of Ed. highlights
At this month’s Board meeting, members met under their new committee structure to address various action and discussion items.
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Work in the House moved steadily this week with my colleague and me introducing bills to protect our children and our environment and to make voting more convenient.
Weekend open line
Sorry we’ve been away, but the surgery and the responsibilities of family and work overwhelmed us for a bit. If there’s anyone out there who wants to play reporter, we always welcome the input! Mrs. Editor is fast approaching recovery, thank goodness, and life is approaching a state of normalcy once again. We thank those of you who inquired by telephone and email and invite you to do so if we should suddenly disappear in the future! The floor is, …
E-Learning Commission to meet
The E-Learning Commission, chaired by Lt. Governor Bev Perdue, will meet on Monday, March 26, from 10 a.m.Â3 p.m., in the Kirkland Room of the Elliott University Center on the campus of The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Please contact Tim Crowley at 919/733-0098 or Myra Best at 919/832-7215 for more information.
Youth Protection Ordinance effective April 1
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To the editor: Clarification needed
The letter to the editor that appeared in Sunday’s edition of the Daily Dispatch by Mr. Burnette lacks accuracy and needs clarification.
Wednesday’s open line
Mrs. Editor asked me to express her thanks to all of those who wished her well during her hospital sojourn. She is at home and resting comfortably and on her way to a complete recovery. Please remember that Home in Henderson does not condone political endorsements that are not paid for through our Advertising Department. While readers are encouraged to debate the merits of candidates for political office, the constant repetition of messages such as “Vote for X” or “Vote …
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
Work in Raleigh continues to pick up speed as more bills are introduced and considered by the committees — and quite a few have already gained final passage by the House or Senate.
Tuesday’s open line
Just as in real life, there were some unexpected complications with Mrs. Editor’s surgery, so she had to spend the night in the hospital. Everything seems to be okay, for now, but time and lab work will tell in the morning. Please keep her in your thoughts. For the rest of Henderson, I suppose that life goes on, so here’s the open line with which to rant and rave about it. Enjoy. (P.S. — Don’t forget to check out
Monday’s open line
This morning brings us once again to the Maria Parham Medical Center where, if all goes as planned, Mrs. Editor will leave sometime this afternoon minus a minor organ that has been troubling her now (as well as the rest of us) for some time. In the mean time, we commend The Daily Dispatch on yesterday’s op/ed piece regarding public records. If you haven’t read it, it’s definitely worth a look. Officials running background checks on citizens requesting public information? …
A note on HiH Classified ads
Friends, we have heard your complaints regarding the amount of time that it takes for the HiH Classifieds to load onto your various computers. Understanding the problem, we have streamlined the process so that clicking on the Classifieds graphic will quickly and efficiently bring you to another page on the HiH site for ease of viewing. Thank you for your help and suggestions as we strive to improve service. For those who have asked, we provide classified ads for non-business …
Five County Focus: Inhalants & poison prevention
When Household Products Turn Deadly Inhalants and poisons are all over your house.
Another suspect apprehended in Stylees robbery
On February 27, 2007, a robbery occurred at Stylees Beauty Salon located on 605 N. Garnett Street.
Weekend open line
Sorry we missed Friday, but these past few days have been a blur of activity. We hope to see you downtown for the St. Patrick’s Day festivities where Home in Henderson will be sponsoring a float courtesy of our friends at Superior Chrysler Dodge Jeep on the US West 158 bypass and our own Copper Rain. The open line is yours to do with as you will. Have mercy.
Shooting and attempted suicide on Spring Court
On March 15, 2007, at 12:40 p.m., the Henderson Police Department responded to a call concerned a possible shooting at 415 Spring Court.
Thursday’s open line
We’re back from the North Carolina Reading Association‘s 2007 conference in Greensboro, and we learned a lot about teaching reading to people who, frankly, don’t care all that much about reading. We got some good ideas and a fresh infusion of hope for the future. What gives you hope? Let us know on today’s open line.
Rapid response to citizen house complaint
Problem house on Young Avenue During the guest presentations and public comments portion of Monday night’s Henderson City Council meeting, resident and local business owner Sara Coffey asked what steps could be taken to do a clean up of a foreclosed house in her neighborhood.
Relay for Life team captains meeting today
The Relay for Life Team Captains will meet today at 6:30 p.m. in the Senior Center in downtown Henderson.