Council will also vote on demolition of twelve houses The Chair inquires as to whether any member knows of any conflict of interest or appearance of conflict with respect to matters before the Council.
Month: September 2007
Rep. Wray’s Raleigh report
House Democrats spearheaded an effort this session to pass strong ethics, lobbying, and campaign finance reforms that build on laws already recognized as among the most far-reaching in the nation.
Butterfield to convene telecommunications forum
Washington, D.C. — Congressman G.K. Butterfield, Co-Chair of the Congressional DTV Coalition and a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, will convene a special session on “Navigating the Digital Era: What African Americans Need to Know About the New Digital Age.”
To the editor: If this can save someone’s life…
In 1985, seven children including my youngest son Lyndon, 17, died at 633 Breckenridge Street.
Weekend open line
So far we’ve only heard back from four out of nineteen candidates for October’s Henderson municipal election. C’mon, folks, let’s get ’em in. It may be the last free publicity you get before the 9th. For everyone else, there’s the open line.
Wray lauds education changes
Raleigh — With schools across North Carolina recently reopening, our students and teachers are back in the classrooms and working hard.
Hot dog supper at Union Chapel United Methodist
There will be a hot dog supper tonight at Union Chapel United Methodist Church. For only $3.00, you can get a hot dog, drink, chips, and a dessert. The proceeds will go to rebuild the sanctuary which was destroyed by fire.
Vance commissioners vote to buy land for schools
The Vance County Board of Commissioners met in special session yesterday at 5:30 p.m. in their chambers at the County Administration Building.
Friday’s open line
Based on aesthetics rather than political preference, who has the most attractive campaign sign? Give us the benefit of your artistic judgment on today’s open line.
Citizen complaints lead to drug bust
Henderson Chief of Police K.L. Sidwell reported that members of the Henderson Police Department’s Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant on September 18, 2007 at 1010 Standish Street.
Man shot and killed on E. Andrews Ave.
** Updated ** On September 19, 2007, at approximately 6:55 p.m., the Henderson Police Department responded to 1419 E. Andrews Avenue concerning a report of someone shot.
Land Planning meeting scheduled for Friday
** Updated ** There will be a meeting of the Henderson City Council’s Land Planning and Development Committee on Friday, September 21, at 11:00 a.m.
Etheridge votes to expand home ownership
Also responds to subprime lending crisis Washington, D.C. -— U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge voted Tuesday for legislation that would help make safe and affordable mortgages available to more Americans, providing an alternative to risky subprime loans.
Thursday’s open line
If I had a piece of chewing gum for every time I’ve told a kid to pull up his pants and I tried to chew it all at once, I’d look like a chipmunk. Apparently, some cities are now trying to get their young folks to hitch up their britches the old-fashioned way: by criminalizing “slacking” (“sagging” in the article). Is slacking a problem and, if you believe it is, is it a problem that deserves this kind of attention? …
Milestones: Maximum Housing Code
After a quietly advertised public hearing (in the men’s room of The Silo, behind the flush tank), The Shantini Housing Group, represented by Michelangelo Blacksatterini, Esq., introduced the following Ordinance which was seconded by Councilperson _______________________ as read: AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CREATION OF A MAXIMUM HOUSING CODE
Wray appointed to Gov’s Crime Commission
Raleigh — Rep. Michael H. Wray has been appointed by House Speaker Joe Hackney to serve on the Governor’s Crime Commission.
Upcoming city meetings
There is a Henderson City Council Land Planning and Development Committee Meeting on Friday, September 21 at 11:00 a.m.
US 98.3 searching for homegrown bands
US 98.3 is developing a show that will focus on local bands from Vance, Granville, Franklin, Wake, Durham, Orange, Person, and Warren Counties in North Carolina, and Mecklenburg, Brunswick, and Pittsylvania Counties in Virginia.
Wednesday’s open line
With nineteen days until the municipal election, are you still choosing between candidates? What are your criteria for making the choice in an election that seems to be more about…affiliation…than a “Big Issue”? Let us know on today’s open line.
Mixed views expressed at CO forum
A forum was held at Shiloh Baptist Church last night on Henderson’s proposed Permit to Rent a Dwelling in the City of Henderson Ordinance, commonly referred to as the Certificate of Occupancy (CO) ordinance.